WAGE DETERMINATION.pdf

This document is a General Decision (GD) CA20260020 issued by the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, effective July 30, 2026, establishing prevailing wage rates for construction projects in California counties of Inyo, Kern, and Mono. The determination applies to building, heavy and highway construction, dredging projects (excluding hopper dredge work), and heavy construction projects (excluding water well drilling). The decision includes five modifications, with publication dates ranging from January 30, 2026 to July 30, 2026.

The document contains comprehensive wage classifications and hourly rates for numerous construction trades and labor categories, including insulators/asbestos workers ($56.32-$64.56 base rate), fire stop technicians ($39.94), boilermakers ($45.60-$51.98), bricklayers ($45.53), carpenters with multiple sub-classifications ($38.92-$52.13), electricians ($53.15-$72.23), laborers in multiple groups ($42.60-$55.07), operators of various power equipment ($60.73-$70.75), truck drivers with premium pay for military bases ($41.59-$44.05), and specialty trades such as plumbers ($44.75-$72.23), roofers ($45.76), and sheet metal workers ($45.98-$59.31). Each classification includes both base hourly rates and fringe benefit percentages. The determination also references Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage rates, with applicability notes for Davis-Bacon Act contracts. The document notes that unlisted classifications may be added after award through established labor standards contract procedures.