Prevailing Wages in Adams County, Washington
Prevailing wages in Adams County, Washington run $14.67 to $128.95 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 100 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $58.53, and among the 90 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $18.07. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Office Zone 2: Over 45 Radius Miles from the Main Post Office in Adams County, Washington – Highway
Total Wage: $59.53
Base Rate: $40.89 | Fringe: $18.64
#federal – Carpenter in Adams County, Washington – Residential
Total Wage: $18.11
Base Rate: $18.11
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Adams County, Washington – Residential
Total Wage: $35.30
Base Rate: $35.30
#federal – Electrician in Adams County, Washington – Residential
Total Wage: $22.17
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $3.17
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Adams County, Washington – Residential
Total Wage: $16.89
Base Rate: $16.89
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Adams County, Washington – Residential
Total Wage: $34.28
Base Rate: $34.28
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller, and Spray in Adams County, Washington – Residential
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Plumber in Adams County, Washington – Residential
Total Wage: $30.02
Base Rate: $26.72 | Fringe: $3.30
#federal – Roofer in Adams County, Washington – Residential
Total Wage: $26.11
Base Rate: $26.11
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Adams County, Washington – Residential
Total Wage: $26.09
Base Rate: $20.87 | Fringe: $5.22
#federal – Carpenter (Including Form Work) in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.49
Base Rate: $44.21 | Fringe: $17.28
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.21
Base Rate: $17.21
#federal – Electrician in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.64
Base Rate: $49.55 | Fringe: $19.09
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $76.17
Base Rate: $43.40 | Fringe: $32.77
#federal – Laborer: A-2: Group 10 Grade Checker in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $60.11
Base Rate: $43.21 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Laborer: A-2: Group 1 Flagger in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.93
Base Rate: $37.03 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Laborer: A-2: Group 2 Common or General Laborer in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.03
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Laborer: A-2: Group 3 Cement/Concrete; Pipelayer; Chipping Guns in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.36
Base Rate: $40.46 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.67
Base Rate: $14.67
#federal – Laborer, Mason Tender Brick in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.80
Base Rate: $38.05 | Fringe: $16.75
#federal – Line Construction: Linemen in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $85.42
Base Rate: $60.54 | Fringe: $24.88
#federal – Millwright in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $82.05
Base Rate: $61.62 | Fringe: $20.43
#federal – Operator: Drill in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $36.35
Base Rate: $28.15 | Fringe: $8.20
#federal – Painter (Brush, Roller, and Spray.) in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.27
Base Rate: $36.26 | Fringe: $17.01
#federal – Pipefitter in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $29.96
Base Rate: $25.98 | Fringe: $3.98
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1 Rollers, All Types on Subgrade, Including Seal and Chip Coatings in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.57
Base Rate: $41.17 | Fringe: $23.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 2 Fork Lift in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.96
Base Rate: $41.56 | Fringe: $23.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 3 Bulldozer (Up to D-6 or Equivalent) in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.71
Base Rate: $42.31 | Fringe: $23.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 4 Loaders (Overhead & Front-end, Under 4 Yds. R/T); Oiler in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.91
Base Rate: $42.51 | Fringe: $23.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 5 Backhoe (Under 45,000 Gw); Trackhoe/Excavator (Under 3/4 Yd.); Cranes (25 Tons & Under); Boom Truck (Under 25 Tons) in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.11
Base Rate: $42.71 | Fringe: $23.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 6 Asphalt Roller; Backhoe (45,000 Gw and Over to 110,000 Gw); Trackhoe/Excavator (3/4 Yd. to 3 Yd.); Cranes (Over 25 Tons, to and Including 45 Tons), Bulldozer, 834 R/T & Similar; Loader Operator (Front-end & Overhead, 4 Yds. Incl. 8 Yds.); Mechanic in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.45
Base Rate: $43.05 | Fringe: $23.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 7 Backhoe (Over 110,000); Trackhoe/Excavator (3 Yds & Over); Cranes (Over 45 Tons to but Not Including 85 Tons); Loaders (Overhead & Front-end, Over 8 Yds. to 10 Yds.); Grader/Blade in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.79
Base Rate: $43.39 | Fringe: $23.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 8 Cranes (85 Tons and Over, and All Climbing, Overhead,rail and Tower); Loaders (Overhead and Front-end, 10 Yards and Over) in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.76
Base Rate: $45.36 | Fringe: $23.40
#federal – Truck Driver: 10 Yard Truck in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $32.95
Base Rate: $24.61 | Fringe: $8.34
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Adams County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $32.66
Base Rate: $24.36 | Fringe: $8.30
#federal – Bricklayer in Adams County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $53.28
Base Rate: $33.95 | Fringe: $19.33
#federal – Carpenter (Including Drywall Hanging and Form Work) in Adams County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $61.49
Base Rate: $44.21 | Fringe: $17.28
#federal – Electrician in Adams County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $68.64
Base Rate: $49.55 | Fringe: $19.09
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental, Reinforcing and Structural in Adams County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $76.17
Base Rate: $43.40 | Fringe: $32.77
#federal – Laborer: A-2: Group 10 Grade Checker in Adams County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $60.11
Base Rate: $43.21 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Laborer: A-2: Group 2 Common or General Laborer in Adams County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $57.03
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Laborer: A-2: Group 3 Cement/Concrete; Pipelayer in Adams County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $57.36
