Attachment_3_Wage_Determination.pdf

This document is a General Decision (WA20260001) establishing prevailing wage rates for highway construction work in Washington State, effective January 23, 2026. The decision supersedes WA20250001 and applies statewide except for the Department of Energy Hanford Site in Benton and Franklin Counties.

The wage determination covers multiple construction trades across 19 distinct geographic areas defined by county or county portions. Classifications include carpenters (bridge, diver tender, manifold operator), millwrights, electricians (cable splicer, electrician), power equipment operators (Groups 1-8 with varying crane capacities and equipment types), ironworkers, laborers (Groups 1-6 with specialized duties), painters (stripers, brush/roller/spray applicants), cement masons, and truck drivers (Groups 1-8 with vehicle-specific classifications). Wage rates range from approximately $31.19 to $125.44 per hour depending on classification and geographic area, with fringe benefits ranging from 14.70% to 34.52%. Zone differentials apply in certain areas based on distance from specified cities (Portland, The Dalles, Hood River, Tillamook, Seaside, Astoria, and others), with additional hourly premiums for work beyond 30-90 miles. Hazardous waste material handling qualifications entitle workers to supplemental pay of $0.50 to $2.00 per hour depending on protective equipment class. The document includes detailed equipment operator classifications specifying crane tonnage, equipment dimensions, and specialized machinery categories. Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements ($13.30 per hour in 2025) apply to applicable Davis-Bacon Act contracts.