Prevailing Wages in Douglas County, Colorado
Prevailing wages in Douglas County, Colorado run $12.60 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 $26.01, and among the 41 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $7.97. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Bricklayer in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.96
Base Rate: $21.96
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Drywall Finishing/Taping and Drywall Hanging) in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Carpenter (Inludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation; Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation) in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $48.93
Base Rate: $35.09 | Fringe: $13.84
#federal – Carpenter (Metal Stud Installation Only) in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.68
Base Rate: $17.68
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $27.09
Base Rate: $20.33 | Fringe: $6.76
#federal – Electrician (Includes Low Voltage Wiring) in Douglas 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 Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $95.01
Base Rate: $56.57 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $50.41
Base Rate: $37.26 | Fringe: $13.15
#federal – Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $31.09
Base Rate: $23.12 | Fringe: $7.97
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $20.99
Base Rate: $16.04 | Fringe: $4.95
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $15.99
Base Rate: $15.99
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $20.64
Base Rate: $16.96 | Fringe: $3.68
#federal – Millwright in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $61.12
Base Rate: $42.10 | Fringe: $19.02
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $26.56
Base Rate: $20.78 | Fringe: $5.78
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $22.99
Base Rate: $19.10 | Fringe: $3.89
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $21.50
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller, and Spray in Douglas 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 Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $67.51
Base Rate: $45.40 | Fringe: $22.11
#federal – Plumber (Excludes HVAC Duct, Pipe and Unit Installation) in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $68.91
Base Rate: $47.23 | Fringe: $21.68
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (141 Tons and Over) in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $55.00
Base Rate: $39.80 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (50 Tons and Under) in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $50.98
Base Rate: $35.78 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (51 to 90 Tons) in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.29
Base Rate: $36.09 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (91 to 140 Tons) in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $52.54
Base Rate: $37.34 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Roofer in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.96
Base Rate: $16.96
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct, Pipe and Unit Installation) in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $65.70
Base Rate: $43.05 | Fringe: $22.65
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $32.75
Base Rate: $25.20 | Fringe: $7.55
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Unit Installation Only) in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $33.56
Base Rate: $24.96 | Fringe: $8.60
#federal – Soft Floor Layer (Vinyl and Carpet) in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $32.58
Base Rate: $18.25 | Fringe: $14.33
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $76.17
Base Rate: $48.60 | Fringe: $27.57
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.34
Base Rate: $17.34
#federal – Waterproofer in Douglas County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.94
Base Rate: $16.94
#federal – Carpenter (Excludes Form Work) in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $24.35
Base Rate: $19.27 | Fringe: $5.08
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $45.28
Base Rate: $33.11 | Fringe: $12.17
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Traffic Signal Installation) in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $41.96
Base Rate: $35.13 | Fringe: $6.83
#federal – Fence Erector (Excludes Link/Cyclone Fence Erection) in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $16.22
Base Rate: $13.02 | Fringe: $3.20
#federal – Guardrail Installer in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $16.09
Base Rate: $12.89 | Fringe: $3.20
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing (Excludes Guardrail Installation) in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $22.14
Base Rate: $16.69 | Fringe: $5.45
#federal – Ironworker: Structural (Includes Link/Cyclone Fence Erection, Excludes Guardrail Installation) in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $24.23
Base Rate: $18.22 | Fringe: $6.01
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Raker in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $16.29 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Shoveler in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $25.46
Base Rate: $21.21 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Spreader in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.23
Base Rate: $18.58 | Fringe: $4.65
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held) in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $22.43
Base Rate: $16.29 | Fringe: $6.14
#federal – Laborer: Landscape and Irrigation in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.42
Base Rate: $12.26 | Fringe: $3.16
#federal – Laborer: Traffic Control (Flagger) in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $12.60
Base Rate: $9.55 | Fringe: $3.05
#federal – Laborer: Traffic Control (Sets Up/Moves Barrels, Cones, Install Signs, Arrow Boards and Place Stationary Flags) (Excludes Flaggers) in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.65
Base Rate: $12.43 | Fringe: $3.22
#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $19.86
Base Rate: $16.99 | Fringe: $2.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (3)-hydraulic Backhoe (Wheel Mounted, Under 3/4 Yds), Hydraulic Backhoe (Backhoe/Loader Combination), Drill Rig Caisson (Smaller Than Watson 2500 and Similar), Loader (Up to and Including 6 Cu. Yd.) in Douglas County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $50.23
Base Rate: $35.03 | Fringe: $15.20
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Douglas 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 Douglas County, Colorado runs from $12.60 to $95.01 per hour, median $26.01. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Douglas 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 Douglas 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.