Prevailing wage rates · Arizona · Wage determination
Prevailing wage rates: Maricopa, Mohave, Pima and 2 more counties, Arizona
Heavy construction · AZ20260006 modification 1, published May 18, 2026
The short answer
This sheet sets 33 classifications for heavy work in Maricopa, Mohave, Pima and 2 more counties, Arizona. Each line is a basic hourly rate plus a fringe rate, and the sum is the minimum you must pay for that work, from $18.84 an hour (electrician) to $73.95 (plumber/pipefitter (maricopa, mohave, pinal, and yuma)). Your contract may lock an earlier modification.
Scope
Dam Construction Projects
Rates by classification
Total is the basic rate plus the fringe. Source is the agreement or survey the rate came from; a marker means the group changed in this modification. A dagger (†) means the fringe carries a footnote or percentage the total does not include; read the group’s notes.
| Classification | Basic rate | Fringe | Total | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOIL0627-003 · Boilermakers agreement, January 1, 2021 | ||||
| BOILERMAKER | $36.07 | $30.59 | $66.66 | Agreement |
| BRAZ0003-006 · Bricklayers agreement, July 1, 2020 | ||||
BRICKLAYER (MARICOPA…Full textBRICKLAYER (MARICOPA, MOHAVE, PINAL, AND YUMA COUNTIES) ZONE PAY: (RADIUS MILES FROM THE INTERSECTION OF CENTRAL AVE. AND WASHINGTON ST., PHOENIX, AZ) ZONE A: 0-60 MILES- BASE RATE ZONE B: 61-75 MILES- BASE RATE PLUS $2.00 PER HOUR ZONE C: 75-100 MILES- BASE RATE PLUS $3.00 PER HOUR ZONE D: 101-200 MILES- BASE RATE PLUS $3.50 PER HOUR ZONE E: OVER 200 MILES- BASE RATE PLUS $6.50 PER HOUR | $25.95 | $8.49 | $34.44 | Agreement |
| BRAZ0003-012 · Bricklayers agreement, July 1, 2019 | ||||
BRICKLAYER (PIMA COUNTY) ZONE PAY…Full textBRICKLAYER (PIMA COUNTY) ZONE PAY: (RADIUS MILES FROM THE INTERSECTION OF CENTRAL AVE. AND WASHINGTON ST., PHOENIX, AZ) ZONE A: 0-60 MILES- BASE RATE ZONE B: 61-75 MILES- BASE RATE PLUS $2.00 PER HOUR ZONE C: 75-100 MILES- BASE RATE PLUS $3.00 PER HOUR ZONE D: 101-200 MILES- BASE RATE PLUS $3.50 PER HOUR ZONE E: OVER 200 MILES- BASE RATE PLUS $6.50 PER HOUR | $25.31 | $8.13 | $33.44 | Agreement |
| CARP0408-004 · Carpenters agreement, July 1, 2018 | ||||
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $27.38 | $12.44 | $39.82 | Agreement |
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING FORM WORK) | $28.08 | $12.74 | $40.82 | Agreement |
| CARP0408-004 · Carpenters agreement, July 1, 2019 | ||||
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $27.38 | $12.44 | $39.82 | Agreement |
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING FORM WORK) | $28.08 | $12.74 | $40.82 | Agreement |
| CARP1914-001 · Carpenters agreement, September 1, 2019 | ||||
MILLWRIGHT ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR MILLWRIGHTS…Full textMILLWRIGHT ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR MILLWRIGHTS: MILEAGE SHALL BE CALCULATED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITE TO THE CITY HALL IN PHOENIX OR TUCSON, OR TO THE WORKMEN'S RESIDENCE, WHICHEVER IS LESS: ZONE 1: 0-30 MILES ZONE 2: 31-49 MILES ZONE 3: 50 MILES AND OVER | $40.61 | $17.53 | $58.14 | Agreement |
| CARP1914-002 · Carpenters agreement, September 1, 2003 | ||||
