Prevailing Wage for a Operator in Bethel Borough, Alaska (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Operator (Building construction) in Bethel Borough is $72.59 base + $35.65 fringe = $108.24 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Bethel Borough. Alaska also sets its own prevailing wage (AK DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the AK rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · AK20260001 | $72.59 | $35.65 | $108.24 |
| Highway | Federal · AK20260006 | $72.59 | $35.90 | $108.49 |
| Residential | Federal · AK20260005 | $57.55 | $29.50 | $87.05 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Alaska (they govern federally funded work); the AK state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Alaska's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- AK20260001
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination AK20260001 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Operator on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $2,903.60 in base wages plus $1,426.00 in fringe = $4,329.60 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Operator in Aleutians East Boroughrate →Operator in Aleutians West Boroughrate →Operator in Anchorage Boroughrate →Operator in Bristol Bay Boroughrate →Operator in Denali Boroughrate →Operator in Dillingham Boroughrate →Operator in Fairbanks North Star Boroughrate →Operator in Haines Boroughrate →Boilermaker in Bethel Boroughrate →Bricklayer in Bethel Boroughrate →Carpenter in Bethel Boroughrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Bethel Boroughrate →
Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team