Colorado · Millwright
Colorado millwright prevailing wage, county by county
A millwright's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Colorado runs from $61.12 an hour in Park County to $61.52 in City of Denver schedules. The median county is $61.12.
Millwright rate in each Colorado county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adams CountyMILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $19.02 | $61.12 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260015 Mod 1 |
Arapahoe CountyMILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $19.02 | $61.12 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260016 Mod 1 |
Boulder CountyMILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $19.02 | $61.12 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260017 Mod 1 |
Broomfield CountyMILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $19.02 | $61.12 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260018 Mod 1 |
Clear Creek CountyMILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $19.02 | $61.12 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260019 Mod 1 |
Denver CountyMILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $19.02 | $61.12 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260020 Mod 1 |
Douglas CountyMILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $19.02 | $61.12 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260021 Mod 1 |
Elbert CountyMILLWRIGHT · Elbert County group | $42.10 | $19.02 | $61.12 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260030 Mod 1 |
Gilpin CountyMILLWRIGHT · Elbert County group | $42.10 | $19.02 | $61.12 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260030 Mod 1 |
Jefferson CountyMILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $19.02 | $61.12 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260023 Mod 1 |
Park CountyMILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $19.02 | $61.12 | Jun 1, 2025 | CO20260026 Mod 1 |
Main millwright classification in each county (Millwright), 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 millwright make on prevailing wage in Colorado?
$61.12 to $61.52 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $61.12. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 10 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- City of Denver schedules1 county$61.52
- Elbert County group2 counties$61.12
- Adams County1 county$61.12
- Arapahoe County1 county$61.12
- Boulder County1 county$61.12
- Broomfield County1 county$61.12
- Clear Creek County1 county$61.12
- Denver County1 county$61.12
- Douglas County1 county$61.12
- Jefferson County1 county$61.12
- Park County1 county$61.12
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Denver schedules | MILLWRIGHT | $42.50 | $61.52 |
| Elbert County group, 2 localities: Elbert, Gilpin | MILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $61.12 |
| Adams County | MILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $61.12 |
| Arapahoe County | MILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $61.12 |
| Boulder County | MILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $61.12 |
| Broomfield County | MILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $61.12 |
| Clear Creek County | MILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $61.12 |
| Denver County | MILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $61.12 |
| Douglas County | MILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $61.12 |
| Jefferson County | MILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $61.12 |
| Park County | MILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $61.12 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 10 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Colorado millwright pay
What is the millwright prevailing wage in Denver County?
$61.12 an hour: a $42.10 base wage plus $19.02 in fringe benefits, under wage determination CO20260020, modification 1. Overtime and every millwright classification in Denver County.
Does millwright prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Denver County the $61.12 total is a $42.10 base wage plus $19.02 in fringe benefits, about 31% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does millwright 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 millwrights 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 millwright rate?
DOL often publishes the same millwright rates for several counties. Across Colorado, the 12 counties with a millwright rate fall into 11 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the Elbert County group).