Attachment_5_Wage_Determination.pdf

This is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division for Washington State, specifically covering Adams, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, and Whitman Counties. The wage determination (2015-5559, Revision 28, effective 5/13/2026) establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees across numerous occupational classifications.

The document provides comprehensive wage rates organized by occupational code and title, ranging from administrative and clerical positions (such as Accounting Clerk I at $19.39/hour) to highly specialized technical roles (including Air Traffic Control Specialists and various engineering technicians). Fringe benefits include health and welfare coverage at $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours per week, $222.00 per week, or $962.00 per month), with an additional rate of $5.09 per hour under Executive Order 13706. The determination encompasses approximately 200+ occupation codes covering administrative support, food preparation, automotive services, health occupations, information technology, instructional services, materials handling, mechanics and maintenance, plant operations, protective services, recreation, stevedoring, technical occupations, and transportation roles. Special pay provisions apply to computer employees (with specific exemption criteria), air traffic controllers and weather observers (night pay and Sunday differentials), and positions involving hazardous materials (4-8% differential). Uniform allowance provisions permit employers to furnish uniforms without cost or reimburse actual costs, with cleaning and maintenance obligations detailed at specified rates. The wage determination applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act awarded on or after January 1, 2015, and includes references to applicable Executive Orders (13786 and 13658) regarding paid sick leave requirements.