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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Cherokee County, Oklahoma
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Cherokee County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 115 rates across 24 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $89.68 an hour and tile setter the lowest at $7.25, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Oklahoma 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.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Oklahoma's law was invalidated in 1995 and its public-works wage rules are revoked (DOL state table).
Cherokee 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$89.68
- Boilermaker$58.11
- Operating Engineer$57.14
- Sheet Metal Worker$50.09
- Ironworker$47.18
- Plumber / Pipefitter$35.02
- Telecom Technician$27.86
- Electrician$24.99
- Caulker$21.61
- Bricklayer$20.00
- Cement Mason$17.52
- Roofer$15.29
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$13.64
- Painter$13.56
- Carpenter$13.42
- Striping & Traffic Control$11.54
- Laborer$11.51
- Brick Tender$10.25
- Guardrail Installer$9.70
- Soft Floor Layer$7.25
- Drywall Installer / Lather$7.25
- Insulation Applicator$7.25
- Refrigeration Mechanic$7.25
- Tile Setter$7.25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker · Cherokee County group | BOILERMAKER | $58.11 | $33.70 | 1 |
| Brick Tender · Cherokee County group | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $10.25 | $10.25 | 1 |
| Bricklayer · Cherokee County group | BRICKLAYER | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER | $13.42 | $13.42 | 8 |
| Carpet & Soft Floor Layer · Washington County group | FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $7.25 | $7.25 | 1 |
| Caulker · Cherokee County group | CAULKER | $21.61 | $20.00 | 1 |
| Cement Mason · Cherokee County group | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.52 | $16.91 | 3 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Washington County group | DRYWALL INSTALLER & SHEETROCKER | $7.25 | $7.25 | 1 |
| Electrician · Cherokee County group | ELECTRICIAN: ALARM INSTALLATION | $24.99 | $20.47 | 5 |
| Elevator Constructor · Cherokee County group | ELEVATOR MECHANIC PAID HOLIDAYS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE TO VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE | $89.68 | $51.24 | 1 |
| Guardrail Installer · Muskogee County group | GUARDRAIL INSTALLER (INCLUDES GUARDRAIL/POST DRIVER WORK) | $9.70 | $9.70 | 1 |
| Insulation Applicator · Washington County group | INSULATION INSTALLER | $7.25 | $7.25 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Cherokee County group | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $47.18 | $30.35 | 4 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.51 | $11.51 | 14 |
| Operating Engineer | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL CRANE TYPE EQUIPMENT 200 TON AND LARGER AND INCLUDING 400 TON CAPACITY CRANES. ALL TOWER CRANES | $57.14 | $38.09 | 44 |
| Painter · Cherokee County group | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $13.56 | $13.56 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Cherokee County group | PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $35.02 | $24.66 | 4 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic · Washington County group | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $7.25 | 1 |
| Roofer · Cherokee County group | ROOFER | $15.29 | $15.00 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Cherokee County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $50.09 | $35.49 | 2 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Muskogee County group | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (STRIPING MACHINE) | $11.54 | $11.54 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Washington County group | TRUCK DRIVER (OFF THE ROAD TRUCK) | $13.64 | $13.64 | 12 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Cherokee County group | ELECTRICIAN (SOUND AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INSTALLATION) | $27.86 | $22.10 | 1 |
| Tile Setter · Washington County group | TILE SETTER | $7.25 | $7.25 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Cherokee 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 | OK20260067 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | OK20260005 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | OK20260019 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | OK20260033 Excludes heavy dredging and water well drilling | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Cherokee County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Cherokee County?
$24.99 an hour: a $20.47 base wage plus $4.52 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (ELECTRICIAN: ALARM INSTALLATION), under wage determination OK20260067, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Cherokee County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Cherokee County?
$11.51 an hour: a $11.51 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination OK20260067, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, the $89.68 total is a $51.24 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Cherokee County?
It depends on the kind of construction: OK20260067 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, OK20260005 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, OK20260019 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and OK20260033 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Cherokee County share its rates with other counties?
For 21 of its 24 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Cherokee County group). The other 3 are Cherokee County's own.