Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Weber County, Utah
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Weber County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 122 rates across 23 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 Utah repealed its law in 1981 (DOL state table).
Weber 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
- Telecom Technician$47.69
- Drywall Finisher$34.78
- Carpenter$26.17
- Drywall Installer / Lather$24.20
- Bricklayer$23.80
- Ironworker$23.43
- Tile Setter$23.00
- Sign Installer$22.82
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$20.40
- Heat & Frost Insulator$19.59
- Fence Builder$17.60
- Brick Tender$17.38
- Operating Engineer$16.92
- Cement Mason$16.00
- Striping & Traffic Control$15.67
- Roofer$15.62
- Painter$15.33
- Tile Finisher$13.54
- Laborer$12.78
- 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 (EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION) | $26.17 | $20.68 | 3 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.00 | $16.00 | 4 |
| Drywall Finisher · Weber County group | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $34.78 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Weber County group | CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $24.20 | $21.00 | 2 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $58.89 | $41.23 | 5 |
| Fence Builder | FENCE ERECTOR | $17.60 | $15.07 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Weber County group | 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 | $12.78 | $12.78 | 13 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer | LABORER: IRRIGATION | $9.50 | $9.50 | 3 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.92 | $16.92 | 28 |
| Painter | PAINTER (BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY, EXCLUDING DRYWALLING/TAPING) | $15.33 | $15.33 | 2 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $61.93 | $46.10 | 4 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $15.62 | $15.62 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $61.68 | $46.79 | 2 |
| Sign Installer | INSTALLER - SIGN | $22.82 | $16.95 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $15.67 | $14.05 | 5 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $20.40 | $17.74 | 35 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Weber County group | ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | $47.69 | $31.86 | 2 |
| Tile Finisher · Weber County group | TILE FINISHER | $13.54 | $13.54 | 1 |
| Tile Setter · Weber County group | TILE SETTER | $23.00 | $23.00 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Weber 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 | UT20260089 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | UT20260039 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | UT20260111 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | UT20260095 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Weber County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Weber County?
$58.89 an hour: a $41.23 base wage plus $17.66 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination UT20260089, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Weber County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Weber County?
$12.78 an hour: a $12.78 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination UT20260089, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Weber 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 Weber County, the $61.93 total is a $46.10 base wage plus $15.83 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Weber County?
It depends on the kind of construction: UT20260089 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, UT20260039 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, UT20260111 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and UT20260095 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Weber County share its rates with other counties?
For 6 of its 23 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Insulator rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Weber County group). The other 17 are Weber County's own.