Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Cache County, Utah
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Cache County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 109 rates across 18 trades. Of each trade's main rate, plumber or pipefitter is the highest at $61.93 an hour and landscape and irrigation laborer the lowest at $9.50, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Utah modification we hold is dated May 20, 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). Utah repealed its law in 1981 (DOL state table).
Cache 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.
- Plumber / Pipefitter$61.93
- Sheet Metal Worker$61.68
- Electrician$58.89
- Carpenter$26.32
- Bricklayer$23.80
- Ironworker$23.43
- Tile Setter$23.00
- Striping & Traffic Control$21.14
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$19.63
- Heat & Frost Insulator$19.59
- Brick Tender$17.38
- Cement Mason$17.16
- Operating Engineer$16.92
- Roofer$15.62
- Painter$15.33
- Tile Finisher$13.54
- Laborer$12.69
- Landscape Laborer$9.50
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 | $17.38 | $16.38 | 2 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $23.80 | $22.13 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER | $26.32 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.16 | $17.16 | 4 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $58.89 | $41.23 | 4 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) | INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $19.59 | $17.76 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $23.43 | $20.21 | 2 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.69 | $12.69 | 12 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer | LABORER: IRRIGATION | $9.50 | $9.50 | 2 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.92 | $16.92 | 28 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $15.33 | $15.33 | 2 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $61.93 | $46.10 | 2 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $15.62 | $15.62 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $61.68 | $46.79 | 2 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $21.14 | $19.52 | 5 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.63 | $17.24 | 34 |
| Tile Finisher | TILE FINISHER | $13.54 | $13.54 | 1 |
| Tile Setter | TILE SETTER | $23.00 | $23.00 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Cache 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 | UT20260082 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | UT20260030 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | UT20260105 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | UT20260090 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Cache County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Cache County?
$58.89 an hour: a $41.23 base wage plus $17.66 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination UT20260082, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Cache County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Cache County?
$12.69 an hour: a $12.69 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination UT20260082, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Cache 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 plumber or pipefitter, the highest-paid trade in Cache County, the $61.93 total is a $46.10 base wage plus $15.83 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Cache County?
It depends on the kind of construction: UT20260082 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, UT20260030 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, UT20260105 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and UT20260090 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Cache County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 18 trades, Cache County's rates differ from every other county's in Utah, row for row.