Prevailing wage rates · Colorado · Wage determination
Prevailing wage rates: Eagle, Garfield, Grand and 7 more counties, Colorado
Highway construction · CO20260013 modification 1, published May 18, 2026
The short answer
This sheet sets 114 classifications for highway work in Eagle, Garfield, Grand and 7 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 $51.71 (ironworker: structural (garfield county only)). 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.
| Classification | Basic rate | Fringe | Total | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARP9901-009 · Carpenters agreement, May 1, 2024 | ||||
| CARPENTER (EXCLUDES FORM WORK) | $33.11 | $12.17 | $45.28 | Agreement |
| ELEC0068-017 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, March 1, 2011 | ||||
TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION…Full textTRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ZONE 2 (SUMMIT COUNTY) 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 | Agreement |
TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION…Full textTRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ZONE 1 (SUMMIT COUNTY) 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 | Agreement |
| ENGI0009-013 · Operating Engineers agreement, May 1, 2024 | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (5)-DRILL RIG CAISSON (WATSON 2500 SIMILAR OR LARGER) | $35.41 | $15.20 | $50.61 | Agreement |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (3)- DRILL RIG CAISSON (SMALLER THAN WATSON 2500 AND SIMILAR) | $35.03 | $15.20 | $50.23 | Agreement |
| IRON0024-006 · Ironworkers agreement, November 1, 2024 | ||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL (GARFIELD COUNTY ONLY) | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 | Agreement |
| SUCO2011-008 · Survey of contractors in CO, September 15, 2011 | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (RIO BLANCO) | $17.25 | $3.75 | $21.00 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PTIKIN, ROUTT, SUMMIT) | $20.39 | $3.43 | $23.82 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (GRAND) | $21.19 | $3.01 | $24.20 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (GARFIELD) | $21.00 | $5.88 | $26.88 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (EAGLE) | $23.05 | $2.90 | $25.95 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI | $20.72 | $0.00 | $20.72 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP AND PILOT CAR | $14.04 | $3.49 | $17.53 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MULTI-PURPOSE SPECIALTY & HOISTING TRUCK | $14.60 | $3.49 | $18.09 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MECHANIC | $17.79 | $3.51 | $21.30 | Survey |
TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK…Full textTRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK (GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT, SUMMIT) | $18.43 | $4.56 | $22.99 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK (EAGLE) | $18.89 | $4.56 | $23.45 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (SUMMIT) | $15.27 | $5.27 | $20.54 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (RIO BLANCO) | $17.26 | $4.63 | $21.89 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (PITKIN) | $20.13 | $4.15 | $24.28 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, ROUTT) | $17.79 | $4.02 | $21.81 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (GARFIELD) | $16.29 | $3.83 | $20.12 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (EAGLE) | $16.17 | $3.83 | $20.00 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR (RIO BLANCO) | $15.80 | $5.27 | $21.07 | Survey |
TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR…Full textTRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR (EAGLE, GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFAT, PITKIN, ROUTT, SUMMIT) | $19.07 | $4.35 | $23.42 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $15.08 | $2.95 | $18.03 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED (GRAND) | $23.29 | $4.05 | $27.34 | Survey |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED (GARFIELD, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, SUMMIT).$ 23.76 5.05 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED (EAGLE) | $17.04 | $3.98 | $21.02 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $20.60 | $7.99 | $28.59 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTOMILL (SUMMIT) | $16.28 | $4.41 | $20.69 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTOMILL (GRAND) | $23.48 | $4.41 | $27.89 | Survey |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTOMILL (GARFIELD, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) | $20.70 | $4.41 | $25.11 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTOMILL (EAGLE) | $18.86 | $4.41 | $23.27 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR (DIRT AND GRADE COMPACTION) (SUMMIT) | $24.38 | $6.11 | $30.49 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR (DIRT AND GRADE COMPACTION) (RIO BLANCO) | $23.67 | $9.22 | $32.89 | Survey |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR (DIRT AND GRADE COMPACTION) (EAGLE, GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFAT, PITKIN, ROUTT) | $22.72 | $5.98 | $28.70 | Survey |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER (GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT, SUMMIT) | $24.04 | $7.77 | $31.81 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER (EAGLE) | $23.82 | $7.62 | $31.44 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC (GARFIELD) | $19.80 | $4.20 | $24.00 | Survey |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC (EAGLE, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT, SUMMIT) | $23.31 | $3.93 | $27.24 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (SUMMIT) | $25.88 | $7.01 | $32.89 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (RIO BLANCO) | $23.67 | $9.22 | $32.89 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, ROUTT) | $24.07 | $7.92 | $31.99 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (GRAND, PITKIN) | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (GARFIELD) | $21.93 | $9.22 | $31.15 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (EAGLE) | $24.98 | $7.55 | $32.53 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GUARDRAIL/POST DRIVER | $16.07 | $4.41 | $20.48 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $23.05 | $6.45 | $29.50 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADE CHECKER | $23.82 | $9.22 | $33.04 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $18.30 | $5.01 | $23.31 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: DRILL | $20.84 | $2.66 | $23.50 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $23.82 | $9.22 | $33.04 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CHIPPER | $22.04 | $8.26 | $30.30 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $26.78 | $7.05 | $33.83 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER (SUMMIT) | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER (RIO BLANCO) | $21.66 | $0.00 | $21.66 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER (GRAND) | $21.67 | $8.22 | $29.89 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER (GARFIELD, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, ROUTT) | $21.92 | $7.66 | $29.58 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER (EAGLE) | $23.35 | $7.78 | $31.13 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER (SUMMIT) | $19.77 | $4.28 | $24.05 | Survey |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER (GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) | $21.04 | $5.18 | $26.22 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER (GARFIELD) | $24.63 | $0.00 | $24.63 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER (EAGLE) | $18.25 | $4.32 | $22.57 | Survey |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (SUMMIT).