ATTACHMENT WD CA20260007 01-16-2026.pdf

This is a General Decision (Wage Determination) document CA20260007, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, establishing prevailing wage rates for construction workers in California. The determination covers building, heavy, dredging, and highway construction projects across 23 California counties (Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Marin, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba), effective January 16, 2026 (Modification 2). The document supersedes General Decision CA20250007.

The determination specifies hourly wage rates and fringe benefit percentages for numerous construction classifications organized by geographic area, including asbestos workers, boilermakers, bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, elevator mechanics, dredging operators, ironworkers, laborers, painters, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, and truck drivers, among others. Rates vary by county and construction type, with some classifications subdivided into multiple groups based on equipment size, specialization level, or work complexity. Special pays apply for underground work, diving operations, high-altitude work, and other hazardous conditions. The document also includes detailed classification definitions, area descriptions, and footnotes addressing specific premium payments, holiday provisions, and work condition requirements. Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage rates apply to applicable contracts.