Prevailing Wages in Jefferson County, Colorado
Prevailing wages in Jefferson County, Colorado run $15.65 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 $28.54, 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 Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.96
Base Rate: $21.96
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation and Drywall Hanging; Excludes Metal Stud Installation) in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $48.93
Base Rate: $35.09 | Fringe: $13.84
#federal – Carpenter (Metal Stud Installation Only) in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.68
Base Rate: $17.68
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $27.09
Base Rate: $20.33 | Fringe: $6.76
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $39.67
Base Rate: $28.11 | Fringe: $11.56
#federal – Electrician (Includes Low Voltage Wiring) in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $95.01
Base Rate: $56.57 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $50.41
Base Rate: $37.26 | Fringe: $13.15
#federal – Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $31.09
Base Rate: $23.12 | Fringe: $7.97
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $20.77
Base Rate: $15.42 | Fringe: $5.35
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $15.99
Base Rate: $15.99
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $20.64
Base Rate: $16.96 | Fringe: $3.68
#federal – Millwright in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $61.12
Base Rate: $42.10 | Fringe: $19.02
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $26.56
Base Rate: $20.78 | Fringe: $5.78
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $22.99
Base Rate: $19.10 | Fringe: $3.89
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $21.50
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller and Spray (Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping) in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $67.66
Base Rate: $45.55 | Fringe: $22.11
#federal – Plumber (Excludes HVAC Duct, Pipe and Unit Installation) in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $68.91
Base Rate: $47.23 | Fringe: $21.68
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (141 Tons and Over) in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $55.00
Base Rate: $39.80 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (50 Tons and Under) in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $50.98
Base Rate: $35.78 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (51 to 90 Tons) in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.29
Base Rate: $36.09 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (91 to 140 Tons) in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $52.54
Base Rate: $37.34 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Roofer in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.96
Base Rate: $16.96
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation; Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $65.70
Base Rate: $43.05 | Fringe: $22.65
#federal – Soft Floor Layer (Vinyl and Carpet) in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $32.58
Base Rate: $18.25 | Fringe: $14.33
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $76.17
Base Rate: $48.60 | Fringe: $27.57
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.34
Base Rate: $17.34
#federal – Waterproofer in Jefferson County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.94
Base Rate: $16.94
#federal – Fence Erector in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $16.22
Base Rate: $13.02 | Fringe: $3.20
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $24.23
Base Rate: $18.22 | Fringe: $6.01
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Shoveler in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $25.46
Base Rate: $21.21 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Spreader in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.23
Base Rate: $18.58 | Fringe: $4.65
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.96
Base Rate: $13.55 | Fringe: $2.41
#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $19.86
Base Rate: $16.99 | Fringe: $2.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Paver in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.10
Base Rate: $24.97 | Fringe: $6.13
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Boom in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.39
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $8.72
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Concrete Pump in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $26.81
Base Rate: $21.60 | Fringe: $5.21
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.59
Base Rate: $15.91 | Fringe: $4.68
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Guardrail/Post Driver in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.48
Base Rate: $16.07 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Rotomill in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.63
Base Rate: $16.22 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $16.08
Base Rate: $13.13 | Fringe: $2.95
#federal – Truck Driver: Mechanic in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $29.98
Base Rate: $26.48 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Truck Mounted Attenuator in Jefferson County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.65
Base Rate: $12.43 | Fringe: $3.22
#federal – Electrician (Including Low Voltage Wiring and Installation of Fire Alarms, Security Systems and Communication Systems) in Jefferson County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $44.46
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Glazier in Jefferson County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $50.41
Base Rate: $37.26 | Fringe: $13.15
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Jefferson County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Colorado runs from $15.65 to $95.01 per hour, median $28.54. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Jefferson County, Colorado?
The determinations on this page cover Building, 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 Jefferson 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.