Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Wayne County, Utah
3 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Wayne County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 71 rates across 23 trades. Of each trade's main rate, boilermaker is the highest at $71.24 an hour and laborer the lowest at $10.63, 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 Utah repealed its law in 1981 (DOL state table).
Wayne 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$29.42
- Plumber / Pipefitter$28.62
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$24.37
- Carpenter$24.22
- Bricklayer$23.88
- Ironworker$23.54
- Drywall Installer / Lather$21.44
- Cement Mason$21.11
- Sign Installer$21.01
- Tile Setter$19.40
- Striping & Traffic Control$18.38
- Guardrail Installer$17.79
- Operating Engineer$17.38
- Landscape Laborer$17.24
- Tile Finisher$17.00
- Brick Tender$16.54
- Siding & Gutter Installer$14.75
- Insulation Applicator$13.77
- Utility Lineman$12.00
- Laborer$10.63
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 · Sevier County group | BOILERMAKER | $71.24 | $44.37 | 1 |
| Brick Tender · Millard County group | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $16.54 | $16.54 | 1 |
| Bricklayer · Sevier County group | BRICKLAYER | $23.88 | $23.88 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION | $24.22 | $19.51 | 3 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.11 | $21.11 | 3 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Sevier County group | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.44 | $20.64 | 1 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Emery County group | TRUCK DRIVER (EXCLUDING NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION) | $12.00 | $12.00 | 5 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $58.89 | $41.23 | 2 |
| Guardrail Installer · Beaver County group | INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $17.79 | $17.79 | 1 |
| Insulation Applicator · Sevier County group | INSULATOR - BATT | $13.77 | $13.77 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Sevier County group | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $23.54 | $17.41 | 2 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.63 | $10.63 | 13 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer · Beaver County group | LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $17.24 | $14.45 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.38 | $16.59 | 17 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $28.62 | $24.00 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Sevier County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $61.68 | $46.79 | 1 |
| Siding & Gutter Installer · Sevier County group | INSTALLER - SIDING (METAL/ALUMINUM/VINYL) | $14.75 | $14.75 | 1 |
| Sign Installer · Beaver County group | INSTALLER - SIGN | $21.01 | $18.22 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Beaver County group | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $18.38 | $16.76 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $24.37 | $20.31 | 8 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Sevier County group | ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | $29.42 | $23.36 | 1 |
| Tile Finisher · Sevier County group | TILE FINISHER | $17.00 | $17.00 | 1 |
| Tile Setter · Sevier County group | TILE SETTER | $19.40 | $19.40 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Wayne 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 | UT20260080 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | No general residential WD covers Wayne County. | ||
| Highway | UT20260102 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | UT20260017 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Wayne County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Wayne County?
$58.89 an hour: a $41.23 base wage plus $17.66 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination UT20260080, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Wayne County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Wayne County?
$10.63 an hour: a $10.63 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination UT20260080, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Wayne 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 Wayne County, the $71.24 total is a $44.37 base wage plus $26.87 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Wayne County?
It depends on the kind of construction: UT20260080 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, UT20260102 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and UT20260017 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Wayne County share its rates with other counties?
For 16 of its 23 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Ironworker rates, for example, are the same in 5 counties (the Sevier County group). The other 7 are Wayne County's own.