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