Prevailing wage rates in Arapahoe County, Colorado

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Arapahoe County, Colorado (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination CO20260016, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter (Acoustical Ceiling Installation And Drywall Hanging Only)$35.09$13.84$48.93
Millwright$42.10$19.02$61.12
Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring)$46.80$19.53$66.33
6%/Under 5 Years Based On Regular Hourly Rate For All Hours Worked. 8%/Over 5 Years Based On Regular Hourly Rate For All Hours Worked. B. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; The Friday After Thanksgiving Day; And Christmas Day$56.57$38.44$95.01
Power Equipment Operator: Crane (91 To 140 Tons)$37.34$15.20$52.54
Power Equipment Operator: Crane (51 To 90 Tons)$36.09$15.20$51.29
Power Equipment Operator: Crane (50 Tons And Under)$35.78$15.20$50.98
Power Equipment Operator: Crane (141 Tons And Over)$39.80$15.20$55.00
Ironworker: Ornamental$39.21$12.50$51.71
Ironworker, Structural$39.21$12.50$51.71
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray (Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping)$27.41$11.56$38.97
Drywall Finisher/Taper$28.11$11.56$39.67
Soft Floor Layer (Vinyl And Carpet)$18.25$14.33$32.58
Glazier$37.26$13.15$50.41
Plumber (Excludes HVAC Duct, Pipe And Unit Installation)$47.23$21.68$68.91
Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe And Unit Installation; Excludes HVAC Duct Installation)$45.40$22.11$67.51
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$48.60$27.57$76.17
Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation; Excludes HVAC Pipe And Unit Installation)$43.05$22.65$65.70
Waterproofer$16.94$0.00$16.94
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$17.34$0.00$17.34
Roofer$16.96$0.00$16.96
Operator: Grader/Blade$21.50$0.00$21.50
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$19.10$3.89$22.99
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$20.78$5.78$26.56
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.96$3.68$20.64
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$16.00$0.00$16.00
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$15.99$0.00$15.99
Laborer: Common Or General$15.21$4.54$19.75
Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)$23.12$7.97$31.09
Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring)$31.60$7.38$38.98
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$20.33$6.76$27.09
Carpenter (Metal Stud Installation Only)$17.68$0.00$17.68
Carpenter (Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, And Metal Stud Installation)$23.83$5.63$29.46
Bricklayer$21.96$0.00$21.96

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination CO20260002, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Workers/Insulator (Includes Application Of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings And Finishings To All Types Of Mechanical Systems)$36.98$16.82$53.80
Bricklayer (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson And Weld Counties)$42.37$12.86$55.23
Bricklayer (El Paso And Pueblo Counties)$32.93$14.29$47.22
Electrician (Pueblo County)$35.40$16.06$51.46
Electrician (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer, And Weld Counties)$46.80$19.53$66.33
Line Construction: Lineman And Welder$61.46$14.90$76.36
Line Construction: Line Equipment Operator$44.27$9.41$53.68
Line Construction: Groundman$27.39$5.82$33.21
Electrician (Mesa County In Colrado.)$31.75$13.25$45.00
Electrician (El Paso County)$40.70$18.47$59.17
Power Equipment Operators: Trackhoe$35.20$15.20$50.40
Power Equipment Operators: Scraper: Single Bowl, Including Pups 40 Cubic Yards And Over And Tandem Bowls$35.41$15.20$50.61
Power Equipment Operators: Scraper: Single Bowl Under 40 Cubic Yards$35.20$15.20$50.40
Power Equipment Operators: Oiler$34.14$15.20$49.34
Power Equipment Operators: Mechanic$35.58$15.20$50.78
Power Equipment Operators: Forklift$34.58$15.20$49.78
Power Equipment Operators: Cranes: 141 Tons And Over$38.63$15.20$53.83
