Wage Deter 2015 5609 Rev29 13May26.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 Fresno County, California (Wage Determination No. 2015-5609, Revision 29, effective 5/13/2026).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates for service contract work in the designated area across approximately 100 occupation categories, ranging from administrative support roles (Administrative Support and Clerical Occupations at $19.44–$37.39 per hour) through specialized technical positions (Computer Systems Analysts, Technical Writers, Air Traffic Controllers, and Registered Nurses ranging from $23.04 to $62.26 per hour). Wage rates are organized by occupation code and title, with fringe benefits provided at $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours per week, $222.00 per week or $962.00 per month) or alternatively $5.09 per hour under Executive Order 13786 ($283.60 per week or $882.27 per month). The determination applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act awarded on or after the effective date. Additional provisions include paid vacation accrual (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years), a minimum of 11 paid holidays annually, and hazard pay differentials (8% for high-hazard positions, 4% for low-hazard positions). Contractors must provide uniforms or reimburse uniform costs without reducing hourly rates. Exemptions for computer professionals meeting specific compensation thresholds ($27.63 per hour minimum) are detailed, and conformance procedures for unlisted job classifications are outlined requiring SF-1444 submission to the Department of Labor.