DIVER (WET): ZONE 3 ZONE DEFINITIONS…Full textDIVER (WET): ZONE 3 ZONE DEFINITIONS: MILEAGE SHALL BE CALCULATED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITE TO THE CITY HALL IN PHOENIX OR TUCSON, OR TO THE WORKMEN'S RESIDENCE, WHICHEVER IS LESS: ZONE 1: 0-30 MILES ZONE 2: 31-49 MILES ZONE 3: 50 MILES AND OVER | $48.29 | $8.93 | $57.22 | Agreement |
DIVER (WET): ZONE 2 ZONE DEFINITIONS…Full textDIVER (WET): ZONE 2 ZONE DEFINITIONS: MILEAGE SHALL BE CALCULATED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITE TO THE CITY HALL IN PHOENIX OR TUCSON, OR TO THE WORKMEN'S RESIDENCE, WHICHEVER IS LESS: ZONE 1: 0-30 MILES ZONE 2: 31-49 MILES ZONE 3: 50 MILES AND OVER | $45.17 | $8.93 | $54.10 | Agreement |
DIVER (WET): ZONE 1 ZONE DEFINITIONS…Full textDIVER (WET): ZONE 1 ZONE DEFINITIONS: MILEAGE SHALL BE CALCULATED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITE TO THE CITY HALL IN PHOENIX OR TUCSON, OR TO THE WORKMEN'S RESIDENCE, WHICHEVER IS LESS: ZONE 1: 0-30 MILES ZONE 2: 31-49 MILES ZONE 3: 50 MILES AND OVER | $43.79 | $8.93 | $52.72 | Agreement |
DIVER (STANDBY): ZONE 3 ZONE DEFINITIONS…Full textDIVER (STANDBY): ZONE 3 ZONE DEFINITIONS: MILEAGE SHALL BE CALCULATED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITE TO THE CITY HALL IN PHOENIX OR TUCSON, OR TO THE WORKMEN'S RESIDENCE, WHICHEVER IS LESS: ZONE 1: 0-30 MILES ZONE 2: 31-49 MILES ZONE 3: 50 MILES AND OVER | $28.49 | $8.93 | $37.42 | Agreement |
DIVER (STANDBY): ZONE 2 ZONE DEFINITIONS…Full textDIVER (STANDBY): ZONE 2 ZONE DEFINITIONS: MILEAGE SHALL BE CALCULATED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITE TO THE CITY HALL IN PHOENIX OR TUCSON, OR TO THE WORKMEN'S RESIDENCE, WHICHEVER IS LESS: ZONE 1: 0-30 MILES ZONE 2: 31-49 MILES ZONE 3: 50 MILES AND OVER | $25.37 | $8.93 | $34.30 | Agreement |
DIVER (STANDBY): ZONE 1 ZONE DEFINITIONS…Full textDIVER (STANDBY): ZONE 1 ZONE DEFINITIONS: MILEAGE SHALL BE CALCULATED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITE TO THE CITY HALL IN PHOENIX OR TUCSON, OR TO THE WORKMEN'S RESIDENCE, WHICHEVER IS LESS: ZONE 1: 0-30 MILES ZONE 2: 31-49 MILES ZONE 3: 50 MILES AND OVER | $22.98 | $8.93 | $31.91 | Agreement |
| ENGI0428-002 · Operating Engineers agreement, June 1, 2020 | ||||
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 CRANE OPERATOR (PNEUMATIC OR CRAWLER-100 TONS HOISTING CAPACITY AND OVER, MRC RATING), SKIP LOADER (ALL TYPES WITH RATED CAPACITY OF 10 CU. YD. OR MORE), UNIVERSAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE, CLAMSHELL, DRAGLINE, SHOVEL, ETC., 10 CU. YD. AND OVER) MULTIPLE-UNIT EARTH EQUIPMENT (HOLLAND LOADER ETC.), TRACTOR OPERATOR, PNEUMATIC-TIRED OR TRACK TYPE, TWO UNITS-$0.50 PER HOUR OVER BASE RATE; AND $1.00 PER HOUR FOR EACH ADDITIONAL UNIT ALL OPERATORS, OILERS, AND MOTOR CRANE DRIVERS ON EQUIPMENT WITH BOOMS, EXCEPT CONCRETE PUMPING TRUCK BOOMS, INCLUDING JIBS, SHALL RECEIVE $0.01 PER HOUR PER FOOT OVER 80 FT IN ADDITION TO REGULAR RATE OF PAY PREMIUM PAY: FOR PERFORMING HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL $0.50 PER HOUR OVER BASE RATE | $32.42 | $11.72 | $44.14 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 ASPHALT OR CONCRETE PLANING, ROTOMILL AND MILLING MACHINE, AUTO GRADE MACHINE (CMI AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT), BORING MACHINE (INCLUDING MOLE, BADGER AND SIMILAR TYPE), CONCRETE PUMP (TRUCK MOUNTED WITH BOOM), CRANE (CRAWLER AND PNEUMATIC OVER 15 TONS BUT LESS THAN 100 TONS CAPACITY MRC), CRAWLER TYPE TRACTOR WITH BOOM ATTACHMENT AND SLOPE BAR, DERRICK, GRADALL, HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC/WELDER, HELICOPTER HOIST OPERATOR OR PILOT, HIGHLINE CABLEWAY, MASS EXCAVATOR (150 BUCYRUS, ERIE AND SIMILAR TYPE), MECHANICAL HOIST (TWO OR MORE DRUMS), MOTOR GRADER (ANY TYPE POWER BLADE-FINISH), MUCKING MACHINE, OVERHEAD CRANE, GRADE CHECKER, PILEDRIVER ENGINEER (PORTABLE, STATIONARY OR SKID RIG), POWER DRIVEN DITCH LINING OR DITCH TRIMMING MACHINE, REMOTE CONTROL EARTH MOVING MACHINE, SKIP LOADER (ALL TYPES WITH RATED CAPACITY 6 CU. YD. BUT LESS THAN 10 CU. YD.), SLIP FORM PAVING MACHINE (INCLUDING GUNNERT, ZIMMERMAN AND SIMILAR TYPES), TOWER CRANE OR SIMILAR TYPE, UNIVERSAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE, CLAMSHELL, DRAGLINE, SHOVEL ETC., UP TO 10 CU. YD.); OPERATING ENGINEERS ELECTRICIAN INCLUDING TOWER ERECTOR, LINEMAN & CABLE SPLICER (LOAD SIDE OF MAIN DISCONNECT) | $31.39 | $11.72 | $43.11 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 AGGREGATE PLANT (INCLUDING CRUSHING, SCREENING AND SAND PLANTS, ETC.), ASPHALT PLANT MIXER, ASPHALT LAYDOWN MACHINE, BACKHOE (RUBBER TIRED OR TRACK, LESS THAN 1 CU. YD. MRC), BEE GEE OPERATOR BORING MACHINE, CONCRETE BATCH PLANT (ALL TYPES AND SIZES), CONCRETE MECHANICAL TAMPING, SPREADING OR FINISHING MACHINE (INCLUDING CLARY, JOHNSON OR SIMILAR TYPES), CONCRETE MIXER (PAVING TYPE AND MOBILE MIXERS), CONCRETE PUMP, CRANE (CRAWLER AND PNEUMATIC LESS THAN 15 TON CAPACITY MRC), DRILLING MACHINE (INCLUDING WATER WELLS), ELEVATING GRADER (ALL TYPES AND SIZES EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED), FIELD EQUIPMENT SERVICEMAN, PAVER AND SIMILAR TYPE EQUIPMENT, MOTOR GRADER (ANY TYPE POWER BLADE-ROUGH), OILER DRIVER, OPERATING ENGINEER RIGGER, PNEUMATIC TIRED SCRAPER (ALL SIZES AND TYPES), POWER JUMBO FORM SETTER, ROAD OIL MIXING MACHINE, ROLLER (ON ALL TYPES ASPHALT PAVEMENT), SCREED, SELF-PROPELLED COMPACTOR (WITH BLADE, 815, 825 OR EQUIVALENT-GRADE OPERATION), SKIP LOADER (ALL TYPES WITH A RATED CAPACITY OVER 3 BUT LESS THAN 6 CU. YD.), SLIP FORM (POWER DRIVEN LIFTING DEVICE FOR CONCRETE FORMS), SOIL CEMENT ROAD MIXINGMACHINE (SINGLE PASS TYPE), HEATER AND PLANER, TRACTOR (DOZER, PUSHER-ALL), TRAVELING PIPE-WRAPPING MACHINE, TRENCHING MACHINE, TUGGER (TWO OR MORE) | $30.31 | $11.72 | $42.03 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 A-FRAME BOOM TRUCK, WINCH TRUCK, AIR COMPRESSOR, BELTCRETE, BORING BRIDGE AND TEXTURE, CONCRETE MIXER (SKIP TYPE), CONDUCTOR, BRAKEMAN, HANDLER, CONVEYOR, CROSS TIMING AND PIPE FLOAT, CURING MACHINE, DINKY (UNDER 20 TONS), ELEVATOR HOIST (HUSKY AND SIMILAR), FIREMEN (ALL), FORKLIFT AND ROSS CARRIER, GENERATOR (ALL), HIGHLINE CABLEWAY SIGNALMAN, HYDROGRAPHIC MULCHER, HYDROGRAPHIC SEEDER, JOINT INSERTER, JUMBO FINISHING MACHINE, KOLMAN BELT LOADER, MACHINE CONVEYOR, MULTIPLE POWER CONCRETE SAW, OILER, PAVEMENT BREAKER, POWER GRIZZLY, POWER SWEEPER, PRESSURE GROUT MACHINE, PUMP, ROLLER (EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED), SELF-PROPELLED CHIP SPREADING MACHINE, SKIPLOADER (3 CU. YD. AND LESS), SLURRY SEAL MACHINE (MOTO PAVER DRIVER), SMALL SELF-PROPELLED COMPACTOR (WITH BLADE)-BACKFILL, DITCH OPERATION, STRAW BLOWER, TRACTOR (D-5 AND UNDER), TRIPPER, TUGGER, WELDING MACHINE, WHEEL-TYPE TRACTOR (FORD, FERGUSON TYPE WITH ATTACHMENTS, BEE GEE ETC.) | $27.04 | $11.72 | $38.76 | Agreement |
