Which rate do I pay on WA20260051?

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.

Prevailing wage rates · Washington · Wage determination

Prevailing wage rates: Lewis County, Washington

Heavy construction · WA20260051 modification 1, published May 18, 2026

The short answer

This sheet sets 26 classifications for heavy work in Lewis 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 $92.46 (ironworker (reinforcing & structural)). 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
CARP0096-004 · Carpenters agreement, June 1, 2025
MILLWRIGHT	$55.39	$22.38	$77.77	Agreement
CARP0360-005 · Carpenters agreement, June 1, 2025
CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK	$63.98	$19.13	$83.11	Agreement
ELEC0076-005 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, August 31, 2025
ELECTRICIAN	$65.14	$26.56	$91.70	Agreement
ENGI0612-014 · Operating Engineers agreement, June 1, 2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: GROUP 4… Full text POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: GROUP 4 CRANES-A FRAME-10 TONS AND UNDER; FORKLIFT: UNDER 3000 LBS WITH ATTACHMENTS; BOOM TRUCK 10 TONS AND UNDER ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 (26-45 RADIUS MILES) = $1.00 ZONE 3 (OVER 45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.30 BASEPOINTS: CENTRALIA, OLYMPIA, TACOMA HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS: PERSONNEL IN ALL CRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO WORKING INSIDE A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS PERIMETER SHALL BE ELGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING GROUP SCHEDULE RELATIVE TO THE LEVEL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AS OUTLINED IN THE SPECIFIC HAZARDOUS WASTE PROJECT SITE SAFETY PLAN. H-1 BASE WAGE RATE WHEN ON A HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE WHEN NOT OUTFITTED WITH PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, CLASS ""D"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $0.50 PER HOUR. H-2 CLASS ""C"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $1.00 PER HOUR. H-3 CLASS ""B"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $1.50 PER HOUR. H-4 CLASS ""A"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $2.00 PER HOUR	$55.13	$27.32	$82.45	Agreement
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)… Full text ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 (26-45 RADIUS MILES) = $1.00 ZONE 3 (OVER 45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.30 BASEPOINTS: CENTRALIA, OLYMPIA, TACOMA HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS: PERSONNEL IN ALL CRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO WORKING INSIDE A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS PERIMETER SHALL BE ELGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING GROUP SCHEDULE RELATIVE TO THE LEVEL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AS OUTLINED IN THE SPECIFIC HAZARDOUS WASTE PROJECT SITE SAFETY PLAN. H-1 BASE WAGE RATE WHEN ON A HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE WHEN NOT OUTFITTED WITH PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, CLASS ""D"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $0.50 PER HOUR. H-2 CLASS ""C"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $1.00 PER HOUR. H-3 CLASS ""B"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $1.50 PER HOUR. H-4 CLASS ""A"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $2.00 PER HOUR	$58.89	$27.32	$86.21	Agreement
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)… Full text ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 (26-45 RADIUS MILES) = $1.00 ZONE 3 (OVER 45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.30 BASEPOINTS: CENTRALIA, OLYMPIA, TACOMA HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS: PERSONNEL IN ALL CRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO WORKING INSIDE A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS PERIMETER SHALL BE ELGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING GROUP SCHEDULE RELATIVE TO THE LEVEL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AS OUTLINED IN THE SPECIFIC HAZARDOUS WASTE PROJECT SITE SAFETY PLAN. H-1 BASE WAGE RATE WHEN ON A HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE WHEN NOT OUTFITTED WITH PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, CLASS ""D"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $0.50 PER HOUR. H-2 CLASS ""C"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $1.00 PER HOUR. H-3 CLASS ""B"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $1.50 PER HOUR. H-4 CLASS ""A"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $2.00 PER HOUR	$59.56	$27.32	$86.88	Agreement
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)… Full text ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 (26-45 RADIUS MILES) = $1.00 ZONE 3 (OVER 45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.30 BASEPOINTS: CENTRALIA, OLYMPIA, TACOMA HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS: PERSONNEL IN ALL CRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO WORKING INSIDE A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS PERIMETER SHALL BE ELGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING GROUP SCHEDULE RELATIVE TO THE LEVEL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AS OUTLINED IN THE SPECIFIC HAZARDOUS WASTE PROJECT SITE SAFETY PLAN. H-1 BASE WAGE RATE WHEN ON A HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE WHEN NOT OUTFITTED WITH PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, CLASS ""D"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $0.50 PER HOUR. H-2 CLASS ""C"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $1.00 PER HOUR. H-3 CLASS ""B"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $1.50 PER HOUR. H-4 CLASS ""A"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $2.00 PER HOUR	$62.99	$27.32	$90.31	Agreement
