Prevailing Wages in San Diego County, California
Prevailing wages in San Diego County, California run $21.00 to $107.72 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 100 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $65.33, and among the 100 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $19.48. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Removal Laborer Scope of Work: Includes Site Mobilization, Initial Site Cleanup, Site Preparation, Removal of Asbestos-containing Material and Toxic Waste, Encapsulation, Enclosure and Disposal of Asbestos- Containing Materials and Toxic Waste by Hand or With Equipment or Machinery; Scaffolding, Fabrication of Temporary Wooden Barriers and Assembly of Decontamination Stations in San Diego County, California – Residential
Total Wage: $72.41
Base Rate: $46.48 | Fringe: $25.93
#federal – Asbestos Removal Laborer Scope of Work: Includes Site Mobilization, Initial Site Cleanup, Site Preparation, Removal of Asbestos-containing Material and Toxic Waste, Encapsulation, Enclosure and Disposal of Asbestos- Containing Materials and Toxic Waste by Hand or With Equipment or Machinery; Scaffolding, Fabrication of Temporary Wooden Barriers and Assembly of Decontamination Stations in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $72.41
Base Rate: $46.48 | Fringe: $25.93
#federal – Asbestos Removal Laborer Scope of Work: Includes Site Mobilization, Initial Site Cleanup, Site Preparation, Removal of Asbestos-containing Material and Toxic Waste, Encapsulation, Enclosure and Disposal of Asbestos- Containing Materials and Toxic Waste by Hand or With Equipment or Machinery; Scaffolding, Fabrication of Temporary Wooden Barriers and Assembly of Decontamination Stations in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $72.41
Base Rate: $46.48 | Fringe: $25.93
#federal – Asbestos Removal Laborer Scope of Work: Includes Site Mobilization, Initial Site Cleanup, Site Preparation, Removal of Asbestos-containing Material and Toxic Waste, Encapsulation, Enclosure and Disposal of Asbestos- Containing Materials and Toxic Waste by Hand or With Equipment or Machinery; Scaffolding, Fabrication of Temporary Wooden Barriers and Assembly of Decontamination Stations in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $72.41
Base Rate: $46.48 | Fringe: $25.93
#federal – Asbestos Removal Worker/Hazardous Material Handler (Includes Preparation, Wetting, Stripping, Removal, Scrapping, Vacuuming, Bagging and Disposing of All Insulation Materials from Mechanical Systems, Whether They Contain Asbestos or Not) in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $36.89
Base Rate: $23.52 | Fringe: $13.37
#federal – Asbestos Removal Worker/Hazardous Material Handler (Includes Preparation, Wetting, Stripping, Removal, Scrapping, Vacuuming, Bagging and Disposing of All Insulation Materials from Mechanical Systems, Whether They Contain Asbestos or Not) in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $36.89
Base Rate: $23.52 | Fringe: $13.37
#federal – Asbestos Removal Worker/Hazardous Material Handler (Includes Preparation, Wetting, Stripping, Removal, Scrapping, Vacuuming, Bagging and Disposing of All Insulation Materials from Mechanical Systems, Whether They Contain Asbestos or Not) in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $36.89
Base Rate: $23.52 | Fringe: $13.37
#federal – Asbestos Removal Worker/Hazardous Material Handler (Includes Preparation, Wetting, Stripping, Removal, Scrapping, Vacuuming, Bagging and Disposing of All Insulation Materials from Mechanical Systems, Whether They Contain Asbestos or Not) in San Diego County, California – Residential
Total Wage: $36.89
Base Rate: $23.52 | Fringe: $13.37
#federal – Asbestos Workers/Insulator (Includes the Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings, and Finishes to All Types of Mechanical Systems) in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $82.84
Base Rate: $56.32 | Fringe: $26.52
#federal – Asbestos Workers/Insulator (Includes the Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings, and Finishes to All Types of Mechanical Systems) in San Diego County, California – Residential
Total Wage: $82.84
Base Rate: $56.32 | Fringe: $26.52
#federal – Asbestos Workers/Insulator (Includes the Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings, and Finishes to All Types of Mechanical Systems) in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $82.84
Base Rate: $56.32 | Fringe: $26.52
#federal – Asbestos Workers/Insulator (Includes the Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings, and Finishes to All Types of Mechanical Systems) in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $82.84
Base Rate: $56.32 | Fringe: $26.52
#federal – Boilermaker in San Diego County, California – Residential
Total Wage: $94.09
Base Rate: $51.98 | Fringe: $42.11
#federal – Boilermaker in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $94.09
Base Rate: $51.98 | Fringe: $42.11
#federal – Boilermaker in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $94.09
Base Rate: $51.98 | Fringe: $42.11
#federal – Boilermaker in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $94.09
Base Rate: $51.98 | Fringe: $42.11
#federal – Bricklayer; Marble Setter in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $65.75
Base Rate: $46.73 | Fringe: $19.02
#federal – Bricklayer; Marble Setter in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $65.75
Base Rate: $46.73 | Fringe: $19.02
#federal – Bricklayer; Marble Setter in San Diego County, California – Residential
Total Wage: $65.75
Base Rate: $46.73 | Fringe: $19.02
#federal – Bricklayer; Marble Setter in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.75
Base Rate: $46.73 | Fringe: $19.02
#federal – Carpenter: (1)Bridge in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $78.55
Base Rate: $52.37 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Carpenter: (1)Bridge in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $78.55
Base Rate: $52.37 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Carpenter: (1)Bridge in San Diego County, California – Residential
Total Wage: $78.55
Base Rate: $52.37 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Carpenter: (1)Bridge in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $78.55
Base Rate: $52.37 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Carpenter: (2)Commercial Building in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $75.12
Base Rate: $48.94 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Carpenter: (2)Commercial Building in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $75.12
Base Rate: $48.94 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Carpenter: (2)Commercial Building in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $75.12
Base Rate: $48.94 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Carpenter: (2)Commercial Building in San Diego County, California – Residential
Total Wage: $75.12
