Prevailing Wages in Adams County, Colorado
Prevailing wages in Adams County, Colorado run $15.65 to $95.01 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 $26.75, and among the 42 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $7.74. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Bricklayer in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.96
Base Rate: $21.96
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation and Drywall Hanging; Excludes Metal Stud Installation) in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $48.93
Base Rate: $35.09 | Fringe: $13.84
#federal – Carpenter (Metal Stud Installation Only) in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.68
Base Rate: $17.68
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $27.09
Base Rate: $20.33 | Fringe: $6.76
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $25.14
Base Rate: $18.77 | Fringe: $6.37
#federal – Electrician (Includes Low Voltage Wiring) in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $66.33
Base Rate: $46.80 | Fringe: $19.53
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Footnote: A.vacation: 6%/Under 5 Years Based on Regular Hourly Rate for All Hours Worked. 8%/Over 5 Years Based on Regular Hourly Rate for All Hours Worked. B. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; the Friday After Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas Day in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $95.01
Base Rate: $56.57 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $50.41
Base Rate: $37.26 | Fringe: $13.15
#federal – Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $26.69
Base Rate: $21.49 | Fringe: $5.20
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $19.17
Base Rate: $14.93 | Fringe: $4.24
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $15.99
Base Rate: $15.99
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $20.64
Base Rate: $16.96 | Fringe: $3.68
#federal – Millwright in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $61.12
Base Rate: $42.10 | Fringe: $19.02
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $26.56
Base Rate: $20.78 | Fringe: $5.78
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $22.99
Base Rate: $19.10 | Fringe: $3.89
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $21.50
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller and Spray (Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping) in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $38.97
Base Rate: $27.41 | Fringe: $11.56
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation; Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $67.51
Base Rate: $45.40 | Fringe: $22.11
#federal – Plumber (Excludes HVAC Duct, Pipe and Unit Installation) in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $68.91
Base Rate: $47.23 | Fringe: $21.68
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (141 Tons and Over) in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $55.00
Base Rate: $39.80 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (50 Tons and Under) in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $50.98
Base Rate: $35.78 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (51 to 90 Tons) in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.29
Base Rate: $36.09 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (91 to 140 Tons) in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $52.54
Base Rate: $37.34 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Roofer in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.96
Base Rate: $16.96
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation; Excludes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $65.70
Base Rate: $43.05 | Fringe: $22.65
#federal – Soft Floor Layer (Vinyl and Carpet) in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $32.58
Base Rate: $18.25 | Fringe: $14.33
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $76.17
Base Rate: $48.60 | Fringe: $27.57
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.34
Base Rate: $17.34
#federal – Waterproofer in Adams County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.94
Base Rate: $16.94
#federal – Fence Erector in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $16.22
Base Rate: $13.02 | Fringe: $3.20
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $24.23
Base Rate: $18.22 | Fringe: $6.01
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Shoveler in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $25.46
Base Rate: $21.21 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Spreader in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.23
Base Rate: $18.58 | Fringe: $4.65
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.96
Base Rate: $13.55 | Fringe: $2.41
#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $19.86
Base Rate: $16.99 | Fringe: $2.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Paver in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.10
Base Rate: $24.97 | Fringe: $6.13
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Boom in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.39
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $8.72
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Concrete Pump in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $26.81
Base Rate: $21.60 | Fringe: $5.21
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.59
Base Rate: $15.91 | Fringe: $4.68
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Guardrail/Post Driver in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.48
Base Rate: $16.07 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Rotomill in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.63
Base Rate: $16.22 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $16.08
Base Rate: $13.13 | Fringe: $2.95
#federal – Truck Driver: Mechanic in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $29.98
Base Rate: $26.48 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Truck Mounted Attenuator in Adams County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.65
Base Rate: $12.43 | Fringe: $3.22
#federal – Electrician (Including Low Voltage Wiring and Installation of Fire Alarms, Security Systems and Communication Systems) in Adams County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $44.46
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Glazier in Adams County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $50.41
Base Rate: $37.26 | Fringe: $13.15
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Adams County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Adams County, Colorado?
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 Adams County, Colorado runs from $15.65 to $95.01 per hour, median $26.75. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Adams County, Colorado?
The determinations on this page cover Building, 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 Adams County, Colorado 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.