Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Summit County, Utah
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Summit County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 137 rates across 26 trades. Of each trade's main rate, boilermaker is the highest at $71.24 an hour and painter the lowest at $11.23, 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 Utah repealed its law in 1981 (DOL state table).
Summit 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.
- Boilermaker$71.24
- Sheet Metal Worker$61.68
- Electrician$58.89
- Telecom Technician$47.69
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$31.41
- Flagger$29.24
- Plumber / Pipefitter$28.62
- Carpenter$24.81
- Bricklayer$23.88
- Ironworker$23.54
- Drywall Installer / Lather$23.15
- Cement Mason$21.11
- Striping & Traffic Control$20.88
- Tile Setter$20.63
- Sign Installer$20.21
- Drywall Finisher$19.86
- Fence Builder$18.70
- Utility Lineman$18.39
- Landscape Laborer$17.95
- Operating Engineer$17.38
- Roofer$17.14
- Tile Finisher$17.00
- Brick Tender$16.54
- Laborer$13.98
- Insulation Applicator$12.73
- Painter$11.23
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 · Summit County group | BOILERMAKER | $71.24 | $44.37 | 1 |
| Brick Tender | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $16.54 | $16.54 | 2 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $23.88 | $23.88 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION | $24.81 | $19.51 | 4 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.11 | $21.11 | 4 |
| Drywall Finisher | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $19.86 | $17.90 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $23.15 | $21.72 | 2 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman | TRUCK DRIVER (EXCLUDING NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION) | $18.39 | $14.40 | 6 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $58.89 | $41.23 | 5 |
| Fence Builder | FENCE ERECTOR | $18.70 | $15.86 | 1 |
| Flagger | LABORER: (1)FLAGGER | $29.24 | $20.59 | 1 |
| Insulation Applicator · Summit County group | INSULATOR - BATT | $12.73 | $12.50 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $23.54 | $17.41 | 3 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.98 | $13.98 | 17 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer | LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $17.95 | $15.16 | 3 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.38 | $16.59 | 30 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $11.23 | $11.23 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $28.62 | $24.00 | 4 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $17.14 | $17.14 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $61.68 | $46.79 | 2 |
| Sign Installer | INSTALLER - SIGN | $20.21 | $17.48 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $20.88 | $19.26 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $31.41 | $22.32 | 38 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Summit County group | ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | $47.69 | $31.86 | 2 |
| Tile Finisher · Summit County group | TILE FINISHER | $17.00 | $17.00 | 1 |
| Tile Setter · Summit County group | TILE SETTER | $20.63 | $20.63 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Summit 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 | UT20260079 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | UT20260035 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | UT20260100 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | UT20260011 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Summit County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Summit County?
$58.89 an hour: a $41.23 base wage plus $17.66 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination UT20260079, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Summit County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Summit County?
$13.98 an hour: a $13.98 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination UT20260079, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Summit 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 boilermaker, the highest-paid trade in Summit County, the $71.24 total is a $44.37 base wage plus $26.87 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Summit County?
It depends on the kind of construction: UT20260079 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, UT20260035 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, UT20260100 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and UT20260011 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Summit County share its rates with other counties?
For 5 of its 26 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Boilermaker rates, for example, are the same in 4 counties (the Summit County group). The other 21 are Summit County's own.