Alaska Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for Alaska: 5 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 10 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in Alaska. Many states also set their own prevailing wage for state and local public works; those rates come from the state's labor department and are not listed here.
Davis-Bacon wage rates in Alaska: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $22.99 | $23.38 | $55.44 | 3 |
| Laborer General | $10.84 | $10.84 | $10.84 | 1 |
| Plumber/Pipefitter | $20.40 | $21.60 | $22.80 | 2 |
| Carpenter | $15.85 | $25.05 | $50.79 | 5 |
| Ironworker | $46.98 | $46.98 | $46.98 | 1 |
| Painter | $12.29 | $16.45 | $20.60 | 2 |
| Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher | $20.00 | $21.30 | $49.28 | 3 |
| Roofer | $13.13 | $19.27 | $52.07 | 3 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $16.79 | $23.21 | $55.10 | 3 |
| Pipefitter | $14.00 | $16.25 | $18.50 | 2 |
| Bricklayer, Blocklayer, Stonemason, Marble Mason, Tile Setter, Terrazzo Worker | $52.77 | $52.77 | $52.77 | 1 |
| Drywall Hanger | $10.00 | $12.50 | $15.00 | 2 |
| Laborer: Group 4 (North of the 63Rd Parallel & East of Longitude 138 Degrees) Final Building Cleanup | $31.82 | $31.82 | $31.82 | 2 |
| Glazier | $17.50 | $32.13 | $46.76 | 2 |
| Floor Layer: Carpet | $20.64 | $30.06 | $39.48 | 2 |
Base rates an hour, before fringe benefits, across all construction types; "areas" is how many wage determinations list the classification. Open a wage determination below for the exact rate and fringe in a county.
Service Contract Act wages in Alaska: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $19.07 | $19.27 | $20.87 | 4 |
| Guard I | $20.74 | $21.23 | $24.99 | 4 |
| Guard II | $23.20 | $23.75 | $27.95 | 4 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $27.59 | $29.47 | $29.51 | 4 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $22.81 | $23.40 | $23.47 | 4 |
| Laborer | $18.71 | $21.55 | $24.42 | 5 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $26.32 | $27.52 | 5 |
| General Clerk I | $19.63 | $20.25 | $21.03 | 4 |
| Secretary I | $20.57 | $21.24 | $21.46 | 4 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $36.56 | $37.64 | $39.61 | 5 |
| Environmental Technician | $28.18 | $29.52 | $33.38 | 5 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $40.46 | $40.46 | 5 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $26.10 | $28.65 | $29.59 | 5 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $30.07 | $34.18 | $36.81 | 5 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $20.72 | $22.03 | $22.72 | 4 |
Building and Heavy construction wage determinations (1)
- 26 Counties in Alaska AK20260001
Highway construction wage determinations (1)
- 26 Counties in Alaska AK20260006
Residential construction wage determinations (3)
- 18 Counties in Alaska AK20260005
- 7 Counties in Alaska AK20260003
- Anchorage County, Alaska AK20260004
Service Contract Act wage determinations (10)
- 2015-5687 16 Counties in Alaska, 345 occupations
- 2015-5683 Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska, 345 occupations
- 2015-5681 Anchorage and Matanuska-Susitna Counties, Alaska, 345 occupations
- 2015-5685 10 Counties in Alaska, 345 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 1982-0207 12 Counties in Alaska, 4 occupations
- 2017-0641 4 Counties in Alaska, 2 occupations
- 2017-0639 Anchorage County, Alaska, 2 occupations
- 2025-0143 Anchorage County, Alaska, 1 occupations
- 2025-0149 Fairbanks North County, Alaska, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in Alaska?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across Alaska's wage determinations the median base rate is $23.38 an hour for an electrician and $10.84 for a general laborer, plus fringe benefits. State-funded public works follow the state's own prevailing wage.
What is the SCA wage for a janitor in Alaska?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across Alaska's wage determinations is $19.27 an hour, plus health and welfare. The exact wage depends on the county in the wage determination attached to the contract.
Which wage determination applies to my bid?
The one included in the solicitation. Federal construction bids include a Davis-Bacon general decision for the county and construction type; service bids include an SCA wage determination for the place of performance. Our bid pages list the documents of each bid, the wage determination among them.
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