Prevailing Wages in Bethel County, Alaska
Prevailing wages in Bethel County, Alaska run $13.18 to $108.49 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $77.78, and among the 42 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $29.42. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter (North of 63 Latitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $77.11
Base Rate: $50.79 | Fringe: $26.32
#federal – Carpenter (South of N63 Latitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $77.65
Base Rate: $50.79 | Fringe: $26.86
#federal – Electrician: Inside Journeyman Wireman (Technician) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $83.96
Base Rate: $53.44 | Fringe: $30.52
#federal – Ironworker: Fence Barrier Installer in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $79.84
Base Rate: $42.99 | Fringe: $36.85
#federal – Ironworker: Guardrail Installer in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $80.84
Base Rate: $43.99 | Fringe: $36.85
#federal – Ironworker: Guardrail Layout Man in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $80.58
Base Rate: $43.73 | Fringe: $36.85
#federal – Ironworker: Signalman, Stage Rigger, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $83.34
Base Rate: $46.49 | Fringe: $36.85
#federal – Laborer Group 1 (North of N 63 Latitude and East of W 138 Longitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $74.66
Base Rate: $40.25 | Fringe: $34.41
#federal – Laborer Group 1 (South of N 63 Latitude and West of W 138 Longitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $74.66
Base Rate: $40.25 | Fringe: $34.41
#federal – Laborer Group 2 (North of N 63 Latitude and East of W 138 Longitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $75.66
Base Rate: $41.25 | Fringe: $34.41
#federal – Laborer Group 2 (South of N 63 Latitude and West of W 138 Longitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $75.66
Base Rate: $41.25 | Fringe: $34.41
#federal – Laborer Group 3a (North of N 63 Latitude and East of W 138 Longitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $80.94
Base Rate: $46.53 | Fringe: $34.41
#federal – Laborer Group 3a (South of N 63 Latitude and West of W 138 Longitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $80.94
Base Rate: $46.53 | Fringe: $34.41
#federal – Laborer Group 3b (North of N 63 Latitude and East of W 138 Longitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $82.97
Base Rate: $54.01 | Fringe: $28.96
#federal – Laborer Group 3b (South of N 63 Latitude and West of W 138 Longitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $82.97
Base Rate: $54.01 | Fringe: $28.96
#federal – Laborer Group 3 (North of N 63 Latitude and East of W 138 Longitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $76.56
Base Rate: $42.15 | Fringe: $34.41
#federal – Laborer Group 3 (South of N 63 Latitude and West of W 138 Longitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $76.56
Base Rate: $42.15 | Fringe: $34.41
#federal – Line Construction: Line Installer in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $88.07
Base Rate: $53.53 | Fringe: $34.54
#federal – Line Construction: Powderperson in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $106.43
Base Rate: $70.59 | Fringe: $35.84
#federal – Line Construction: Power Journeyworker Line (Including Equipment Operator) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $108.49
Base Rate: $72.59 | Fringe: $35.90
#federal – Line Construction: Tree Trimmer in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $72.48
Base Rate: $42.23 | Fringe: $30.25
#federal – Painter Brush and Roller (Region 1: North of N 63 Latitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $66.50
Base Rate: $40.33 | Fringe: $26.17
#federal – Painter Brush, Roll, and Spray (South of N 63 Latitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $64.49
Base Rate: $35.97 | Fringe: $28.52
#federal – Painter Sandblast and Spray (Region 1: North of N 63 Latitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $67.02
Base Rate: $40.85 | Fringe: $26.17
#federal – Painter Sandblast and Structural Steel Painter (South of N 63 Latitude) in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $65.84
Base Rate: $37.32 | Fringe: $28.52
#federal – Piledriver Person: Piledriver, Sheet Stabber in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $77.11
Base Rate: $50.79 | Fringe: $26.32
#federal – Piledriver Person: Piledriver-welder in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $78.11
Base Rate: $51.79 | Fringe: $26.32
#federal – Plumber/Pipefitter: First Judicial District in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $81.37
Base Rate: $50.50 | Fringe: $30.87
#federal – Plumber/Pipefitter: North of N 63 Latitude in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $84.56
Base Rate: $51.66 | Fringe: $32.90
#federal – Plumber/Pipefitter: South of N 63 Latitude in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $79.95
Base Rate: $47.50 | Fringe: $32.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1 in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $82.63
Base Rate: $53.23 | Fringe: $29.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1a in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $84.73
Base Rate: $55.33 | Fringe: $29.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 2 in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $81.72
Base Rate: $52.32 | Fringe: $29.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 3 in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $80.86
Base Rate: $51.46 | Fringe: $29.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 4 in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $73.46
Base Rate: $44.06 | Fringe: $29.40
#federal – Truck Driver: Group 1 in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $81.00
Base Rate: $51.58 | Fringe: $29.42
#federal – Truck Driver: Group 1a in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $82.47
Base Rate: $53.05 | Fringe: $29.42
#federal – Truck Driver: Group 2 in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $79.54
Base Rate: $50.12 | Fringe: $29.42
#federal – Truck Driver: Group 3 in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $78.59
Base Rate: $49.17 | Fringe: $29.42
#federal – Truck Driver: Group 4 in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $77.92
Base Rate: $48.50 | Fringe: $29.42
#federal – Truck Driver: Group 5 in Bethel County, Alaska – Highway
Total Wage: $77.04
Base Rate: $47.62 | Fringe: $29.42
#federal – Carpenter (Excluding Batt & Blow Insulation and Drywall Hanging) in Bethel County, Alaska – Residential
Total Wage: $17.68
Base Rate: $17.68
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Bethel County, Alaska – Residential
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Bethel County, Alaska – Residential
Total Wage: $20.10
Base Rate: $20.10
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Bethel County, Alaska – Residential
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Electrician/Wireman in Bethel County, Alaska – Residential
Total Wage: $20.63
Base Rate: $17.45 | Fringe: $3.18
#federal – Fence Erector (Including Wood and Chain Link) in Bethel County, Alaska – Residential
Total Wage: $13.18
Base Rate: $13.18
#federal – Floor Layer: Carpet (Carpet) in Bethel County, Alaska – Residential
Total Wage: $20.64
Base Rate: $20.64
#federal – Installer (Batt & Blown) in Bethel County, Alaska – Residential
Total Wage: $18.55
Base Rate: $18.55
#federal – Laborer, General (Excluding Site and Street Work) in Bethel County, Alaska – Residential
Total Wage: $13.88
Base Rate: $13.88
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Bethel County, Alaska?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Bethel County, Alaska runs from $13.18 to $108.49 per hour, median $77.78. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Bethel County, Alaska?
The determinations on this page cover Highway, Residential construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Bethel County, Alaska rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.