Prevailing Wages in Columbia County, New York
Prevailing wages in Columbia County, New York run $15.54 to $99.22 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 $65.25, and among the 43 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $24.50. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Mechanical (duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)) in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $70.54
Base Rate: $43.25 | Fringe: $27.29
#federal – Bricklayer in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $91.94
Base Rate: $62.54 | Fringe: $29.40
#federal – Carpenter in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $60.45
Base Rate: $33.27 | Fringe: $27.18
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $54.84
Base Rate: $34.32 | Fringe: $20.52
#federal – Electrician in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $60.66
Base Rate: $35.95 | Fringe: $24.71
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $67.79
Base Rate: $35.49 | Fringe: $32.30
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $96.33
Base Rate: $42.63 | Fringe: $53.70
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $96.33
Base Rate: $42.63 | Fringe: $53.70
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $49.90
Base Rate: $28.38 | Fringe: $21.52
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $45.85
Base Rate: $26.30 | Fringe: $19.55
#federal – Millwright in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $65.41
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $29.41
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $60.36
Base Rate: $41.10 | Fringe: $19.26
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $66.98
Base Rate: $38.46 | Fringe: $28.52
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $45.28
Base Rate: $25.37 | Fringe: $19.91
#federal – Painter (Spray) in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $53.56
Base Rate: $28.35 | Fringe: $25.21
#federal – Pipefitter in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $64.87
Base Rate: $37.47 | Fringe: $27.40
#federal – Plumber in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $65.08
Base Rate: $37.19 | Fringe: $27.89
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $97.63
Base Rate: $60.13 | Fringe: $37.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $99.22
Base Rate: $61.72 | Fringe: $37.50
#federal – Tile Setter in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $51.60
Base Rate: $30.69 | Fringe: $20.91
#federal – Carpenter in Columbia County, New York – Residential
Total Wage: $21.16
Base Rate: $21.16
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Columbia County, New York – Residential
Total Wage: $33.98
Base Rate: $22.83 | Fringe: $11.15
#federal – Electrician in Columbia County, New York – Residential
Total Wage: $71.88
Base Rate: $43.50 | Fringe: $28.38
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Columbia County, New York – Residential
Total Wage: $15.54
Base Rate: $15.54
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Columbia County, New York – Residential
Total Wage: $26.45
Base Rate: $16.00 | Fringe: $10.45
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Columbia County, New York – Residential
Total Wage: $27.59
Base Rate: $27.59
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Columbia County, New York – Residential
Total Wage: $27.74
Base Rate: $27.74
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Columbia County, New York – Residential
Total Wage: $21.72
Base Rate: $21.72
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Columbia County, New York – Residential
Total Wage: $18.47
Base Rate: $18.47
#federal – Plumber in Columbia County, New York – Residential
Total Wage: $33.84
Base Rate: $24.01 | Fringe: $9.83
#federal – Roofer in Columbia County, New York – Residential
Total Wage: $16.61
Base Rate: $16.61
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Columbia County, New York – Residential
Total Wage: $19.87
Base Rate: $17.41 | Fringe: $2.46
#federal – Boilermaker in Columbia County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $71.00
Base Rate: $43.34 | Fringe: $27.66
#federal – Boilermaker in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $71.00
Base Rate: $43.34 | Fringe: $27.66
#federal – Boilermaker in Columbia County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $71.00
Base Rate: $43.34 | Fringe: $27.66
#federal – Bricklayer (Bricklayers, Stone Masons, Cement Masons, Plasterers, Pointers, Caulkers & Cleaners) in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $64.12
Base Rate: $41.79 | Fringe: $22.33
#federal – Bricklayer (Bricklayers, Stone Masons, Cement Masons, Plasterers, Pointers, Caulkers & Cleaners) in Columbia County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $64.12
Base Rate: $41.79 | Fringe: $22.33
#federal – Bricklayer (Bricklayers, Stone Masons, Cement Masons, Plasterers, Pointers, Caulkers & Cleaners) in Columbia County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.12
Base Rate: $41.79 | Fringe: $22.33
#federal – Carpenters: (Carpenters) in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $68.78
Base Rate: $44.28 | Fringe: $24.50
#federal – Carpenters: (Carpenters) in Columbia County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.78
Base Rate: $44.28 | Fringe: $24.50
#federal – Carpenters: (Carpenters) in Columbia County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $68.78
Base Rate: $44.28 | Fringe: $24.50
#federal – Carpenters: Divers in Columbia County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $93.78
Base Rate: $69.28 | Fringe: $24.50
#federal – Carpenters: Divers in Columbia County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $93.78
Base Rate: $69.28 | Fringe: $24.50
#federal – Carpenters: Divers in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $93.78
Base Rate: $69.28 | Fringe: $24.50
#federal – Carpenters: (Divers (dry Day)) in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $69.78
Base Rate: $45.28 | Fringe: $24.50
#federal – Carpenters: (Divers (dry Day)) in Columbia County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $69.78
Base Rate: $45.28 | Fringe: $24.50
#federal – Carpenters: (Divers (dry Day)) in Columbia County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $69.78
Base Rate: $45.28 | Fringe: $24.50
#federal – Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Columbia County, New York – Building
Total Wage: $71.84
Base Rate: $44.19 | Fringe: $27.65
#federal – Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Columbia County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $71.84
Base Rate: $44.19 | Fringe: $27.65
#federal – Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Columbia County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $71.84
Base Rate: $44.19 | Fringe: $27.65
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Columbia County, New York?
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 Columbia County, New York runs from $15.54 to $99.22 per hour, median $65.25. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Columbia County, New York?
The determinations on this page cover Building, 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 Columbia County, New York rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 28, 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.