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Prevailing wage rates in Carbon County, Wyoming
DWS's DWS 2026 rates (effective May 1, 2026) sets 62 prevailing wage rates for 25 trades on public works in Carbon County. Each trade's main rate runs from $12.46 an hour (drapery installer) to $102.54 (elevator constructor), base wage plus fringe benefits.
Carbon County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Asbestos & Lead Abatement LaborerAsbestos Removal, Abatement, Demolition | $23.00 | $0.00 | $23.00 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
BoilermakerBoilermaker | $44.37 | $28.26 | $72.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
BricklayerBricklayers and Masons | $33.61 | $5.22 | $38.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
CarpenterCarpenter · 3 rates | $31.31 | $6.65 | $37.96 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerCarpet, Linoleum and Resilient Tile Layers | $34.63 | $0.00 | $34.63 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Cement MasonCement Masons/Plasterers · 3 rates | $26.00 | $2.41 | $28.41 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Drapery InstallerBlinds/Window-covering Installer | $12.46 | $0.00 | $12.46 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Drywall Installer / LatherSheetrock and Drywall Installers | $33.41 | $17.12 | $50.53 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Electrical Utility LinemanGroundman · 4 rates | $35.76 | $18.35 | $54.11 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
ElectricianElectrician (Inside Wireman, Outside Lineman and Signal and Lighting work) · 3 rates | $60.59 | $22.42 | $83.01 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Elevator ConstructorElevator Constructors | $58.95 | $43.59 | $102.54 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Fire System Installer (Non-Water)Fire System Installers (non-water) | $30.88 | $3.97 | $34.85 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
GlazierGlaziers | $24.03 | $0.00 | $24.03 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)Mechanical, Heat and Frost Insulation | $32.08 | $6.36 | $38.44 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
IronworkerIron Workers · 3 rates | $30.66 | $10.16 | $40.82 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
LaborerGeneral Laborers - Group I · 9 rates | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
MillwrightMillwright Machinery Workers | $39.10 | $21.87 | $60.97 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Operating EngineerOperating Engineers - Group I · 13 rates | $27.69 | $4.33 | $32.02 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
PainterPainters and Allied Trades | $24.03 | $0.00 | $24.03 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Plumber / PipefitterPlumbers and Pipe fitters · 2 rates | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
RooferRoofers | $24.89 | $3.14 | $28.03 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSheet Metal Workers | $33.76 | $5.98 | $39.74 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)Teamsters - Group I · 6 rates | $24.75 | $5.05 | $29.80 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Telecommunications TechnicianLimited Electricians (90 Volt or Less) | $35.54 | $7.66 | $43.20 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Terrazzo, Marble & Tile SetterMarble, Tile, and Terrazzo Setters | $33.00 | $10.00 | $43.00 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
One main rate per trade; open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DWS's notes. 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 against dws.wyo.gov on October 25, 2026.
Which trades pay the most in Carbon County?
Elevator constructor, at $102.54 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DWS lists, on one scale.
- Elevator Constructor$102.54
- Electrician$83.01
- Boilermaker$72.63
- Millwright$60.97
- Utility Lineman$54.11
- Plumber / Pipefitter$51.65
- Drywall Installer / Lather$50.53
- Telecom Technician$43.20
- Terrazzo, Marble & Tile Setter$43.00
- Ironworker$40.82
- Sheet Metal Worker$39.74
- Bricklayer$38.83
- Heat & Frost Insulator$38.44
- Carpenter$37.96
- Fire System Installer (Non-Water)$34.85
- Soft Floor Layer$34.63
- Operating Engineer$32.02
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$29.80
- Cement Mason$28.41
- Roofer$28.03
- Glazier$24.03
- Painter$24.03
- Abatement Laborer$23.00
- Laborer$22.83
- Drapery Installer$12.46
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Carbon County?
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. Wyoming's Act doesn't apply where it conflicts with federal prevailing wage rules (W.S. 27-4-413); federal jobs use DWS's federal-project columns and the Davis-Bacon rate. Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to DWS's.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | WY20260041 | 2 | June 18, 2026 |
| Residential | WY20260003 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | WY20260044 Heavy Construction Highway Construction | 3 | July 30, 2026 |
| Heavy | WY20260044 Heavy Construction Highway Construction | 3 | July 30, 2026 |
Questions about Carbon County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Carbon County?
$83.01 an hour: a $60.59 base wage plus $22.42 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under DWS 2026 rates (effective May 1, 2026). Overtime and every electrician rate in Carbon County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Carbon County?
$22.83 an hour: a $22.83 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (General Laborers - Group I), under DWS 2026 rates (effective May 1, 2026). Overtime and every laborer rate in Carbon 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 elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Carbon County, the $102.54 total is a $58.95 base wage plus $43.59 in fringe benefits.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Carbon County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: WY20260041 (modification 2, June 18, 2026) for building construction, WY20260003 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction and WY20260044 (modification 3, July 30, 2026) for highway and heavy construction. Wyoming's Act doesn't apply where it conflicts with federal prevailing wage rules (W.S. 27-4-413); federal jobs use DWS's federal-project columns and the Davis-Bacon rate.
Does Carbon County share its rates with other counties?
For 25 of its 25 trades, yes: DWS sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 21 counties (the Campbell County group).