Prevailing Wages in Cowlitz County, Washington
Prevailing wages in Cowlitz County, Washington run $29.72 to $129.52 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 $69.70, and among the 94 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $17.95. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $29.72
Base Rate: $29.72
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.33
Base Rate: $39.33
#federal – Electrician in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $87.78
Base Rate: $60.00 | Fringe: $27.78
#federal – Form Worker in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.90
Base Rate: $37.16 | Fringe: $14.74
#federal – Grade Checker in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $37.54
Base Rate: $37.54
#federal – Ironworker in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.92
Base Rate: $43.29 | Fringe: $25.63
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $48.88
Base Rate: $37.63 | Fringe: $11.25
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.66
Base Rate: $44.06 | Fringe: $15.60
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw Chain in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.60
Base Rate: $37.30 | Fringe: $4.30
#federal – Laborer: Fence Erector in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.21
Base Rate: $30.21
#federal – Laborer: Hod Carrier in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.00
Base Rate: $35.06 | Fringe: $10.94
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.46
Base Rate: $38.46
#federal – Laborer: Nozzle Person in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $69.32
Base Rate: $52.31 | Fringe: $17.01
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.07
Base Rate: $30.38 | Fringe: $10.69
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $76.13
Base Rate: $55.19 | Fringe: $20.94
#federal – Line Construction: Line Person in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $88.71
Base Rate: $64.17 | Fringe: $24.54
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe (Backhoe, Robotic, Track and Wheel Type Up to and Including Twenty Thousand (20,000)Lbs. With Any Attachments; Excavator Operator Over Twenty Thousand (20,000)Lbs. Through Eighty-five Thousand (85,000)Lbs) in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $69.70
Base Rate: $52.55 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $43.60
Base Rate: $43.60
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer (Over 70,000 Lbs. Up to and Including 120,000 Lbs.) in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $73.03
Base Rate: $55.88 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Concrete Pump in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.46
Base Rate: $51.31 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Crane in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $72.25
Base Rate: $54.11 | Fringe: $18.14
#federal – Operator: Drill (Directional Drill Less Than 20,000 Lbs.) in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.46
Base Rate: $51.31 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Drill (Directional Drill Locator) in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.24
Base Rate: $48.09 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Drill (Drilling Machine; Directional Drill Ove 20,000 Lbs.) in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $69.70
Base Rate: $52.55 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.13
Base Rate: $45.93 | Fringe: $19.20
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $56.45
Base Rate: $40.28 | Fringe: $16.17
#federal – Operator: Loader (Loader Operator, Front End and Overhead, Twenty-five Thousand (25,000)Lbs. and Less Than Sixty Thousand (60,000)Lbs.) in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $69.70
Base Rate: $52.55 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Loader (Loaders, Rubber-tired Type, Less Than Twenty-five Thousand (25,000)Lbs.) in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.46
Base Rate: $51.31 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $69.70
Base Rate: $52.55 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Oiler (Drill Oilers: Auger Type; Truck or Crane Mount; Truck Crane Oiler/Driver: Under 100 Tons) in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.24
Base Rate: $48.09 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Oiler (Truck Crane Oiler/Driver: 100 Tons and Over) in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.46
Base Rate: $51.31 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $69.70
Base Rate: $52.55 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Roller in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.46
Base Rate: $51.31 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Scraper (Self-propelled Under 45 Yards) in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $69.70
Base Rate: $52.55 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Operator: Screed in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $69.70
Base Rate: $52.55 | Fringe: $17.15
#federal – Painter in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $55.94
Base Rate: $41.24 | Fringe: $14.70
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.90
Base Rate: $27.75 | Fringe: $11.15
#federal – Traffic Control: Laborer-cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.50
Base Rate: $30.61 | Fringe: $10.89
#federal – Tree Trimmer in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $60.54
Base Rate: $42.57 | Fringe: $17.97
#federal – Tree Trimmer: Ground Person in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.97
Base Rate: $22.60 | Fringe: $16.37
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.76
Base Rate: $34.13 | Fringe: $15.63
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Cowlitz County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $48.46
Base Rate: $31.62 | Fringe: $16.84
#federal – Bricklayer in Cowlitz County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $74.78
Base Rate: $49.60 | Fringe: $25.18
#federal – Carpenter in Cowlitz County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $71.50
Base Rate: $54.69 | Fringe: $16.81
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Cowlitz County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $66.44
Base Rate: $46.13 | Fringe: $20.31
#federal – Electrician in Cowlitz County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $84.62
Base Rate: $57.80 | Fringe: $26.82
#federal – Heat & Frost Insulator (Includes Duct, Pipe and Mechanical Systems) in Cowlitz County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $53.71
Base Rate: $39.50 | Fringe: $14.21
#federal – Ironworker in Cowlitz County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $92.46
Base Rate: $57.94 | Fringe: $34.52
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Cowlitz County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $59.66
Base Rate: $44.06 | Fringe: $15.60
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw Chain in Cowlitz County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $45.89
Base Rate: $35.03 | Fringe: $10.86
#state – Brick Mason - Brick Finisher in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $50.38
Base Rate: $32.68 | Fringe: $17.70
