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Wyoming plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage, county by county
A plumber or pipefitter's prevailing wage on Wyoming public works is $51.65 an hour in every county that has one (23), for the main classification.
Plumber / Pipefitter rate in each Wyoming county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albany CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Big Horn CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Campbell CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Carbon CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Converse CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Crook CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Fremont CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Goshen CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Hot Springs CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Johnson CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Laramie CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Lincoln CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Natrona CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Niobrara CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Park CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Platte CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Sheridan CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Sublette CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Sweetwater CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Teton CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Uinta CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Washakie CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Weston CountyPlumbers and Pipe fitters · Laramie County group | $39.95 | $11.70 | $51.65 | May 1, 2026 | WY-DWS-2026 |
Main plumber or pipefitter classification in each county (Plumbers and pipe fitters), 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 plumber or pipefitter make on prevailing wage in Wyoming?
$51.65 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 | Plumbers and Pipe fitters | $39.95 | $51.65 |
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 plumber or pipefitter pay
What is the plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage in Laramie County?
$51.65 an hour: a $39.95 base wage plus $11.70 in fringe benefits, under DWS 2026 rates (effective May 1, 2026). Overtime and every plumber or pipefitter classification in Laramie County.
Does plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Laramie County the $51.65 total is a $39.95 base wage plus $11.70 in fringe benefits, about 23% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does plumber or pipefitter 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 plumber or pipefitters 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 plumber or pipefitter rate?
DWS often publishes the same plumber or pipefitter rates for several counties. Across Wyoming, the 23 counties with a plumber or pipefitter 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).