Prevailing Wages in Summit County, Colorado
Prevailing wages in Summit 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 $23.73, and among the 44 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $6.29. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter (Excludes Form Work) in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $45.28
Base Rate: $33.11 | Fringe: $12.17
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Traffic Signalization) in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $36.82
Base Rate: $28.06 | Fringe: $8.76
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Truck Driver (Line Striping Truck) in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $18.09
Base Rate: $14.60 | Fringe: $3.49
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing (Excludes Guardrail Installation) in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.71
Base Rate: $16.94 | Fringe: $6.77
#federal – Ironworker: Structural (Excludes Guardrail Installation) in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $28.23
Base Rate: $22.22 | Fringe: $6.01
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held) in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $22.14
Base Rate: $16.00 | Fringe: $6.14
#federal – Laborer: Traffic Control (Flagger) in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $12.63
Base Rate: $9.42 | Fringe: $3.21
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (3)- Drill Rig Caisson (Smaller Than Watson 2500 and Similar) in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $50.23
Base Rate: $35.03 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (5)-drill Rig Caisson (Watson 2500 Similar or Larger) in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $50.61
Base Rate: $35.41 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Paver in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.39
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $8.72
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Plant in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.74
Base Rate: $19.27 | Fringe: $4.47
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Spreader in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $32.57
Base Rate: $25.61 | Fringe: $6.96
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $33.83
Base Rate: $26.78 | Fringe: $7.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Chipper in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $30.30
Base Rate: $22.04 | Fringe: $8.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $33.04
Base Rate: $23.82 | Fringe: $9.22
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Drill in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.50
Base Rate: $20.84 | Fringe: $2.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.31
Base Rate: $18.30 | Fringe: $5.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grade Checker in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $33.04
Base Rate: $23.82 | Fringe: $9.22
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $29.50
Base Rate: $23.05 | Fringe: $6.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Guardrail/Post Driver in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.48
Base Rate: $16.07 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Scraper in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $28.59
Base Rate: $20.60 | Fringe: $7.99
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $18.03
Base Rate: $15.08 | Fringe: $2.95
#federal – Truck Driver: Mechanic in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $21.30
Base Rate: $17.79 | Fringe: $3.51
#federal – Truck Driver: Multi-purpose Specialty & Hoisting Truck in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $18.09
Base Rate: $14.60 | Fringe: $3.49
#federal – Truck Driver: Pickup and Pilot Car in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $17.53
Base Rate: $14.04 | Fringe: $3.49
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi in Summit County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.72
Base Rate: $20.72
#federal – Carpenter in Summit County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $17.86
Base Rate: $17.86
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Summit County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Laborers: (Common) in Summit County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $10.33
Base Rate: $10.33
#federal – Painters: Brush, Spray & Roller in Summit County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Plumber (Including HVAC Pipe) in Summit County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $20.84
Base Rate: $18.06 | Fringe: $2.78
#federal – Carpenters: All Other Work in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.72
Base Rate: $15.72
#federal – Carpenters: Form Building and Setting in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.98
Base Rate: $16.16 | Fringe: $0.82
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $14.76 | Fringe: $2.28
#federal – Laborer, Common in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.91
Base Rate: $11.11 | Fringe: $3.80
#federal – Line Construction: Groundmen in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.21
Base Rate: $27.39 | Fringe: $5.82
#federal – Line Construction: Line Equipment Operator in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.68
Base Rate: $44.27 | Fringe: $9.41
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman and Welder in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $76.24
Base Rate: $61.36 | Fringe: $14.88
#federal – Pipefitter in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.97
Base Rate: $18.13 | Fringe: $1.84
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Backhoe) in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.51
Base Rate: $15.93 | Fringe: $3.58
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bobcat/Skid Loader in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.63
Base Rate: $20.22 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.52
Base Rate: $15.08 | Fringe: $4.44
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Excavator) in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.39
Base Rate: $15.39
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loader in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.45
Base Rate: $15.86 | Fringe: $3.59
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Mechanic in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.78
Base Rate: $35.58 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Motor Grader: Blade-finish in Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.78
Base Rate: $35.58 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Motor Grader: Blade-rough in Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit County, Colorado – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.78
Base Rate: $34.58 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Trackhoe in Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit County, Colorado runs from $10.33 to $76.24 per hour, median $23.73. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Summit 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 Summit 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.