Prevailing Wages in Custer County, Colorado
Prevailing wages in Custer County, Colorado run $10.33 to $76.24 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 $21.18, and among the 45 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $4.41. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter (Excludes Form Work) in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $45.28
Base Rate: $33.11 | Fringe: $12.17
#federal – Electrician in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $36.82
Base Rate: $28.06 | Fringe: $8.76
#federal – Guardrail Installer in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $16.09
Base Rate: $12.78 | Fringe: $3.31
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.97
Base Rate: $12.90 | Fringe: $3.07
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Truck Driver (Line Striping Truck) in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $18.09
Base Rate: $14.60 | Fringe: $3.49
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing (Excludes Guardrail Installation) in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.71
Base Rate: $16.94 | Fringe: $6.77
#federal – Ironworker: Structural (Excludes Guardrail Installation) in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $22.77
Base Rate: $16.76 | Fringe: $6.01
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held) in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $22.14
Base Rate: $16.00 | Fringe: $6.14
#federal – Laborer: Traffic Control (Flagger) in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $12.63
Base Rate: $9.42 | Fringe: $3.21
#federal – Laborer: Traffic Control (Sets Up/Moves Barrels, Cones, Install Signs, Arrow Boards and Place Stationary Flags) (Excludes Flaggers) in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.59
Base Rate: $12.39 | Fringe: $3.20
#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $21.06
Base Rate: $17.54 | Fringe: $3.52
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Paver in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.39
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $8.72
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Plant in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $21.30
Base Rate: $17.23 | Fringe: $4.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Spreader in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.39
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $8.72
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Chipper in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $30.30
Base Rate: $22.04 | Fringe: $8.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Drill in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.50
Base Rate: $20.84 | Fringe: $2.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.31
Base Rate: $18.30 | Fringe: $5.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grade Checker in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.80
Base Rate: $23.91 | Fringe: $7.89
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Guardrail/Post Driver in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.48
Base Rate: $16.07 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Rotomill in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.69
Base Rate: $16.28 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Scraper in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.58
Base Rate: $17.62 | Fringe: $2.96
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $18.03
Base Rate: $15.08 | Fringe: $2.95
#federal – Traffic Signalization: Groundsman in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $19.32
Base Rate: $17.04 | Fringe: $2.28
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.09
Base Rate: $17.25 | Fringe: $5.84
#federal – Truck Driver: Mechanic in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $21.30
Base Rate: $17.79 | Fringe: $3.51
#federal – Truck Driver: Multi-purpose Specialty & Hoisting Truck in Custer County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $18.09
Base Rate: $14.60 | Fringe: $3.49
#federal – Carpenter in Custer County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $17.86
Base Rate: $17.86
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Custer County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Laborers: (Common) in Custer County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $10.33
Base Rate: $10.33
#federal – Painters: Brush, Spray & Roller in Custer County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Plumber (Including HVAC Pipe) in Custer County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $20.84
Base Rate: $18.06 | Fringe: $2.78
#federal – Carpenters: All Other Work in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.72
Base Rate: $15.72
#federal – Carpenters: Form Building and Setting in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.98
Base Rate: $16.16 | Fringe: $0.82
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $14.76 | Fringe: $2.28
#federal – Laborer, Common in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.91
Base Rate: $11.11 | Fringe: $3.80
#federal – Line Construction: Groundmen in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.21
Base Rate: $27.39 | Fringe: $5.82
#federal – Line Construction: Line Equipment Operator in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.68
Base Rate: $44.27 | Fringe: $9.41
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman and Welder in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $76.24
Base Rate: $61.36 | Fringe: $14.88
#federal – Pipefitter in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.97
Base Rate: $18.13 | Fringe: $1.84
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Backhoe) in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.51
Base Rate: $15.93 | Fringe: $3.58
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bobcat/Skid Loader in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.63
Base Rate: $20.22 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.52
Base Rate: $15.08 | Fringe: $4.44
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Excavator) in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.39
Base Rate: $15.39
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loader in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.45
Base Rate: $15.86 | Fringe: $3.59
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Mechanic in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.78
Base Rate: $35.58 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Motor Grader: Blade-finish in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.78
Base Rate: $35.58 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Motor Grader: Blade-rough in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.23
Base Rate: $35.03 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Roller: Self-propelled, All Types Over 5 Tons in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.23
Base Rate: $35.03 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Roller: Self-propelled, Rubber Tires Under 5 Tons in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.78
Base Rate: $34.58 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Trackhoe in Custer County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.40
Base Rate: $35.20 | Fringe: $15.20
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Custer 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 Custer County, Colorado runs from $10.33 to $76.24 per hour, median $21.18. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Custer County, Colorado?
The determinations on this page cover Heavy, 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 Custer 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.