| IRON0075-001 · Ironworkers agreement, August 1, 2025 | ||||
IRONWORKER ZONE 1: 0 TO 50 MILES FROM CITY HALL IN PHOENIX OR TUCSON ZONE 2…Full textIRONWORKER ZONE 1: 0 TO 50 MILES FROM CITY HALL IN PHOENIX OR TUCSON ZONE 2: 050 TO 100 MILES - ADD $4.00 ZONE 3: 100 TO 150 MILES - ADD $5.00 ZONE 4: 150 MILES & OVER - ADD $6.50 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | Agreement |
| LABO1184-006 · Laborers agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
LABORERS: GROUP 5…Full textLABORERS: GROUP 5 DRILL DOCTOR AND/OR AIR TOOL REPAIRMAN; SCALER (DRILLER); FORM SETTER AND/OR BUILDER; WELDER AND/OR PIPELAYER INSTALLING PROCESS PIPING; DRILLER-CORE, DIAMOND, WAGON, AIR TRACK, JOY, MUSTANG, PR-143, 220 GARDNER-DENVER, HYDRASONIC, POWDERMAN; WATER BLASTER OPERATOR NOTE: $0.50 PER HOUR PREMIUM FOR PERFORMING HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL | $31.98 | $9.26 | $41.24 | Agreement |
LABORERS: GROUP 4…Full textLABORERS: GROUP 4 ASPHALT RAKER AND IRONER; AIR AND WATER WASHOUT NOZZLEMAN (LOW AND HIGH PRESSURE); SCALER (USING BOS'N'S CHAIR OR SAFETY BELT); TAMPER (MECHANICAL-ALL TYPES); SANDBLASTER (NOZZLEMAN); CONCRETE SAW (HAND-GUIDED); CONCRETE CUTTING TORCH; GUNITE (GUNMAN, MIXERMAN, RODMAN); BIO-FILER, PRESSMAN, INSTALLER, OPERATOR; HAND-GUIDED TRENCHER AND SIMILARLY OPERATED EQUIPMENT; DRILLER (JACKHAMMER AND/OR PAVEMENT BREAKER); GRADE SETTER (PIPELINE); PIPE LAYER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NON-METALLIC TRANSITE AND PLASTIC PIPE, WATER PIPE, SEWER PIPE, DRAIN PIPE, AND UNDERGROUND TILE PIPE AND CONDUIT); CHUCK TENDER (EXCEPT TUNNEL) | $30.88 | $9.26 | $40.14 | Agreement |
LABORERS: GROUP 3…Full textLABORERS: GROUP 3 OPERATOR AND TENDER OF PNEUMATIC AND ELECTRIC TOOLS; CONCRETE VIBRATING MACHINES, CHAIN SAW (ON CLEARING AND GRUBBING); HYDRAULIC JACKS AND SIMILAR MECHANICAL TOOLS NOT SEPARATELY HEREIN CLASSIFIED; PIPE CAULKER AND/OR BACKUP MAN-PIPELINE; RIGGERS AND SIGNAL MAN-PIPELINE; PIPE WRAPPER; CRIBBER & SHORER (EXCEPT TUNNEL); PNEUMATIC GOPHER; PRE-CAST MANHOLE ERECTOR | $29.91 | $9.26 | $39.17 | Agreement |
LABORERS: GROUP 2…Full textLABORERS: GROUP 2 CONCRETE LABORER (BELT, PIPE AND/OR HOSEMAN); CEMENT MASON TENDER; CUTTING TORCH OPERATOR; POWER TYPE CONCRETE BUGGY; BANDER; GUINEA CHASER | $29.05 | $9.26 | $38.31 | Agreement |
LABORERS: GROUP 1…Full textLABORERS: GROUP 1 LABORER, GENERAL OR CONSTRUCTION; TOOL DISPATCHER OR CHECKER; MANUALLY CONTROLLED SIGNAL OPERATOR; FENCE BUILDER, GUARD RAIL BUILDER-HIGHWAY; CHAT BOX MAN; DUMPMAN AND/OR SPOTTER; RIP RAP STONE MAN; ROCK SLINGER; FORM STRIPPER; PACKING ROD STEEL AND PANS; CESSPOOL DIGGERS AND INSTALLERS; ASTRO TURF LAYER; CLEAN UP-BULL GANG TRACKMAN, RAILROAD; CHIPPER (CLEARING AND GRUBBING); KETTLEMAN-TARMAN; SPIKERS, WRENCHERS-CREOSOTE TIEMAN; FLOOR SANDERS-CONCRETE; SANDBLASTER (POT TENDER); POWDERMAN TENDER; FINE GRADER; ALL TENDERS NOT HEREIN SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED; WINDOW CLEANER; FLAGGER | $27.41 | $9.26 | $36.67 | Agreement |
| PAIN0086-004 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, April 1, 2024 | ||||
