Prevailing Wages in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Prevailing wages in Arapahoe County, Colorado run $15.96 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 $30.27, and among the 42 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $10.14. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Bricklayer in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.96
Base Rate: $21.96
#federal – Carpenter (Acoustical Ceiling Installation and Drywall Hanging Only) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $48.93
Base Rate: $35.09 | Fringe: $13.84
#federal – Carpenter (Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, and Metal Stud Installation) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $29.46
Base Rate: $23.83 | Fringe: $5.63
#federal – Carpenter (Metal Stud Installation Only) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.68
Base Rate: $17.68
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $27.09
Base Rate: $20.33 | Fringe: $6.76
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $39.67
Base Rate: $28.11 | Fringe: $11.56
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $66.33
Base Rate: $46.80 | Fringe: $19.53
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $38.98
Base Rate: $31.60 | Fringe: $7.38
#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 Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $95.01
Base Rate: $56.57 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $50.41
Base Rate: $37.26 | Fringe: $13.15
#federal – Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $31.09
Base Rate: $23.12 | Fringe: $7.97
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $19.75
Base Rate: $15.21 | Fringe: $4.54
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $15.99
Base Rate: $15.99
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $20.64
Base Rate: $16.96 | Fringe: $3.68
#federal – Millwright in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $61.12
Base Rate: $42.10 | Fringe: $19.02
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $26.56
Base Rate: $20.78 | Fringe: $5.78
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $22.99
Base Rate: $19.10 | Fringe: $3.89
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $21.50
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller and Spray (Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping) in Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $67.51
Base Rate: $45.40 | Fringe: $22.11
#federal – Plumber (Excludes HVAC Duct, Pipe and Unit Installation) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $68.91
Base Rate: $47.23 | Fringe: $21.68
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (141 Tons and Over) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $55.00
Base Rate: $39.80 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (50 Tons and Under) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $50.98
Base Rate: $35.78 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (51 to 90 Tons) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.29
Base Rate: $36.09 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (91 to 140 Tons) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $52.54
Base Rate: $37.34 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Roofer in Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $65.70
Base Rate: $43.05 | Fringe: $22.65
#federal – Soft Floor Layer (Vinyl and Carpet) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $32.58
Base Rate: $18.25 | Fringe: $14.33
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $76.17
Base Rate: $48.60 | Fringe: $27.57
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.34
Base Rate: $17.34
#federal – Waterproofer in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.94
Base Rate: $16.94
#federal – Fence Erector in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $16.22
Base Rate: $13.02 | Fringe: $3.20
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $24.23
Base Rate: $18.22 | Fringe: $6.01
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Shoveler in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $25.46
Base Rate: $21.21 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Spreader in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.23
Base Rate: $18.58 | Fringe: $4.65
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.96
Base Rate: $13.55 | Fringe: $2.41
#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $19.86
Base Rate: $16.99 | Fringe: $2.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (3)- Drill Rig Caisson (Smaller Than Watson 2500 and Similar) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $50.23
Base Rate: $35.03 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (4)-scraper (Single Bowl, Under 40 Cu. Yd) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $50.40
Base Rate: $35.20 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (5)-drill Rig Caisson (Watson 2500 Similar or Larger), Scraper (40 Cu.yd and Over) in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $50.61
Base Rate: $35.41 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Paver in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.10
Base Rate: $24.97 | Fringe: $6.13
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Boom in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.39
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $8.72
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Concrete Pump in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $26.81
Base Rate: $21.60 | Fringe: $5.21
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.59
Base Rate: $15.91 | Fringe: $4.68
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Guardrail/Post Driver in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.48
Base Rate: $16.07 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Rotomill in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.63
Base Rate: $16.22 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Arapahoe County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $16.08
Base Rate: $13.13 | Fringe: $2.95
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe County, Colorado runs from $15.96 to $95.01 per hour, median $30.27. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Arapahoe County, Colorado?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Highway 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 Arapahoe 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.