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Prevailing wage rates in Snohomish County, Washington
L&I's period 2026-2 rates, in force on October 24, 2026, list 551 prevailing wage rates for 60 trades on public works in Snohomish County, 20 of them residential. Each trade's main rate runs from $17.13 an hour (window film installer) to $149.22 (commercial diver), base wage plus fringe benefits.
Snohomish County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Asbestos & Lead Abatement LaborerJourney Level | $52.92 | $18.18 | $71.10 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-150011 |
BoilermakerJourney Level | $49.51 | $34.38 | $83.89 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149583 |
Brick TenderJourney Level | $56.73 | $18.27 | $75.00 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149987 |
BricklayerJourney Level · 5 rates | $57.29 | $24.71 | $82.00 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149749 |
Building Service EmployeeJanitor · 4 rates | $8.73 | $8.40 | $17.13 | Sep 1, 2010 | LNI-135637 |
Cabinet Maker (In Shop)Journey Level | $27.33 | $0.00 | $27.33 | Aug 31, 2024 | LNI-147927 |
CarpenterGeneral Carpenter · 6 rates | $66.98 | $20.73 | $87.71 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149582 |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerJourney Level · 2 rates | $56.75 | $13.42 | $70.17 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149613 |
Cement MasonJourney Level · 30 rates | $60.16 | $26.02 | $86.18 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149776 |
Diver & TenderDiver · 19 rates | $128.44 | $20.78 | $149.22 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149588 |
DredgerLeverman, Hydraulic · 7 rates | $67.20 | $30.25 | $97.45 | Oct 9, 2026 | LNI-150014 |
Drywall FinisherJourney Level · 2 rates | $65.37 | $19.40 | $84.77 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149610 |
Drywall Installer / LatherJourney Level · 3 rates | $65.37 | $19.40 | $84.77 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149610 |
Electrical Utility LinemanJourney Level Lineperson · 9 rates | $70.75 | $27.70 | $98.45 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149817 |
ElectricianJourney Level · 4 rates | $65.30 | $33.04 | $98.34 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149535 |
Elevator ConstructorMechanic · 2 rates | $70.47 | $48.70 | $119.17 | Mar 4, 2026 | LNI-149274 |
Fence BuilderFence Erector · 2 rates | $42.89 | $17.93 | $60.82 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149981 |
Field SurveyorConstruction Site Surveyor · 5 rates | $67.94 | $28.57 | $96.51 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149695 |
FlaggerJourney Level | $42.89 | $17.93 | $60.82 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149981 |
GlazierJourney Level · 2 rates | $63.76 | $24.65 | $88.41 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149788 |
Heating Equipment MechanicJourney Level | $72.36 | $35.56 | $107.92 | Mar 4, 2026 | LNI-149322 |
Industrial Power Vacuum CleanerJourney Level | $9.24 | $7.89 | $17.13 | Sep 1, 2010 | LNI-135311 |
Inland BoatmanBoat Operator · 6 rates | $54.39 | $16.89 | $71.28 | Mar 5, 2025 | LNI-148533 |
Insulation ApplicatorJourney Level · 2 rates | $66.98 | $20.73 | $87.71 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149582 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)Journey Level | $81.42 | $19.41 | $100.83 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149612 |
IronworkerJourneyman | $59.93 | $34.89 | $94.82 | Mar 4, 2026 | LNI-149285 |
LaborerGeneral Laborer · 117 rates | $52.92 | $18.18 | $71.10 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149984 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLandscape Construction/Landscaping Or Planting Laborers · 2 rates | $37.82 | $17.80 | $55.62 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149980 |
Landscape Maintenance LaborerGroundskeeper | $14.13 | $3.00 | $17.13 | Mar 11, 2019 | LNI-142091 |
Light Fixture Maintenance WorkerJourney Level | $13.76 | $3.37 | $17.13 | Sep 1, 2010 | LNI-132899 |