| PAINTER | $25.47 | $8.00 | $33.47 | Agreement |
| PLAS0394-004 · Plasterers and Cement Masons agreement, January 1, 2024 | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $28.78 | $9.17 | $37.95 | Agreement |
| PLUM0469-005 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, January 3, 2025 | ||||
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (MARICOPA, MOHAVE, PINAL, AND YUMA) | $54.15 | $19.80 | $73.95 | Agreement |
| SUAZ1994-012 · Survey of contractors in AZ, February 1, 1994 | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $16.00 | $2.84 | $18.84 | Survey |
| TEAM0104-002 · Teamsters agreement, July 1, 2024 | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 6- 7-AXLE DUMP, 8-AXLE DUMP FOOTNOTE: HEALTH & WELFARE $1,330.26 PER MONTH IN ADDITIONAL FRINGE BENEFITS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 | $29.47 | $1.65 | $31.12 | Agreement |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 5- 6-AXLE DUMP FOOTNOTE: HEALTH & WELFARE $1,330.26 PER MONTH IN ADDITIONAL FRINGE BENEFITS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 | $27.80 | $1.65 | $29.45 | Agreement |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 4- 5 AXLE DUMP, WATER TRUCK 4000 GAL AND OVER FOOTNOTE: HEALTH & WELFARE $1,330.26 PER MONTH IN ADDITIONAL FRINGE BENEFITS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 | $28.68 | $1.65 | $30.33 | Agreement |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 3- 4 AXLE DUMP, WATER TRUCK DRIVE- (2500 GAL BUT LESS THAN 4000 GAL) FOOTNOTE: HEALTH & WELFARE $1,330.26 PER MONTH IN ADDITIONAL FRINGE BENEFITS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 | $27.43 | $1.65 | $29.08 | Agreement |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 2: 2 OR 3 AXLE DUMP , WATER TRUCK UNDER 2500 GAL. FOOTNOTE: HEALTH & WELFARE $1,330.26 PER MONTH IN ADDITIONAL FRINGE BENEFITS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 | $26.95 | $1.65 | $28.60 | Agreement |
Modification history
| Modification 0 | January 2, 2026 |
| Modification 1 | May 18, 2026 (current) |
Published by the Wage and Hour Division; read from sam.gov. The sheet is checked for a newer modification each day. Contracts awarded since January 1, 2017 also carry Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave (one hour per 30 worked, up to 56 a year).
Questions people ask
- Which rate do I pay on AZ20260006?
- The line for the classification of work actually performed: the basic rate plus the fringe. You may pay the fringe into benefit plans, as cash on every hour, or a mix. Overtime after 40 hours is 1.5 times the basic rate; fringe is paid on every hour and never multiplied.
- My trade is not on this sheet. What do I do?
- Do not borrow the nearest name. Ask the contracting agency for a conformance on Standard Form 1444 before the first week of that work, and note it as pending on the payroll.
- Does modification 1 apply to my contract?
- Only if it was in force when your contract was awarded (generally at bid opening). An earlier modification locked into the contract keeps applying, except on option years, added scope and indefinite-quantity contracts. The number and modification are on the first page of the exhibit in your contract.
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