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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Denver County, Colorado
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Denver County, with 159 rates for 28 trades; the newest modification is dated May 18, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Denver County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BoilermakerBOILERMAKER | $17.60 | $0.00 | $17.60 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Brick TenderLABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $15.99 | $0.00 | $15.99 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 3 rates | $21.96 | $0.00 | $21.96 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER, DOUGLAS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES) · 3 rates | $41.91 | $12.49 | $54.40 | Jan 1, 2024 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON AND WELD COUNTIES) · 3 rates | $42.37 | $12.86 | $55.23 | Jan 1, 2024 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION) · 7 rates | $21.09 | $6.31 | $27.40 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
CarpenterFORMBUILDER/FORMSETTER · 7 rates | $12.78 | $1.98 | $14.76 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) · 7 rates | $33.11 | $12.17 | $45.28 | May 1, 2024 | CO20260009 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTERS: FORM BUILDING AND SETTING · 7 rates | $16.97 | $2.74 | $19.71 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerSOFT FLOOR LAYER (VINYL AND CARPET) | $18.25 | $14.33 | $32.58 | Jun 1, 2022 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $20.09 | $7.03 | $27.12 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $16.80 | $0.00 | $16.80 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (DENVER) · 4 rates | $20.18 | $5.75 | $25.93 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260009 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $17.31 | $2.85 | $20.16 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Drywall FinisherDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER · 2 rates | $28.11 | $11.56 | $39.67 | Aug 1, 2024 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
Drywall FinisherDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER · 2 rates | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
Drywall Installer / LatherCARPENTER (METAL STUD INSTALLATION ONLY) · 4 rates | $17.68 | $0.00 | $17.68 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
Drywall Installer / LatherDRYWALL HANGER/FRAMER (INCLUDING METAL STUD WORK) · 4 rates | $17.13 | $2.63 | $19.76 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
Electrical Utility LinemanLINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN AND WELDER · 3 rates | $61.46 | $14.90 | $76.36 | Sep 1, 2025 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) · 7 rates | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS, SECURITY SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS) · 7 rates | $31.96 | $12.50 | $44.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
ElectricianTRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ZONE 2 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLER ZONE DEFINITIONS ZONE 1 SHALL BE A 35 MILE RADIUS, MEASURED FROM THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CITIES: COLORADO SPRINGS - NEVADA & BIJOU DENVER - ELLSWORTH AVENUE & BROADWAY FT. COLLINS - PROSPECT & COLLEGE GRAND JUNCTION - 12TH & NORTH AVENUE PUEBLO - I-25 & HIGHWAY 50 ALL WORK OUTSIDE OF THESE AREAS SHALL BE PAID ZONE 2 RATES · 7 rates | $29.42 | $10.08 | $39.50 | Mar 1, 2011 | CO20260009 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, LARIMER, AND WELD COUNTIES) · 7 rates | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Elevator ConstructorELEVATOR MECHANIC | $56.57 | $38.44 | $95.01 | Jan 1, 2025 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
Fence BuilderFENCE ERECTOR (EXCLUDES LINK/CYCLONE FENCE ERECTION) | $13.02 | $3.20 | $16.22 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260009 Mod 1 |
FlaggerLABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL (FLAGGER) · 2 rates | $9.55 | $3.05 | $12.60 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260009 Mod 1 |
FlaggerLABORERS: FLAGGER · 2 rates | $8.91 | $3.80 | $12.71 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
GlazierGLAZIER · 2 rates | $37.26 | $13.15 | $50.41 | Jul 1, 2025 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
GlazierGLAZIER · 2 rates | $37.26 | $13.15 | $50.41 | Jul 1, 2025 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
Guardrail InstallerGUARDRAIL INSTALLER · 4 rates | $12.89 | $3.20 | $16.09 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260009 Mod 1 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) · 2 rates | $36.98 | $16.82 | $53.80 | Jul 1, 2025 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS) · 2 rates | $36.98 | $16.82 | $53.80 | Jul 1, 2025 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 5 rates | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 | Nov 1, 2024 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 5 rates | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 | Nov 1, 2024 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL · 5 rates | $39.21 | $22.84 | $62.05 | Nov 1, 2024 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: PIPELAYER · 16 rates | $16.96 | $3.68 | $20.64 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORERS: CONCRETE/MASON TENDERS · 16 rates | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
LaborerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CONCRETE PUMP · 16 rates | $21.60 | $5.21 | $26.81 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260009 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORERS: PIPELAYER · 16 rates | $18.68 | $6.78 | $25.46 | May 1, 2009 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · 2 rates | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260009 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · 2 rates | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
MillwrightMILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $19.02 | $61.12 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 56 rates | $20.78 | $5.78 | $26.56 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:(ROLLER: SELF-PROPELLED ALL TYPES OVER 5 TONS · 56 rates | $34.05 | $14.25 | $48.30 | May 1, 2023 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (6)-CRANE (91-140 TONS) · 56 rates | $35.28 | $15.20 | $50.48 | May 1, 2024 | CO20260009 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRACKHOE · 56 rates | $35.20 | $15.20 | $50.40 | May 1, 2024 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY (EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING) · 4 rates | $27.41 | $11.56 | $38.97 | Aug 1, 2024 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY (EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING AND TAPING) · 4 rates | $13.62 | $3.39 | $17.01 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (SPRAY ONLY) · 4 rates | $16.99 | $2.87 | $19.86 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260009 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTERS: BRUSH, ROLLER & SPRAY · 4 rates | $15.81 | $3.26 | $19.07 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT, PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) · 9 rates | $47.23 | $21.68 | $68.91 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE) (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, LARIMER AND WELD COUNTIES) · 9 rates | $23.24 | $5.35 | $28.59 | Jun 1, 2018 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, LARIMER AND WELD COUNTIES) · 9 rates | $50.68 | $20.15 | $70.83 | Jun 1, 2024 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $16.56 | $0.00 | $16.56 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $14.73 | $0.00 | $14.73 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION; EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) · 4 rates | $43.05 | $22.65 | $65.70 | Jul 1, 2025 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT AND INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEMS) · 4 rates | $43.05 | $22.65 | $65.70 | Jul 1, 2025 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER · 4 rates | $43.05 | $22.65 | $65.70 | Jul 1, 2025 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerHIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING:PAINTER (DENVER) · 2 rates | $12.62 | $3.21 | $15.83 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260009 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 12 rates | $17.34 | $0.00 | $17.34 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (DENVER) · 12 rates | $26.27 | $5.27 | $31.54 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260009 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVERS: TANDEM/SEMI AND WATER · 12 rates | $27.59 | $4.87 | $32.46 | May 1, 2025 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
WaterprooferWATERPROOFER | $12.71 | $0.00 | $12.71 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
One rate per trade for the kind of construction picked above; open a trade for its other classifications and the WD's notes. DOL prints no total, so each total is base wage plus fringe benefits, added by us. The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Colorado modification we hold is dated May 18, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Colorado's state rule uses these same Davis-Bacon determinations for state-agency projects of $500,000 or more that have no federal money (CDOT contracts excluded), with no separate survey (SB19-196, C.R.S. 24-92-205). The City of Denver publishes its own schedules for its own projects, on the City of Denver page.
City of Denver projects use Denver Labor's own schedules, listed on their own page (City of Denver schedules). The rates below are the Davis-Bacon determinations, which state projects in Denver County use.
Which trades pay the most in Denver County?
Elevator constructor, at $95.01 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- Elevator Constructor$95.01
- Utility Lineman$76.36
- Plumber / Pipefitter$68.91
- Electrician$66.33
- Sheet Metal Worker$65.70
- Millwright$61.12
- Heat & Frost Insulator$53.80
- Ironworker$51.71
- Glazier$50.41
- Drywall Finisher$39.67
- Painter$38.97
- Soft Floor Layer$32.58
- Carpenter$27.40
- Cement Mason$27.12
- Operating Engineer$26.56
- Bricklayer$21.96
- Laborer$20.64
- Drywall Installer / Lather$17.68
- Boilermaker$17.60
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$17.34
- Roofer$16.56
- Fence Builder$16.22
- Guardrail Installer$16.09
- Brick Tender$15.99
- Striping & Traffic Control$15.83
- Landscape Laborer$15.42
- Waterproofer$12.71
- Flagger$12.60
Which wage determinations cover Denver County?
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this site names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | CO20260020 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | CO20260004 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | CO20260009 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | CO20260002 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Denver County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Denver County?
$66.33 an hour: a $46.80 base wage plus $19.53 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination CO20260020, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Denver County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Denver County?
$20.64 an hour: a $16.96 base wage plus $3.68 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: PIPELAYER), under wage determination CO20260020, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Denver County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Denver County, the $95.01 total is a $56.57 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Denver County?
It depends on the kind of construction: CO20260020 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, CO20260004 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, CO20260009 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and CO20260002 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Denver County share its rates with other counties?
For 6 of its 28 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Boilermaker rates, for example, are the same in 12 counties (the El Paso County group). The other 22 are Denver County's own.