Line Clearance Tree TrimmerTree Trimmer · 5 rates | $44.54 | $17.65 | $62.19 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149826 |
Marble MasonJourney Level · 2 rates | $57.29 | $24.71 | $82.00 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149749 |
Metal Fabricator (In Shop)Journey Level | $29.60 | $7.96 | $37.56 | Mar 2, 2024 | LNI-147277 |
MillwrightJourney Level | $57.81 | $22.47 | $80.28 | Aug 31, 2024 | LNI-147821 |
Modular Building WorkerJourney Level | $9.00 | $8.13 | $17.13 | Sep 1, 2010 | LNI-134607 |
Motor Shop ElectricianJourney Level · 2 rates | $14.69 | $2.44 | $17.13 | Sep 1, 2010 | LNI-135521 |
Operating EngineerShovel, Excavator, Backhoes, Tractors: 15 To 30 Metric Tons · 206 rates | $66.75 | $30.24 | $96.99 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149712 |
PainterJourney Level · 2 rates | $43.14 | $15.70 | $58.84 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149796 |
Pile DriverJourney Level · 2 rates | $68.65 | $20.78 | $89.43 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149604 |
PlastererJourney Level · 2 rates | $56.88 | $24.46 | $81.34 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149777 |
Playground & Park Equipment InstallerJourney Level | $11.94 | $5.19 | $17.13 | Sep 1, 2010 | LNI-133151 |
Plumber / PipefitterJourney Level · 4 rates | $70.22 | $29.65 | $99.87 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149930 |
Precast Concrete Products WorkerJourney Level · 2 rates | $13.50 | $3.63 | $17.13 | Sep 1, 2010 | LNI-132974 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicJourney Level · 2 rates | $70.89 | $35.57 | $106.46 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149931 |
RooferJourney Level · 2 rates | $53.00 | $17.70 | $70.70 | Mar 4, 2026 | LNI-149394 |
Sewer & Water System Inspection/CleaningTechnician · 6 rates | $34.30 | $15.60 | $49.90 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149899 |
Sheet Metal WorkerJourney Level (Field or Shop) · 2 rates | $72.36 | $35.56 | $107.92 | Mar 4, 2026 | LNI-149322 |
Shipbuilding & Ship Repair WorkerShip Repair - Electrician: Ship Repair Electrician · 29 rates | $45.40 | $17.86 | $63.26 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149731 |
Sign InstallerSign Installer · 4 rates | $26.56 | $0.00 | $26.56 | Sep 1, 2010 | LNI-134819 |
Stage Rigging MechanicStage Rigging Mechanics (non Structural): Journey Level | $13.23 | $3.90 | $17.13 | Sep 1, 2010 | LNI-134011 |
Street & Parking Lot SweeperJourney Level | $15.00 | $2.13 | $17.13 | Sep 1, 2010 | LNI-134058 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerAll cleanup required in connection with traffic control stripers work (Group 1) · 11 rates | $77.54 | $20.95 | $98.49 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149793 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)Dump Truck · 6 rates | $57.59 | $28.52 | $86.11 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149479 |
Telecommunications TechnicianElectronic Technicians Journey Level · 2 rates | $41.90 | $23.68 | $65.58 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149536 |
Telephone Line Worker (Outside)Telephone Lineperson · 4 rates | $31.83 | $8.45 | $40.28 | Aug 31, 2025 | LNI-148977 |
Terrazzo WorkerJourney Level · 2 rates | $53.12 | $20.59 | $73.71 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149635 |
Tile FinisherFinisher · 2 rates | $42.40 | $20.14 | $62.54 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149633 |
Tile SetterJourney Level · 2 rates | $51.12 | $20.59 | $71.71 | Sep 2, 2026 | LNI-149632 |
Water Well DrillerWell Driller · 3 rates | $19.01 | $0.00 | $19.01 | Sep 1, 2010 | LNI-136502 |
Window Film & Tinting InstallerJourney Level | $8.55 | $8.58 | $17.13 | Sep 1, 2010 | LNI-133956 |
One main rate per trade; open a trade for its other classifications, overtime code, notes and residential rates. L&I period 2026-2, rates in force on October 24, 2026. A project uses the rates in effect on the date bids are due, for the life of the contract (WAC 296-127-011). Checked against L&I's wage lookup on October 24, 2026.
