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Plumber / Pipefitter prevailing wage in Lake County, Colorado
$68.91an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum) ·
$47.23 base wage + $21.68 fringe benefits
PLUMBER: (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, LOGAN, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, SEDGWICK, SUMMIT, WASHINGTON, AND YUMA. PARTS OF ELBERT, EAGLE, KIT CARSON & LINCOLN COUNTIES) · PLUM0003-006
$20.84an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$18.06 base wage + $2.78 fringe benefits
PLUMBER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE) · SUCO2001-004
$70.83an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$50.68 base wage + $20.15 fringe benefits
PLUMBER (CLEAR CREEK, GILPIN, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, LOGAN, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, SEDGWICK, SUMMIT, WASHINGTON, AND YUMA. PARTS OF ELBERT, EAGLE, KIT CARSON, LINCOLN, AND PARK COUNTIES) · PLUM0003-003
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Lake County, a plumber or pipefitter working as must be paid at least $68.91 an hour: a $47.23 base wage plus $21.68 in fringe benefits, under wage determination CO20260001 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $68.91 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination CO20260001, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier PLUM0003-006 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in Lake County, a plumber or pipefitter must be paid at least $20.84 an hour: a $18.06 base wage plus $2.78 in fringe benefits, under wage determination CO20260005 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $20.84 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination CO20260005, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUCO2001-004 (December 20, 2001). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Lake County, a plumber or pipefitter must be paid at least $70.83 an hour: a $50.68 base wage plus $20.15 in fringe benefits, under wage determination CO20260003 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $70.83 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination CO20260003, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier PLUM0003-003 (June 1, 2024). 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.
DOL lists 7 plumber or pipefitter rates for Lake County, from $19.97 to $70.83 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $47.23 + $21.68
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $47.23 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $21.68 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $68.91 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $18.06 + $2.78
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $18.06 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $2.78 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $20.84 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $50.68 + $20.15
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $50.68 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $20.15 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $70.83 |
When does this rate change?
- 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)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Colorado change log lists what each one changed.
Every plumber or pipefitter rate in Lake County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- PLUMBER (CLEAR CREEK, GILPIN, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, LOGAN, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, SEDGWICK, SUMMIT, WASHINGTON, AND YUMA. PARTS OF ELBERT, EAGLE, KIT CARSON, LINCOLN, AND PARK COUNTIES)Heavy · PLUM0003-003$70.83
- PLUMBER: (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, LOGAN, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, SEDGWICK, SUMMIT, WASHINGTON, AND YUMA. PARTS OF ELBERT, EAGLE, KIT CARSON & LINCOLN COUNTIES)Building · PLUM0003-006$68.91
- PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: (PLUMBERS INCLUDE HVAC WORK) (PIPEFITTERS EXCLUDE HVAC WORK) (ALAMOSA, BACA, BENT, CHAFFEE, CHEYENNE, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, CROWLEY, CUSTER, FREMONT, HUERFANO, KIOWA, KIT CARSON (INCLUDING TOWNS OF DFALGLER, SEIBERT, VONA, STRATTON AND BETHUNE), LAS ANIMAS, LINCOLN (INCLUDING TOWNS OF GEONA AND ARRIBA IN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), MINERAL, OTERO, PROWERS, RIO GRANDE, AND SAGUACHE COUNTIES)Building · PLUM0058-009$65.70
- PLUMBER (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)Heavy · PLUM0058-010$63.07