$ 24.30 5.75 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) | $22.92 | $6.15 | $29.07 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (GARFIELD) | $19.40 | $4.42 | $23.82 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (EAGLE) | $22.56 | $7.02 | $29.58 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER | $25.61 | $6.96 | $32.57 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER (GRAND) | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 | Survey |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER (GARFIELD, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT, SUMMIT) | $23.15 | $8.07 | $31.22 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER (EAGLE) | $23.01 | $8.72 | $31.73 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT PLANT | $19.27 | $4.47 | $23.74 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVER | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT LAYDOWN (RIO BLANCO) | $23.67 | $9.22 | $32.89 | Survey |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT LAYDOWN (GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, ROUTT) | $24.09 | $7.93 | $32.02 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT LAYDOWN (EAGLE, SUMMIT) | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 | Survey |
| PAINTER: SPRAY ONLY (SUMMIT) | $19.96 | $3.52 | $23.48 | Survey |
| PAINTER: SPRAY ONLY (GARFIELD, GRAND. JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) | $17.54 | $3.52 | $21.06 | Survey |
| PAINTER: SPRAY ONLY (EAGLE) | $17.49 | $3.52 | $21.01 | Survey |
LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL…Full textLABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL (SETS UP/MOVES BARRELS, CONES, INSTALL SIGNS, ARROW BOARDS AND PLACE STATIONARY FLAGS)(EXCLUDES FLAGGERS) (JACKSON) | $12.93 | $3.22 | $16.15 | Survey |
LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL…Full textLABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL (SETS UP/MOVES BARRELS, CONES, INSTALL SIGNS, ARROW BOARDS AND PLACE STATIONARY FLAGS)(EXCLUDES FLAGGERS) (EAGLE, GARFIELD, GRAND, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT, SUMMIT) | $12.39 | $3.20 | $15.59 | Survey |
| LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL (FLAGGER) | $9.42 | $3.21 | $12.63 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE (GARFIELD) | $14.87 | $3.10 | $17.97 | Survey |
LABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE…Full textLABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE (EAGLE, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT, SUMMITT) | $12.44 | $3.10 | $15.54 | Survey |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (SUMMIT) | $13.09 | $3.16 | $16.25 | Survey |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (PITKIN) | $14.16 | $3.16 | $17.32 | Survey |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (EAGLE) | $14.84 | $3.16 | $18.00 | Survey |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD) | $16.00 | $6.14 | $22.14 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL (GRAND) | $19.14 | $3.53 | $22.67 | Survey |
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL…Full textLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL (EAGLE, GARFIELD, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO. ROUTT, SUMMITT) | $12.44 | $3.53 | $15.97 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER (SUMMIT) | $16.77 | $3.26 | $20.03 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER (RIO BLANCO) | $18.97 | $3.75 | $22.72 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER (PITKIN) | $17.50 | $3.75 | $21.25 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER (JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFAT, ROUTT) | $17.75 | $3.75 | $21.50 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER (GRAND) | $17.90 | $3.02 | $20.92 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER (GARFIELD) | $18.66 | $3.53 | $22.19 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER (EAGLE) | $16.36 | $3.26 | $19.62 | Survey |
LABORER, LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION…Full textLABORER, LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION (GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) | $13.54 | $3.16 | $16.70 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL (EXCLUDES GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION) | $22.22 | $6.01 | $28.23 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING (EXCLUDES GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION) | $16.94 | $6.77 | $23.71 | Survey |
HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING…Full textHIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER (GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT, SUMMITT) | $13.97 | $3.07 | $17.04 | Survey |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER (EAGLE) | $13.85 | $3.07 | $16.92 | Survey |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: TRUCK DRIVER (LINE STRIPING TRUCK) | $14.60 | $3.49 | $18.09 | Survey |
GUARDRAIL INSTALLER…Full textGUARDRAIL INSTALLER (GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT, SUMMIT) | $12.78 | $3.31 | $16.09 | Survey |
| GUARDRAIL INSTALLER (EAGLE) | $12.78 | $3.46 | $16.24 | Survey |
| ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION GROUNDSMAN (SUMMIT) | $16.75 | $4.10 | $20.85 | Survey |
ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION GROUNDSMAN…Full textELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION GROUNDSMAN (EAGLE, GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) | $15.93 | $4.01 | $19.94 | Survey |
ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION ELECTRICIAN…Full textELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION ELECTRICIAN (EAGLE, GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) | $28.24 | $8.52 | $36.76 | Survey |
| ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION) | $28.06 | $8.76 | $36.82 | Survey |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (SUMMIT) | $15.55 | $2.85 | $18.40 | Survey |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT) | $18.23 | $2.85 | $21.08 | Survey |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (GARFIELD) | $17.27 | $2.16 | $19.43 | Survey |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (EAGLE) | $17.59 | $2.85 | $20.44 | Survey |
| CARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY (GARFIELD) | $19.55 | $4.09 | $23.64 | Survey |
CARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY…Full textCARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY (EAGLE, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT, SUMMIT) | $15.92 | $5.38 | $21.30 | Survey |
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 CO20260013?
- 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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