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Prevailing wage rates are the minimum hourly wages, including fringe benefits, that must be paid to workers on federally funded construction projects. Set by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act, these rates vary by location (state and county), construction type, and trade classification.
Select a state to find all active Davis-Bacon wage determinations. Optionally narrow results by county and construction type (Building, Heavy, Highway, or Residential). Results are pulled directly from SAM.gov, the official source for federal wage determinations.
Paying workers less than the applicable prevailing wage rate on federal or federally assisted construction projects can result in contract termination, debarment, and liability for back wages. Using the correct wage determination is the first step to compliance.
Any contractor or subcontractor working on federal or federally assisted construction projects over $2,000 must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. This includes general contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, HVAC contractors, and all construction trades.
The Department of Labor updates wage determinations regularly — sometimes multiple times per year for certain areas. Using outdated rates can lead to underpayment violations, making it critical to check rates before each new project and periodically during long-duration projects.
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