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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Salt Lake County, Utah
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Salt Lake County, with 130 rates for 24 trades; the newest modification is dated May 18, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Salt Lake County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brick TenderLABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK · 2 rates | $16.38 | $1.00 | $17.38 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
Brick TenderLABORER: MASON TENDER (BRICK AND HOD) · 2 rates | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER | $17.92 | $0.00 | $17.92 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) · 5 rates | $16.93 | $1.93 | $18.86 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND SIDING INSTALLATION (EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING) · 5 rates | $14.61 | $0.00 | $14.61 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK · 5 rates | $23.39 | $8.59 | $31.98 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260112 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) · 5 rates | $24.61 | $8.45 | $33.06 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260097 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $13.50 | $2.91 | $16.41 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $20.73 | $2.79 | $23.52 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260112 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $20.70 | $1.21 | $21.91 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260097 Mod 1 |
Drywall FinisherDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER · 2 rates | $26.00 | $8.78 | $34.78 | Jul 1, 2025 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
Drywall FinisherDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER · 2 rates | $17.90 | $1.96 | $19.86 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
Drywall Installer / LatherCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) · 3 rates | $21.25 | $2.15 | $23.40 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
Drywall Installer / LatherDRYWALL HANGER, EXCLUDES METAL STUD INSTALLATION · 3 rates | $18.82 | $0.00 | $18.82 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
Electrical Utility LinemanLINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $58.83 | $21.21 | $80.04 | Mar 1, 2025 | UT20260097 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 5 rates | $41.23 | $17.66 | $58.89 | Jun 1, 2024 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 5 rates | $16.06 | $1.97 | $18.03 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING · 5 rates | $27.59 | $7.78 | $35.37 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260112 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 5 rates | $41.23 | $17.66 | $58.89 | Jun 1, 2024 | UT20260097 Mod 1 |
Elevator ConstructorELEVATOR MECHANIC | $55.43 | $38.44 | $93.87 | Jan 1, 2025 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 2 rates | $20.21 | $3.22 | $23.43 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, REINFORCING · 2 rates | $26.61 | $11.60 | $38.21 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260112 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 15 rates | $13.84 | $0.00 | $13.84 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 15 rates | $11.31 | $4.90 | $16.21 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 15 rates | $17.32 | $2.66 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260112 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 15 rates | $18.33 | $6.70 | $25.03 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260097 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION · 4 rates | $9.50 | $0.00 | $9.50 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: LANDSCAPE · 4 rates | $10.00 | $0.19 | $10.19 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: LANDSCAPE · 4 rates | $14.60 | $2.66 | $17.26 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260112 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER LANDSCAPE · 4 rates | $23.97 | $9.70 | $33.67 | Jul 1, 2019 | UT20260097 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 28 rates | $14.48 | $0.00 | $14.48 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (7) ROLLER (DIRT AND GRADE COMPACTION) · 28 rates | $21.50 | $15.65 | $37.15 | Jul 1, 2013 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 28 rates | $21.95 | $6.81 | $28.76 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260112 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 28 rates | $23.40 | $16.96 | $40.36 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260097 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY, EXCLUDING DRYWALL/FINISHER AND TAPER) · 2 rates | $26.00 | $8.78 | $34.78 | Aug 1, 2025 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING · 2 rates | $11.23 | $0.00 | $11.23 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
PlastererPLASTERER | $18.36 | $0.00 | $18.36 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER/PIPEFITTER · 4 rates | $46.10 | $15.83 | $61.93 | Aug 1, 2025 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) · 4 rates | $30.60 | $10.85 | $41.45 | Aug 1, 2019 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $13.22 | $0.00 | $13.22 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $17.14 | $0.00 | $17.14 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) · 2 rates | $46.79 | $14.89 | $61.68 | Jul 1, 2025 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT, PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION · 2 rates | $15.31 | $0.00 | $15.31 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
Sign InstallerINSTALLER - SIGN | $16.07 | $2.66 | $18.73 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260112 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerHIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER · 5 rates | $17.97 | $1.62 | $19.59 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260112 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerTRAFFIC CONTROL (FLAGGER) · 5 rates | $23.71 | $9.78 | $33.49 | Jul 1, 2019 | UT20260097 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 36 rates | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: WATER, FUEL & OIL TANK (LESS THAN 1,200 GAL.) · 36 rates | $29.37 | $14.65 | $44.02 | Jul 1, 2024 | UT20260034 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 36 rates | $22.29 | $9.09 | $31.38 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260112 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 36 rates | $29.67 | $14.65 | $44.32 | Jul 1, 2024 | UT20260097 Mod 1 |
Telecommunications TechnicianELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) · 2 rates | $31.86 | $15.83 | $47.69 | Jun 1, 2024 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
Tile FinisherTILE FINISHER | $13.54 | $0.00 | $13.54 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
Tile SetterTILE SETTER | $23.50 | $0.00 | $23.50 | May 18, 2026 | UT20260085 Mod 1 |
One rate per trade for the kind of construction picked above; open a trade for its other classifications and the WD's notes. DOL prints no total, so each total is base wage plus fringe benefits, added by us. 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).
Which trades pay the most in Salt Lake County?
Elevator constructor, at $93.87 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- Elevator Constructor$93.87
- Utility Lineman$80.04
- Plumber / Pipefitter$61.93
- Sheet Metal Worker$61.68
- Electrician$58.89
- Telecom Technician$47.69
- Drywall Finisher$34.78
- Painter$34.78
- Tile Setter$23.50
- Ironworker$23.43
- Drywall Installer / Lather$23.40
- Striping & Traffic Control$19.59
- Carpenter$18.86
- Sign Installer$18.73
- Plasterer$18.36
- Bricklayer$17.92
- Brick Tender$17.38
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$15.50
- Cement Mason$15.00
- Operating Engineer$14.48
- Laborer$13.84
- Tile Finisher$13.54
- Roofer$13.22
- Landscape Laborer$9.50
Which wage determinations cover Salt Lake County?
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this site names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | UT20260085 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | UT20260034 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | UT20260112 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | UT20260097 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Salt Lake County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Salt Lake County?
$58.89 an hour: a $41.23 base wage plus $17.66 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination UT20260085, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Salt Lake County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Salt Lake County?
$13.84 an hour: a $13.84 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination UT20260085, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake County, the $93.87 total is a $55.43 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Salt Lake County?
It depends on the kind of construction: UT20260085 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, UT20260034 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, UT20260112 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and UT20260097 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Salt Lake County share its rates with other counties?
For 3 of its 24 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Utility lineman rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Salt Lake County group). The other 21 are Salt Lake County's own.