Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages

Federal construction wage rates by county and trade. Free, no login required.

Data updated: June 28, 2026

Popular Trades

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How To Find A Wage Rate

  1. 1. Search by place or trade

    Use a county, state, trade name, or WD number to jump directly into the relevant wage table.

  2. 2. Open the county page

    County pages group the wage determinations and trade rows that apply to that local area.

  3. 3. Compare the full row

    Check the trade name, classification code, construction type, rate, fringe, total, and WD reference.

  4. 4. Verify before use

    Confirm final compliance decisions against the official wage determination at SAM.gov.

Davis-Bacon Wage Basics

Prevailing wage

The local wage rate assigned to a labor classification for covered federal construction work.

Fringe

The hourly benefit amount listed with the base rate. It may be paid as bona fide benefits or cash equivalent.

Wage determination

The official record that defines rates by location, construction type, trade, classification, and revision.

Common Questions

Full FAQ
How do I find the Davis-Bacon wage rate for a job?

Search by county, state, trade, or wage determination number. Open the matching county page, then compare the trade, classification code, base rate, fringe, and total.

What is the total hourly rate?

The total shown in the tables is the base hourly rate plus the hourly fringe amount when a numeric fringe value is available.

Can I use these rates for compliance?

Use this site for lookup and estimating, then verify the final wage determination and contract requirements through the official SAM.gov source.

Why does the same trade appear more than once?

A trade can appear under multiple construction types, classification codes, revisions, or coverage notes. Compare the WD reference and scope text before choosing a row.