Base Rate: $40.46 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Laborer, Mason Tender Brick in Adams County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $54.80
Base Rate: $38.05 | Fringe: $16.75
#federal – Metal Building Erector in Adams County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $14.88
Base Rate: $11.30 | Fringe: $3.58
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Adams County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $27.94
Base Rate: $27.94
#federal – Painter (Brush & Spray Only) in Adams County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $49.60
Base Rate: $33.95 | Fringe: $15.65
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping in Adams County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $29.58
Base Rate: $25.17 | Fringe: $4.41
#federal – Painter: Roller in Adams County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $24.78
Base Rate: $22.06 | Fringe: $2.72
#federal – Pipefitter in Adams County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $100.11
Base Rate: $65.20 | Fringe: $34.91
#state – Asbestos Abatement Workers - Journey Level in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Brick Mason - Journey Level in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $61.09
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $21.52
#state – Dump Truck in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $66.52
Base Rate: $43.31 | Fringe: $23.21
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Cable Splicer in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $107.31
Base Rate: $79.24 | Fringe: $28.07
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Certified Line Welder in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Groundperson in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $61.75
Base Rate: $42.45 | Fringe: $19.30
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Heavy Line Equipment Operator in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Journey Level Lineperson in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Line Equipment Operator in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $84.18
Base Rate: $60.85 | Fringe: $23.33
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Meter Installer in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $61.75
Base Rate: $42.45 | Fringe: $19.30
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Pole Sprayer in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Powderperson in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $72.81
Base Rate: $53.06 | Fringe: $19.75
#state – Elevator Constructors - Mechanic in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $119.17
Base Rate: $70.47 | Fringe: $48.70
#state – Elevator Constructors - Mechanic in Charge in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $128.95
Base Rate: $79.28 | Fringe: $49.67
#state – Fence Erector in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Flaggers - Journey Level in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $55.01
Base Rate: $37.03 | Fringe: $17.98
#state – Glaziers - Journey Level in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $48.20
Base Rate: $37.30 | Fringe: $10.90
#state – Heating Equipment Mechanics - Journey Level in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $80.38
Base Rate: $47.83 | Fringe: $32.55
#state – Hod Carriers & Mason Tenders - Journey Level in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $56.30
Base Rate: $38.05 | Fringe: $18.25
#state – Ironworkers - Journeyman in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $78.44
Base Rate: $44.89 | Fringe: $33.55
#state – Laborers - Air and Hydraulic Track Drill in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Asphalt Raker in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Asphalt Roller, Walking in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.53
Base Rate: $40.46 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Brick Pavers in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Brush Hog Feeder in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Brush Machine in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Caisson Worker, Free Air in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Carpenter Tender in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Cement Finisher Tender in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Cement Handler in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Chain Saw Operator & Faller in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Clean-up Laborer in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Compaction Equipment in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.53
Base Rate: $40.46 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Concrete Crewman in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Concrete Saw, Walking in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Concrete Signalman in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Concrete Stack in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Confined Space Attendant in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Construction Specialist in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $59.09
Base Rate: $41.01 | Fringe: $18.08
#state – Laborers - Crusher Feeder in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Demolition in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Demolition Torch in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.53
Base Rate: $40.46 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Dope Pot Fireman, Non-mechanical in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.53
Base Rate: $40.46 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Driller Helper (When Required to Move & Position Machine) in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.53
Base Rate: $40.46 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Drills With Dual Masts in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $59.22
Base Rate: $41.14 | Fringe: $18.08
#state – Laborers - Dry Stack Walls in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Dumpman in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Erosion Control Laborer in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Firewatch in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Form Cleaning Machine Feeder, Stacker in Adams County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Adams County, Washington?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 100 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Adams County, Washington runs from $14.67 to $128.95 per hour, median $58.53. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Adams County, Washington?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway, Public-Works, 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 and state 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 Adams County, Washington rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated June 16, 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.