Prevailing Wages in Jefferson County, Washington
Prevailing wages in Jefferson County, Washington run $14.67 to $128.95 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 93 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $83.00, and among the 88 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $20.85. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#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 Jefferson County, Washington – Residential
Total Wage: $106.05
Base Rate: $67.61 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Jefferson County, Washington – Residential
Total Wage: $56.34
Base Rate: $40.28 | Fringe: $16.06
#federal – Laborer (Common or General) in Jefferson County, Washington – Residential
Total Wage: $67.34
Base Rate: $50.38 | Fringe: $16.96
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Jefferson County, Washington – Residential
Total Wage: $82.20
Base Rate: $54.68 | Fringe: $27.52
#federal – Carpenter in Jefferson County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $83.11
Base Rate: $63.98 | Fringe: $19.13
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jefferson County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $75.43
Base Rate: $54.16 | Fringe: $21.27
#federal – Electrician in Jefferson County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $109.44
Base Rate: $75.96 | Fringe: $33.48
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing & Structural) in Jefferson County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $92.46
Base Rate: $57.94 | Fringe: $34.52
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Jefferson County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.67
Base Rate: $14.67
#federal – Painter (Brush, Roller and Spray) in Jefferson County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $55.94
Base Rate: $41.24 | Fringe: $14.70
#federal – Pipefitter in Jefferson County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.35
Base Rate: $30.00 | Fringe: $8.35
#federal – Truck Driver: 10 Yard Truck in Jefferson County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $32.95
Base Rate: $24.61 | Fringe: $8.34
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Jefferson County, Washington – Heavy
Total Wage: $32.66
Base Rate: $24.36 | Fringe: $8.30
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Pipe Insulation) in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $94.19
Base Rate: $75.37 | Fringe: $18.82
#federal – Bricklayer in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $75.39
Base Rate: $55.34 | Fringe: $20.05
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic, Drywall Hanger & Form Work) in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $83.11
Base Rate: $63.98 | Fringe: $19.13
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $75.43
Base Rate: $54.16 | Fringe: $21.27
#federal – Electrician in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $109.44
Base Rate: $75.96 | Fringe: $33.48
#federal – Glazier in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $84.90
Base Rate: $61.14 | Fringe: $23.76
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing, Structural and Ornamental) in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $92.46
Base Rate: $57.94 | Fringe: $34.52
#federal – Millwright in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $77.77
Base Rate: $55.39 | Fringe: $22.38
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $27.94
Base Rate: $27.94
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller, Excludes Spray and Drywall Finishing/Taping) in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $55.94
Base Rate: $41.24 | Fringe: $14.70
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $29.90
Base Rate: $29.90
#federal – Painter: Spray in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $21.98
Base Rate: $17.80 | Fringe: $4.18
#federal – Pipefitter in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $109.09
Base Rate: $75.21 | Fringe: $33.88
#federal – Plumber in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $35.00
Base Rate: $35.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1aaa Cranes-over 300 Tons, or 300 Ft of Boom (Including Jib With Attachments) in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $90.92
Base Rate: $63.35 | Fringe: $27.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1aa Cranes 200 to 300 Tons, or 250 Ft of Boom (Including Jib With Attachments); Excavator/Trackhoe, Backhoes: Over 90 Metric Tons in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $90.04
Base Rate: $62.47 | Fringe: $27.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1a Cranes, 100 Tons Thru 199 Tons, or 150 Ft of Boom (Including Jib With Attachments); Loaders-overhead, 8 Yards and Over; Excavator/Trackhoe, Backhoes: Over 50 Metric Tons to 90 Metric Tons in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $89.13
