Prevailing Wages in Washington County, Wisconsin
Prevailing wages in Washington County, Wisconsin run $16.52 to $100.40 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 $66.03, and among the 48 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $23.92. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Washington County, Wisconsin – Residential
Total Wage: $76.98
Base Rate: $45.46 | Fringe: $31.52
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Washington County, Wisconsin – Residential
Total Wage: $30.06
Base Rate: $23.64 | Fringe: $6.42
#federal – Electrician in Washington County, Wisconsin – Residential
Total Wage: $47.97
Base Rate: $33.00 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Washington County, Wisconsin – Residential
Total Wage: $27.97
Base Rate: $18.64 | Fringe: $9.33
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Washington County, Wisconsin – Residential
Total Wage: $40.38
Base Rate: $21.65 | Fringe: $18.73
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Washington County, Wisconsin – Residential
Total Wage: $34.00
Base Rate: $24.95 | Fringe: $9.05
#federal – Operator: Loader in Washington County, Wisconsin – Residential
Total Wage: $35.28
Base Rate: $25.70 | Fringe: $9.58
#federal – Operator: Power Equipment (Backhoe/Excavator (130,000 Lbs. and Over)) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Residential
Total Wage: $73.02
Base Rate: $45.67 | Fringe: $27.35
#federal – Operator: Power Equipment (Backhoe/Excavator (under 130,000 Lbs.), Bulldozer; Roller) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Residential
Total Wage: $72.27
Base Rate: $44.92 | Fringe: $27.35
#federal – Plumber in Washington County, Wisconsin – Residential
Total Wage: $87.95
Base Rate: $60.05 | Fringe: $27.90
#federal – Roofer in Washington County, Wisconsin – Residential
Total Wage: $67.04
Base Rate: $41.50 | Fringe: $25.54
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Unit Installation) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Residential
Total Wage: $24.83
Base Rate: $24.83
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Including HVAC Duct Installation; Excluding HVAC System Installation ((1)Three Stories & Under) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Residential
Total Wage: $67.12
Base Rate: $37.14 | Fringe: $29.98
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Including HVAC Duct Installation; Excluding HVAC System Installation ((2)Four Stories) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Residential
Total Wage: $67.12
Base Rate: $37.14 | Fringe: $29.98
#federal – Boilermaker (Boilermaker) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Heavy
Total Wage: $81.15
Base Rate: $46.52 | Fringe: $34.63
#federal – Line Construction: (1)Lineman in Washington County, Wisconsin – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.96
Base Rate: $47.53 | Fringe: $21.43
#federal – Line Construction: (2)Heavy Equipment Operator in Washington County, Wisconsin – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.58
Base Rate: $42.78 | Fringe: $19.80
#federal – Line Construction: (3)Equipment Operator) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Heavy
Total Wage: $56.42
Base Rate: $38.02 | Fringe: $18.40
#federal – Line Construction: (4)Heavy Groundman Driver in Washington County, Wisconsin – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.15
Base Rate: $33.27 | Fringe: $16.88
#federal – Line Construction: (5)Light Groundman Driver in Washington County, Wisconsin – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.00
Base Rate: $30.89 | Fringe: $16.11
#federal – Line Construction: (6)Groundsman in Washington County, Wisconsin – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.74
Base Rate: $26.14 | Fringe: $14.60
#federal – Truck Driver (1 & 2 Axle Trucks) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.27
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $28.70
#federal – Truck Driver (3 or More Axles; Euclids or Dumptor, Articulated Truck, Mechanic) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.42
Base Rate: $39.72 | Fringe: $28.70
#federal – Well Driller in Washington County, Wisconsin – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.52
Base Rate: $16.52
#federal – Line Construction: (1)Lineman in Washington County, Wisconsin – Highway
Total Wage: $68.96
Base Rate: $47.53 | Fringe: $21.43
#federal – Line Construction: (2)Heavy Equipment Operator in Washington County, Wisconsin – Highway
Total Wage: $62.58
Base Rate: $42.78 | Fringe: $19.80