#state – Brick Mason - Caulker-pointer-cleaner in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $76.59
Base Rate: $49.60 | Fringe: $26.99
#state – Brick Mason - Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $76.59
Base Rate: $49.60 | Fringe: $26.99
#state – Electricians - Inside - Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $99.74
Base Rate: $65.50 | Fringe: $34.24
#state – Electricians - Inside - Journeyman, Welder in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $106.48
Base Rate: $72.05 | Fringe: $34.43
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Cable Splicer in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $107.31
Base Rate: $79.24 | Fringe: $28.07
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Certified Line Welder in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Groundperson in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $61.75
Base Rate: $42.45 | Fringe: $19.30
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Heavy Line Equipment Operator in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Journey Level Lineperson in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Line Equipment Operator in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $84.18
Base Rate: $60.85 | Fringe: $23.33
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Meter Installer in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $61.75
Base Rate: $42.45 | Fringe: $19.30
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Pole Sprayer in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Powderperson in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $72.81
Base Rate: $53.06 | Fringe: $19.75
#state – Electronic Technicians - Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $83.46
Base Rate: $54.50 | Fringe: $28.96
#state – Elevator Constructors - Mechanic in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $119.67
Base Rate: $70.76 | Fringe: $48.91
#state – Elevator Constructors - Mechanic in Charge in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $129.52
Base Rate: $79.61 | Fringe: $49.91
#state – Finishers in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $50.25
Base Rate: $32.68 | Fringe: $17.57
#state – Heating Equipment Mechanics - Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $107.92
Base Rate: $72.36 | Fringe: $35.56
#state – Ironworkers - Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $85.13
Base Rate: $49.80 | Fringe: $35.33
#state – Marble Setters - Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $77.59
Base Rate: $50.60 | Fringe: $26.99
#state – Power Line Clearance Tree Trimmers - Journey Level in Charge in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $69.62
Base Rate: $51.67 | Fringe: $17.95
#state – Power Line Clearance Tree Trimmers - Spray Person in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $65.89
Base Rate: $48.10 | Fringe: $17.79
#state – Power Line Clearance Tree Trimmers - Tree Equipment Operator in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $69.62
Base Rate: $51.67 | Fringe: $17.95
#state – Power Line Clearance Tree Trimmers - Tree Trimmer Groundperson in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $45.93
Base Rate: $31.38 | Fringe: $14.55
#state – Residential Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanics - Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $107.92
Base Rate: $72.36 | Fringe: $35.56
#state – Residential Sheet Metal Workers - Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $107.92
Base Rate: $72.36 | Fringe: $35.56
#state – Roofers - Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $70.70
Base Rate: $52.87 | Fringe: $17.83
#state – Roofers - Using Irritable Bituminous Materials in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $73.70
Base Rate: $55.87 | Fringe: $17.83
#state – Sheet Metal Workers - Journey Level (Field or Shop) in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $107.92
Base Rate: $72.36 | Fringe: $35.56
#state – Sprinkler Fitters (Fire Protection)- Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $83.61
Base Rate: $54.74 | Fringe: $28.87
#state – Stone Masons - Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $76.59
Base Rate: $49.60 | Fringe: $26.99
#state – Telecommunication Technicians - Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $83.46
Base Rate: $54.50 | Fringe: $28.96
#state – Terrazzo Workers - Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $67.27
Base Rate: $43.93 | Fringe: $23.34
#state – Tile Setters - Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $67.27
Base Rate: $43.93 | Fringe: $23.34
#state – Tree Trimmer in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $62.19
Base Rate: $44.54 | Fringe: $17.65
#state – Asbestos Abatement Workers - Journey Level in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $62.61
Base Rate: $45.54 | Fringe: $17.07
#state – Carpenters - Acoustical Worker in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $71.70
Base Rate: $54.69 | Fringe: $17.01
#state – Carpenters - Bridge & Highway Carpenter in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $73.07
Base Rate: $56.06 | Fringe: $17.01
#state – Carpenters - Floor Layer and Floor Finishers in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $71.87
Base Rate: $54.86 | Fringe: $17.01
#state – Carpenters - General Carpenter in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $71.70
Base Rate: $54.69 | Fringe: $17.01
#state – Carpenters - Stationary Power Saw in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $71.87
Base Rate: $54.86 | Fringe: $17.01
#state – Cement Masons - Application of All Composition Mastic in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $81.87
Base Rate: $57.76 | Fringe: $24.11
#state – Cement Masons - Application of All Epoxy Material in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $81.36
Base Rate: $57.26 | Fringe: $24.10
#state – Cement Masons - Application of All Plastic Material in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $81.87
Base Rate: $57.76 | Fringe: $24.11
#state – Cement Masons - Application of Sealing Compound in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $81.36
Base Rate: $57.26 | Fringe: $24.10
#state – Cement Masons - Application of Underlayment in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $81.87
Base Rate: $57.76 | Fringe: $24.11
#state – Cement Masons - Building General in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $81.36
Base Rate: $57.26 | Fringe: $24.10
#state – Cement Masons - Composition or Kalman Floors in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $81.87
Base Rate: $57.76 | Fringe: $24.11
#state – Cement Masons - Concrete Paving in Cowlitz County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $81.36
Base Rate: $57.26 | Fringe: $24.10
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Cowlitz 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 Cowlitz County, Washington runs from $29.72 to $129.52 per hour, median $69.70. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Cowlitz County, Washington?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, 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 Cowlitz County, Washington 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.