Base Rate: $61.56 | Fringe: $27.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1 Cranes 45 Tons Thru 99 Tons, Under 150 Ft of Boom (Including Jib With Attachments); Excavator/Trackhoe, Backhoes: Over 30 Metric Tons to 50 Metric Tons; Loader- Overhead 6 Yards to, but Not Including 8 Yards; Dozer D-10 in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $88.24
Base Rate: $60.67 | Fringe: $27.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 2 Cranes, 20 Tons Thru 44 Tons With Attachments; Excavator/Trackhoe, Backhoe: 15 to 30 Metric Tons; Loaders-overhead Under 6 Yards; Mechanic in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $87.45
Base Rate: $59.88 | Fringe: $27.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 3 Cranes-thru 19 Tons With Attachments; Dozers-d-9 and Under; Roller-plant Mix; Excavator/Trackhoe, Backhoe: Under 15 Metric Tons; Forklift: 3000 Lbs and Over With Attachments in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $86.80
Base Rate: $59.23 | Fringe: $27.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 4 Roller-other Than Plant Mix; Forklift: Under 3000 Lbs With Attachments in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $83.00
Base Rate: $55.43 | Fringe: $27.57
#federal – Respective City Hall Zone 2 - More Than 25 but Less Than 45 Radius Miles from the Respective City Hall Zone 3 - More Than 45 Radius Miles from the Respective City Hall in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $67.34
Base Rate: $50.38 | Fringe: $16.96
#federal – Roofer (Includes Roof Tear Off, Waterproofing, and Installation of Metal Roofs) in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $60.95
Base Rate: $44.50 | Fringe: $16.45
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $24.83
Base Rate: $24.83
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $103.25
Base Rate: $69.86 | Fringe: $33.39
#federal – Soft Floor Layer (Including Vinyl and Carpet) in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $62.21
Base Rate: $42.01 | Fringe: $20.20
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $70.53
Base Rate: $44.13 | Fringe: $26.40
#federal – Tile Finisher in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $59.15
Base Rate: $40.98 | Fringe: $18.17
#federal – Tile Setter in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $68.32
Base Rate: $49.70 | Fringe: $18.62
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Jefferson County, Washington – Building
Total Wage: $30.37
Base Rate: $23.50 | Fringe: $6.87
#state – Electrical Fixture Maintenance Workers - Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $42.69
Base Rate: $32.13 | Fringe: $10.56
#state – Electricians - Inside - Cable Splicer in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $119.89
Base Rate: $84.65 | Fringe: $35.24
#state – Electricians - Inside - Cable Splicer (Tunnel) in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $128.61
Base Rate: $93.12 | Fringe: $35.49
#state – Electricians - Inside - Certified Welder in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $115.92
Base Rate: $80.80 | Fringe: $35.12
#state – Electricians - Inside - Certified Welder (Tunnel) in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $124.25
Base Rate: $88.88 | Fringe: $35.37
#state – Electricians - Inside - Construction Stock Person in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $56.78
Base Rate: $39.02 | Fringe: $17.76
#state – Electricians - Inside - Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $111.96
Base Rate: $76.95 | Fringe: $35.01
#state – Electricians - Inside - Journey Level (Tunnel) in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $119.89
Base Rate: $84.65 | Fringe: $35.24
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Cable Splicer in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $107.31
Base Rate: $79.24 | Fringe: $28.07
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Certified Line Welder in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Groundperson in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $61.75
Base Rate: $42.45 | Fringe: $19.30
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Heavy Line Equipment Operator in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Journey Level Lineperson in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Line Equipment Operator in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $84.18
Base Rate: $60.85 | Fringe: $23.33
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Meter Installer in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $61.75
Base Rate: $42.45 | Fringe: $19.30
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Pole Sprayer in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $98.45
Base Rate: $70.75 | Fringe: $27.70
#state – Electricians - Powerline Construction - Powderperson in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $72.81
Base Rate: $53.06 | Fringe: $19.75
#state – Electronic Technicians - Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $73.97
Base Rate: $51.49 | Fringe: $22.48
#state – Elevator Constructors - Mechanic in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $119.17
Base Rate: $70.47 | Fringe: $48.70
