Prevailing Wages in Boulder County, Colorado
Prevailing wages in Boulder County, Colorado run $11.76 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 $23.73, and among the 43 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $6.30. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $53.80
Base Rate: $36.98 | Fringe: $16.82
#federal – Bricklayer in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.96
Base Rate: $21.96
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $29.45
Base Rate: $22.66 | Fringe: $6.79
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $27.07
Base Rate: $20.31 | Fringe: $6.76
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $27.19
Base Rate: $20.82 | Fringe: $6.37
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $25.54
Base Rate: $19.24 | Fringe: $6.30
#federal – Electrician in Boulder 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 Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $95.01
Base Rate: $56.57 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – HVAC Mechanic: HVAC Unit Installation, Excludes Pipe and Duct Installation in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $34.59
Base Rate: $25.23 | Fringe: $9.36
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $11.76
Base Rate: $11.76
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $15.99
Base Rate: $15.99
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $20.64
Base Rate: $16.96 | Fringe: $3.68
#federal – Millwright in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $61.12
Base Rate: $42.10 | Fringe: $19.02
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $26.56
Base Rate: $20.78 | Fringe: $5.78
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.00
Base Rate: $18.58 | Fringe: $2.42
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $21.50
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller and Spray (Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping) in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $38.97
Base Rate: $27.41 | Fringe: $11.56
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation; Excludes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation) in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $67.66
Base Rate: $45.55 | Fringe: $22.11
#federal – Plumber (Excludes HVAC Duct, Pipe and Unit Installation) in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $68.91
Base Rate: $47.23 | Fringe: $21.68
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (141 Tons and Over) in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $55.00
Base Rate: $39.80 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (50 Tons and Under) in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $50.98
Base Rate: $35.78 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (51 to 90 Tons) in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.29
Base Rate: $36.09 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (91 to 140 Tons) in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $52.54
Base Rate: $37.34 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Roofer in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.14
Base Rate: $17.14
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation; Excludes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $65.70
Base Rate: $43.05 | Fringe: $22.65
#federal – Soft Floor Layer (Vinyl and Carpet) in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $32.58
Base Rate: $18.25 | Fringe: $14.33
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $76.17
Base Rate: $48.60 | Fringe: $27.57
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Boulder County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.34
Base Rate: $17.34
#federal – Carpenter (Excludes Form Work) in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.49
Base Rate: $16.61 | Fringe: $3.88
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.96
Base Rate: $17.06 | Fringe: $3.90
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.39
Base Rate: $17.39 | Fringe: $3.00
#federal – Electrician in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $41.03
Base Rate: $33.39 | Fringe: $7.64
#federal – Fence Erector in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $19.42
Base Rate: $15.96 | Fringe: $3.46
#federal – Guardrail Installer in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $19.84
Base Rate: $16.21 | Fringe: $3.63
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.83
Base Rate: $12.62 | Fringe: $3.21
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing (Excludes Guardrail Installation) in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $22.14
Base Rate: $16.69 | Fringe: $5.45
#federal – Ironworker: Structural (Excludes Guardrail Installation) in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $24.23
Base Rate: $18.22 | Fringe: $6.01
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Raker in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $16.29 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Shoveler in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $25.46
Base Rate: $21.21 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Spreader in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.23
Base Rate: $18.58 | Fringe: $4.65
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $16.29 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held) in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $22.43
Base Rate: $16.29 | Fringe: $6.14
#federal – Laborer: Landscape and Irrigation in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.42
Base Rate: $12.26 | Fringe: $3.16
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender- Cement/Concrete in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $16.29 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $18.63
Base Rate: $16.74 | Fringe: $1.89
#federal – Laborer: Traffic Control (Flagger) in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $12.60
Base Rate: $9.55 | Fringe: $3.05
#federal – Laborer: Traffic Control (Sets Up/Moves Barrels, Cones, Installs Signs, Arrow Boards and Place Stationary Flags) (Excludes Flaggers) in Boulder County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.65
Base Rate: $12.43 | Fringe: $3.22
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Boulder 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 Boulder County, Colorado runs from $11.76 to $95.01 per hour, median $23.73. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Boulder 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 Boulder 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.