Wage Determination 9.3.2026.pdf

This is a prevailing wage determination document (General Decision CA20260015) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, effective September 3, 2026, for construction projects in Ventura County, California. The determination establishes mandatory wage rates and fringe benefits for workers on federally-funded construction contracts in the specified geographic area.

The wage determination covers three construction types: Building, Heavy and Highway construction, applicable to Ventura County. It includes five modifications with the most recent publication date of September 3, 2026. The document lists detailed wage classifications and corresponding hourly rates across multiple construction trades including asbestos workers, fire stop technicians, boilermakers, bricklayers, carpenters, divers, drywall installers, electricians, elevator mechanics, equipment operators (extensive groupings by equipment type and capacity), ironworkers, laborers (multiple groups with specific task classifications), painters, plasterers, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, and truck drivers. Wage rates range from approximately $36 to $901.92 per hour for base rates, with fringe benefits varying by classification. The determination includes special provisions for hazardous material work, military base premiums (applicable to multiple bases including China Lake Naval Reserve, Vandenberg AFB, and others), tunnel work premiums, and gunite work classifications. The document also references Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage requirements for federal contractors, with an effective date of May 11, 2026. A wage determination appeals process is outlined for interested parties, with contact information for the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and Administrative Review Board.