Prevailing Wage for a Ironworker in Boulder County, Colorado (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Ironworker (Building construction) in Boulder County is $39.21 base + $12.50 fringe = $51.71 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Boulder County. Colorado also sets its own prevailing wage (CO DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the CO rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · CO20260017 | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 |
| Heavy | Federal · CO20260002 | $39.21 | $22.84 | $62.05 |
| Highway | Federal · CO20260007 | $18.22 | $6.01 | $24.23 |
| Residential | Federal · CO20260004 | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Colorado (they govern federally funded work); the CO 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 → Colorado's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- CO20260017
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination CO20260017 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Ironworker on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,568.40 in base wages plus $500.00 in fringe = $2,068.40 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
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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