Prevailing wage rates · Washington · Wage determination
Prevailing wage rates: Kittitas County, Washington
Heavy construction · WA20260049 modification 1, published May 18, 2026
The short answer
This sheet sets 24 classifications for heavy work in Kittitas County, Washington. Each line is a basic hourly rate plus a fringe rate, and the sum is the minimum you must pay for that work, from $14.67 an hour (laborer: landscape) to $90.92 (zone differential (add to zone 1 rates)). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARP0059-024 · Carpenters agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING FORM WORK) | $44.21 | $17.28 | $61.49 | Agreement |
| CARP1607-009 · Carpenters agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
| MILLWRIGHT | $61.62 | $20.43 | $82.05 | Agreement |
| ELEC0077-001 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, February 1, 2023 | ||||
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMEN | $60.54 | $24.88 | $85.42 | Agreement |
| ELEC0112-014 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $60.00 | $27.78 | $87.78 | Agreement |
| ENGI0302-007 · Operating Engineers agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)…Full textZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 (26-45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.00 ZONE 3 (OVER 45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.30 BASEPOINTS: ABERDEEN, BELLINGHAM, BREMERTON, EVERETT, KENT, MOUNT VERNON, PORT ANGELES, PORT TOWNSEND, SEATTLE, SHELTON, WENATCHEE, YAKIMA | $55.43 | $27.57 | $83.00 | Agreement |
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)…Full textZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 (26-45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.00 ZONE 3 (OVER 45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.30 BASEPOINTS: ABERDEEN, BELLINGHAM, BREMERTON, EVERETT, KENT, MOUNT VERNON, PORT ANGELES, PORT TOWNSEND, SEATTLE, SHELTON, WENATCHEE, YAKIMA | $59.23 | $27.57 | $86.80 | Agreement |
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)…Full textZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 (26-45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.00 ZONE 3 (OVER 45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.30 BASEPOINTS: ABERDEEN, BELLINGHAM, BREMERTON, EVERETT, KENT, MOUNT VERNON, PORT ANGELES, PORT TOWNSEND, SEATTLE, SHELTON, WENATCHEE, YAKIMA | $59.88 | $27.57 | $87.45 | Agreement |
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)…Full textZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 (26-45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.00 ZONE 3 (OVER 45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.30 BASEPOINTS: ABERDEEN, BELLINGHAM, BREMERTON, EVERETT, KENT, MOUNT VERNON, PORT ANGELES, PORT TOWNSEND, SEATTLE, SHELTON, WENATCHEE, YAKIMA | $63.35 | $27.57 | $90.92 | Agreement |
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)…Full textZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 (26-45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.00 ZONE 3 (OVER 45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.30 BASEPOINTS: ABERDEEN, BELLINGHAM, BREMERTON, EVERETT, KENT, MOUNT VERNON, PORT ANGELES, PORT TOWNSEND, SEATTLE, SHELTON, WENATCHEE, YAKIMA | $62.47 | $27.57 | $90.04 | Agreement |
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)…Full textZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 (26-45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.00 ZONE 3 (OVER 45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.30 BASEPOINTS: ABERDEEN, BELLINGHAM, BREMERTON, EVERETT, KENT, MOUNT VERNON, PORT ANGELES, PORT TOWNSEND, SEATTLE, SHELTON, WENATCHEE, YAKIMA | $60.67 | $27.57 | $88.24 | Agreement |
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)…Full textZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 (26-45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.00 ZONE 3 (OVER 45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.30 BASEPOINTS: ABERDEEN, BELLINGHAM, BREMERTON, EVERETT, KENT, MOUNT VERNON, PORT ANGELES, PORT TOWNSEND, SEATTLE, SHELTON, WENATCHEE, YAKIMA | $61.56 | $27.57 | $89.13 | Agreement |
Group definitions, zones and premiums for ENGI0302-007POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: GROUP 4 CRANES-A FRAME-10 TONS AND UNDER; ROLLER-OTHER THAN PLANT MIX; FORKLIFT: UNDER 3000 LBS WITH ATTACHMENTS; BOOM TRUCK 10 TONS AND UNDER (COUNTY WHICH LIES WEST OF THE 120TH MERIDIAN) POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: GROUP 3 CRANES-THRU 19 TONS WITH ATTACHMENTS; A-FRAME CRANE OVER 10 TONS; DOZERS-D-9 AND UNDER; ROLLER-PLANT MIX; EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BACKHOE: UNDER 15 METRIC TONS; FORKLIFT: 3000 LBS AND OVER WITH ATTACHMENTS; OILER; GRADER (NON-FINISHING); BOOM TRUCK OVER 10 TONS (COUNTY WHICH LIES WEST OF THE 120TH MERIDIAN) POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: GROUP 2 CRANES, 20 TONS THRU 44 TONS WITH ATTACHMENTS; CRANE-OVERHEAD, BRIDGE TYPE-20 TONS THROUGH 44 TONS; EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BACKHOE: 15 TO 30 METRIC TONS; LOADERS-OVERHEAD UNDER 6 YARDS; MECHANIC; GRADER (FINISHING) (COUNTY