Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Wasatch County, Utah
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Wasatch County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 95 rates across 23 trades. Of each trade's main rate, boilermaker is the highest at $71.24 an hour and roofer 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 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 Utah repealed its law in 1981 (DOL state table).
Wasatch 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)$36.76
- Plumber / Pipefitter$28.62
- Carpenter$24.81
- Bricklayer$23.88
- Ironworker$23.54
- Drywall Installer / Lather$23.15
- Striping & Traffic Control$21.82
- Cement Mason$21.11
- Tile Setter$20.63
- Sign Installer$20.21
- Fence Builder$18.70
- Landscape Laborer$17.95
- Operating Engineer$17.38
- Tile Finisher$17.00
- Brick Tender$16.54
- Painter$15.14
- Laborer$13.98
- Insulation Applicator$12.73
- Roofer$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 | BOILERMAKER | $71.24 | $44.37 | 1 |
| Brick Tender | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $16.54 | $16.54 | 1 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $23.88 | $23.88 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION | $24.81 | $19.51 | 3 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.11 | $21.11 | 4 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $23.15 | $21.72 | 1 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $58.89 | $41.23 | 4 |
| Fence Builder | FENCE ERECTOR | $18.70 | $15.86 | 1 |
| Insulation Applicator | INSULATOR - BATT | $12.73 | $12.50 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $23.54 | $17.41 | 2 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.98 | $13.98 | 9 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer | LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $17.95 | $15.16 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.38 | $16.59 | 18 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $15.14 | $13.50 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $28.62 | $24.00 | 3 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $7.25 | $7.25 | 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 | $21.82 | $20.20 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $36.76 | $24.99 | 33 |
| Telecommunications Technician | ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | $47.69 | $31.86 | 2 |
| Tile Finisher | TILE FINISHER | $17.00 | $17.00 | 1 |
| Tile Setter | TILE SETTER | $20.63 | $20.63 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Wasatch 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 | UT20260078 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | UT20260001 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | UT20260101 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | UT20260024 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Wasatch County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Wasatch County?
$58.89 an hour: a $41.23 base wage plus $17.66 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination UT20260078, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Wasatch County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Wasatch 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 UT20260078, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Wasatch 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 Wasatch County, the $71.24 total is a $44.37 base wage plus $26.87 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Wasatch County?
It depends on the kind of construction: UT20260078 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, UT20260001 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, UT20260101 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and UT20260024 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Wasatch County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 23 trades, Wasatch County's rates differ from every other county's in Utah, row for row.