Wage Determination Document Summary

This document is a prevailing wage determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for federal construction contracts in California, effective January 30, 2026, with a general decision number CA20260018. The determination covers Building, Heavy (Heavy and Dredging), and Highway construction projects across 16 California counties: Alameda, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne. The wage rates apply to federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and must be paid to all workers on covered projects regardless of whether workers are union members.

The determination establishes hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for approximately 100+ job classifications including carpenters, electricians, laborers, ironworkers, painters, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, and equipment operators, among others. Rates vary by county and sometimes by specific work type or geographic area within counties. For example, carpenter rates range from approximately $46.92 to $60.39 per hour depending on county, with fringe benefits ranging from 30.82 to 35.11 percent of the base rate. The document includes detailed classifications for power equipment operators, crane operators, truck drivers, and tunnel workers with specific group distinctions based on equipment size and work complexity. All workers must receive paid sick leave (one hour per 30 hours worked) under Executive Order 13786, and the determination reflects current union negotiated rates effective as of the date listed. Contractors should reference specific county and work classification sections for applicable rates on individual projects.