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Colorado landscape and irrigation laborer prevailing wage, county by county
A landscape and irrigation laborer's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Colorado runs from $15.42 an hour in Weld County to $22.56 in City of Denver schedules. The median county is $16.70.
Landscape & Irrigation Laborer rate in each Colorado county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adams CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, ELBERT, GILPIN, JEFFERSON, PARK) · Arapahoe County group | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
Adams CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Arapahoe County group | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Alamosa CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Arapahoe CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, ELBERT, GILPIN, JEFFERSON, PARK) · Arapahoe County group | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
Arapahoe CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Arapahoe County group | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Archuleta CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Baca CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Otero County group | $15.37 | $3.16 | $18.53 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
Bent CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Otero County group | $15.37 | $3.16 | $18.53 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
Boulder CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260007 Mod 1 |
Boulder CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Broomfield CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, ELBERT, GILPIN, JEFFERSON, PARK) · Arapahoe County group | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
Broomfield CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Arapahoe County group | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Chaffee CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Cheyenne CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Morgan County group | $12.81 | $3.16 | $15.97 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260011 Mod 1 |
Clear Creek CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (CLEAR CREEK) | $14.98 | $3.16 | $18.14 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
Conejos CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Costilla CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Otero County group | $15.37 | $3.16 | $18.53 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
Crowley CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Otero County group | $15.37 | $3.16 | $18.53 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
Custer CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Delta CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Denver CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Denver County group | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260009 Mod 1 |
Denver CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Denver County group | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Dolores CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Douglas CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Denver County group | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260009 Mod 1 |
Douglas CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Denver County group | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Eagle CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (EAGLE) | $14.84 | $3.16 | $18.00 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260013 Mod 1 |
El Paso CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · El Paso County group | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260008 Mod 1 |
El Paso CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · El Paso County group | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Elbert CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, ELBERT, GILPIN, JEFFERSON, PARK) · Elbert County group | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
Fremont CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Garfield CountyLABORER, LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) · Garfield County group | $13.54 | $3.16 | $16.70 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260013 Mod 1 |
Gilpin CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, ELBERT, GILPIN, JEFFERSON, PARK) · Elbert County group | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
Grand CountyLABORER, LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) · Garfield County group | $13.54 | $3.16 | $16.70 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260013 Mod 1 |
Gunnison CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Hinsdale CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Huerfano CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Otero County group | $15.37 | $3.16 | $18.53 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
Jackson CountyLABORER, LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) · Garfield County group | $13.54 | $3.16 | $16.70 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260013 Mod 1 |
Jefferson CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, ELBERT, GILPIN, JEFFERSON, PARK) · Arapahoe County group | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
Jefferson CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Arapahoe County group | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Kiowa CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Otero County group | $15.37 | $3.16 | $18.53 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
Kit Carson CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Morgan County group | $12.81 | $3.16 | $15.97 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260011 Mod 1 |
La Plata CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (LA PLATA) | $13.54 | $3.16 | $16.70 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Lake CountyLABORER, LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) · Garfield County group | $13.54 | $3.16 | $16.70 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260013 Mod 1 |
Larimer CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Larimer County group | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260014 Mod 1 |
Larimer CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Larimer County group | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Las Animas CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Otero County group | $15.37 | $3.16 | $18.53 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
Lincoln CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Morgan County group | $12.81 | $3.16 | $15.97 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260011 Mod 1 |
Logan CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Morgan County group | $12.81 | $3.16 | $15.97 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260011 Mod 1 |
Mesa CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Larimer County group | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260014 Mod 1 |
Mesa CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Larimer County group | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Mineral CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Montezuma CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Montrose CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Morgan CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Morgan County group | $12.81 | $3.16 | $15.97 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260011 Mod 1 |
Otero CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Otero County group | $15.37 | $3.16 | $18.53 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
Ouray CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Park CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, ELBERT, GILPIN, JEFFERSON, PARK) · Elbert County group | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260006 Mod 1 |
Phillips CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Morgan County group | $12.81 | $3.16 | $15.97 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260011 Mod 1 |
Pitkin CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (PITKIN) | $14.16 | $3.16 | $17.32 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260013 Mod 1 |
Prowers CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Otero County group | $15.37 | $3.16 | $18.53 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260010 Mod 1 |
Pueblo CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · El Paso County group | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260008 Mod 1 |
Pueblo CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · El Paso County group | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Rio Blanco CountyLABORER, LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) · Garfield County group | $13.54 | $3.16 | $16.70 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260013 Mod 1 |
Rio Grande CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Routt CountyLABORER, LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) · Garfield County group | $13.54 | $3.16 | $16.70 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260013 Mod 1 |
Saguache CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
San Juan CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
San Miguel CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) · Fremont County group | $14.02 | $3.16 | $17.18 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260012 Mod 1 |
Sedgwick CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Morgan County group | $12.81 | $3.16 | $15.97 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260011 Mod 1 |
Summit CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (SUMMIT) | $13.09 | $3.16 | $16.25 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260013 Mod 1 |
Teller CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260008 Mod 1 |
Washington CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Morgan County group | $12.81 | $3.16 | $15.97 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260011 Mod 1 |
Weld CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Larimer County group | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260014 Mod 1 |
Weld CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Larimer County group | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
Yuma CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · Morgan County group | $12.81 | $3.16 | $15.97 | May 18, 2026 | CO20260011 Mod 1 |
Main landscape and irrigation laborer classification in each county, Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 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 October 25, 2026.
