Colorado prevailing wage rates: CO20260009
Highway construction in Denver, Douglas Counties.
CO20260009, modification 1, published 05/18/2026. Official source on SAM.gov
Verify against the official determination before bidding. These rates are formatted from the published SAM.gov wage determination. The determination in your contract documents is what applies.
What changed since modification 0
No existing rate changed amount.
2 classifications added, 2 removed or reworded
- removed TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: Traffic Signal Installation was $26.42 + $9.94 fringe
- removed TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: Traffic Signal Installation was $29.42 + $10.08 fringe
- added TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ZONE 1 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLER ZONE DEFINITIONS ZONE 1 SHALL BE A 35 MILE RADIUS, MEASURED FROM THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CITIES: COLORADO SPRINGS - NEVADA & BIJOU DENVER - ELLSWORTH AVENUE & BROADWAY FT. COLLINS - PROSPECT & COLLEGE GRAND JUNCTION - 12TH & NORTH AVENUE PUEBLO - I-25 & HIGHWAY 50 ALL WORK OUTSIDE OF THESE AREAS SHALL BE PAID ZONE 2 RATES $26.42 + $9.93 fringe
- added TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ZONE 2 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLER ZONE DEFINITIONS ZONE 1 SHALL BE A 35 MILE RADIUS, MEASURED FROM THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CITIES: COLORADO SPRINGS - NEVADA & BIJOU DENVER - ELLSWORTH AVENUE & BROADWAY FT. COLLINS - PROSPECT & COLLEGE GRAND JUNCTION - 12TH & NORTH AVENUE PUEBLO - I-25 & HIGHWAY 50 ALL WORK OUTSIDE OF THESE AREAS SHALL BE PAID ZONE 2 RATES $29.42 + $10.08 fringe
Rates per hour
Total = base + fringe. Fringe may be paid to bona fide benefit plans, in cash, or both.
| Classification | Base | Fringe | Total | Rate ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $33.11 | $12.17 | $45.28 | CARP9901-008 eff. 05/01/2024 |
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ZONE 2 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLER ZONE DEFINITIONS ZONE 1 SHALL BE A 35 MILE RADIUS, MEASURED FROM THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CITIES: COLORADO SPRINGS - NEVADA & BIJOU DENVER - ELLSWORTH AVENUE & BROADWAY FT. COLLINS - PROSPECT & COLLEGE GRAND JUNCTION - 12TH & NORTH AVENUE PUEBLO - I-25 & HIGHWAY 50 ALL WORK OUTSIDE OF THESE AREAS SHALL BE PAID ZONE 2 RATES | $29.42 | $10.08 | $39.50 | ELEC0068-016 eff. 03/01/2011 |
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ZONE 1 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLER ZONE DEFINITIONS ZONE 1 SHALL BE A 35 MILE RADIUS, MEASURED FROM THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CITIES: COLORADO SPRINGS - NEVADA & BIJOU DENVER - ELLSWORTH AVENUE & BROADWAY FT. COLLINS - PROSPECT & COLLEGE GRAND JUNCTION - 12TH & NORTH AVENUE PUEBLO - I-25 & HIGHWAY 50 ALL WORK OUTSIDE OF THESE AREAS SHALL BE PAID ZONE 2 RATES | $26.42 | $9.93 | $36.35 | ELEC0068-016 eff. 03/01/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (6)-CRANE (91-140 TONS) | $35.28 | $15.20 | $50.48 | ENGI0009-008 eff. 05/01/2024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (5)-MOTOR GRADER (BLADE-FINISH) (DOUGLAS COUNTY) | $35.58 | $15.20 | $50.78 | ENGI0009-008 eff. 05/01/2024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (5)-DRILL RIG CAISSON (WATSON 2500 SIMILAR OR LARGER), CRANE (51-90 TONS), SCRAPER (40 CU.YD AND OVER),) | $35.41 | $15.20 | $50.61 | ENGI0009-008 eff. 05/01/2024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (4)-LOADER (OVER 6 CU. YD) (DENVER COUNTY) | $35.20 | $15.20 | $50.40 | ENGI0009-008 eff. 05/01/2024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (4)-CRANE (50 TONS AND UNDER), SCRAPER (SINGLE BOWL, UNDER 40 CU. YD) | $35.78 | $15.20 | $50.98 | ENGI0009-008 eff. 05/01/2024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (3)-MOTOR GRADER (BLADE-ROUGH) (DOUGLAS COUNTY) | $33.19 | $15.20 | $48.39 | ENGI0009-008 eff. 05/01/2024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (3)-LOADER (UNDER 6 CU. YD.) (DENVER COUNTY) | $35.03 | $15.20 | $50.23 | ENGI0009-008 eff. 05/01/2024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (3)-HYDRAULIC BACKHOE (WHEEL MOUNTED, UNDER 3/4 YDS), HYDRAULIC BACKHOE (BACKHOE/LOADER COMBINATION), DRILL RIG CAISSON (SMALLER THAN WATSON 2500 AND SIMILAR), LOADER (UP TO AND INCLUDING 6 CU. YD.) | $35.03 | $15.20 | $50.23 | ENGI0009-008 eff. 05/01/2024 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (DOUGLAS) | $19.46 | $2.58 | $22.04 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (DENVER) | $26.27 | $5.27 | $31.54 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TRUCK MOUNTED ATTENUATOR | $12.43 EO 13658 minimum $13.65 may apply | $3.22 | $15.65 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI/TRAILER TRUCK | $18.39 | $4.13 | $22.52 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP AND PILOT CAR (DOUGLAS) | $16.43 | $3.68 | $20.11 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP AND PILOT CAR (DENVER) | $14.24 | $3.77 | $18.01 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MULTI-PURPOSE SPECIALTY & HOISTING TRUCK (DOUGLAS) | $20.05 | $2.88 | $22.93 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MULTI-PURPOSE SPECIALTY & HOISTING TRUCK (DENVER) | $17.49 | $3.17 | $20.66 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MECHANIC | $26.48 | $3.50 | $29.98 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $17.25 | $5.27 | $22.52 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (DOUGLAS) | $16.39 | $5.27 | $21.66 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (DENVER) | $15.27 | $5.27 | $20.54 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR (DOUGLAS) | $16.98 | $5.27 | $22.25 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR (DENVER) | $17.81 | $5.82 | $23.63 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: GROUNDSMAN, (DOUGLAS) | $18.67 | $7.17 | $25.84 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: GROUNDSMAN (DENVER) | $17.90 | $3.41 | $21.31 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $13.13 EO 13658 minimum $13.65 may apply | $2.95 | $16.08 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED (DOUGLAS) | $29.99 | $1.40 | $31.39 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED (DENVER) | $22.67 | $8.38 | $31.05 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTOMILL | $16.22 | $4.41 | $20.63 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR (DIRT AND GRADE COMPACTION) (DOUGLAS) | $22.78 | $4.86 | $27.64 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR (DIRT AND GRADE COMPACTION) (DENVER) | $20.30 | $5.51 | $25.81 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER (DOUGLAS) | $24.90 | $7.67 | $32.57 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER (DENVER) | $23.73 | $8.41 | $32.14 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC (DOUGLAS) | $23.88 | $8.22 | $32.10 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC (DENVER) | $22.89 | $8.72 | $31.61 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (DOUGLAS) | $21.67 | $8.22 | $29.89 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GUARDRAIL/POST DRIVER | $16.07 | $4.41 | $20.48 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE (DENVER) | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $15.91 | $4.68 | $20.59 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: DRILL (DOUGLAS) | $20.71 | $2.66 | $23.37 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: DRILL (DENVER) | $20.48 | $4.71 | $25.19 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CONCRETE PUMP | $21.60 | $5.21 | $26.81 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $26.90 | $5.59 | $32.49 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER (DOUGLAS) | $22.96 | $8.22 | $31.18 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER (DENVER) | $22.47 | $8.72 | $31.19 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOOM | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER | $15.37 | $4.28 | $19.65 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (DOUGLAS) | $23.82 | $6.00 | $29.82 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER (DOUGLAS) | $23.63 | $6.43 | $30.06 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER (DENVER) | $23.13 | $7.55 | $30.68 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVER (DOUGLAS) | $25.44 | $3.50 | $28.94 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVER (DENVER) | $24.97 | $6.13 | $31.10 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT LAYDOWN (DOUGLAS) | $23.67 | $8.47 | $32.14 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT LAYDOWN (DENVER) | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| PAINTER (SPRAY ONLY) | $16.99 | $2.87 | $19.86 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL (SETS UP/MOVES BARRELS, CONES, INSTALL SIGNS, ARROW BOARDS AND PLACE STATIONARY FLAGS)(EXCLUDES FLAGGERS) | $12.43 EO 13658 minimum $13.65 may apply | $3.22 | $15.65 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL (FLAGGER) | $9.55 EO 13658 minimum $13.65 may apply | $3.05 | $12.60 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER (DOUGLAS) | $16.30 | $2.18 | $18.48 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER (DENVER) | $13.55 EO 13658 minimum $13.65 may apply | $2.41 | $15.96 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE (DOUGLAS) | $16.29 | $4.25 | $20.54 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE (DENVER) | $16.96 | $4.04 | $21.00 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $12.26 EO 13658 minimum $13.65 may apply | $3.16 | $15.42 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD) | $16.29 | $6.14 | $22.43 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT SPREADER | $18.58 | $4.65 | $23.23 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT SHOVELER | $21.21 | $4.25 | $25.46 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $16.29 | $4.25 | $20.54 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL (DOUGLAS) | $16.29 | $4.25 | $20.54 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL (DENVER) | $16.76 | $6.77 | $23.53 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL (INCLUDES LINK/CYCLONE FENCE ERECTION, EXCLUDES GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION) | $18.22 | $6.01 | $24.23 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING (EXCLUDES GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION) | $16.69 | $5.45 | $22.14 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING:PAINTER (DENVER) | $12.62 EO 13658 minimum $13.65 may apply | $3.21 | $15.83 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER (DOUGLAS) | $13.89 | $3.21 | $17.10 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| GUARDRAIL INSTALLER | $12.89 EO 13658 minimum $13.65 may apply | $3.20 | $16.09 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| FENCE ERECTOR (EXCLUDES LINK/CYCLONE FENCE ERECTION) | $13.02 EO 13658 minimum $13.65 may apply | $3.20 | $16.22 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION) | $35.13 | $6.83 | $41.96 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (DOUGLAS) | $18.75 | $3.00 | $21.75 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (DENVER) | $20.18 | $5.75 | $25.93 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
| CARPENTER (EXCLUDES FORM WORK) | $19.27 | $5.08 | $24.35 | SUCO2011-004 eff. 09/15/2011 |
Footnotes
- Executive Order 13658
- Note: Executive Order 13658 generally applies to contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act that were awarded on or between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, and that have not been renewed or extended on or after January 30, 2022. Executive Order 13658 does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts regardless of when they were awarded. If a contract is subject to Executive Order 13658, the contractor must pay all covered workers at least $13.65 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract from May 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under Executive Order 13658 is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
About this determination
Welders receive the rate for the craft performing the work to which welding is incidental. Classifications not listed may be added after award through the conformance process (29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii)). Executive Order minimum wages and paid sick leave may also apply; the official document has the full text.
Page built from modification 1 published 05/18/2026. We format and check the official text; the determination in your contract is what applies.