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Prevailing wage rates: Alamosa, Archuleta, Chaffee and 16 more counties, Colorado

Highway construction · CO20260012 modification 1, published May 18, 2026

The short answer

This sheet sets 106 classifications for highway work in Alamosa, Archuleta, Chaffee and 16 more counties, Colorado. Each line is a basic hourly rate plus a fringe rate, and the sum is the minimum you must pay for that work, from $12.63 an hour (laborer: traffic control (flagger)) to $50.78 (power equipment operator: (4)-mechanic (la plata county)). Your contract may lock an earlier modification.

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.

ClassificationBasic rateFringeTotalSource
CARP9901-009 · Carpenters agreement, May 1, 2024
CARPENTER (EXCLUDES FORM WORK)$33.11$12.17$45.28Agreement
ENGI0009-016 · Operating Engineers agreement, May 1, 2024
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (5)-DRILL RIG CAISSON (WATSON 2500 SIMILAR OR LARGER)$35.41$15.20$50.61Agreement
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (4)-MECHANIC (LA PLATA COUNTY)$35.58$15.20$50.78Agreement
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (3)- DRILL RIG CAISSON (SMALLER THAN WATSON 2500 AND SIMILAR)$35.41$15.20$50.61Agreement
SUCO2011-007 · Survey of contractors in CO, September 15, 2011
TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (MONTEZUMA)$14.88$2.07$16.95Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (LA PLATA)$17.67$3.43$21.10Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (FREMONT)$16.15$3.14$19.29Survey
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TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (ARCHULETA, CHAFEE, CONJEOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, GUNNISION, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAN MIGUEL, SAN JUAN, SAGUACHE)

$16.75$3.04$19.79Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (ALAMOSA)$17.58$3.75$21.33Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI TRUCK (CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, HINSDALE, LA PLATA)$17.25$5.41$22.66Survey
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TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI TRUCK (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, GUNNISON, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTRAOSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$19.42$5.41$24.83Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP AND PILOT CAR (LA PLATA)$15.47$3.49$18.96Survey
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TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP AND PILOT CAR (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$14.04$3.49$17.53Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: MULTI-PURPOSE SPECIALTY & HOISTING TRUCK$14.60$3.49$18.09Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: MECHANIC$17.79$3.51$21.30Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK$17.25$5.84$23.09Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (MINERAL)$16.97$4.61$21.58Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (LA PLATA)$16.90$3.83$20.73Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (FREMONT)$16.55$4.34$20.89Survey
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TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$16.56$4.03$20.59Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (ALAMOSA)$14.15$3.83$17.98Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR (MONTEZUMA)$15.80$5.27$21.07Survey
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TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR (ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, LA PLATA, MINERAL, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$17.62$5.27$22.89Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR (ALAMOSA)$18.40$4.51$22.91Survey
TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: GROUNDSMAN$17.04$2.28$19.32Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: TRACTOR$15.08$2.95$18.03Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED (LA PLATA)$17.86$2.75$20.61Survey
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED (ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$19.58$4.96$24.54Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED (ALAMOSA)$20.33$6.81$27.14Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCRAPER$17.62$2.96$20.58Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTOMILL$16.28$4.41$20.69Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR (DIRT AND GRADE COMPACTION) (LA PLATA)$18.33$2.98$21.31Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR (DIRT AND GRADE COMPACTION) (FREMONT)$16.52$5.28$21.80Survey
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR (DIRT AND GRADE COMPACTION) (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$19.24$4.96$24.20Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER (SAN MIGUEL)$22.97$9.22$32.19Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER (LA PLATA)$24.08$5.49$29.57Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER (FREMONT)$22.97$8.56$31.53Survey
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN,)

$22.97$7.88$30.85Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC (FREMONT)$18.79$3.51$22.30Survey
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$16.74$4.20$20.94Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (SAN MIGUEL)$23.82$9.22$33.04Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (MONTEZUMA)$22.82$8.72$31.54Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (LA PLATA)$23.36$7.09$30.45Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (FREMONT)$23.67$9.22$32.89Survey
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN)