Power Equipment Operators: Cranes: 91 To 140 Tons$36.27$15.20$51.47
Power Equipment Operators: Cranes: 51 To 90 Tons$35.07$15.20$50.27
Power Equipment Operators: Cranes: 50 Tons And Under$34.77$15.20$49.97
Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer$34.05$15.20$49.25
Power Equipment Operators: Blade: Rough$34.05$15.20$49.25
Power Equipment Operators: Blade: Finish$34.58$15.20$49.78
Ironworker: Structural$39.21$22.84$62.05
Laborers: Pipelayer$18.68$6.78$25.46
Plumber (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer And Weld Counties)$50.68$20.15$70.83
Plumbers And Pipefitters (El Paso County)$45.90$17.17$63.07
Plumbers And Pipefitters (Pueblo County)$45.90$17.17$63.07
Plumbers And Pipefitters (Mesa County)$41.32$16.01$57.33
Pipefitter (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer And Weld Counties)$44.15$22.43$66.58
Sheet Metal Worker$43.05$22.65$65.70
Power Equipment Operators: Skid Loader$15.37$4.41$19.78
Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loader$17.24$3.23$20.47
Power Equipment Operators: (Backhoe)$16.36$2.48$18.84
Painters: Brush, Roller & Spray$15.81$3.26$19.07
Laborers: Landscape$12.56$3.21$15.77
Laborers: Flagger$8.91$3.80$12.71
Laborers: (Common)$11.22$2.92$14.14
Ironworker: Reinforcing$18.83$3.90$22.73
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.31$2.85$20.16
Carpenters: Form Building And Setting$16.97$2.74$19.71
Carpenters: All Other Work$15.14$3.37$18.51
Boilermaker$17.60$0.00$17.60
Truck Drivers: Tandem/Semi And Water$27.59$4.87$32.46
Truck Drivers: Pickup$26.96$4.87$31.83

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination CO20260004, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Bricklayer (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas And Jefferson Counties)$41.91$12.49$54.40
Electrician (Including Low Voltage Wiring And Installation Of Fire Alarms, Security Systems And Communications Systems) (Pueblo County)$35.40$16.06$51.46
Electrician (Including Low Voltage Wiring And Installation Of Fire Alarms, Security Systems And Communication Systems)$31.96$12.50$44.46
Electrician (Including Low Voltage Wiring And Installation Of Fire Alarms, Security Systems And Communication Systems) (Mesa County In Colorado.)$31.75$13.25$45.00
Electrician (El Paso County)$30.53$16.30$46.83
Power Equipment Operators:(Roller: Self-Propelled All Types Over 5 Tons$34.05$14.25$48.30
Power Equipment Operators: Water Wagon$34.05$14.25$48.30
Power Equipment Operators: Scraper: Single Bowl Under 40 Cubic Yards$34.21$14.25$48.46
Power Equipment Operators: Scraper: Single Bowl Including Pups 40 Cubic Yards And Tandem Bowls And Over (Single Bowl Including Pups 40 Cubic Yards And Tandem Bowls And Over)$34.41$14.25$48.66
Power Equipment Operators: Roller: Self-Propelled Rubber Tires Under 5 Tons$33.62$14.25$47.87
Power Equipment Operators: Motor Grader: Blade-Rough$34.05$14.25$48.30
Power Equipment Operators: Motor Grader: Blade-Finish$34.58$14.25$48.83
Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer$34.05$14.25$48.30
Ironworker, Structural$39.21$12.50$51.71
Glazier$37.26$13.15$50.41
Plumber (Including HVAC Pipe) (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer And Weld Counties)$23.24$5.35$28.59
Plumber: (Plumbers Include HVAC Pipe) & Pipefitters (Exclude HVAC Pipe) (Mesa County)$41.32$16.01$57.33
Pipefitter (Excluding HVAC Pipe) (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer And Weld Counties)$44.15$22.43$66.58
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct And Installation Of HVAC Systems)$43.05$22.65$65.70
Sprinkler Fitter$18.47$3.74$22.21
Sheet Metal Worker: All Other Work$17.30$4.05$21.35
Roofer$14.73$0.00$14.73
Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loader$16.50$0.00$16.50
Power Equipment Operators: (Backhoe)$12.98$3.31$16.29
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray (Excludes Drywall Finishing And Taping)$13.62$3.39$17.01
Laborers: Concrete/Mason Tenders$10.00$0.00$10.00
Laborers: Brick Finishers/Tenders$11.25$0.00$11.25
Laborers: (Common)$8.86$0.00$8.86
