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