Prevailing Wages in Montezuma County, Colorado
Prevailing wages in Montezuma 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 Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $45.28
Base Rate: $33.11 | Fringe: $12.17
#federal – Electrician in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $36.82
Base Rate: $28.06 | Fringe: $8.76
#federal – Guardrail Installer in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $16.09
Base Rate: $12.78 | Fringe: $3.31
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter in Montezuma 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 Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $18.09
Base Rate: $14.60 | Fringe: $3.49
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing (Excludes Guardrail Installation) in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.71
Base Rate: $16.94 | Fringe: $6.77
#federal – Ironworker: Structural (Excludes Guardrail Installation) in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $22.77
Base Rate: $16.76 | Fringe: $6.01
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held) in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $22.14
Base Rate: $16.00 | Fringe: $6.14
#federal – Laborer: Traffic Control (Flagger) in Montezuma 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 Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.59
Base Rate: $12.39 | Fringe: $3.20
#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $21.06
Base Rate: $17.54 | Fringe: $3.52
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Paver in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.39
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $8.72
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Plant in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $21.30
Base Rate: $17.23 | Fringe: $4.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Spreader in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.39
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $8.72
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Chipper in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $30.30
Base Rate: $22.04 | Fringe: $8.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Drill in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.50
Base Rate: $20.84 | Fringe: $2.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.31
Base Rate: $18.30 | Fringe: $5.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grade Checker in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.80
Base Rate: $23.91 | Fringe: $7.89
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Guardrail/Post Driver in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.48
Base Rate: $16.07 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Rotomill in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.69
Base Rate: $16.28 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Scraper in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.58
Base Rate: $17.62 | Fringe: $2.96
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $18.03
Base Rate: $15.08 | Fringe: $2.95
#federal – Traffic Signalization: Groundsman in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $19.32
Base Rate: $17.04 | Fringe: $2.28
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.09
Base Rate: $17.25 | Fringe: $5.84
#federal – Truck Driver: Mechanic in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $21.30
Base Rate: $17.79 | Fringe: $3.51
#federal – Truck Driver: Multi-purpose Specialty & Hoisting Truck in Montezuma County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $18.09
Base Rate: $14.60 | Fringe: $3.49
#federal – Carpenter in Montezuma County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $17.86
Base Rate: $17.86
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Montezuma County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Laborers: (Common) in Montezuma County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $10.33
Base Rate: $10.33
#federal – Painters: Brush, Spray & Roller in Montezuma County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Plumber (Including HVAC Pipe) in Montezuma County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $20.84
Base Rate: $18.06 | Fringe: $2.78
#federal – Carpenters: All Other Work in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.72
Base Rate: $15.72
#federal – Carpenters: Form Building and Setting in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.98
Base Rate: $16.16 | Fringe: $0.82
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $14.76 | Fringe: $2.28
#federal – Laborer, Common in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.91
Base Rate: $11.11 | Fringe: $3.80
#federal – Line Construction: Groundmen in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.21
Base Rate: $27.39 | Fringe: $5.82
#federal – Line Construction: Line Equipment Operator in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.68
Base Rate: $44.27 | Fringe: $9.41
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman and Welder in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $76.24
Base Rate: $61.36 | Fringe: $14.88
#federal – Pipefitter in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.97
Base Rate: $18.13 | Fringe: $1.84
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Backhoe) in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.51
Base Rate: $15.93 | Fringe: $3.58
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bobcat/Skid Loader in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.63
Base Rate: $20.22 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.52
Base Rate: $15.08 | Fringe: $4.44
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Excavator) in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.39
Base Rate: $15.39
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loader in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.45
Base Rate: $15.86 | Fringe: $3.59
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Mechanic in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.78
Base Rate: $35.58 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Motor Grader: Blade-finish in Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.78
Base Rate: $35.58 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Motor Grader: Blade-rough in Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.78
Base Rate: $34.58 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Trackhoe in Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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.