- PLUMBER (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)Heavy · PLUM0145-004$57.33
- PLUMBER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE)Residential · SUCO2001-004$20.84
- PIPEFITTERHeavy · SUCO2001-005$19.97
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER: (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, LOGAN, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, SEDGWICK, SUMMIT, WASHINGTON, AND YUMA. PARTS OF ELBERT, EAGLE, KIT CARSON & LINCOLN COUNTIES)BuildingPLUM0003-006 | $47.23 | $21.68 | $68.91 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: (PLUMBERS INCLUDE HVAC WORK) (PIPEFITTERS EXCLUDE HVAC WORK) (ALAMOSA, BACA, BENT, CHAFFEE, CHEYENNE, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, CROWLEY, CUSTER, FREMONT, HUERFANO, KIOWA, KIT CARSON (INCLUDING TOWNS OF DFALGLER, SEIBERT, VONA, STRATTON AND BETHUNE), LAS ANIMAS, LINCOLN (INCLUDING TOWNS OF GEONA AND ARRIBA IN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), MINERAL, OTERO, PROWERS, RIO GRANDE, AND SAGUACHE COUNTIES)BuildingPLUM0058-009 | $47.60 | $18.10 | $65.70 | CO20260001 Mod 1 |
| PLUMBER (CLEAR CREEK, GILPIN, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, LOGAN, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, SEDGWICK, SUMMIT, WASHINGTON, AND YUMA. PARTS OF ELBERT, EAGLE, KIT CARSON, LINCOLN, AND PARK COUNTIES)HeavyPLUM0003-003 | $50.68 | $20.15 | $70.83 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
| PLUMBER (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)HeavyPLUM0058-010 | $45.90 | $17.17 | $63.07 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
| PLUMBER (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)HeavyPLUM0145-004 | $41.32 | $16.01 | $57.33 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
| PIPEFITTERHeavySUCO2001-005 | $18.13 | $1.84 | $19.97 | CO20260003 Mod 1 |
| PLUMBER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE)ResidentialSUCO2001-004 | $18.06 | $2.78 | $20.84 | CO20260005 Mod 1 |
How Lake County compares
The main plumber or pipefitter rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Colorado
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Lake Countybase $47.23$68.91
- Pitkin Countybase $47.60$65.70
- Chaffee Countybase $41.32$57.33
- Summit Countybase $47.23$68.91
Plumber / Pipefitter rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Lake County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | PLUMBER: (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, LOGAN, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, SEDGWICK, SUMMIT, WASHINGTON, AND YUMA. PARTS OF ELBERT, EAGLE, KIT CARSON & LINCOLN COUNTIES) | $47.23 | $68.91 | |
| Summit County | PLUMBER: (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, LOGAN, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, SEDGWICK, SUMMIT, WASHINGTON, AND YUMA. PARTS OF ELBERT, EAGLE, KIT CARSON & LINCOLN COUNTIES) | $47.23 | $68.91 | same |
| Park County | PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT, PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $47.23 | $68.91 | same |
| Eagle County | PLUMBER: (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, LOGAN, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, SEDGWICK, SUMMIT, WASHINGTON, AND YUMA. PARTS OF ELBERT, EAGLE, KIT CARSON & LINCOLN COUNTIES) | $47.23 | $68.91 | same |
| Clear Creek County | PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT, PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $47.23 | $68.91 | same |
| Pitkin County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: (PLUMBERS INCLUDE HVAC WORK) (PIPEFITTERS EXCLUDE HVAC WORK) (ALAMOSA, BACA, BENT, CHAFFEE, CHEYENNE, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, CROWLEY, CUSTER, FREMONT, HUERFANO, KIOWA, KIT CARSON (INCLUDING TOWNS OF DFALGLER, SEIBERT, VONA, STRATTON AND BETHUNE), LAS ANIMAS, LINCOLN (INCLUDING TOWNS OF GEONA AND ARRIBA IN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), MINERAL, OTERO, PROWERS, RIO GRANDE, AND SAGUACHE COUNTIES) | $47.60 | $65.70 | −$3.21 |
| Chaffee County | PLUMBER/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) | $41.32 | $57.33 | −$11.58 |
Colorado plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination CO20260001 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/CO20260001/1
We read every active Colorado Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. The City of Denver rows are copied from Denver Labor's own schedules. How we check · Download Lake County as CSV · Report an error