General Decision OR20260085 – Prevailing Wage Determination

This document is a General Decision issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction in Douglas County, Oregon. The decision, dated May 18, 2026 (Modification 1), supersedes the initial publication from January 2, 2026 and applies to all federal construction contracts in the specified geographic area.

The wage determination lists prevailing hourly rates and fringe benefits across multiple construction classifications, including: Heat and Frost Insulator ($62.02 base rate, 22.36 fringes); Bricklayer ($49.60, 25.15 fringes); Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe Operator ($54.75, 16.90 fringes); Crane Operator 50-89 Ton ($53.60, 16.90 fringes); Ironworker ($48.31, 34.52 fringes); Mason Tender Cement/Concrete ($43.79, 17.05 fringes); Hod Carrier ($43.79, 17.05 fringes); Pipelayer ($40.41, 17.30 fringes); Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher ($46.13, 20.31 fringes); Plumber ($60.77, 34.72 fringes); Sheet Metal Worker excluding HVAC ($54.99, 33.92 fringes); Sheet Metal Worker HVAC only ($45.09, 30.40 fringes); General Laborer/Carpenter ($25.48-$32.68, 12.09-13.09 fringes); and Electrician ($50.97, 23.90 fringes). The document includes detailed explanations of rate identifiers (union rates, union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates) and provides procedures for appealing wage determinations through the Department of Labor. Executive Order 13706 (paid sick leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage requirements) apply to applicable contracts awarded on or after specified dates.