#federal – Line Construction: (3)Equipment Operator) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Highway
Total Wage: $56.42
Base Rate: $38.02 | Fringe: $18.40
#federal – Line Construction: (4)Heavy Groundman Driver in Washington County, Wisconsin – Highway
Total Wage: $50.15
Base Rate: $33.27 | Fringe: $16.88
#federal – Line Construction: (5)Light Groundman Driver in Washington County, Wisconsin – Highway
Total Wage: $47.00
Base Rate: $30.89 | Fringe: $16.11
#federal – Line Construction: (6)Groundsman in Washington County, Wisconsin – Highway
Total Wage: $40.74
Base Rate: $26.14 | Fringe: $14.60
#federal – Truck Driver 1 & 2 Axles in Washington County, Wisconsin – Highway
Total Wage: $68.27
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $28.70
#federal – Truck Driver 3 or More Axles; Euclids, Dumptor & Articulated, Truck Mechanic in Washington County, Wisconsin – Highway
Total Wage: $68.42
Base Rate: $39.72 | Fringe: $28.70
#federal – Truck Driver 1 & 2 Axles in Washington County, Wisconsin – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.27
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $28.70
#federal – Truck Driver 3 or More Axles; Euclids, Dumptor & Articulated, Truck Mechanic in Washington County, Wisconsin – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.42
Base Rate: $39.72 | Fringe: $28.70
#federal – Asbestos Laborer (Asbestos Abatement [preparation, Removal, and Encapsulation of Hazardous Materials from Non-mechanical Systems]) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $64.40
Base Rate: $40.48 | Fringe: $23.92
#federal – Asbestos Removal Worker/Hazardous Material Handler (Includes Preparation, Wetting, Stripping, Removal, Scrapping, Vacuuming, Bagging and Disposing of All Insulation Materials from Mechanical Systems, Whether They Contain Asbestos or Not) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $84.03
Base Rate: $45.88 | Fringe: $38.15
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat and Frost Insulator in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $33.73
Base Rate: $25.36 | Fringe: $8.37
#federal – Boilermaker (Boilermaker) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $81.15
Base Rate: $46.52 | Fringe: $34.63
#federal – Bricklayer in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $73.14
Base Rate: $45.72 | Fringe: $27.42
#federal – Carpenter & Soft Floor Layer (Including Acoustical Work and Drywall Hanging; Excluding Batt Insulation) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $76.98
Base Rate: $45.46 | Fringe: $31.52
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $68.96
Base Rate: $43.27 | Fringe: $25.69
#federal – Electrician in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $79.12
Base Rate: $50.86 | Fringe: $28.26
#federal – Elevator Mechanic. Footnote: a. Paid Vacation: 8% of Regular Basic 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 Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $100.40
Base Rate: $61.96 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $74.94
Base Rate: $49.79 | Fringe: $25.15
#federal – Ironworker. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $81.19
Base Rate: $47.52 | Fringe: $33.67
#federal – Laborer: (1)General Laborer (Including Plaster Tender) in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $64.40
Base Rate: $40.48 | Fringe: $23.92
#federal – Laborer: (2)Air & Electric Equipment, Mortar Mixer, Scaffold Builder, Erector, and Swing Stage in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $64.54
Base Rate: $40.62 | Fringe: $23.92
#federal – Laborer: (3)Jackhammer Operator, Gunnite Machine Man in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $64.69
Base Rate: $40.77 | Fringe: $23.92
#federal – Laborer: (4)Caisson Worker - Topman in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $64.78
Base Rate: $40.86 | Fringe: $23.92
#federal – Laborer: (5)Construction Specialist in Washington County, Wisconsin – Building
Total Wage: $65.01
Base Rate: $41.09 | Fringe: $23.92
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Washington County, Wisconsin?
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 Washington County, Wisconsin runs from $16.52 to $100.40 per hour, median $66.03. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Washington County, Wisconsin?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway, 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 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 Washington County, Wisconsin 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.