$23.38$8.22$31.60Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GUARDRAIL/POST DRIVER$16.07$4.41$20.48Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE (LA PLATA)$19.83$4.20$24.03Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE (FREMONT)$19.68$3.37$23.05Survey
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$16.39$4.20$20.59Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADE CHECKER$23.91$7.89$31.80Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT$18.30$5.01$23.31Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: DRILL$20.84$2.66$23.50Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE (LA PLATA)$25.21$8.22$33.43Survey
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$25.01$8.22$33.23Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CHIPPER$22.04$8.26$30.30Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER (LA PLATA)$23.57$8.72$32.29Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER (FREMONT)$23.67$9.22$32.89Survey
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$23.28$9.22$32.50Survey
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOOM/SWEEPER (ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, LA PLATA, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$21.70$9.22$30.92Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER (ALAMOSA)$20.67$9.22$29.89Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER (MINERAL)$17.94$4.62$22.56Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER (LA PLATA)$19.98$4.88$24.86Survey
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$18.20$4.54$22.74Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (MONTEZUMA)$16.42$4.42$20.84Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (MINERAL)$19.17$5.53$24.70Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (LA PLATA)$19.79$5.13$24.92Survey
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$19.75$3.75$23.50Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (ALAMOSA)$21.03$3.75$24.78Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER$22.67$8.72$31.39Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER (MONTEZUMA)$22.67$8.72$31.39Survey
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER (LA PLATA).$ 22.68 7.30 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER (ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$22.77$8.36$31.13Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER (ALAMOSA)$21.67$8.22$29.89Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT PLANT$17.23$4.07$21.30Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVER$22.67$8.72$31.39Survey
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT LAYDOWN (ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$23.13$8.64$31.77Survey
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT LAYDOWN (ALAMOSA, LA PLATA)$22.67$8.72$31.39Survey
PAINTER (SPRAY ONLY)$17.54$3.52$21.06Survey
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LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL (SETS UP/MOVES BARRELS, CONES, INSTALL SIGNS, ARROW BOARDS AND PLACE STATIONARY FLAGS)(EXCLUDES FLAGGERS)

$12.39$3.20$15.59Survey
LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL (FLAGGER)$9.42$3.21$12.63Survey
LABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE (LA PLATA)$15.67$3.10$18.77Survey
LABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE (CHAFFEE)$12.44$3.10$15.54Survey
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LABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$14.59$3.10$17.69Survey
LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (LA PLATA)$13.54$3.16$16.70Survey
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LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$14.02$3.16$17.18Survey
LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD)$16.00$6.14$22.14Survey
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL (SAN JUAN)$13.73$3.53$17.26Survey
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL (MINERAL)$14.84$3.53$18.37Survey
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL (LA PLATA)$14.07$3.53$17.60Survey
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL (FREMONT)$15.19$3.00$18.19Survey
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL…
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LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL (ARCHULETA, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, GUNNISON, HINDSDALE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN MIGUEL)

$13.70$3.53$17.23Survey
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL (ALAMOSA, CHAFFEE, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE)$12.44$3.53$15.97Survey
LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER (LA PLATA)$15.38$3.12$18.50Survey
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LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER (ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$16.43$3.42$19.85Survey
LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER (ALAMOSA)$17.53$3.75$21.28Survey
IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL (EXCLUDES GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION)$16.76$6.01$22.77Survey
IRONWORKER: REINFORCING (EXCLUDES GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION)$16.94$6.77$23.71Survey
HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER$12.90$3.07$15.97Survey
HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: TRUCK DRIVER (LINE STRIPING TRUCK)$14.60$3.49$18.09Survey
GUARDRAIL INSTALLER$12.78$3.31$16.09Survey
ELECTRICIAN$28.06$8.76$36.82Survey
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (MONTROSE)$16.95$2.85$19.80Survey
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (LA PLATA)$18.99$2.85$21.84Survey
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (CHAFFEE)$15.55$2.85$18.40Survey
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CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$17.67$2.85$20.52Survey
CARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY (LA PLATA)$18.60$5.38$23.98Survey
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CARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, CUSTER, DELTA, DOLORES, FREMONT, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, MINERAL, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE, SAN JUAN, SAN MIGUEL)

$18.57$5.38$23.95Survey

Modification history

Modification 0January 2, 2026
Modification 1May 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 CO20260012?
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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