SCA_WD_2015-5539_PC.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 Counties of Pierce, effective through May 13, 2026 (Wage Determination No. 2015-5539, Revision 31).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefit requirements for federal service contracts performed in the specified geographic area. It lists over 200 occupational classifications across multiple categories including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, furniture maintenance, general services, health occupations, information technology, instructional occupations, laundry and dry-cleaning, materials handling, mechanics and maintenance, personal needs, plant and systems operations, protective services, recreation, stevedoring, technical occupations, and transportation. Wage rates range from approximately $16.86 to $64.15 per hour depending on occupation and experience level. All listed occupations receive health and welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours weekly, $222.00 weekly, or $962.80 monthly) and paid vacation accruing at two weeks after one year, three weeks after five years, and four weeks after fifteen years of service. Contractors must provide eleven paid holidays annually. The determination notes special pay considerations for exempt computer professionals, hazardous duty differentials ranging from 4-8 percent, night pay differentials for air traffic controllers and weather observers, and uniform allowance provisions. Conformance requests for unlisted occupational classifications must be submitted on Standard Form 1444 and processed through established procedures with the Wage and Hour Division.