Summary of Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act

This is a Register of Wage Determinations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division, establishing prevailing wage rates for federal service contracts in California Counties of San Joaquin (Wage Determination No. 2015-5653, Revision 26, effective 5/13/2026).

The document provides comprehensive occupation classifications and corresponding hourly wage rates applicable to service contracts in the specified geographic area. Occupations are organized by category, including administrative support and clerical (ranging from $16.78 to $38.14 per hour), automotive service ($16.78 to $29.83 per hour), food preparation and service ($16.78 to $21.82 per hour), health occupations ($17.78 to $73.53 per hour), information technology ($21.73 to $36.42 per hour), mechanics and maintenance ($19.88 to $50.48 per hour), and numerous other classifications. All listed occupations receive fringe benefits of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours weekly or $222.00 per week/$962.00 per month) or alternatively, $5.89 per hour under Executive Order 13786 ($283.60 per week or $882.27 per month). The determination includes special provisions for hazardous duty differentials (4-8 percent), night shift and Sunday premium pay for applicable positions, uniform allowances, and requirements for paid leave (vacation, holidays, and sick leave per 29 CFR regulations). Specific footnotes apply to computer programmer classifications and air traffic controller/weather observer positions requiring additional documentation or alternative wage determinations.