Which trades pay the most in Snohomish County?
Commercial diver, at $149.22 an hour. Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits L&I lists, on one scale.
- Diver & Tender$149.22
- Elevator Constructor$119.17
- Heating Mechanic$107.92
- Sheet Metal Worker$107.92
- Refrigeration Mechanic$106.46
- Heat & Frost Insulator$100.83
- Plumber / Pipefitter$99.87
- Striping & Traffic Control$98.49
- Utility Lineman$98.45
- Electrician$98.34
- Dredger$97.45
- Operating Engineer$96.99
- Field Surveyor$96.51
- Ironworker$94.82
- Pile Driver$89.43
- Glazier$88.41
- Carpenter$87.71
- Insulation Applicator$87.71
- Cement Mason$86.18
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$86.11
- Drywall Finisher$84.77
- Drywall Installer / Lather$84.77
- Boilermaker$83.89
- Bricklayer$82.00
- Marble Mason$82.00
- Plasterer$81.34
- Millwright$80.28
- Brick Tender$75.00
- Terrazzo Worker$73.71
- Tile Setter$71.71
- Inland Boatman$71.28
- Abatement Laborer$71.10
- Laborer$71.10
- Roofer$70.70
- Soft Floor Layer$70.17
- Telecom Technician$65.58
- Ship Repair Worker$63.26
- Tile Finisher$62.54
- Line Clearance Trimmer$62.19
- Fence Builder$60.82
- Flagger$60.82
- Painter$58.84
- Landscape Laborer$55.62
- Sewer Inspection$49.90
- Telephone Line Worker$40.28
- Metal Fabricator$37.56
- Cabinet Maker$27.33
- Sign Installer$26.56
- Water Well Driller$19.01
- Building Service$17.13
- Industrial Vacuum$17.13
- Landscape Maintenance$17.13
- Light Fixture Maintenance$17.13
- Modular Building Worker$17.13
- Motor Shop Electrician$17.13
- Playground Installer$17.13
- Precast Concrete$17.13
- Stage Rigger$17.13
- Street Sweeper$17.13
- Window Film Installer$17.13
When did Snohomish County's rates take effect?
L&I doesn't republish every rate each period; a rate stays until L&I changes it. In Snohomish County, 469 of 551 rates took effect on September 2, 2026. The oldest still in force dates from September 1, 2010.
| Effective | Rates |
|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | 469 |
| September 1, 2010 | 21 |
| March 5, 2025 | 12 |
| August 31, 2025 | 10 |
| March 4, 2026 | 9 |
| October 9, 2026 | 7 |
| June 3, 2019 | 6 |
| September 24, 2023 | 4 |
And 13 rates on 6 other dates.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Snohomish County?
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply. Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to L&I's.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | WA20260113 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | WA20260094 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | WA20260001 Excludes D.O.E. Hanford Site in Benton and Franklin Counties | 4 | June 16, 2026 |
| Heavy | WA20260129 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Snohomish County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: WA20260080 (Dredging Construction Projects (Excludes D.O.E. Hanford Site in Benton and Franklin Counti).
Questions about Snohomish County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Snohomish County?
$98.34 an hour: a $65.30 base wage plus $33.04 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (Journey Level), under L&I period 2026-2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Snohomish County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Snohomish County?
$71.10 an hour: a $52.92 base wage plus $18.18 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (General Laborer), under L&I period 2026-2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Snohomish 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 commercial diver, the highest-paid trade in Snohomish County, the $149.22 total is a $128.44 base wage plus $20.78 in fringe benefits.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Snohomish County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: WA20260113 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, WA20260094 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, WA20260001 (modification 4, June 16, 2026) for highway construction and WA20260129 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply.
Does Snohomish County share its rates with other counties?
For 39 of its 60 trades, yes: L&I sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Operating engineer rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the King County group). The other 21 are Snohomish County's own.