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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Teller County, Colorado
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Teller County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 109 rates across 21 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $95.01 an hour and flagger the lowest at $12.60, base plus fringe.
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.
Teller County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Elevator Constructor$95.01
- Utility Lineman$76.24
- Plumber / Pipefitter$65.70
- Sheet Metal Worker$65.70
- Electrician$59.17
- Heat & Frost Insulator$53.80
- Ironworker$51.71
- Cement Mason$49.88
- Painter$38.97
- Carpenter$29.61
- Operating Engineer$28.88
- Bricklayer$21.96
- Laborer$20.64
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$17.34
- Roofer$16.71
- Fence Builder$16.22
- Guardrail Installer$16.09
- Brick Tender$15.99
- Striping & Traffic Control$15.83
- Landscape Laborer$15.42
- Flagger$12.60
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Tender | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $15.99 | $15.99 | 1 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $21.96 | $21.96 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER | $29.61 | $22.63 | 6 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $49.88 | $34.73 | 3 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Garfield County group | LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN AND WELDER | $76.24 | $61.36 | 3 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $59.17 | $40.70 | 4 |
| Elevator Constructor | ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $95.01 | $56.57 | 1 |
| Fence Builder · El Paso County group | FENCE ERECTOR | $16.22 | $13.02 | 1 |
| Flagger | LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL (FLAGGER) | $12.60 | $9.55 | 1 |
| Guardrail Installer · El Paso County group | GUARDRAIL INSTALLER | $16.09 | $12.89 | 4 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $53.80 | $36.98 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $51.71 | $39.21 | 3 |
| Laborer | LABORER: PIPELAYER | $20.64 | $16.96 | 12 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $15.42 | $12.26 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $28.88 | $20.26 | 42 |
| Painter | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $38.97 | $27.41 | 4 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT, PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $65.70 | $47.60 | 6 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $16.71 | $16.71 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT, PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $65.70 | $43.05 | 2 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · El Paso County group | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $15.83 | $12.62 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.34 | $17.34 | 10 |
Wage determinations for Teller County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | CO20260028 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | CO20260005 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | CO20260008 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | CO20260003 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Teller County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Teller County?
$59.17 an hour: a $40.70 base wage plus $18.47 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination CO20260028, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Teller County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Teller 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 CO20260028, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Teller 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 Teller County, the $95.01 total is a $56.57 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Teller County?
It depends on the kind of construction: CO20260028 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, CO20260005 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, CO20260008 (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 Teller County share its rates with other counties?
For 4 of its 21 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Utility lineman rates, for example, are the same in 52 counties (the Garfield County group). The other 17 are Teller County's own.