Wyoming · Laborer
Wyoming laborer prevailing wage, county by county
A laborer's prevailing wage on Wyoming public works is $22.83 an hour in every county that has one (23), for the main classification.
Laborer rate in each Wyoming county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albany CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Big Horn CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Campbell CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Carbon CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Converse CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Crook CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Fremont CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Goshen CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Hot Springs CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Johnson CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Laramie CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Lincoln CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Natrona CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Niobrara CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Park CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Platte CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Sheridan CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Sublette CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Sweetwater CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Teton CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Uinta CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Washakie CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Weston CountyGeneral Laborers - Group I · Campbell County group | $22.83 | $0.00 | $22.83 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Main laborer classification in each county (General laborers - group i), 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 laborer make on prevailing wage in Wyoming?
$22.83 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 2 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Campbell County group21 counties · General Laborers - Group I$22.83
- Laramie County1 county · General Laborers - Group I$22.83
- Natrona County1 county · General Laborers - Group I$22.83
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | General Laborers - Group I | $22.83 | $22.83 |
| Laramie County | General Laborers - Group I | $22.83 | $22.83 |
| Natrona County | General Laborers - Group I | $22.83 | $22.83 |
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 laborer pay
What is the laborer prevailing wage in Laramie County?
$22.83 an hour: a $22.83 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under DWS 2026 rates (effective May 1, 2026). Overtime and every laborer classification in Laramie County.
Does laborer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Laramie County the $22.83 total is a $22.83 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does laborer 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 laborers 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 laborer rate?
DWS often publishes the same laborer rates for several counties. Across Wyoming, the 23 counties with a laborer 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).