Prevailing Wages in San Luis Obispo County, California
Prevailing wages in San Luis Obispo County, California run $21.00 to $122.49 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 88 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, excluding 12 published as a per-day rather than hourly rate, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $65.83, and among the 88 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $22.13. 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
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 Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
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 Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $82.84
Base Rate: $56.32 | Fringe: $26.52
#federal – Boilermaker Area Within a 25 Mile Radius of City of Santa Maria in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $94.09
Base Rate: $51.98 | Fringe: $42.11
#federal – Boilermaker Area Within a 25 Mile Radius of City of Santa Maria in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $94.09
Base Rate: $51.98 | Fringe: $42.11
#federal – Boilermaker Area Within a 25 Mile Radius of City of Santa Maria in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $94.09
Base Rate: $51.98 | Fringe: $42.11
#federal – Brick Tender in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $64.73
Base Rate: $42.60 | Fringe: $22.13
#federal – Brick Tender in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $64.73
Base Rate: $42.60 | Fringe: $22.13
#federal – Brick Tender in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.73
Base Rate: $42.60 | Fringe: $22.13
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $74.77
Base Rate: $47.70 | Fringe: $27.07
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $74.77
Base Rate: $47.70 | Fringe: $27.07
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $74.77
Base Rate: $47.70 | Fringe: $27.07
#federal – Diver: (1)Wet Amounts in ""rates' Column Are Per Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $928.10per day
Base Rate: $901.92 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Diver: (1)Wet Amounts in ""rates' Column Are Per Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $928.10per day
Base Rate: $901.92 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Diver: (1)Wet Amounts in ""rates' Column Are Per Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $928.10per day
Base Rate: $901.92 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Diver: (2)Standby Amounts in ""rates' Column Are Per Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $477.14per day
Base Rate: $450.96 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Diver: (2)Standby Amounts in ""rates' Column Are Per Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $477.14per day
Base Rate: $450.96 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Diver: (2)Standby Amounts in ""rates' Column Are Per Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $477.14per day
Base Rate: $450.96 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Diver: (3)Tender Amounts in ""rates' Column Are Per Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $469.14per day
Base Rate: $442.96 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Diver: (3)Tender Amounts in ""rates' Column Are Per Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $469.14per day
Base Rate: $442.96 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Diver: (3)Tender Amounts in ""rates' Column Are Per Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $469.14per day
Base Rate: $442.96 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Diver: (4)Assistant Tender Amounts in ""rates' Column Are Per Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $445.14per day
Base Rate: $418.96 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Diver: (4)Assistant Tender Amounts in ""rates' Column Are Per Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $445.14per day
Base Rate: $418.96 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Diver: (4)Assistant Tender Amounts in ""rates' Column Are Per Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $445.14per day
Base Rate: $418.96 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Drywall (Drywall Installer/Lather) in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $78.42
Base Rate: $52.24 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Drywall (Drywall Installer/Lather) in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $78.42
Base Rate: $52.24 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Drywall (Drywall Installer/Lather) in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $78.42
Base Rate: $52.24 | Fringe: $26.18
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $76.15
Base Rate: $49.33 | Fringe: $26.82
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $76.15
Base Rate: $49.33 | Fringe: $26.82
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $76.15
Base Rate: $49.33 | Fringe: $26.82
#federal – Drywall (Stocker/Scrapper) in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $32.72
Base Rate: $21.45 | Fringe: $11.27
#federal – Drywall (Stocker/Scrapper) in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $32.72
Base Rate: $21.45 | Fringe: $11.27
#federal – Drywall (Stocker/Scrapper) in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $32.72
Base Rate: $21.45 | Fringe: $11.27
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Footnote: a. Paid Vacation: Employer Contributes 8% of Regular Hourly Rate As Vacation Pay Credit for Employees With More Than 5 Years of Service, and 6% for 6 Months to 5 Years of Service. B. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $122.49
Base Rate: $84.05 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Footnote: a. Paid Vacation: Employer Contributes 8% of Regular Hourly Rate As Vacation Pay Credit for Employees With More Than 5 Years of Service, and 6% for 6 Months to 5 Years of Service. B. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $122.49
