Prevailing Wages in Columbia County, Washington
Prevailing wages in Columbia County, Washington run $21.94 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 $58.87, and among the 97 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 Columbia County, Washington – Highway
Total Wage: $59.53
Base Rate: $40.89 | Fringe: $18.64
#federal – Carpenter in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.49
Base Rate: $44.21 | Fringe: $17.28
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.53
Base Rate: $40.89 | Fringe: $18.64
#federal – Electrician in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $87.78
Base Rate: $60.00 | Fringe: $27.78
#federal – Grade Checker in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $45.50
Base Rate: $31.40 | Fringe: $14.10
#federal – Ironworker in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $76.17
Base Rate: $43.40 | Fringe: $32.77
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $45.52
Base Rate: $36.96 | Fringe: $8.56
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.28
Base Rate: $29.27 | Fringe: $12.01
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw Chain in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.13
Base Rate: $36.24 | Fringe: $10.89
#federal – Laborer: Fence Erector in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.21
Base Rate: $30.21
#federal – Laborer: Hod Carrier in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.00
Base Rate: $35.06 | Fringe: $10.94
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.47
Base Rate: $27.51 | Fringe: $2.96
#federal – Laborer: Nozzle Person in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $69.32
Base Rate: $52.31 | Fringe: $17.01
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.70
Base Rate: $37.80 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $76.13
Base Rate: $55.19 | Fringe: $20.94
#federal – Line Construction: (Ground Person) in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $55.27
Base Rate: $37.53 | Fringe: $17.74
#federal – Line Construction: Line Person in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $88.71
Base Rate: $64.17 | Fringe: $24.54
#federal – Loader-overhead 4 Yards, in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.76
Base Rate: $45.36 | Fringe: $23.40
#federal – Operator: Crane in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $79.52
Base Rate: $54.41 | Fringe: $25.11
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.13
Base Rate: $45.93 | Fringe: $19.20
#federal – Painter in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $55.94
Base Rate: $41.24 | Fringe: $14.70
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.93
Base Rate: $34.03 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Traffic Control: Laborer-cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.50
Base Rate: $30.61 | Fringe: $10.89
#federal – Tree Trimmer in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $60.54
Base Rate: $42.57 | Fringe: $17.97
#federal – Tree Trimmer: Ground Person in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.97
Base Rate: $22.60 | Fringe: $16.37
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.93
Base Rate: $29.55 | Fringe: $15.38
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Columbia County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $48.46
Base Rate: $31.62 | Fringe: $16.84
#federal – Bricklayer in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $60.07
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $20.50
#federal – Carpenter in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $61.49
Base Rate: $44.21 | Fringe: $17.28
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $21.94
Base Rate: $21.94
#federal – Electrician in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $87.78
Base Rate: $60.00 | Fringe: $27.78
#federal – Elevator Mechanic. Footnote: a. Paid Vacation: Employer Contributes 8% of Regular Hourly Rate As Vacation Pay Credit for Employees With More Than 5 Years of Service, and 6% for 6 Months to 5 Years of Service. B. Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $106.05
Base Rate: $67.61 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Heat & Frost Insulator (Includes Duct, Pipe and Mechanical Systems) in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $94.19
Base Rate: $75.37 | Fringe: $18.82
#federal – Ironworker in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $76.17
Base Rate: $43.40 | Fringe: $32.77
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $36.34
Base Rate: $29.97 | Fringe: $6.37
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw Chain in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $45.89
Base Rate: $35.03 | Fringe: $10.86
#federal – Laborer: Fire Watch in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $56.16
Base Rate: $40.56 | Fringe: $15.60
#federal – Laborer: Form Stripping in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $67.34
Base Rate: $50.38 | Fringe: $16.96
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $57.11
Base Rate: $40.21 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Laborer: Hod Carrier in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $54.80
Base Rate: $38.05 | Fringe: $16.75
#federal – Laborer: Jackhammer in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $68.51
Base Rate: $51.52 | Fringe: $16.99
#federal – Laborer, Mason Tender Brick in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $67.34
Base Rate: $50.38 | Fringe: $16.96
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $41.19
Base Rate: $29.14 | Fringe: $12.05
#federal – Laborer: Nozzle Person in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $69.32
Base Rate: $52.31 | Fringe: $17.01
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $54.70
Base Rate: $37.80 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $28.10
Base Rate: $28.10
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $50.09
Base Rate: $40.53 | Fringe: $9.56
#federal – Operator: Concrete Pump in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $75.55
