Oregon Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for Oregon: 74 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 30 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in Oregon. 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 Oregon: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $29.90 | $52.12 | $63.50 | 70 |
| Laborer: Common or General | $10.08 | $22.29 | $39.11 | 62 |
| Plumber | $48.62 | $60.77 | $60.77 | 29 |
| Carpenter | $12.50 | $52.62 | $53.94 | 45 |
| Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe | $37.38 | $54.75 | $54.75 | 24 |
| Truck Driver: Dump Truck | $15.00 | $19.91 | $23.90 | 48 |
| Ironworker | $36.71 | $48.31 | $48.31 | 54 |
| Painters | $39.94 | $39.94 | $40.85 | 37 |
| Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher | $21.13 | $46.13 | $46.13 | 71 |
| Roofer | $12.00 | $14.41 | $33.19 | 30 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $25.67 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 28 |
| Pipefitter | $60.77 | $60.77 | $60.77 | 16 |
| Bricklayer | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 | 42 |
| Drywall Finisher/Taper | $24.05 | $45.52 | $45.52 | 20 |
| Laborer: Pipelayer | $15.93 | $23.93 | $40.41 | 49 |
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 Oregon: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $17.26 | $18.43 | $20.70 | 17 |
| Guard I | $17.80 | $18.90 | $20.12 | 17 |
| Guard II | $19.91 | $21.14 | $22.51 | 17 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $22.32 | $24.16 | $28.25 | 17 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $19.58 | $20.85 | $22.33 | 17 |
| Laborer | $18.01 | $18.71 | $22.67 | 18 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $21.31 | $22.94 | 18 |
| General Clerk I | $18.60 | $19.01 | $19.89 | 17 |
| Secretary I | $18.22 | $19.04 | $21.45 | 17 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $29.17 | $32.09 | $38.00 | 18 |
| Environmental Technician | $22.34 | $27.81 | $33.38 | 18 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $35.78 | $38.56 | 18 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $21.97 | $23.04 | $28.65 | 18 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $27.99 | $28.58 | $30.67 | 18 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $17.91 | $18.87 | $21.84 | 17 |
Building construction wage determinations (24)
- 3 Counties in Oregon OR20260092
- 9 Counties in Oregon OR20260093
- Baker County, Oregon OR20260002
- Benton County, Oregon OR20260094
- Clackamas County, Oregon OR20260095
- Columbia County, Oregon OR20260096
- Coos County, Oregon OR20260082
- Crook County, Oregon OR20260083
- Curry County, Oregon OR20260084
- Deschutes County, Oregon OR20260097
- Douglas County, Oregon OR20260085
- Harney County, Oregon OR20260086
- Hood River County, Oregon OR20260087
- Jackson and Josephine Counties, Oregon OR20260103
- Lane County, Oregon OR20260098
- Linn County, Oregon OR20260099
- Marion and Polk Counties, Oregon OR20260104
- Morrow County, Oregon OR20260088
- Multnomah County, Oregon OR20260100
- Umatilla County, Oregon OR20260089
- Union County, Oregon OR20260090
- Wasco County, Oregon OR20260091
- Washington County, Oregon OR20260101
- Yamhill County, Oregon OR20260102
Heavy construction wage determinations (30)
- 36 Counties in Oregon OR20260081
- 8 Counties in Oregon OR20260080
- Benton County, Oregon OR20260052
- Clackamas County, Oregon OR20260053
- Clatsop County, Oregon OR20260063
- Columbia County, Oregon OR20260054
- Coos County, Oregon OR20260064
- Curry County, Oregon OR20260065
- Deschutes County, Oregon OR20260055
- Douglas County, Oregon OR20260066
- Grant County, Oregon OR20260067
- Hood River County, Oregon OR20260068
- Jackson County, Oregon OR20260056
- Jefferson County, Oregon OR20260069
- Josephine County, Oregon OR20260070
- Klamath County, Oregon OR20260071
- Lane County, Oregon OR20260057
- Lincoln County, Oregon OR20260072
- Linn County, Oregon OR20260073
- Malheur County, Oregon OR20260074
- Marion County, Oregon OR20260058
- Morrow County, Oregon OR20260075
- Multnomah County, Oregon OR20260059
- Polk County, Oregon OR20260060
- Tillamook County, Oregon OR20260076
- Umatilla County, Oregon OR20260077
- Union County, Oregon OR20260078
- Wasco County, Oregon OR20260079
- Washington County, Oregon OR20260061
- Yamhill County, Oregon OR20260062
Highway construction wage determinations (1)
- 36 Counties in Oregon OR20260001
Residential construction wage determinations (19)
- 3 Counties in Oregon OR20260010
- 7 Counties in Oregon OR20260009
- 9 Counties in Oregon OR20260011
- Benton and Lane Counties, Oregon OR20260021
- Clackamas County, Oregon OR20260012
- Clatsop County, Oregon OR20260003
- Columbia County, Oregon OR20260013
- Coos County, Oregon OR20260004
- Deschutes County, Oregon OR20260014
- Douglas County, Oregon OR20260005
- Jackson County, Oregon OR20260015
- Josephine County, Oregon OR20260006
- Klamath County, Oregon OR20260007
- Lincoln County, Oregon OR20260008
- Marion County, Oregon OR20260016
- Multnomah County, Oregon OR20260017
- Polk County, Oregon OR20260018
- Washington County, Oregon OR20260019
- Yamhill County, Oregon OR20260020
Service Contract Act wage determinations (30)
- 2015-5787 Josephine County, Oregon, 347 occupations
- 2015-5587 Linn County, Oregon, 347 occupations
- 2015-5581 Klamath and Lake Counties, Oregon, 347 occupations
- 2015-5579 3 Counties in Oregon, 347 occupations
- 2015-5583 3 Counties in Oregon, 347 occupations
- 2015-5577 Clatsop and Tillamook Counties, Oregon, 347 occupations
- 2015-5575 Lincoln County, Oregon, 347 occupations
- 2015-5789 Gilliam County, Oregon, 347 occupations
- 2015-5589 8 Counties in Oregon, 346 occupations
- 2015-5569 Lane County, Oregon, 346 occupations
- 2015-5571 Jackson County, Oregon, 346 occupations
- 2015-5565 Deschutes County, Oregon, 346 occupations
- 2015-6041 Crook and Jefferson Counties, Oregon, 346 occupations
- 2015-5853 Wheeler County, Oregon, 346 occupations
- 2015-5573 Marion and Polk Counties, Oregon, 345 occupations
- 2015-5567 Benton County, Oregon, 345 occupations
- 2015-5563 7 Counties in Oregon and Washington, 345 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 1977-0079 36 Counties in Oregon, 14 occupations
- 2022-0053 2 Counties in Oregon and Washington, 4 occupations
- 2019-0145 Multnomah County, Oregon, 2 occupations
- 2023-0209 Deschutes County, Oregon, 2 occupations
- 2017-0589 Lane County, Oregon, 2 occupations
- 2017-0593 3 Counties in Oregon, 2 occupations
- 2017-0591 Marion and Polk Counties, Oregon, 2 occupations
- 2017-0587 Deschutes County, Oregon, 2 occupations
- 2017-0595 Douglas County, Oregon, 2 occupations
- 2017-0597 10 Counties in Oregon, 2 occupations
- 2022-0097 Klamath County, Oregon, 1 occupations
- 1985-1233 112 Counties in 5 States, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in Oregon?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across Oregon's wage determinations the median base rate is $52.12 an hour for an electrician and $22.29 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 Oregon?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across Oregon's wage determinations is $18.43 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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