Prevailing Wage for a Laborer in Clark County, Washington (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Laborer (Building construction) in Clark County is $52.31 base + $17.01 fringe = $69.32 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Clark County. Washington also sets its own prevailing wage (WA DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the WA rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · WA20260120 | $52.31 | $17.01 | $69.32 |
| Heavy | Federal · WA20260137 | $52.31 | $17.01 | $69.32 |
| Highway | Federal · WA20260001 | $40.13 | $16.90 | $57.03 |
| Residential | Federal · WA20260099 | $50.38 | $16.96 | $67.34 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Washington (they govern federally funded work); the WA 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 → Washington's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- WA20260120
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination WA20260120 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Laborer on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $2,092.40 in base wages plus $680.40 in fringe = $2,772.80 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