Base Rate: $52.92 | Fringe: $22.63
#federal – Operator: Drill in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $77.57
Base Rate: $56.42 | Fringe: $21.15
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Columbia County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $53.01
Base Rate: $36.39 | Fringe: $16.62
#state – Asbestos Abatement Workers - Journey Level in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Brick Mason - Journey Level in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $61.09
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $21.52
#state – Dump Truck in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $66.52
Base Rate: $43.31 | Fringe: $23.21
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Cable Splicer in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $107.31
Base Rate: $79.24 | Fringe: $28.07
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Certified Line Welder in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Groundperson in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $61.75
Base Rate: $42.45 | Fringe: $19.30
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Heavy Line Equipment Operator in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Journey Level Lineperson in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Line Equipment Operator in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $84.18
Base Rate: $60.85 | Fringe: $23.33
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Meter Installer in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $61.75
Base Rate: $42.45 | Fringe: $19.30
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Pole Sprayer in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Powderperson in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $72.81
Base Rate: $53.06 | Fringe: $19.75
#state – Elevator Constructors - Mechanic in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $119.17
Base Rate: $70.47 | Fringe: $48.70
#state – Elevator Constructors - Mechanic in Charge in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $128.95
Base Rate: $79.28 | Fringe: $49.67
#state – Fence Erector in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Flaggers - Journey Level in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $55.01
Base Rate: $37.03 | Fringe: $17.98
#state – Glaziers - Journey Level in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $48.20
Base Rate: $37.30 | Fringe: $10.90
#state – Hod Carriers & Mason Tenders - Journey Level in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $56.30
Base Rate: $38.05 | Fringe: $18.25
#state – Ironworkers - Journeyman in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $78.44
Base Rate: $44.89 | Fringe: $33.55
#state – Laborers - Air and Hydraulic Track Drill in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Asphalt Raker in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Asphalt Roller, Walking in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.53
Base Rate: $40.46 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Brick Pavers in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Brush Hog Feeder in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Brush Machine in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Caisson Worker, Free Air in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Carpenter Tender in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Cement Finisher Tender in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Cement Handler in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Chain Saw Operator & Faller in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Clean-up Laborer in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Compaction Equipment in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.53
Base Rate: $40.46 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Concrete Crewman in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Concrete Saw, Walking in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Concrete Signalman in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Concrete Stack in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Confined Space Attendant in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Construction Specialist in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $59.09
Base Rate: $41.01 | Fringe: $18.08
#state – Laborers - Crusher Feeder in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Demolition in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Demolition Torch in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.53
Base Rate: $40.46 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Dope Pot Fireman, Non-mechanical in Columbia 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 Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.53
Base Rate: $40.46 | Fringe: $18.07
#state – Laborers - Drills With Dual Masts in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $59.22
Base Rate: $41.14 | Fringe: $18.08
#state – Laborers - Dry Stack Walls in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Dumpman in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Erosion Control Laborer in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Firewatch in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Form Cleaning Machine Feeder, Stacker in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $40.13 | Fringe: $18.06
#state – Laborers - Form Setter, Paving in Columbia County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $40.80 | Fringe: $18.07
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Columbia 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 Columbia County, Washington runs from $21.94 to $128.95 per hour, median $58.87. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Columbia County, Washington?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway, Public-Works 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 Columbia 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.