Prevailing Wages in Mesa County, Colorado
Prevailing wages in Mesa County, Colorado run $12.60 to $68.91 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 $23.79, and among the 42 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $5.56. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Bricklayer in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.96
Base Rate: $21.96
#federal – Carpenter in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $20.53
Base Rate: $20.53
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $31.67
Base Rate: $21.44 | Fringe: $10.23
#federal – Electrician in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $35.14
Base Rate: $25.63 | Fringe: $9.51
#federal – Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $24.34
Base Rate: $20.49 | Fringe: $3.85
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $13.25
Base Rate: $13.25
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $15.99
Base Rate: $15.99
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $20.64
Base Rate: $16.96 | Fringe: $3.68
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $26.56
Base Rate: $20.78 | Fringe: $5.78
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.00
Base Rate: $18.58 | Fringe: $2.42
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $21.50
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.61
Base Rate: $19.56 | Fringe: $2.05
#federal – Painter (Spray) in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $38.97
Base Rate: $27.41 | Fringe: $11.56
#federal – Pipefitter, Excludes HVAC Duct, Pipe and Unit Installation in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $67.51
Base Rate: $45.40 | Fringe: $22.11
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $34.92
Base Rate: $24.26 | Fringe: $10.66
#federal – Plumber (Excludes HVAC Duct, Pipe and Unit Installation) in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $68.91
Base Rate: $47.23 | Fringe: $21.68
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (141 Tons and Over) in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $55.00
Base Rate: $39.80 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (50 Tons and Under) in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $50.98
Base Rate: $35.78 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (51 to 90 Tons) in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.29
Base Rate: $36.09 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (91 to 140 Tons) in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $52.54
Base Rate: $37.34 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Roofer in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.18
Base Rate: $16.18
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation; Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $65.70
Base Rate: $43.05 | Fringe: $22.65
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Mesa County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.34
Base Rate: $17.34
#federal – Carpenter (Excludes Form Work) in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $26.06
Base Rate: $20.72 | Fringe: $5.34
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Shoveler in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $25.46
Base Rate: $21.21 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Spreader in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.23
Base Rate: $18.58 | Fringe: $4.65
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $16.29 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held) in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $22.43
Base Rate: $16.29 | Fringe: $6.14
#federal – Laborer: Landscape and Irrigation in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.42
Base Rate: $12.26 | Fringe: $3.16
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $16.29 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Traffic Control (Flagger) in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $12.60
Base Rate: $9.55 | Fringe: $3.05
#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $19.86
Base Rate: $16.99 | Fringe: $2.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Paver in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $25.00
Base Rate: $21.50 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Boom in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.39
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $8.72
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $32.91
Base Rate: $26.75 | Fringe: $6.16
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.59
Base Rate: $15.91 | Fringe: $4.68
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Guardrail/Post Driver in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.48
Base Rate: $16.07 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $16.08
Base Rate: $13.13 | Fringe: $2.95
#federal – Traffic Signalization: Groundsman, (Larimier) in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $14.28
Base Rate: $11.44 | Fringe: $2.84
#federal – Truck Driver: Mechanic in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $29.98
Base Rate: $26.48 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Pickup and Pilot Car in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $17.61
Base Rate: $13.93 | Fringe: $3.68
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi/Trailer Truck in Mesa County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $22.52
Base Rate: $18.39 | Fringe: $4.13
#federal – Truck Driver: Truck Mounted Attenuator in Mesa 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 Mesa County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $44.46
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Glazier in Mesa County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $50.41
Base Rate: $37.26 | Fringe: $13.15
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Mesa County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Mesa County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $48.30
Base Rate: $34.05 | Fringe: $14.25
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Mesa 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 Mesa County, Colorado runs from $12.60 to $68.91 per hour, median $23.79. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Mesa 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 Mesa 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.