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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Tulsa County, Oklahoma
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Tulsa County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 113 rates across 22 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $89.68 an hour and landscape and irrigation laborer the lowest at $8.67, 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).
Tulsa 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
- Operating Engineer$57.14
- Plumber / Pipefitter$52.68
- Refrigeration Mechanic$52.68
- Sheet Metal Worker$50.09
- Ironworker$47.18
- Bricklayer$40.01
- Roofer$36.64
- Telecom Technician$23.58
- Electrician$22.82
- Caulker$21.61
- Carpenter$16.51
- Drywall Installer / Lather$16.29
- Laborer$15.15
- Cement Mason$14.99
- Drywall Finisher$13.00
- Brick Tender$12.43
- Painter$12.22
- Striping & Traffic Control$11.94
- Flagger$11.05
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$11.00
- Landscape Laborer$8.67
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 | $12.43 | $12.43 | 1 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $40.01 | $26.92 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $16.51 | $14.96 | 6 |
| Caulker | CAULKER | $21.61 | $20.00 | 1 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.99 | $13.72 | 5 |
| Drywall Finisher | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $13.00 | $13.00 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $16.29 | $15.08 | 1 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN: ALARM INSTALLATION | $22.82 | $19.48 | 6 |
| Elevator Constructor | 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 |
| Flagger | LABORER, TRAFFIC CONTROL (INCLUDES FLAGGER, SETTING UP AND MOVING CONES/BARRELS) (REMAINING COUNTIES) | $11.05 | $11.05 | 2 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $47.18 | $30.35 | 5 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.15 | $12.44 | 12 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer · Tulsa County group | LABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $8.67 | $8.67 | 1 |
| 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 | 46 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $12.22 | $12.22 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $52.68 | $36.65 | 4 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $52.68 | $36.65 | 1 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $36.64 | $26.30 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $50.09 | $35.49 | 2 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Tulsa County group | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (STRIPING MACHINE) | $11.94 | $11.94 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP AND FLATBED TRUCK | $11.00 | $11.00 | 12 |
| Telecommunications Technician | ELECTRICIAN (SOUND AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INSTALLATION) | $23.58 | $21.11 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Tulsa 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 | OK20260053 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | OK20260081 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | OK20260017 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | OK20260028 Excludes heavy dredging and water well drilling | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Tulsa County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Tulsa County?
$22.82 an hour: a $19.48 base wage plus $3.34 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (ELECTRICIAN: ALARM INSTALLATION), under wage determination OK20260053, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Tulsa County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Tulsa County?
$15.15 an hour: a $12.44 base wage plus $2.71 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination OK20260053, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Tulsa 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 Tulsa County, the $89.68 total is a $51.24 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Tulsa County?
It depends on the kind of construction: OK20260053 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, OK20260081 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, OK20260017 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and OK20260028 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Tulsa County share its rates with other counties?
For 2 of its 22 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Landscape and irrigation laborer rates, for example, are the same in 7 counties (the Tulsa County group). The other 20 are Tulsa County's own.