#state – Elevator Constructors - Mechanic in Charge in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $128.95
Base Rate: $79.28 | Fringe: $49.67
#state – Glaziers - Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $85.16
Base Rate: $61.14 | Fringe: $24.02
#state – Heating Equipment Mechanics - Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $107.92
Base Rate: $72.36 | Fringe: $35.56
#state – Ironworkers - Journeyman in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $94.82
Base Rate: $59.93 | Fringe: $34.89
#state – Painters - Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $57.46
Base Rate: $42.06 | Fringe: $15.40
#state – Plumbers & Pipefitters - Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $111.59
Base Rate: $76.21 | Fringe: $35.38
#state – Power Line Clearance Tree Trimmers - Journey Level in Charge in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $69.62
Base Rate: $51.67 | Fringe: $17.95
#state – Power Line Clearance Tree Trimmers - Spray Person in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $45.93
Base Rate: $31.38 | Fringe: $14.55
#state – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanics - Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $104.91
Base Rate: $72.49 | Fringe: $32.42
#state – Residential Plumbers & Pipefitters - Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $63.85
Base Rate: $44.09 | Fringe: $19.76
#state – Residential Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanics - Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $63.85
Base Rate: $44.09 | Fringe: $19.76
#state – Residential Sheet Metal Workers - Journey Level (Field or Shop) in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $57.54
Base Rate: $39.80 | Fringe: $17.74
#state – Roofers - Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $70.70
Base Rate: $53.00 | Fringe: $17.70
#state – Roofers - Using Irritable Bituminous Materials in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $74.15
Base Rate: $56.70 | Fringe: $17.45
#state – Sheet Metal Workers - Journey Level (Field or Shop) in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $107.92
Base Rate: $72.36 | Fringe: $35.56
#state – Sprinkler Fitters (Fire Protection)- Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $83.61
Base Rate: $54.74 | Fringe: $28.87
#state – Telecommunication Technicians - Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $73.97
Base Rate: $51.49 | Fringe: $22.48
#state – Traffic Control Stripers - All Cleanup Required in Connection With Traffic Control Stripers Work (Group 1) in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $95.41
Base Rate: $74.56 | Fringe: $20.85
#state – Traffic Control Stripers - Installation of Plastic Metal or Composition Button, or Lines Used Instead of Paint (Group 1) in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $95.41
Base Rate: $74.56 | Fringe: $20.85
#state – Traffic Control Stripers - Line Removal; Chemical Sand and Hydro-blast, Paint and Button (Group 1) in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $95.41
Base Rate: $74.56 | Fringe: $20.85
#state – Traffic Control Stripers - Painting and Installing Lines, Arrows, Bumpers, Curbs, Etc., on Parking Lots, Air Fields, Highways, Game Courts (Group 1) in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $95.41
Base Rate: $74.56 | Fringe: $20.85
#state – Traffic Control Stripers - Preparation and Maintenance of All Surfaces (Group 1) in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $95.41
Base Rate: $74.56 | Fringe: $20.85
#state – Tree Trimmer in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $62.19
Base Rate: $44.54 | Fringe: $17.65
#state – Asbestos Abatement Workers - Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $67.39
Base Rate: $50.38 | Fringe: $17.01
#state – Brick Mason - Journey Level in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $76.07
Base Rate: $55.34 | Fringe: $20.73
#state – Brick Mason - Pointer-caulker-cleaner in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $76.07
Base Rate: $55.34 | Fringe: $20.73
#state – Carpenters - Acoustical Worker in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $83.21
Base Rate: $63.98 | Fringe: $19.23
#state – Carpenters - Bridge Dock and Wharf Carpenter in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $84.81
Base Rate: $65.58 | Fringe: $19.23
#state – Carpenters - Floor Layer & Floor Finisher in Jefferson County, Washington – Public-Works
Total Wage: $83.21
Base Rate: $63.98 | Fringe: $19.23
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Jefferson County, Washington?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 93 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Jefferson County, Washington runs from $14.67 to $128.95 per hour, median $83.00. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Jefferson County, Washington?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, 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 Jefferson 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.