Formbuilder/Formsetter$12.78$1.98$14.76
Drywall Hanger/Framer (Including Metal Stud Work)$17.13$2.63$19.76
Drywall Finisher/Taper$13.00$0.00$13.00
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.80$0.00$16.80
Carpenter (Excluding Drywall Hanging/Framing, Metal Stud Work And Form Building/Setting)$16.36$1.38$17.74

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination CO20260006, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician, Traffic Signalization Only (Clear Creek)$38.97$13.16$52.13
Power Equipment Operator: (6)-Crane (91-140 Tons) (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin Counties)$37.34$15.20$52.54
Power Equipment Operator: (5)-Drill Rig Caisson (Watson 2500 Similar Or Larger), Scraper (40 Cu.Yd And Over)$35.41$15.20$50.61
Power Equipment Operator: (5)-Crane (51-90 Tons) (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin Counties)$36.09$15.20$51.29
Power Equipment Operator: (4)-Scraper (Single Bowl, Under 40 Cu. Yd)$35.20$15.20$50.40
Power Equipment Operator: (4)-Crane (50 Tons And Under) (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin Counties)$35.78$15.20$50.98
Power Equipment Operator: (3)- Drill Rig Caisson (Smaller Than Watson 2500 And Similar)$35.03$15.20$50.23
Truck Driver: Water Truck (Jefferson)$17.57$5.27$22.84
Truck Driver: Water Truck (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Park)$19.36$4.07$23.43
Truck Driver: Water Truck (Adams)$17.50$5.19$22.69
Truck Driver: Truck Mounted Attenuator$12.43$3.22$15.65
Truck Driver: Single Axle (Includes Pickup And Pilot Car) (Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Park)$14.74$3.68$18.42
Truck Driver: Single Axle (Includes Pickup And Pilot Car) (Arapahoe)$15.10$3.77$18.87
Truck Driver: Single Axle (Includes Pickup And Pilot Car) (Adams, Jefferson)$13.93$3.68$17.61
Truck Driver: Semi/Trailer Truck (Arapahoe)$16.00$2.60$18.60
Truck Driver: Semi/Trailer Truck (Adams, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park)$18.39$4.13$22.52
Truck Driver: Multi-Purpose Speciality And Hoisting Truck (Jefferson)$15.13$3.89$19.02
Truck Driver: Multi-Purpose Speciality And Hoisting Truck (Arapahoe)$15.79$2.48$18.27
Truck Driver: Multi-Purpose Speciality And Hoisting Truck (Adams, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Park)$17.49$3.17$20.66
Truck Driver: Mechanic$26.48$3.50$29.98
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck (Jefferson)$19.80$6.42$26.22
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Park)$17.25$5.27$22.52
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (Park)$15.40$3.21$18.61
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (Jefferson)$16.97$4.78$21.75
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin)$16.47$5.27$21.74
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (Arapahoe)$18.94$5.27$24.21
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (Adams)$16.68$5.27$21.95
Truck Driver: Distributor (Jefferson)$19.46$6.04$25.50
Truck Driver: Distributor (Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Park)$18.19$5.27$23.46
Truck Driver: Distributor (Arapahoe)$19.62$5.27$24.89
Truck Driver: Distributor (Adams)$15.80$5.27$21.07
Power Equipment Operator: Tractor$13.13$2.95$16.08
Power Equipment Operator: Screed (Park)$20.36$3.04$23.40
Power Equipment Operator: Screed (Jefferson)$22.64$8.43$31.07
Power Equipment Operator: Screed (Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin)$24.67$6.02$30.69
Power Equipment Operator: Screed (Arapahoe)$22.67$8.72$31.39
Power Equipment Operator: Screed (Adams)$27.89$3.50$31.39
Power Equipment Operator: Rotomill$16.22$4.41$20.63
Power Equipment Operator: Roller/Compactor (Dirt And Grade Compaction) (Park)$16.52$3.13$19.65
Power Equipment Operator: Roller/Compactor (Dirt And Grade Compaction) (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson)$20.30$5.51$25.81
Power Equipment Operator: Roller/Compactor (Dirt And Grade Compaction) (Adams)$16.70$3.30$20.00
Power Equipment Operator: Oiler (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Park)$23.73$8.41$32.14