Base Rate: $84.05 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Footnote: a. Paid Vacation: Employer Contributes 8% of Regular Hourly Rate As Vacation Pay Credit for Employees With More Than 5 Years of Service, and 6% for 6 Months to 5 Years of Service. B. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $122.49
Base Rate: $84.05 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Fire Stop Technician (Application of Firestopping Materials for Wall Openings and Penetrations in Walls, Floors, Ceilings and Curtain Walls) in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $60.59
Base Rate: $39.94 | Fringe: $20.65
#federal – Fire Stop Technician (Application of Firestopping Materials for Wall Openings and Penetrations in Walls, Floors, Ceilings and Curtain Walls) in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $60.59
Base Rate: $39.94 | Fringe: $20.65
#federal – Fire Stop Technician (Application of Firestopping Materials for Wall Openings and Penetrations in Walls, Floors, Ceilings and Curtain Walls) in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $60.59
Base Rate: $39.94 | Fringe: $20.65
#federal – Glazier in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $73.21
Base Rate: $44.33 | Fringe: $28.88
#federal – Glazier in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $73.21
Base Rate: $44.33 | Fringe: $28.88
#federal – Glazier in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $73.21
Base Rate: $44.33 | Fringe: $28.88
#federal – Ironworker (Fence Erector) in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $72.29
Base Rate: $45.78 | Fringe: $26.51
#federal – Ironworker (Fence Erector) in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $72.29
Base Rate: $45.78 | Fringe: $26.51
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Ground Person After Second Year in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $42.00
Base Rate: $29.72 | Fringe: $12.28
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Ground Person First Year in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.09
Base Rate: $42.30 | Fringe: $16.79
#state – Tree Trimmer (High Voltage Line Clearance)- Tree Trimmer in San Luis Obispo County, California – Marine
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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California – Building
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 Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California – Marine
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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California – Marine
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 Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $86.20
Base Rate: $51.98 | Fringe: $34.22
#state – Metal Roofing Systems Installer in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $43.98
Base Rate: $30.29 | Fringe: $13.69
#state – Metal Roofing Systems Installer in San Luis Obispo County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $43.98
Base Rate: $30.29 | Fringe: $13.69
#state – Metal Roofing Systems Installer in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $43.98
Base Rate: $30.29 | Fringe: $13.69
#state – Metal Roofing Systems Installer in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California – Building
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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.48
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $16.58
#state – Stator Rewinder in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $22.14
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $5.24
#state – Stator Rewinder in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $22.14
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $5.24
#state – Stator Rewinder in San Luis Obispo County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $22.14
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $5.24
#state – Stator Rewinder in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.14
Base Rate: $16.90 | Fringe: $5.24
#state – Telecommunications Technician in San Luis Obispo County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $65.83
Base Rate: $50.21 | Fringe: $15.62
#state – Telecommunications Technician in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.83
Base Rate: $50.21 | Fringe: $15.62
#state – Telecommunications Technician in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $65.83
Base Rate: $50.21 | Fringe: $15.62
#state – Telecommunications Technician in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $65.83
Base Rate: $50.21 | Fringe: $15.62
#state – Electrical Utility Lineman - Cable Splicer in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $107.72
Base Rate: $79.24 | Fringe: $28.48
#state – Electrical Utility Lineman - Cable Splicer in San Luis Obispo County, California – Marine
Total Wage: $107.72
Base Rate: $79.24 | Fringe: $28.48
#state – Electrical Utility Lineman - Cable Splicer in San Luis Obispo County, California – Heavy
Total Wage: $107.72
Base Rate: $79.24 | Fringe: $28.48
#state – Electrical Utility Lineman - Cable Splicer in San Luis Obispo County, California – Highway
Total Wage: $107.72
Base Rate: $79.24 | Fringe: $28.48
#state – Electrical Utility Lineman - Groundman 1041 - 2080 Hours in San Luis Obispo County, California – Building
Total Wage: $54.57
Base Rate: $35.38 | Fringe: $19.19
#state – Electrical Utility Lineman - Groundman 1041 - 2080 Hours in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County, California?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 88 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in San Luis Obispo County, California runs from $21.00 to $122.49 per hour, median $65.83. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in San Luis Obispo County, California?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway, Marine 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 Luis Obispo County, California rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 14, 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.