Base Rate: $48.94 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Carpenter: (3)Heavy & Highway in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $67.68
Base Rate: $51.40 | Fringe: $16.28
#federal – Carpenter: (3)Heavy & Highway in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $67.68
Base Rate: $51.40 | Fringe: $16.28
#federal – Carpenter: (3)Heavy & Highway in San Diego County, California – Residential
Total Wage: $67.68
Base Rate: $51.40 | Fringe: $16.28
#federal – Carpenter: (3)Heavy & Highway in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $67.68
Base Rate: $51.40 | Fringe: $16.28
#federal – Carpenter: (4)Residential Carpenter in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.33
Base Rate: $39.15 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Carpenter: (4)Residential Carpenter in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $65.33
Base Rate: $39.15 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Carpenter: (4)Residential Carpenter in San Diego County, California – Residential
Total Wage: $65.33
Base Rate: $39.15 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Carpenter: (4)Residential Carpenter in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $65.33
Base Rate: $39.15 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Carpenter: (5)Residential Insulation Installer in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.92
Base Rate: $24.16 | Fringe: $15.76
#federal – Carpenter: (5)Residential Insulation Installer in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $39.92
Base Rate: $24.16 | Fringe: $15.76
#federal – Carpenter: (5)Residential Insulation Installer in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $39.92
Base Rate: $24.16 | Fringe: $15.76
#federal – Carpenter: (5)Residential Insulation Installer in San Diego County, California – Residential
Total Wage: $39.92
Base Rate: $24.16 | Fringe: $15.76
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Group 1: Residential Wood Frame Project of Any Size; Work Classified As Type Iii, Iv or Type V Construction; Interior Tenant Improvement Work Regardless the Size of the Project; Any Wood Frame Project of Four Stories or Less in San Diego County, California – Residential
Total Wage: $46.11
Base Rate: $26.34 | Fringe: $19.77
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Group 1: Residential Wood Frame Project of Any Size; Work Classified As Type Iii, Iv or Type V Construction; Interior Tenant Improvement Work Regardless the Size of the Project; Any Wood Frame Project of Four Stories or Less in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $46.11
Base Rate: $26.34 | Fringe: $19.77
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Group 1: Residential Wood Frame Project of Any Size; Work Classified As Type Iii, Iv or Type V Construction; Interior Tenant Improvement Work Regardless the Size of the Project; Any Wood Frame Project of Four Stories or Less in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $46.11
Base Rate: $26.34 | Fringe: $19.77
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Group 1: Residential Wood Frame Project of Any Size; Work Classified As Type Iii, Iv or Type V Construction; Interior Tenant Improvement Work Regardless the Size of the Project; Any Wood Frame Project of Four Stories or Less in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.11
Base Rate: $26.34 | Fringe: $19.77
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Group 2: Work Classified As Type I and Ii Construction in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $47.76
Base Rate: $27.99 | Fringe: $19.77
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Group 2: Work Classified As Type I and Ii Construction in San Diego County, California – Residential
Total Wage: $47.76
Base Rate: $27.99 | Fringe: $19.77
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Group 2: Work Classified As Type I and Ii Construction in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.76
Base Rate: $27.99 | Fringe: $19.77
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Group 2: Work Classified As Type I and Ii Construction in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $47.76
Base Rate: $27.99 | Fringe: $19.77
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Group 3: All Other Work in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $51.19
Base Rate: $30.07 | Fringe: $21.12
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Group 3: All Other Work in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $51.19
Base Rate: $30.07 | Fringe: $21.12
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Ground Person After Second Year in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $42.00
Base Rate: $29.72 | Fringe: $12.28
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Ground Person After Second Year in San Diego County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $42.00
Base Rate: $29.72 | Fringe: $12.28
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Ground Person After Second Year in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $42.00
Base Rate: $29.72 | Fringe: $12.28
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Ground Person After Second Year in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.00
Base Rate: $29.72 | Fringe: $12.28
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Ground Person First Year in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.34
Base Rate: $25.59 | Fringe: $12.75
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Ground Person First Year in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $38.34
Base Rate: $25.59 | Fringe: $12.75
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Ground Person First Year in San Diego County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $38.34
Base Rate: $25.59 | Fringe: $12.75
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Ground Person First Year in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $38.34
Base Rate: $25.59 | Fringe: $12.75
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Tree Trimmer in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $59.09
Base Rate: $42.30 | Fringe: $16.79
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Tree Trimmer in San Diego County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $59.09
Base Rate: $42.30 | Fringe: $16.79
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Tree Trimmer in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $59.09
Base Rate: $42.30 | Fringe: $16.79
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Tree Trimmer in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.09
Base Rate: $42.30 | Fringe: $16.79
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Driver: Mixer Truck in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $21.00
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $4.10
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Driver: Mixer Truck in San Diego County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $21.00
