WD_WA20260131_20260518.pdf

This is a General Decision document (WA20260131) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division on May 18, 2026, establishing prevailing wage rates for heavy construction projects in Stevens County, Washington. The determination applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act awarded in this geographic area.

The document lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits across multiple construction classifications, including electricians ($49.55/hour with $19.09 fringe), line construction workers ($64.17/hour with $24.54 fringe), tree trimmers ($22.60-$42.57/hour with $16.37-$17.97 fringe), power equipment operators across nine groups ranging from $41.17-$46.34/hour with $23.40 fringe, ironworkers ($43.40/hour with $32.77 fringe), traffic control flaggers ($34.03/hour with $16.90 fringe), laborers including nozzle persons ($52.31/hour with $17.01 fringe), painters ($41.24/hour with $14.70 fringe), cement masons ($40.89/hour with $18.64 fringe), truck drivers ($31.24-$31.62/hour with $16.84-$18.60 fringe), equipment operators/mechanics ($33.61-$45.93/hour with $13.62-$19.20 fringe), and carpenters ($39.31/hour with $3.42 fringe). The document identifies rate identifiers indicating whether rates are union-negotiated (four-letter codes beginning with non-numeric characters), weighted union averages (UAVG), survey-based rates (SU), or state-adopted rates (SA). Contractors must pay these prevailing wages plus applicable fringe benefits for all employees on Davis-Bacon covered contracts. The determination also references Executive Order requirements for paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage provisions effective May 11, 2026.