How much does a landscape and irrigation laborer make on prevailing wage in Colorado?
$15.42 to $22.56 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $16.70. 9 groups of counties with identical rates and 8 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- City of Denver schedules1 county$22.56
- Otero County group9 counties$18.53
- Clear Creek County1 county$18.14
- Eagle County1 county$18.00
- Pitkin County1 county$17.32
- Fremont County group18 counties$17.18
- Garfield County group6 counties$16.70
- La Plata County1 county$16.70
- Summit County1 county$16.25
- Morgan County group9 counties$15.97
- Arapahoe County group4 counties$15.42
- Elbert County group3 counties$15.42
- Larimer County group3 counties$15.42
- Denver County group2 counties$15.42
- El Paso County group2 counties$15.42
- Boulder County1 county$15.42
- Teller County1 county$15.42
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Denver schedules | Laborer (Landscape & Irrigation) | $19.40 | $22.56 |
| Otero County group, 9 localities: Baca, Bent, Costilla, Crowley, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero, Prowers | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $15.37 | $18.53 |
| Clear Creek County | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (CLEAR CREEK) | $14.98 | $18.14 |
| Eagle County | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (EAGLE) | $14.84 | $18.00 |
| Pitkin County | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (PITKIN) | $14.16 | $17.32 |
| Fremont County group, 18 localities: Alamosa, Archuleta, Chaffee, Conejos, Custer, Delta, Dolores, Fremont, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mineral, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Rio Grande, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL) | $14.02 | $17.18 |
| Garfield County group, 6 localities: Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Lake, Rio Blanco, Routt | LABORER, LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) | $13.54 | $16.70 |
| La Plata County | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (LA PLATA) | $13.54 | $16.70 |
| Summit County | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (SUMMIT) | $13.09 | $16.25 |
| Morgan County group, 9 localities: Cheyenne, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Yuma | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $12.81 | $15.97 |
| Arapahoe County group, 4 localities: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Jefferson | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, ELBERT, GILPIN, JEFFERSON, PARK) | $12.26 | $15.42 |
| Elbert County group, 3 localities: Elbert, Gilpin, Park | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, ELBERT, GILPIN, JEFFERSON, PARK) | $12.26 | $15.42 |
| Larimer County group, 3 localities: Larimer, Mesa, Weld | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $12.26 | $15.42 |
| Denver County group, 2 localities: Denver, Douglas | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $12.26 | $15.42 |
| El Paso County group, 2 localities: El Paso, Pueblo | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $12.26 | $15.42 |
| Boulder County | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $12.26 | $15.42 |
| Teller County | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $12.26 | $15.42 |
9 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 8 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Colorado landscape and irrigation laborer pay
What is the landscape and irrigation laborer prevailing wage in El Paso County?
$15.42 an hour: a $12.26 base wage plus $3.16 in fringe benefits, under wage determination CO20260008, modification 1. Overtime and every landscape and irrigation laborer classification in El Paso County.
Does landscape and irrigation laborer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In El Paso County the $15.42 total is a $12.26 base wage plus $3.16 in fringe benefits, about 20% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does landscape and irrigation laborer prevailing wage pay overtime in Colorado?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice landscape and irrigation laborers get this rate?
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)).
Why do some counties have the same landscape and irrigation laborer rate?
DOL often publishes the same landscape and irrigation laborer rates for several counties. Across Colorado, the 64 counties with a landscape and irrigation laborer rate fall into 17 distinct sets of rates, and 9 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 18 counties (the Fremont County group).