Davis-Bacon wage rates · Washington
Whatcom County residential construction wage rates
Federal prevailing wage rates for residential construction in Whatcom County, Washington, from the wage determination SAM.gov lists for this county. Rates are shown exactly as published.
- Wage determination
- WA20260101
- Modification
- 1
- Published
- May 18, 2026
- Classifications
- 22
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federally funded or assisted work. State and local public works can have their own prevailing wage rates under state law. See Washington prevailing wage for how the two fit together.
WD WA20260101, Mod 1
Make a WH-347 with these ratesScope as published: RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (consisting of single family homes and apartments up to and including 4 stories)
| Classification | Rate ID | Base | Fringe | Total / hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | BRWA0001-019 06/01/2025 | $55.34 | $20.05 | $75.39 |
| CARPENTER | SUWA2011-021 06/27/2014 | $19.31 | $10.65 | $29.96 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | PLAS0478-001 06/01/2020 | $31.30 | $15.53 | $46.83 |
| ELECTRICIAN | ELEC0073-007 01/01/2025 | $29.02 | $10.83 | $39.85 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC Footnote A, B below | ELEV0019-001 01/01/2025 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | SUWA2011-021 06/27/2014 | $15.21 | $0.00 | $15.21 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | LABO0242-001 06/01/2025 | $50.38 | $16.96 | $67.34 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | LABO0238-001 06/01/2025 | $38.05 | $16.75 | $54.80 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | SUWA2011-021 06/27/2014 | $26.41 | $0.00 | $26.41 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | SUWA2011-021 06/27/2014 | $17.53 | $0.00 | $17.53 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | SUWA2011-021 06/27/2014 | $29.63 | $0.00 | $29.63 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | SUWA2011-021 06/27/2014 | $24.75 | $5.91 | $30.66 |
| PLUMBER | SUWA2011-021 06/27/2014 | $25.86 | $2.76 | $28.62 |
| ROOFER | SUWA2011-021 06/27/2014 | $23.12 | $2.90 | $26.02 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (EXCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | SHEE0066-048 06/01/2025 | $52.84 | $31.16 | $84.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | SUWA2011-021 06/27/2014 | $20.84 | $7.30 | $28.14 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3 TRUCKS, SIDE, END, BOTTOM AND ARTICULATED END DUMP (3 YARDS TO AND INCLUDING 6 YDS.) Footnote NOTE below | TEAM0690-010 06/01/2024 | $36.58 | $20.93 | $57.51 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 4 TRUCKS, SIDE, END, BOTTOM AND ARTICULATED END DUMP (OVER 6 YDS. TO & INCLUDING 12 YDS.) Footnote NOTE below | TEAM0690-010 06/01/2024 | $36.91 | $20.93 | $57.84 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 5 TRUCKS, SIDE, END, BOTTOM AND ARTICULATED END DUMP (OVER 12 YDS. TO & INCLUDING 20 YDS.) Footnote NOTE below | TEAM0690-010 06/01/2024 | $37.02 | $20.93 | $57.95 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 6 TRUCKS, SIDE, END, BOTTOM AND ARTICULATED END DUMP (OVER 20 YDS. TO & INCLUDING 40 YDS.) Footnote NOTE below | TEAM0690-010 06/01/2024 | $37.22 | $20.93 | $58.15 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 7 TRUCK, SIDE, END, BOTTOM AND ARTICULATED END DUMP (OVER 40 YDS. TO & INCLUDING 100 YDS.) Footnote NOTE below | TEAM0690-010 06/01/2024 | $37.56 | $20.93 | $58.49 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 8 TRUCKS, SIDE, END, BOTTOM AND ARTICULATED END DUMP (OVER 100 YDS.) Footnote NOTE below | TEAM0690-010 06/01/2024 | $37.88 | $20.93 | $58.81 |
Footnotes in WA20260101 (3)
- ELEV0019-001 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.
- ELEV0019-001 B: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY
- TEAM0690-010 NOTE: A - ANYONE WORKING ON A HAZMAT JOB, WHERE HAZMAT CERFIFICATION IS REQUIRED, SHALL BE COMPENSATED AS A PREMIUM, IN ADDITION TO THE CLASSIFICATION WORKING IN AS FOLLOWS: LEVEL C-D: - $.50 PER HOUR - THIS LEVEL MAY USE AN AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR OR ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. LEVEL A-B: - $1.00 PER HOUR - USES SUPPLIED AIR IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CHEMICAL SPLASH SUIT OR FULLY ENCAPSULATED SUIT WITH A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EMPLOYEES SHALL BE PAID HAZMAT PAY IN INCREMENTS OF FOUR(4) AND EIGHT(8) HOURS
Questions about these rates
What is the Davis-Bacon rate for electricians on residential work in Whatcom County?
On WD WA20260101 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026, the row "ELECTRICIAN" is $29.02 base plus $10.83 fringe, $39.85 an hour in total. Your contract's WD and modification govern, so check the WD number in your contract before you pay.
What is the Davis-Bacon rate for plumbers on residential work in Whatcom County?
On WD WA20260101 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026, the row "PLUMBER" is $25.86 base plus $2.76 fringe, $28.62 an hour in total. Your contract's WD and modification govern, so check the WD number in your contract before you pay.
What is the Davis-Bacon rate for carpenters on residential work in Whatcom County?
On WD WA20260101 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026, the row "CARPENTER" is $19.31 base plus $10.65 fringe, $29.96 an hour in total. Your contract's WD and modification govern, so check the WD number in your contract before you pay.
Which wage determination applies to my project?
The one in your contract. A WD is generally locked in when the contract is awarded (for sealed bids, a modification published at least 10 days before bid opening applies), and later modifications do not change it except in cases such as added out-of-scope work or option extensions. See 29 CFR 1.6(c).
What counts as residential construction?
Single family houses and apartment buildings of no more than 4 stories. The contracting agency picks the construction type; it is written into your contract with the WD. Source: DOL All Agency Memorandum 130.
What if my worker's trade is not on the list?
Work that needs a classification the WD does not list is added after award through a conformance request, which goes through the contracting agency to the Department of Labor (29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii)). Do not use a different classification because its rate looks close.
Using these rates on a WH-347
Each worker's line on the WH-347 needs the classification as it appears in the WD, a straight-time rate at least the base rate, and the fringe met in cash, through a bona fide plan, or both (see fringe benefits, with the math). Put the WD number and modification in the header.
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