WHICH LIES WEST OF THE 120TH MERIDIAN) POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: GROUP 1AAA CRANES-OVER 300 TONS, OR 300 FT OF BOOM (INCLUDING JIB WITH ATTACHMENTS) (COUNTY WHICH LIES WEST OF THE 120TH MERIDIAN) POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: GROUP 1AA CRANES 200 TO 300 TONS, OR 250 FT OF BOOM (INCLUDING JIB WITH ATTACHMENTS); TOWER CRANE OVER 175 FT IN HEIGHT, BASE TO BOOM; EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BACKHOES: OVER 90 METRIC TONS (COUNTY WHICH LIES WEST OF THE 120TH MERIDIAN) POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: GROUP 1 CRANES 45 TONS THRU 99 TONS, UNDER 150 FT OF BOOM (INCLUDING JIB WITH ATTACHMENTS); CRANE-OVERHEAD, BRIDGE TYPE, 45 TONS THRU 99 TONS; DERRICKS ON BUILDING WORK EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BACKHOES: OVER 30 METRIC TONS TO 50 METRIC TONS; LOADER- OVERHEAD 6 YARDS TO, BUT NOT INCLUDING 8 YARDS; DOZER D-10 (COUNTY WHICH LIES WEST OF THE 120TH MERIDIAN) POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: GROUP 1A CRANES, 100 TONS THRU 199 TONS, OR 150 FT OF BOOM (INCLUDING JIB WITH ATTACHMENTS); LOADERS-OVERHEAD, 8 YARDS AND OVER; EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BACKHOES: OVER 50 METRIC TONS TO 90 METRIC TONS (COUNTY WHICH LIES WEST OF THE 120TH MERIDIAN) | ||||
| IRON0086-013 · Ironworkers agreement, July 7, 2025 | ||||
| IRONWORKER | $43.40 | $32.77 | $76.17 | Agreement |
| LABO0348-001 · Laborers agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)…Full textZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 - $1.00 ZONE 3 - $1.30 BASE POINTS: BELLINGHAM, MT. VERNON, EVERETT, SEATTLE, KENT, TACOMA, OLYMPIA, CENTRALIA, ABERDEEN, SHELTON, PT. TOWNSEND, PT. ANGELES, AND BREMERTON ZONE 1 - PROJECTS WITHIN 25 RADIUS MILES OF THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL ZONE 2 - MORE THAN 25 BUT LESS THAN 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL ZONE 3 - MORE THAN 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL | $39.89 | $16.70 | $56.59 | Agreement |
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)…Full textZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 - $1.00 ZONE 3 - $1.30 BASE POINTS: BELLINGHAM, MT. VERNON, EVERETT, SEATTLE, KENT, TACOMA, OLYMPIA, CENTRALIA, ABERDEEN, SHELTON, PT. TOWNSEND, PT. ANGELES, AND BREMERTON ZONE 1 - PROJECTS WITHIN 25 RADIUS MILES OF THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL ZONE 2 - MORE THAN 25 BUT LESS THAN 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL ZONE 3 - MORE THAN 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL | $39.26 | $16.68 | $55.94 | Agreement |
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)…Full textZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 - $1.00 ZONE 3 - $1.30 BASE POINTS: BELLINGHAM, MT. VERNON, EVERETT, SEATTLE, KENT, TACOMA, OLYMPIA, CENTRALIA, ABERDEEN, SHELTON, PT. TOWNSEND, PT. ANGELES, AND BREMERTON ZONE 1 - PROJECTS WITHIN 25 RADIUS MILES OF THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL ZONE 2 - MORE THAN 25 BUT LESS THAN 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL ZONE 3 - MORE THAN 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL | $38.40 | $16.66 | $55.06 | Agreement |
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)…Full textZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 - $1.00 ZONE 3 - $1.30 BASE POINTS: BELLINGHAM, MT. VERNON, EVERETT, SEATTLE, KENT, TACOMA, OLYMPIA, CENTRALIA, ABERDEEN, SHELTON, PT. TOWNSEND, PT. ANGELES, AND BREMERTON ZONE 1 - PROJECTS WITHIN 25 RADIUS MILES OF THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL ZONE 2 - MORE THAN 25 BUT LESS THAN 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL ZONE 3 - MORE THAN 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL | $35.34 | $16.59 | $51.93 | Agreement |
Group definitions, zones and premiums for LABO0348-001LABORER: ZONE 1: GROUP 5 MASON TENDER-BRICK; MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE; GRADE CHECKER LABORER: ZONE 1: GROUP 4 PIPE LAYER; CHIPPING GUNS (OVER 30 LBS) LABORER: ZONE 1: GROUP 3 GENERAL OR COMMON LABORER; CHIPPING GUNS (UNDER 30 LBS) LABORER: ZONE 1: GROUP 2 FLAGGER | ||||
| PAIN0427-003 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, July 1, 2025 | ||||
| PAINTER (BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY.) | $36.26 | $17.01 | $53.27 | Agreement |
| SUWA2009-040 · Survey of contractors in WA, August 7, 2009 | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: 10 YARD TRUCK | $24.61 | $8.34 | $32.95 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $24.36 | $8.30 | $32.66 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.67 | $0.00 | $19.67 | Survey |
| PIPEFITTER | $25.98 | $3.98 | $29.96 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $28.15 | $8.20 | $36.35 | Survey |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $14.67 | $0.00 | $14.67 | Survey |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.21 | $0.00 | $17.21 | 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 WA20260049?
- 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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