Prevailing Wage for a Welder in Klickitat County, Washington (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Welder (Highway construction) in Klickitat County is $60.67 base + $27.57 fringe = $88.24 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Klickitat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway | Federal · WA20260001 | $60.67 | $27.57 | $88.24 |
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
- WA20260001
- Modification
- #4
- Effective
- Jun 16, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination WA20260001 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Welder on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $2,426.80 in base wages plus $1,102.80 in fringe = $3,529.60 gross for the week (Highway). 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