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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Kiowa County, Colorado
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Kiowa County, with 96 rates for 21 trades; the newest modification is dated May 18, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Kiowa County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BricklayerBRICKLAYER (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, BACA, BENT, CHAFFEE, CHEYENNE, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, CROWLEY, CUSTER, DOLORES, FREMONT, HINSDALE, HUERFANO, KIOWA, KIT CARSON, LA PLATA, LAS ANIMAS, LINCOLN, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, PROWERS, SAGUACHE & SAN JUAN COUNTIES) | $32.93 | $14.29 | $47.22 | May 1, 2024 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (FORMBUILDING/FORMSETTING, DRYWALL HANGING/FRAMING AND METAL STUD WORK) · 9 rates | $33.11 | $12.17 | $45.28 | May 1, 2024 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 9 rates | $17.86 | $0.00 | $17.86 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260005 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) · 9 rates | $33.11 | $12.17 | $45.28 | May 1, 2024 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTERS: FORM BUILDING AND SETTING · 9 rates | $16.16 | $0.82 | $16.98 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $34.73 | $15.15 | $49.88 | May 1, 2025 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (BACA, BENT, COSTILLA, CROWLEY, HUERFANO, KIOWA, OTERO, PROWERS) · 3 rates | $17.70 | $2.53 | $20.23 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $14.76 | $2.28 | $17.04 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
Drywall FinisherDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $14.44 | $2.19 | $16.63 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
Electrical Utility LinemanLINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN AND WELDER · 3 rates | $61.36 | $14.88 | $76.24 | Sep 1, 2025 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIANS: (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, BACA, BENT, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, CROWLEY, CUSTER, FREMONT, HUERFANO, KIOWA, LAS ANIMAS, MINERAL, OTERO, PROWERS, RIO GRANDE AND SAGUACHE COUNTIES) · 4 rates | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 | Sep 1, 2025 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN: (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS) (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, BACA, BENT, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, CROWLEY, CUSTER, FREMONT, HUERFANO, KIOWA, LAS ANIMAS, MINERAL, OTERO, PROWERS, RIO GRANDE AND SAGUACHE COUNTIES) · 4 rates | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 | Sep 1, 2025 | CO20260005 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $28.06 | $8.76 | $36.82 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIANS (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, BACA, BENT, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, CROWLEY, CUSTER, FREMONT, HUERFANO, KIOWA, LAS ANIMAS, MINERAL, OTERO, PROWERS, PUEBLO, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE COUNTIES) · 4 rates | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 | Sep 1, 2025 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
Elevator ConstructorELEVATOR MECHANIC | $56.57 | $38.44 | $95.01 | Jan 1, 2025 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
FlaggerLABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL (FLAGGER) | $9.42 | $3.21 | $12.63 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
GlazierGLAZIER | $37.26 | $13.15 | $50.41 | Jul 1, 2025 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
Guardrail InstallerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GUARDRAIL/POST DRIVER | $16.07 | $4.41 | $20.48 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 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 (ALL COUNTIES EXCEPT ARCHULETA, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, LA PLATA AND MONTEZUMA) | $36.98 | $16.82 | $53.80 | Jul 1, 2025 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER: REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL · 4 rates | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 | Nov 1, 2024 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 4 rates | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 | Nov 1, 2024 | CO20260005 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 4 rates | $16.76 | $6.01 | $22.77 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER, COMMON · 7 rates | $9.75 | $0.00 | $9.75 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORERS: (COMMON) · 7 rates | $10.33 | $0.00 | $10.33 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260005 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE · 7 rates | $12.44 | $3.10 | $15.54 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER, COMMON · 7 rates | $11.11 | $3.80 | $14.91 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $15.37 | $3.16 | $18.53 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE · 36 rates | $13.41 | $0.00 | $13.41 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (6)-CRANE (91-140 TONS) · 36 rates | $35.58 | $15.20 | $50.78 | May 1, 2024 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (BACKHOE) · 36 rates | $15.93 | $3.58 | $19.51 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, SPRAY (EXCLUDING DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING) · 3 rates | $15.19 | $0.00 | $15.19 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTERS: BRUSH, SPRAY & ROLLER · 3 rates | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260005 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (SPRAY ONLY) · 3 rates | $17.54 | $3.52 | $21.06 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: PLUMBERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) & PIPEFITTERS (EXCLUDING HVAC WORK) (ARCHULETA, DELTA, DOLORES, EAGLE (EAGLE COUNTY IS DIVIDED FROM WHERE PITKIN AND LAKE COUNTIES JOIN ON THE NORTH, AND IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO AND INCLUDING THE TOWN OF EDWARDS AND NORTHERLY TO THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF ROUTT COUNTY), GARFIELD, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, LA PLATA, MOFFAT, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT, SAN JUAN AND SAN MIGUEL COUNTIES) · 6 rates | $41.32 | $16.01 | $57.33 | Jul 1, 2025 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE) · 6 rates | $18.06 | $2.78 | $20.84 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260005 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER (ALAMOSA, BACA, BENT, CHAFFEE, CHEYENNE, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, CROWLEY, CUSTER, ELBERT (SOUTHERN PORTION INCLUDING TOWNS OF ELBERT, MATHERSON AND SIMLA), FREMONT, HUERFANO, KIOWA, KIT CARSON (INCLUDING TOWNS OF DFALGLER, SIEBERT, VONA, STRATTON AND BETHUNE), LAS ANIMAS, LINCOLN (INCLUDING TOWNS OF GEONA AND ARRIBA IN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), MINERAL, OTERO, PARK (INCLUDING TOWNS OF FAUPLAY, HARTSEL AND LAKE GEORGE), PROWERS, PUEBLO, RIO GRANDE, AND SAGUACHE COUNTIES) · 6 rates | $45.90 | $17.17 | $63.07 | Jul 1, 2024 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER | $32.90 | $6.18 | $39.08 | May 1, 2025 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER ((INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEMS)) | $43.05 | $22.65 | $65.70 | Jul 1, 2025 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerHIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER · 3 rates | $13.92 | $3.07 | $16.99 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: MECHANIC · 8 rates | $17.79 | $3.51 | $21.30 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 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.
Which trades pay the most in Kiowa 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$76.24
- Sheet Metal Worker$65.70
- Plumber / Pipefitter$57.33
- Heat & Frost Insulator$53.80
- Ironworker$51.71
- Electrician$51.46
- Glazier$50.41
- Cement Mason$49.88
- Bricklayer$47.22
- Carpenter$45.28
- Roofer$39.08
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$21.30
- Guardrail Installer$20.48
- Landscape Laborer$18.53
- Striping & Traffic Control$16.99
- Drywall Finisher$16.63
- Painter$15.19
- Operating Engineer$13.41
- Flagger$12.63
- Laborer$9.75
Which wage determinations cover Kiowa 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 | CO20260001 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | CO20260005 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | CO20260010 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | CO20260003 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Kiowa County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Kiowa County?
$51.46 an hour: a $35.40 base wage plus $16.06 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination CO20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Kiowa County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Kiowa County?
$9.75 an hour: a $9.75 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER, COMMON), under wage determination CO20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Kiowa 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 Kiowa County, the $95.01 total is a $56.57 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Kiowa County?
It depends on the kind of construction: CO20260001 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, CO20260005 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, CO20260010 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and CO20260003 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Kiowa County share its rates with other counties?
For 21 of its 21 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 9 counties (the Otero County group).