Prevailing Wages in El Paso County, Colorado
Prevailing wages in El Paso 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 $25.82, and among the 43 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $8.62. 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 El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $53.80
Base Rate: $36.98 | Fringe: $16.82
#federal – Bricklayer in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.96
Base Rate: $21.96
#federal – Carpenter in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $29.61
Base Rate: $22.63 | Fringe: $6.98
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $49.88
Base Rate: $34.73 | Fringe: $15.15
#federal – Electrician (Includes Low Voltage Wiring) in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $59.17
Base Rate: $40.70 | Fringe: $18.47
#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 El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $95.01
Base Rate: $56.57 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $14.80
Base Rate: $13.40 | Fringe: $1.40
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $15.99
Base Rate: $15.99
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $20.64
Base Rate: $16.96 | Fringe: $3.68
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $28.88
Base Rate: $20.26 | Fringe: $8.62
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.00
Base Rate: $18.58 | Fringe: $2.42
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $21.50
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.20
Base Rate: $17.20
#federal – Painter (Spray) in El Paso 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 El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $65.70
Base Rate: $47.60 | Fringe: $18.10
#federal – Plumber (Excludes HVAC Duct, Pipe and Unit Installation) in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $65.70
Base Rate: $47.60 | Fringe: $18.10
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (141 Tons and Over) in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $55.00
Base Rate: $39.80 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (50 Tons and Under) in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $50.98
Base Rate: $35.78 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (51 to 90 Tons) in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.29
Base Rate: $36.09 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (91 to 140 Tons) in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $52.54
Base Rate: $37.34 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Roofer in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.71
Base Rate: $16.71
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Unit Installation Only) in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $26.18
Base Rate: $24.00 | Fringe: $2.18
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker Includes HVAC Duct Installation (Excludes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $65.70
Base Rate: $43.05 | Fringe: $22.65
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $76.17
Base Rate: $48.60 | Fringe: $27.57
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in El Paso County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.34
Base Rate: $17.34
#federal – Carpenter (Excludes Form Work) in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $30.40
Base Rate: $24.15 | Fringe: $6.25
#federal – Fence Erector in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $16.22
Base Rate: $13.02 | Fringe: $3.20
#federal – Guardrail Installer in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $16.09
Base Rate: $12.89 | Fringe: $3.20
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.83
Base Rate: $12.62 | Fringe: $3.21
#federal – Ironworker: Structural (Excludes Guardrail Installation) in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $24.23
Base Rate: $18.22 | Fringe: $6.01
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Raker in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.70
Base Rate: $17.54 | Fringe: $3.16
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Shoveler in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $25.46
Base Rate: $21.21 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Spreader in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.23
Base Rate: $18.58 | Fringe: $4.65
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held) in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $22.43
Base Rate: $16.29 | Fringe: $6.14
#federal – Laborer: Landscape and Irrigation in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.42
Base Rate: $12.26 | Fringe: $3.16
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $16.29 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $21.96
Base Rate: $18.72 | Fringe: $3.24
#federal – Laborer: Traffic Control (Flagger) in El Paso 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 El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.65
Base Rate: $12.43 | Fringe: $3.22
#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in El Paso 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 El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $50.40
Base Rate: $35.20 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (4)-crane (50 Tons and Under) in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $50.98
Base Rate: $35.78 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (5)-drill Rig Caisson (Watson 2500 Similar or Larger), Crane (51-90 Tons) in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $50.61
Base Rate: $35.41 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (6)-crane (91-140 Tons) in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $52.54
Base Rate: $37.34 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Laydown in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.39
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $8.72
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Paver in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $25.00
Base Rate: $21.50 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Spreader in El Paso County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.39
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $8.72
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in El Paso 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 El Paso County, Colorado runs from $12.60 to $95.01 per hour, median $25.82. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in El Paso 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 El Paso 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.