Attachment 5- Wage Determination 1-2-26.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, effective January 2, 2026, superseding General Decision WA20250120. The determination applies to building construction projects in Clark and Skamainia Counties, Washington, excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous construction classifications, organized alphabetically with effective dates ranging from June 1, 2025 to July 7, 2025. Representative classifications and rates include: Heat & Frost Insulator at $62.02 per hour with $22.36 fringes; Bricklayer at $49.60 with $25.18 fringes; Electrician at $63.50 with $29.73 fringes; various operators (Blade Finish, Bulldozer, Grader/Blade, Loader, Paver) at $51.31–$55.88 with $17.15 fringes; Ironworker at $48.31 with $34.52 fringes; multiple laborer classifications ranging from $40.56–$52.31 with fringes of $15.60–$17.01; Painter at $41.24 with $14.70 fringes; Pipefitter at $60.72 with $34.15 fringes; Roofer at $48.01 with $16.44 fringes; Sheet Metal Worker at $56.24 with $32.72 fringes; Truck Drivers at $53.84–$55.43 with $27.52 fringes; and Plumber at $42.47 with $19.17 fringes. The document includes wage rate identifiers denoting union rates, union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates. Additional notes reference Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave requirements and Executive Order 13658 establishing a $13.30 minimum wage floor for covered workers in 2025. The document provides guidance on wage determination appeals procedures and contact information for the Branch of Wage Surveys and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.