Prevailing Wages in Polk County, Oregon
Prevailing wages in Polk 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 $66.81, 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 Polk 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 Polk County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $70.75
Base Rate: $53.94 | Fringe: $16.81
#federal – Ironworker in Polk 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 Polk County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $60.84
Base Rate: $43.79 | Fringe: $17.05
#federal – Millwright in Polk County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $81.73
Base Rate: $59.35 | Fringe: $22.38
#federal – Painter in Polk County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $56.92
Base Rate: $40.25 | Fringe: $16.67
#federal – Painter: Highway & Parking Lot Striper in Polk County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $58.28
Base Rate: $41.19 | Fringe: $17.09
#federal – Piledriver in Polk County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $71.60
Base Rate: $55.79 | Fringe: $15.81
#federal – Timber Sales Roads: (Laborers) in Polk County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $12.65
Base Rate: $8.35 | Fringe: $4.30
#federal – Timber Sales Roads: (Operating Engineers) in Polk County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $14.52
Base Rate: $10.37 | Fringe: $4.15
#federal – Timber Sales Roads: (Power Saw, Driller, Powderman) in Polk County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $13.42
Base Rate: $9.12 | Fringe: $4.30
#federal – Timber Sales Roads: (Teamsters) in Polk County, Oregon – Highway
Total Wage: $13.48
Base Rate: $9.74 | Fringe: $3.74
#federal – Bricklayer in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $74.75
Base Rate: $49.60 | Fringe: $25.15
#federal – Carpenter in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $31.04
Base Rate: $31.04
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $66.44
Base Rate: $46.13 | Fringe: $20.31
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $67.55
Base Rate: $45.52 | Fringe: $22.03
#federal – Electrician in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $79.51
Base Rate: $56.46 | Fringe: $23.05
#federal – Glazier in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $76.36
Base Rate: $53.15 | Fringe: $23.21
#federal – Heat & Frost Insulator in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $84.38
Base Rate: $62.02 | Fringe: $22.36
#federal – Ironworker in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $82.83
Base Rate: $48.31 | Fringe: $34.52
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $56.41
Base Rate: $39.11 | Fringe: $17.30
#federal – Laborer: Hod Carrier in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $60.84
Base Rate: $43.79 | Fringe: $17.05
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $60.84
Base Rate: $43.79 | Fringe: $17.05
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $57.71
Base Rate: $40.41 | Fringe: $17.30
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $71.65
Base Rate: $54.75 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $22.74
Base Rate: $20.43 | Fringe: $2.31
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $71.65
Base Rate: $54.75 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Crane (300-399 Ton) in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $75.72
Base Rate: $58.82 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Crane (90-199 Ton) in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $71.65
Base Rate: $54.75 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Drill in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $29.27
Base Rate: $29.27
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $62.71
Base Rate: $45.81 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $71.65
Base Rate: $54.75 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Loader in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $71.65
Base Rate: $54.75 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $62.71
Base Rate: $45.81 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $39.36
Base Rate: $35.76 | Fringe: $3.60
#federal – Operator: Roller in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $67.17
Base Rate: $50.27 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Painter in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $57.53
Base Rate: $40.85 | Fringe: $16.68
#federal – Pipefitter in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $95.49
Base Rate: $60.77 | Fringe: $34.72
#federal – Plumber in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $95.49
Base Rate: $60.77 | Fringe: $34.72
#federal – Roofer in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $27.49
Base Rate: $27.49
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $88.91
Base Rate: $54.99 | Fringe: $33.92
#federal – Tile Finisher in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $49.16
Base Rate: $32.68 | Fringe: $16.48
#federal – Tile Setter in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $65.74
Base Rate: $43.93 | Fringe: $21.81
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Polk County, Oregon – Building
Total Wage: $26.96
Base Rate: $21.30 | Fringe: $5.66
#federal – And Less Than 50 Miles from the Respective City Hall of the Above Mentioned Cities Shall Receive Zone Ii Pay for All Classifications. All Jobs or Projects Located More Than 50 Miles from the Respective City Hall of the Above Mentioned Cities Shall Receive Zone Iii Pay for All Classifications in Polk County, Oregon – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.71
Base Rate: $45.81 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Carpenters: (Including Form Work) in Polk County, Oregon – Heavy
Total Wage: $70.75
Base Rate: $53.94 | Fringe: $16.81
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Polk County, Oregon – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.76
Base Rate: $22.24 | Fringe: $3.52
#federal – Electrician in Polk County, Oregon – Heavy
Total Wage: $79.51
Base Rate: $56.46 | Fringe: $23.05
#federal – From the Respective City Hall of the Above Mentioned Cities Shall Receive Zone Iii Pay for All Classifications in Polk County, Oregon – Heavy
Total Wage: $70.50
Base Rate: $53.60 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Ironworker (Ornamental, Reinforcing, and Structural) in Polk County, Oregon – Heavy
Total Wage: $82.83
Base Rate: $48.31 | Fringe: $34.52
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Polk 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 Polk County, Oregon runs from $12.65 to $95.49 per hour, median $66.81. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Polk County, Oregon?
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 Polk 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.