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District of Columbia bricklayer prevailing wage, district by district
A bricklayer's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in District of Columbia is $53.97 an hour in every district that has one (1), for the main classification.
Bricklayer rate in each District of Columbia district, A to Z
| District | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
District of ColumbiaBRICKLAYER | $38.80 | $15.17 | $53.97 | Apr 27, 2025 | DC20260002 Mod 3 |
District of ColumbiaBRICKLAYER | $20.71 | $0.00 | $20.71 | May 18, 2026 | DC20260003 Mod 1 |
District of ColumbiaBRICKLAYER | $38.80 | $15.17 | $53.97 | Apr 27, 2025 | DC20260001 Mod 6 |
Main bricklayer classification in each district (Bricklayer), 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 bricklayer make on prevailing wage in District of Columbia?
$53.97 an hour in every district that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which localities share a rate
| District | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | BRICKLAYER | $38.80 | $53.97 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about District of Columbia bricklayer pay
What is the bricklayer prevailing wage in District of Columbia?
$53.97 an hour: a $38.80 base wage plus $15.17 in fringe benefits, under wage determination DC20260002, modification 3. Overtime and every bricklayer classification in District of Columbia.
Does bricklayer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In District of Columbia the $53.97 total is a $38.80 base wage plus $15.17 in fringe benefits, about 28% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does bricklayer prevailing wage pay overtime in District of Columbia?
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 bricklayers 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)).