Wyoming · Boilermaker
Wyoming boilermaker prevailing wage, county by county
A boilermaker's prevailing wage on Wyoming public works is $72.63 an hour in every county that has one (23), for the main classification.
Boilermaker rate in each Wyoming county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albany CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Big Horn CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Campbell CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Carbon CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Converse CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Crook CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Fremont CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Goshen CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Hot Springs CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Johnson CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Laramie CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Lincoln CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Natrona CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Niobrara CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Park CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Platte CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Sheridan CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Sublette CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Sweetwater CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Teton CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Uinta CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Washakie CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Weston CountyBoilermaker · Laramie County group | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Main boilermaker classification in each county (Boilermaker), DWS 2026 rates (effective May 1, 2026). The public body gets the rates from DWS before awarding and puts them in the call for bids and the contract, and DWS's finding is final for that contract (W.S. 27-4-405(a)). A May 1 change doesn't reprice a contract already bid. Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a boilermaker make on prevailing wage in Wyoming?
$72.63 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie County group, 23 localities: Albany, Big Horn, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Johnson, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara, Park, Platte, Sheridan, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, Uinta, Washakie, Weston | Boilermaker | $44.37 | $72.63 |
1 group of counties with identical DWS rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
Registered apprentices/trainees get 60% of the journeyman wage in the first half of the program, 75% up to the 75% mark and 90% after, unless the registered program says otherwise (W.S. 27-4-403(c)).
Questions about Wyoming boilermaker pay
What is the boilermaker prevailing wage in Laramie County?
$72.63 an hour: a $44.37 base wage plus $28.26 in fringe benefits, under DWS 2026 rates (effective May 1, 2026). Overtime and every boilermaker classification in Laramie County.
Does boilermaker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Laramie County the $72.63 total is a $44.37 base wage plus $28.26 in fringe benefits, about 39% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does boilermaker prevailing wage pay overtime in Wyoming?
The Act sets no overtime rate (W.S. 27-4-408). Federal FLSA overtime applies: 1½ times the regular rate over 40 hours a week.
Do apprentice boilermakers get this rate?
Registered apprentices/trainees get 60% of the journeyman wage in the first half of the program, 75% up to the 75% mark and 90% after, unless the registered program says otherwise (W.S. 27-4-403(c)).
Why do some counties have the same boilermaker rate?
DWS often publishes the same boilermaker rates for several counties. Across Wyoming, the 23 counties with a boilermaker rate fall into 1 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 23 counties (the Laramie County group).