Prevailing Wages in Columbia County, Oregon
Prevailing wages in Columbia County, Oregon run $12.65 to $95.49 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 $66.19, and among the 47 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $16.90. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Bricklayer in Columbia County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $74.75
Base Rate: $49.60 | Fringe: $25.15
#federal – Carpenters: Employees May Be Required to Perform Any Combination of Work Within the Diving Team/Crew, (Except for Dive Supervisor)Provided They Are Paid at the Highest Rate of Pay That They Received During Their Shift in Columbia County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $70.75
Base Rate: $53.94 | Fringe: $16.81
#federal – Ironworker in Columbia County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $82.83
Base Rate: $48.31 | Fringe: $34.52
#federal – Mason Tender/Hod Carrier (Tenders to Bricklayers, Tile Setters, Marble Setters and Terrazzo Workers, Topping for Cement Finishers and Mortar Mixers) in Columbia County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $60.84
Base Rate: $43.79 | Fringe: $17.05
#federal – Millwright in Columbia County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $81.73
Base Rate: $59.35 | Fringe: $22.38
#federal – Painter in Columbia County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $56.92
Base Rate: $40.25 | Fringe: $16.67
#federal – Painter: Highway & Parking Lot Striper in Columbia County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $58.28
Base Rate: $41.19 | Fringe: $17.09
#federal – Piledriver in Columbia County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $71.60
Base Rate: $55.79 | Fringe: $15.81
#federal – Power Equipment Operator Group 4 (See Group Information in Footer) in Columbia County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $67.17
Base Rate: $50.27 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Power Equipment Operator Group 5 (See Group Information in Footer) in Columbia County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $65.93
Base Rate: $49.03 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Timber Sales Roads: (Laborers) in Columbia County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $12.65
Base Rate: $8.35 | Fringe: $4.30
#federal – Timber Sales Roads: (Operating Engineers) in Columbia County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $14.52
Base Rate: $10.37 | Fringe: $4.15
#federal – Timber Sales Roads: (Power Saw, Driller, Powderman) in Columbia County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $13.42
Base Rate: $9.12 | Fringe: $4.30
#federal – Timber Sales Roads: (Teamsters) in Columbia County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $13.48
Base Rate: $9.74 | Fringe: $3.74
#federal – Brick Finisher in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $49.16
Base Rate: $32.68 | Fringe: $16.48
#federal – Bricklayer in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $74.75
Base Rate: $49.60 | Fringe: $25.15
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $69.43
Base Rate: $52.62 | Fringe: $16.81
#federal – Caulker in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $76.03
Base Rate: $47.58 | Fringe: $28.45
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $66.44
Base Rate: $46.13 | Fringe: $20.31
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $67.55
Base Rate: $45.52 | Fringe: $22.03
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $69.44
Base Rate: $52.43 | Fringe: $17.01
#federal – Electrician in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $93.23
Base Rate: $63.50 | Fringe: $29.73
#federal – Electrician (Communication Technician/Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $76.49
Base Rate: $52.12 | Fringe: $24.37
#federal – Floor Layer: Soft Floors in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $62.95
Base Rate: $41.77 | Fringe: $21.18
#federal – Glazier in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $76.36
Base Rate: $53.15 | Fringe: $23.21
#federal – Heat & Frost Insulator in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $84.38
Base Rate: $62.02 | Fringe: $22.36
#federal – Heat & Frost Insulator (Fire Stop Technician) in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $65.52
Base Rate: $46.64 | Fringe: $18.88
#federal – Ironworker in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $82.83
Base Rate: $48.31 | Fringe: $34.52
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $56.41
Base Rate: $39.11 | Fringe: $17.30
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $57.71
Base Rate: $40.41 | Fringe: $17.30
#federal – Laborer: Hod Carrier in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $60.84
Base Rate: $43.79 | Fringe: $17.05
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $16.02
Base Rate: $16.02
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $60.84
Base Rate: $43.79 | Fringe: $17.05
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $57.71
Base Rate: $40.41 | Fringe: $17.30
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $71.65
Base Rate: $54.75 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $22.74
Base Rate: $20.43 | Fringe: $2.31
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $71.65
Base Rate: $54.75 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Crane (300-399 Ton) in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $75.72
Base Rate: $58.82 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Crane (90-199 Ton) in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $71.65
Base Rate: $54.75 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Drill in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $29.27
Base Rate: $29.27
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $62.71
Base Rate: $45.81 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $71.65
Base Rate: $54.75 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Loader in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $71.65
Base Rate: $54.75 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $62.71
Base Rate: $45.81 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $39.36
Base Rate: $35.76 | Fringe: $3.60
#federal – Operator: Pump in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $65.93
Base Rate: $49.03 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Roller in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $67.17
Base Rate: $50.27 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Painter in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $57.53
Base Rate: $40.85 | Fringe: $16.68
#federal – Pipefitter in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $95.49
Base Rate: $60.77 | Fringe: $34.72
#federal – Plasterer in Columbia County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $23.66
Base Rate: $23.66
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Columbia County, Oregon?
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, Oregon runs from $12.65 to $95.49 per hour, median $66.19. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Columbia County, Oregon?
The determinations on this page cover Building, 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 Columbia County, Oregon rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 30, 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.