Prevailing Wages in Weld County, Colorado
Prevailing wages in Weld 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 $22.20, and among the 40 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $4.67. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Bricklayer in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.96
Base Rate: $21.96
#federal – Carpenter in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $18.22
Base Rate: $18.22
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $31.67
Base Rate: $21.44 | Fringe: $10.23
#federal – Electrician in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $66.33
Base Rate: $46.80 | Fringe: $19.53
#federal – Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $26.49
Base Rate: $22.19 | Fringe: $4.30
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.71
Base Rate: $39.21 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $15.99
Base Rate: $15.99
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $20.64
Base Rate: $16.96 | Fringe: $3.68
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $26.56
Base Rate: $20.78 | Fringe: $5.78
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.00
Base Rate: $18.58 | Fringe: $2.42
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $21.50
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $21.61
Base Rate: $19.56 | Fringe: $2.05
#federal – Painter (Spray) in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $38.97
Base Rate: $27.41 | Fringe: $11.56
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation; Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $67.51
Base Rate: $45.40 | Fringe: $22.11
#federal – Plumber (Excludes HVAC Duct, Pipe and Unit Installation) in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $68.91
Base Rate: $47.23 | Fringe: $21.68
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (141 Tons and Over) in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $55.00
Base Rate: $39.80 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (50 Tons and Under) in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $50.98
Base Rate: $35.78 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (51 to 90 Tons) in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $51.29
Base Rate: $36.09 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (91 to 140 Tons) in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $52.54
Base Rate: $37.34 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Roofer in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $16.18
Base Rate: $16.18
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation; Excludes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $65.70
Base Rate: $43.05 | Fringe: $22.65
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Weld County, Colorado – Building
Total Wage: $17.34
Base Rate: $17.34
#federal – Carpenter (Excludes Form Work) in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $26.06
Base Rate: $20.72 | Fringe: $5.34
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Shoveler in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $25.46
Base Rate: $21.21 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Spreader in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $23.23
Base Rate: $18.58 | Fringe: $4.65
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $16.29 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held) in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $22.43
Base Rate: $16.29 | Fringe: $6.14
#federal – Laborer: Landscape and Irrigation in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.42
Base Rate: $12.26 | Fringe: $3.16
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $16.29 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Laborer: Traffic Control (Flagger) in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $12.60
Base Rate: $9.55 | Fringe: $3.05
#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $19.86
Base Rate: $16.99 | Fringe: $2.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (3)- Drill Rig Caisson (Smaller Than Watson 2500 and Similar) in Weld 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 Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $50.61
Base Rate: $35.41 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Paver in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $25.00
Base Rate: $21.50 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Boom in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $31.39
Base Rate: $22.67 | Fringe: $8.72
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $32.91
Base Rate: $26.75 | Fringe: $6.16
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.59
Base Rate: $15.91 | Fringe: $4.68
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Guardrail/Post Driver in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $20.48
Base Rate: $16.07 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $16.08
Base Rate: $13.13 | Fringe: $2.95
#federal – Traffic Signalization: Groundsman, (Larimier) in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $14.28
Base Rate: $11.44 | Fringe: $2.84
#federal – Truck Driver: Mechanic in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $29.98
Base Rate: $26.48 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Pickup and Pilot Car in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $17.61
Base Rate: $13.93 | Fringe: $3.68
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi/Trailer Truck in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $22.52
Base Rate: $18.39 | Fringe: $4.13
#federal – Truck Driver: Truck Mounted Attenuator in Weld County, Colorado – Highway
Total Wage: $15.65
Base Rate: $12.43 | Fringe: $3.22
#federal – Carpenter (Excluding Drywall Hanging/Framing, Metal Stud Work and Form Building/Setting) in Weld County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $17.74
Base Rate: $16.36 | Fringe: $1.38
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Weld County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $16.80
Base Rate: $16.80
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Weld County, Colorado – Residential
Total Wage: $13.00
Base Rate: $13.00
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Weld 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 Weld County, Colorado runs from $12.60 to $68.91 per hour, median $22.20. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Weld 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 Weld 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.