Wyoming · Cement Mason
Wyoming cement mason prevailing wage, county by county
A cement mason's prevailing wage on Wyoming public works is $28.41 an hour in every county that has one (23), for the main classification.
Main cement mason classification in each county (Cement masons/plasterers), 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 cement mason make on prevailing wage in Wyoming?
1 group of counties with identical rates and 2 with rates of their own, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.
- Campbell County group21 counties · Cement Masons/Plasterers$28.41
- Laramie County1 county · Cement Masons/Plasterers$28.41
- Natrona County1 county · Cement Masons/Plasterers$28.41
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County group, 21 localities: Albany, Big Horn, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Johnson, Lincoln, Niobrara, Park, Platte, Sheridan, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, Uinta, Washakie, Weston | Cement Masons/Plasterers | $28.41 | $26.00 |
| Laramie County | Cement Masons/Plasterers | $28.41 | $26.00 |
| Natrona County | Cement Masons/Plasterers | $28.41 | $26.00 |
1 group of counties with identical DWS rates, and 2 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 cement mason pay
What is the cement mason prevailing wage in Laramie County?
$28.41 an hour: a $26.00 base wage plus $2.41 in fringe benefits, under DWS 2026 rates (effective May 1, 2026). Overtime and every cement mason classification in Laramie County.
Does cement mason prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Laramie County the $28.41 total is a $26.00 base wage plus $2.41 in fringe benefits, about 8% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does cement mason 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 cement masons 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 cement mason rate?
DWS often publishes the same cement mason rates for several counties. Across Wyoming, the 23 counties with a cement mason rate fall into 3 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 21 counties (the Campbell County group).