Prevailing Wages in Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Prevailing wages in Cherokee County, Oklahoma run $9.70 to $89.68 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 $37.67, and among the 32 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $19.05. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Boilermaker in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $58.11
Base Rate: $33.70 | Fringe: $24.41
#federal – Bricklayer in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $13.42
Base Rate: $13.42
#federal – Caulker in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $21.61
Base Rate: $20.00 | Fringe: $1.61
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $17.52
Base Rate: $16.91 | Fringe: $0.61
#federal – Electrician: Alarm Installation in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $24.99
Base Rate: $20.47 | Fringe: $4.52
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring and Installation of Alarms and Sound and Communication Systems) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $51.27
Base Rate: $38.38 | Fringe: $12.89
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $26.10
Base Rate: $21.14 | Fringe: $4.96
#federal – Electrician (Sound and Communications Systems Installation) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $27.86
Base Rate: $22.10 | Fringe: $5.76
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Paid Holidays: a. New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. B. Employer Contributes 8% of Regular Hourly Rate to Vacation Pay Credit for Employee Who Has Worked in Business More Than 5 Years; 6% for Less Than 5 Years' Service in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $89.68
Base Rate: $51.24 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $47.18
Base Rate: $30.35 | Fringe: $16.83
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $11.51
Base Rate: $11.51
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $10.25
Base Rate: $10.25
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $13.04
Base Rate: $13.04
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $12.93
Base Rate: $12.93
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller and Spray in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $13.56
Base Rate: $13.56
#federal – Pipefitter (Including HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $52.68
Base Rate: $36.65 | Fringe: $16.03
#federal – Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $35.02
Base Rate: $24.66 | Fringe: $10.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 10 Oiler in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $46.30
Base Rate: $27.25 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1 All Crane Type Equipment 200 Ton and Larger and Including 400 Ton Capacity Cranes. All Tower Cranes in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $57.14
Base Rate: $38.09 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 2 All Crane Type Equipment 100 Ton Capacity and Larger Cranes, and Less Than 200 Ton Capacity in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $55.19
Base Rate: $36.14 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 3 All Crane Type Equipment 50 Ton Capacity and Larger Cranes, and Less Than 100 Ton Capacity. Crane Equipment (As Rated by Mfg.)3 Cu. Yd and Over Guy Derrick Whirley Power Driven Hole Digger (With 30' and Longer Mast) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $54.45
Base Rate: $35.40 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 4 Cranes With Boom Incl. Jib Less Than 100 Ft and Less Than 3 Cu. Yd.; Overhead Monorail Crane;backhhoe; Trackhoe; Excavator and Bulldozer in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $53.12
Base Rate: $34.07 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 8 Forkklift in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $47.82
Base Rate: $28.77 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Roofer in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $15.29
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $0.29
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct Installation) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $50.09
Base Rate: $35.49 | Fringe: $14.60
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Building
Total Wage: $40.33
Base Rate: $39.95 | Fringe: $0.38
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Electrician in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $74.80
Base Rate: $51.00 | Fringe: $23.80
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.18
Base Rate: $30.35 | Fringe: $16.83
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.41
Base Rate: $12.41
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.29
Base Rate: $13.29
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 10 Oiler in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.30
Base Rate: $27.25 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1 All Crane Type Equipment 200 Ton and Larger and Including 400 Ton Capacity Cranes. All Tower Cranes in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.14
Base Rate: $38.09 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 2 All Crane Type Equipment 100 Ton Capacity and Larger Cranes, and Less Than 200 Ton Capacity in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $55.19
Base Rate: $36.14 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 3 All Crane Type Equipment 50 Ton Capacity and Larger Cranes, and Less Than 100 Ton Capacity. Crane Equipment (As Rated by Mfg.)3 Cu. Yd. and Over Guy Derrick Whirley Power Driven Hole Digger (With 30' and Longer Mast) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.45
Base Rate: $35.40 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 4 Cranes With Boom Incl. Jib Less Than 100 Ft and Less Than 3 Cu. Yd.; Overhead Monorail Crane; Mechanic; Backhoe; Trackhoe; Grader/Blade; Power Driven Hole Digger With Less Than 30' Mast and Bulldozer in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.12
Base Rate: $34.07 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 5 Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.76
Base Rate: $32.71 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 6 Rotary Drilling Machine When Operated from Console in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.92
Base Rate: $30.87 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 8 Forklift;tractor in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.82
Base Rate: $28.77 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 9 Pumps in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.30
Base Rate: $28.25 | Fringe: $19.05
#federal – Truck Driver ((3)Flatbed Truck) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.50
Base Rate: $30.85 | Fringe: $16.65
#federal – Form Worker/Form Setter (Including Curb Line Setting) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Highway
Total Wage: $12.30
Base Rate: $12.30
#federal – Guardrail Installer (Includes Guardrail/Post Driver Work) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Highway
Total Wage: $9.70
Base Rate: $9.70
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Highway
Total Wage: $13.63
Base Rate: $13.63
#federal – Laborer (Air/Power Tool Operator (includes Handheld Concrete Saws and Chipping Guns)) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Highway
Total Wage: $12.79
Base Rate: $12.79
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Shoveler) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Highway
Total Wage: $12.41
Base Rate: $12.41
#federal – Laborer (Pipelayer) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Highway
Total Wage: $11.13
Base Rate: $11.13
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Control (includes Flagger, Setting Up and Moving Cones/Barrels)) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma – Highway
Total Wage: $10.28
Base Rate: $10.28
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Cherokee County, Oklahoma?
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 Cherokee County, Oklahoma runs from $9.70 to $89.68 per hour, median $37.67. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Cherokee County, Oklahoma?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway 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 Cherokee County, Oklahoma 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.