District of Columbia Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for District of Columbia: 1 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 5 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter/Lather | $34.41 | $34.41 | $34.41 | 1 |
| Ironworker, Structural and Ornamental | $37.86 | $37.86 | $37.86 | 1 |
| Painters: Commercial and Mold Remediation, Painters, Wallcovers and Drywall Finishers | $29.16 | $29.16 | $29.16 | 1 |
| Cement Masons | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 | 1 |
| Bricklayer | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 | 1 |
| Boilermakers | $47.37 | $47.37 | $47.37 | 1 |
| Bricklayer: Refractory | $43.94 | $43.94 | $43.94 | 1 |
| Millwright | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 | 1 |
| Piledriverman | $36.60 | $36.60 | $36.60 | 1 |
| Diver | $43.92 | $43.92 | $43.92 | 1 |
| Diver Tender | $36.60 | $36.60 | $36.60 | 1 |
| Electricians | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 | 1 |
| Line Construction: Cable Splicers | $44.56 | $44.56 | $44.56 | 1 |
| Line Construction: Equipment Operators | $44.56 | $44.56 | $44.56 | 1 |
| Line Construction: Groundmen | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
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 District of Columbia: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $18.19 | $18.19 | $18.19 | 1 |
| Guard I | $20.31 | $20.31 | $20.31 | 1 |
| Guard II | $22.72 | $22.72 | $22.72 | 1 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $27.52 | $27.52 | $27.52 | 1 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $20.53 | $20.53 | $20.53 | 1 |
| Laborer | $20.47 | $20.47 | $20.47 | 1 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $23.10 | $23.10 | $23.10 | 1 |
| General Clerk I | $20.37 | $20.37 | $20.37 | 1 |
| Secretary I | $21.33 | $21.33 | $21.33 | 1 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $22.71 | $22.71 | $22.71 | 1 |
| Accounting Clerk II | $25.48 | $25.48 | $25.48 | 1 |
| Accounting Clerk III | $28.51 | $28.51 | $28.51 | 1 |
| Administrative Assistant | $43.42 | $43.42 | $43.42 | 1 |
| Court Reporter | $29.26 | $29.26 | $29.26 | 1 |
| Customer Service Representative I | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.15 | 1 |
Heavy and Highway construction wage determinations (1)
Service Contract Act wage determinations (5)
- 2015-4281 14 Counties in District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, 345 occupations
- 2000-0117 6 Counties in District of Columbia and Maryland, 16 occupations
- 2021-0169 District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, 3 occupations
- 2007-0117 District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, 2 occupations
- 2017-0153 21 Counties in 4 States, 2 occupations
Questions
What is the SCA wage for a janitor in District of Columbia?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across District of Columbia's wage determinations is $18.19 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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