Which rate do I pay on WY20260042?

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 3 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 · Wyoming · Wage determination

Prevailing wage rates: Laramie County, Wyoming

Heavy, Highway construction · WY20260042 modification 3, published July 30, 2026

The short answer

This sheet sets 14 classifications for heavy, highway work in Laramie County, Wyoming. Each line is a basic hourly rate plus a fringe rate, and the sum is the minimum you must pay for that work, from $21.78 an hour (laborers: group 1) to $83.01 (electrician (inside wireman, outside lineman and signal and lighting work)). Your contract may lock an earlier modification.

Scope

Heavy Construction

Highway Construction

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
SAWY2026-001 · SAWY, May 1, 2026
TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2… Full text TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2 DUMP TRUCK DRIVER (14 TO 45 CY.); FLAT RACK MATERIAL TRUCK DRIVER (OVER 5 TONS); LOW BOY & TANDEM AXLE FLOAT DRIVER; MULTIPLE AXLE TYPE TRUCK (SEMI); WINCH TRAILER TRUCK DRIVER; WATER TRUCK DRIVER (OVER 3,600 GAL.); OIL DISTRIBUTOR DRIVER ( OVER 3,600 GAL.); TRUCK MECHANICS	$26.18	$11.21	$37.39	SAWY
TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1… Full text TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 ""A"" FRAME TRUCK DRIVER; CORING MACHINE (SELF PROPELLED); DUMP TRUCK DRIVER (TO AND INCLUDING 13 CY.); FLAT RACK MATERIAL TRUCK DRIVER (TO 5 TONS); FUEL SERVICE TRUCK DRIVER; GANG TRUCK DRIVER; GRAVEL SPREADER; GREASEMAN, TIREMAN, SERVICEMAN; OIL DISTRIBUTOR DRIVER (TO & INCLUDING 3,600 GAL.); SNOW PLOW DRIVER (THE CY. RATE OF THE TRUCK); TRANSIT MIX OR WET MIX TRUCK DRIVER; UTILITY WINCH TRUCK DRIVER; WATER TRUCK DRIVER (TO & INCLUDING 3,600 GAL.)	$26.18	$4.61	$30.79	SAWY
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3… Full text POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 DRAGLINES, CRANES, PILEDRIVERS & TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES (MFG. RATING: 3.5 CY. OR LARGER, AND/OR 50 TONS AND LARGER ALL ATTACHMENTS); FRONT END LOADERS (over 10 CY.); HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC; MACHINE DOCTOR; WELDER; HOIST OPERATOR (TWO OR MORE DRUMS, SHAFTS, OR RAISES); MOTOR PATROL OPERATOR (FINISH); ROTO-MILLING MACHINE (8 FT. & LARGER); MIXER OPERATOR (DUAL DRUM)	$36.99	$11.21	$48.20	SAWY
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2… Full text POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 ARTICULATED ROCK TRUCK (ALL CAPACITY); ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR; BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & SHOVEL (6 CY. & LARGER); BATCH PLANT OPERATOR; BITUMINOUS LAYDOWN MACHINE OPERATOR; CONCRETE BATCH PLANT OPERATOR; CONCRETE FINISH MACHINE OPERATOR; CONCRETE SPREADER & PAVER OPERATOR; CONCRETE MULTI BLADE SPAN SAW (HUNT PROCESS); CRUSHER OPERATOR; DOZER OPERATOR (ALL SIZES & POWER ATTACHMENTS); DRILLING MACHINE, INTEGRATED (ALL TYPES); DRAGLINES, CRANES, PILEDRIVER & TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES (MFG RATING: LESS THAN 3.5 CY. AND/OR LESS THAN 50 TONS ALL ATTACHMENTS); FRONT END LOADERS (1.5 TO & INCLUDING 10 CY.); HYDRO-TYPE CRANE (TO 50 TONS); MIXER OPERATOR, CONCRETE (OVER 1 YD.); MOTOR PATROL OPERATOR (ALL EXCLUDING FINISH); MULCHING MACHINE OPERATOR; OILER (CRANE & SHOVELS); PAVEMENT BREAKER, HYDRO-TAMPER & SIMILAR; ROLLER OPERATORS, ASPHALT (STEEL & PNEUMATIC); ROTO-MILLING MACHINE (UNDER 8 FT. WIDE); SCRAPER EQUIPMENT (ALL TYPES AND SIZES); SCREED OPERATOR; TRENCHING MACHINE OPERATOR	$28.55	$11.21	$39.76	SAWY
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1… Full text POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 SKID STEER (ALL ATTACHMENTS); AIR COMPRESSOR (ALL TYPES); BACKHOES & EXCAVATORS (TO 5 CY.); BATCH BIN WEIGHMAN, SCISSORMAN OR HOPPER; BROOM OPERATOR (ALL TYPES); CHIP SPREADER OPERATOR; CONVEYOR BELT OPERATOR; CRUSHER OILER; FORM GRADER OPERATOR; JOINT MACHINE OPERATOR; LONGITUDINAL FLOAT OPERATOR; OILER, UTILITY; POWER LOADER (BELT & BUCKET TYPE); PUMP OPERATOR; ROLLER OPERATOR, SELF-PROPELLED (DIRT); TIRE REPAIRMAN (LARGE CONSTRUCTION EQUIP. TIRES); TRACTOR OPERATOR (FARM WITH/WITHOUT POWER ATTACHMENTS); TUGGER (ALL TYPES)	$25.35	$11.21	$36.56	SAWY
LABORERS: GROUP 3… Full text LABORERS: GROUP 3 MINER (DRILLER), MACHINEMAN, TIMBERMAN; DRILL DOCTOR, FORM SETTER AND MOVER, SPADER, SPILLING AND/OR CAISSON WORKER; POWDERMAN, BLASTER, TENDER; WAGON DRILL, AIR-TRAC., (DIAMOND AND OTHER DRILLS FOR BLASTING POWDER OR GROUTING)	$28.30	$11.21	$39.51	SAWY
LABORERS: GROUP 2… Full text LABORERS: GROUP 2 ASPHALT RAKER AND TAMPER; BIN WALL INSTALLER; CHAIN SAW OPERATOR (CLEARING & GRUBBING); CONCRETE SAW (ALL TYPES); DUMP MAN; FORM SETTER (PAVING); HAND OPERATED VIBRATORY ROLLER; HIGH SCALAR; JACKHAMMER & PAVEMENT BREAKER; MAINTAINER (TRAFFIC CONTROL); MORTAR MAN ON STONE RIPRAP; NOZZLE MAN (AIR, WATER, GUNITE & SANDBLASTING); LANDSCAPER, LANDSCAPE LABORER; TAMPER OPERATOR (PNEUMATIC, ELECTRIC, GAS & SIMILAR); PAINTER (BRUSH & SPRAY); PIPE SETTER (ALL PIPE TYPES)	$21.78	$11.21	$32.99	SAWY
LABORERS: GROUP 1… Full text LABORERS: GROUP 1 ERECTOR & INSTALLER (FENCES, GUARDRAIL & BARRIER); FLAG PERSONS (TRAFFIC CONTROL); FORM STRIPPER; GENERAL LABORER; HEATER TENDER; MATERIAL CHECKER; PICK-UP TRUCK DRIVER; PILOT CAR DRIVER; PRE-WATERING, PRESETTING & PRE-IRRIGATION (ALL WORK); RIPRAP MAN; TAR & ASPHALT POT TENDER	$21.78	$0.00	$21.78	SAWY
IRONWORKER	$38.60	$0.00	$38.60	SAWY
GROUNDMAN (ELECTRICAL WORK)	$35.76	$18.35	$54.11	SAWY
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ELECTRICAL WORK)	$50.38	$21.32	$71.70	SAWY
ELECTRICIAN (INSIDE WIREMAN, OUTSIDE LINEMAN AND SIGNAL AND LIGHTING WORK)	$60.59	$22.42	$83.01	SAWY
CONCRETE FINISHER	$24.69	$9.03	$33.72	SAWY
CARPENTER	$30.00	$6.57	$36.57	SAWY

Modification history

Modification 0	January 2, 2026
Modification 1	May 18, 2026
Modification 2	June 18, 2026
Modification 3	July 30, 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 WY20260042?: 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 3 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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