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $4.10
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Driver: Mixer Truck in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.00
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $4.10
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Driver: Mixer Truck in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $21.00
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $4.10
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Booster Trucks (4 Axles or More, 10 Yards or Less)F in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $85.66
Base Rate: $51.48 | Fringe: $34.18
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Booster Trucks (4 Axles or More, 10 Yards or Less)F in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $85.66
Base Rate: $51.48 | Fringe: $34.18
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Booster Trucks (4 Axles or More, 10 Yards or Less)F in San Diego County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $85.66
Base Rate: $51.48 | Fringe: $34.18
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Booster Trucks (4 Axles or More, 10 Yards or Less)F in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $85.66
Base Rate: $51.48 | Fringe: $34.18
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Conventional Trucks (3 Axles or Less, 8 Yards or Less)D in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $85.37
Base Rate: $51.22 | Fringe: $34.15
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Conventional Trucks (3 Axles or Less, 8 Yards or Less)D in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $85.37
Base Rate: $51.22 | Fringe: $34.15
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Conventional Trucks (3 Axles or Less, 8 Yards or Less)D in San Diego County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $85.37
Base Rate: $51.22 | Fringe: $34.15
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Conventional Trucks (3 Axles or Less, 8 Yards or Less)D in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $85.37
Base Rate: $51.22 | Fringe: $34.15
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Slider (12 Yards) in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $86.20
Base Rate: $51.98 | Fringe: $34.22
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Slider (12 Yards) in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $86.20
Base Rate: $51.98 | Fringe: $34.22
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Slider (12 Yards) in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $86.20
Base Rate: $51.98 | Fringe: $34.22
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Slider (12 Yards) in San Diego County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $86.20
Base Rate: $51.98 | Fringe: $34.22
#state – Metal Roofing Systems Installer in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $43.98
Base Rate: $30.29 | Fringe: $13.69
#state – Metal Roofing Systems Installer in San Diego County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $43.98
Base Rate: $30.29 | Fringe: $13.69
#state – Metal Roofing Systems Installer in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $43.98
Base Rate: $30.29 | Fringe: $13.69
#state – Metal Roofing Systems Installer in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $43.98
Base Rate: $30.29 | Fringe: $13.69
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Driver: Dump Truck in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $33.48
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $16.58
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Driver: Dump Truck in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.48
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $16.58
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Driver: Dump Truck in San Diego County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $33.48
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $16.58
#state – Driver (On/Off-hauling to/from Construction Site)- Driver: Dump Truck in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $33.48
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $16.58
#state – Stator Rewinder in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $22.14
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $5.24
#state – Stator Rewinder in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $22.14
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $5.24
#state – Stator Rewinder in San Diego County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $22.14
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $5.24
#state – Stator Rewinder in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.14
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $5.24
#state – Telecommunications Technician in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $65.83
Base Rate: $50.21 | Fringe: $15.62
#state – Telecommunications Technician in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $65.83
Base Rate: $50.21 | Fringe: $15.62
#state – Telecommunications Technician in San Diego County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $65.83
Base Rate: $50.21 | Fringe: $15.62
#state – Telecommunications Technician in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.83
Base Rate: $50.21 | Fringe: $15.62
#state – Electrical Utility Lineman - Cable Splicer in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $107.72
Base Rate: $79.24 | Fringe: $28.48
#state – Electrical Utility Lineman - Cable Splicer in San Diego County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $107.72
Base Rate: $79.24 | Fringe: $28.48
#state – Electrical Utility Lineman - Cable Splicer in San Diego County, California – Building
Total Wage: $107.72
Base Rate: $79.24 | Fringe: $28.48
#state – Electrical Utility Lineman - Cable Splicer in San Diego County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $107.72
Base Rate: $79.24 | Fringe: $28.48
#state – Electrical Utility Lineman - Groundman 1041 - 2080 Hours in San Diego County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $54.57
Base Rate: $35.38 | Fringe: $19.19
#state – Electrical Utility Lineman - Groundman 1041 - 2080 Hours in San Diego County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $54.57
Base Rate: $35.38 | Fringe: $19.19
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in San Diego County, California?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 100 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in San Diego County, California runs from $21.00 to $107.72 per hour, median $65.33. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in San Diego County, California?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway, Marine, 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 and state 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 San Diego County, California 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.