Arizona Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for Arizona: 32 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 20 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in Arizona. 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 Arizona: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $17.50 | $29.00 | $39.09 | 17 |
| Laborer: Common or General | $10.18 | $12.35 | $17.95 | 16 |
| Plumber | $15.13 | $20.14 | $51.15 | 19 |
| Carpenter | $13.35 | $28.08 | $33.55 | 15 |
| Operator: Backhoe | $14.00 | $14.00 | $18.29 | 11 |
| Truck Driver: Dump | $23.40 | $24.50 | $30.88 | 13 |
| Ironworker | $29.73 | $33.15 | $39.50 | 16 |
| Painter: Sign and Display Erector | $18.03 | $19.06 | $19.84 | 13 |
| Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher | $17.13 | $22.00 | $30.42 | 23 |
| Roofer | $10.29 | $13.67 | $28.17 | 7 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $14.33 | $18.68 | $49.39 | 14 |
| Pipefitter | $22.21 | $36.68 | $51.15 | 12 |
| Bricklayer | $32.29 | $32.29 | $32.29 | 6 |
| Drywall Hanger | $12.00 | $17.44 | $20.02 | 7 |
| Laborer: Pipelayer | $13.00 | $24.85 | $31.98 | 24 |
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 Arizona: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $15.85 | $17.19 | $18.23 | 10 |
| Guard I | $17.24 | $18.34 | $18.54 | 10 |
| Guard II | $19.39 | $20.52 | $20.74 | 10 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $18.97 | $21.01 | $23.52 | 10 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $17.36 | $17.81 | $19.42 | 10 |
| Laborer | $17.11 | $18.46 | $20.96 | 11 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $21.41 | $23.93 | 11 |
| General Clerk I | $14.87 | $17.10 | $18.72 | 10 |
| Secretary I | $18.13 | $19.14 | $19.78 | 10 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $24.27 | $28.97 | $36.56 | 11 |
| Environmental Technician | $24.84 | $28.57 | $33.38 | 11 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $36.46 | $37.43 | 11 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $20.59 | $23.05 | $28.65 | 11 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $22.80 | $23.83 | $30.07 | 11 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $17.22 | $17.82 | $19.91 | 10 |
Building construction wage determinations (12)
- 3 Counties in Arizona AZ20260043
- Apache County, Arizona AZ20260022
- Cochise County, Arizona AZ20260038
- Gila County, Arizona AZ20260024
- Graham County, Arizona AZ20260025
- Greenlee and La Paz Counties, Arizona AZ20260029
- Maricopa County, Arizona AZ20260039
- Navajo County, Arizona AZ20260027
- Pima County, Arizona AZ20260040
- Pinal County, Arizona AZ20260041
- Santa Cruz County, Arizona AZ20260028
- Yuma County, Arizona AZ20260042
Highway construction wage determinations (13)
- Apache County, Arizona AZ20260023
- Cochise County, Arizona AZ20260035
- Coconino County, Arizona AZ20260044
- Gila County, Arizona AZ20260026
- Graham County, Arizona AZ20260030
- Greenlee County, Arizona AZ20260031
- La Paz County, Arizona AZ20260032
- Maricopa County, Arizona AZ20260045
- Mohave County, Arizona AZ20260046
- Navajo County, Arizona AZ20260033
- Pima County, Arizona AZ20260047
- Pinal County, Arizona AZ20260048
- Santa Cruz County, Arizona AZ20260034
Residential construction wage determinations (7)
- 8 Counties in Arizona AZ20260004
- Coconino and Yavapai Counties, Arizona AZ20260012
- Maricopa County, Arizona AZ20260001
- Mohave County, Arizona AZ20260003
- Pima County, Arizona AZ20260002
- Pinal County, Arizona AZ20260010
- Yuma County, Arizona AZ20260011
Service Contract Act wage determinations (20)
- 2015-5475 Yuma County, Arizona, 347 occupations
- 2015-5477 3 Counties in Arizona, 347 occupations
- 2015-5481 3 Counties in Arizona, 347 occupations
- 2015-5479 La Paz County, Arizona, 347 occupations
- 2015-5467 Mohave County, Arizona, 346 occupations
- 2015-5471 Yavapai County, Arizona, 346 occupations
- 2015-5719 Cochise County, Arizona, 346 occupations
- 2015-5469 Maricopa and Pinal Counties, Arizona, 346 occupations
- 2015-5465 Coconino County, Arizona, 346 occupations
- 2015-5473 Pima County, Arizona, 346 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 1977-0211 15 Counties in Arizona, 14 occupations
- 2017-0543 Yavapai County, Arizona, 2 occupations
- 2017-0547 7 Counties in Arizona, 2 occupations
- 2017-0541 Mohave County, Arizona, 2 occupations
- 2017-0545 Yuma County, Arizona, 2 occupations
- 2025-0165 Cochise County, Arizona, 1 occupations
- 2024-0001 Maricopa County, Arizona, 1 occupations
- 2022-0171 Cochise County, Arizona, 1 occupations
- 2024-0003 Maricopa County, Arizona, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in Arizona?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across Arizona's wage determinations the median base rate is $29.00 an hour for an electrician and $12.35 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 Arizona?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across Arizona's wage determinations is $17.19 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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