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)… Full text ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 (26-45 RADIUS MILES) = $1.00 ZONE 3 (OVER 45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.30 BASEPOINTS: CENTRALIA, OLYMPIA, TACOMA HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS: PERSONNEL IN ALL CRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO WORKING INSIDE A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS PERIMETER SHALL BE ELGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING GROUP SCHEDULE RELATIVE TO THE LEVEL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AS OUTLINED IN THE SPECIFIC HAZARDOUS WASTE PROJECT SITE SAFETY PLAN. H-1 BASE WAGE RATE WHEN ON A HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE WHEN NOT OUTFITTED WITH PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, CLASS ""D"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $0.50 PER HOUR. H-2 CLASS ""C"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $1.00 PER HOUR. H-3 CLASS ""B"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $1.50 PER HOUR. H-4 CLASS ""A"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $2.00 PER HOUR	$62.12	$27.32	$89.44	Agreement
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)… Full text ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 (26-45 RADIUS MILES) = $1.00 ZONE 3 (OVER 45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.30 BASEPOINTS: CENTRALIA, OLYMPIA, TACOMA HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS: PERSONNEL IN ALL CRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO WORKING INSIDE A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS PERIMETER SHALL BE ELGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING GROUP SCHEDULE RELATIVE TO THE LEVEL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AS OUTLINED IN THE SPECIFIC HAZARDOUS WASTE PROJECT SITE SAFETY PLAN. H-1 BASE WAGE RATE WHEN ON A HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE WHEN NOT OUTFITTED WITH PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, CLASS ""D"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $0.50 PER HOUR. H-2 CLASS ""C"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $1.00 PER HOUR. H-3 CLASS ""B"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $1.50 PER HOUR. H-4 CLASS ""A"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $2.00 PER HOUR	$61.22	$27.32	$88.54	Agreement
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)… Full text ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 (26-45 RADIUS MILES) = $1.00 ZONE 3 (OVER 45 RADIUS MILES) - $1.30 BASEPOINTS: CENTRALIA, OLYMPIA, TACOMA HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS: PERSONNEL IN ALL CRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO WORKING INSIDE A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS PERIMETER SHALL BE ELGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING GROUP SCHEDULE RELATIVE TO THE LEVEL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AS OUTLINED IN THE SPECIFIC HAZARDOUS WASTE PROJECT SITE SAFETY PLAN. H-1 BASE WAGE RATE WHEN ON A HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE WHEN NOT OUTFITTED WITH PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, CLASS ""D"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $0.50 PER HOUR. H-2 CLASS ""C"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $1.00 PER HOUR. H-3 CLASS ""B"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $1.50 PER HOUR. H-4 CLASS ""A"" SUIT - BASE WAGE RATE PLUS $2.00 PER HOUR	$60.32	$27.32	$87.64	Agreement
Group definitions, zones and premiums for ENGI0612-014 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: GROUP 3 CRANES-THRU 19 TONS WITH ATTACHMENTS; A-FRAME CRANE OVER 10 TONS; EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BACKHOE: UNDER 15 METRIC TONS; FORKLIFT: 3000 LBS AND OVER WITH ATTACHMENTS; OILER; GRADER-NONFINISHING; BOOM TRUCK OVER 10 TONS 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; LOADER- UNDER 6 YARDS; DRILLING MACHINE; GRADER-FINISHING POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: GROUP 1AAA CRANES-OVER 300 TONS, OR 300 FT OF BOOM (INCLUDING JIB WITH ATTACHMENTS) 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, BACKHOE: OVER 90 METRIC TONS POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: GROUP 1A CRANES, 100 TONS THRU 199 TONS, OR 150 FT OF BOOM (INCLUDING JIB WITH ATTACHMENTS); CRANE-OVERHEAD, BRIDGE TYPE, 100 TONS AND OVER; TOWER CRANE UP TO 175 FT IN HEIGHT BASE TO BOOM; EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BACKHOE: OVER 50 METRIC TONS TO 90 METRIC TONS; LOADERS-8 YARDS AND OVER 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, BACKHOE: OVER 30 METRIC TONS TO 50 METRIC TONS; LOADERS- 6 YARDS TO, BUT NOT INCLUDING, 8 YARDS
IRON0086-012 · Ironworkers agreement, July 7, 2025
IRONWORKER (REINFORCING & STRUCTURAL)	$57.94	$34.52	$92.46	Agreement
LABO0252-003 · Laborers agreement, June 1, 2025
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)… Full text ZONE 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	$52.31	$17.01	$69.32	Agreement
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)… Full text ZONE 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	$51.52	$16.99	$68.51	Agreement
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)… Full text ZONE 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	$50.38	$16.96	$67.34	Agreement
ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES)… Full text ZONE 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	$40.88	$16.72	$57.60	Agreement
Group definitions, zones and premiums for LABO0252-003 LABORER: ZONE 1: GROUP 5 MASON TENDER-BRICK; MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE; GRADE CHECKER LABORER: ZONE 1: GROUP 4 CHIPPING GUNS (OVER 30 LBS); PIPE LAYER LABORER: ZONE 1: GROUP 3 CHIPPING GUNS (UNDER 30 LBS); GENERAL OR COMMON LABORER LABORER: ZONE 1: GROUP 2 FLAGGER
PAIN0300-005 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, July 1, 2025
PAINTER (BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY)	$41.24	$14.70	$55.94	Agreement
PLAS0528-004 · Plasterers and Cement Masons agreement, June 1, 2024
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER	$54.16	$21.27	$75.43	Agreement
SUWA2009-042 · 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	$22.82	$5.86	$28.68	Survey
PIPEFITTER	$33.30	$6.51	$39.81	Survey
OPERATOR: ROLLER	$25.25	$8.20	$33.45	Survey
OPERATOR: MECHANIC	$25.00	$0.00	$25.00	Survey
OPERATOR: BULLDOZER	$29.26	$0.00	$29.26	Survey
LABORER: LANDSCAPE	$14.67	$0.00	$14.67	Survey
FENCE ERECTOR	$15.00	$0.00	$15.00	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 WA20260051?: 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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