Power Equipment Operator: Oiler (Adams, Jefferson)$21.97$8.72$30.69
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic (Jefferson)$23.56$8.72$32.28
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Park)$24.04$7.35$31.39
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic (Adams)$22.82$8.72$31.54
Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) (Park)$22.67$8.72$31.39
Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) (Jefferson)$23.06$7.76$30.82
Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) (Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin)$23.20$8.33$31.53
Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) (Arapahoe)$26.80$4.84$31.64
Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) (Adams)$23.09$8.72$31.81
Power Equipment Operator: Guardrail/Post Driver$16.07$4.41$20.48
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade (Jefferson)$23.28$7.73$31.01
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade (Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Park)$23.90$7.93$31.83
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade (Arapahoe)$22.67$8.72$31.39
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade (Adams)$23.94$8.23$32.17
Power Equipment Operator: Forklift$15.91$4.68$20.59
Power Equipment Operator: Drill (Jefferson)$20.65$5.74$26.39
Power Equipment Operator: Drill (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Park)$20.48$4.71$25.19
Power Equipment Operator: Crane (Jefferson)$23.55$6.68$30.23
Power Equipment Operator: Crane (Adams, Park)$22.82$8.72$31.54
Power Equipment Operator: Concrete Pump$21.60$5.21$26.81
Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park)$26.90$5.59$32.49
Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer (Adams)$25.20$6.72$31.92
Power Equipment Operator: Broom/Sweeper (Jefferson)$22.18$8.36$30.54
Power Equipment Operator: Broom/Sweeper (Arapahoe)$22.67$8.73$31.40
Power Equipment Operator: Broom/Sweeper (Adams, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Park)$22.70$8.07$30.77
Power Equipment Operator: Boom$22.67$8.72$31.39
Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader (Park)$22.46$0.00$22.46
Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader (Jefferson)$16.85$4.28$21.13
Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader (Arapahoe)$18.23$4.28$22.51
Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader (Adams, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin)$15.37$4.28$19.65
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Trackhoe (Park)$20.81$6.58$27.39
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Trackhoe (Jefferson)$21.99$5.60$27.59
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Trackhoe (Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin)$22.19$6.48$28.67
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Trackhoe (Arapahoe)$24.59$6.24$30.83
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Trackhoe (Adams)$20.31$4.24$24.55
Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Spreader (Jefferson)$23.34$8.06$31.40
Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Spreader (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Park)$22.67$8.67$31.34
Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Roller (Park)$22.84$8.72$31.56
Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Roller (Jefferson)$22.84$7.69$30.53
Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Roller (Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin)$23.41$7.67$31.08
Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Roller (Arapahoe)$22.68$8.72$31.40
Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Roller (Adams)$24.20$7.70$31.90
Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Paver$24.97$6.13$31.10
Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Laydown (Park)$22.67$8.72$31.39
Power Equipment Operator: Asphalt Laydown (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson)$22.67$8.75$31.42
Painter (Spray Only)$16.99$2.87$19.86
Laborer: Traffic Control (Sets Up/Moves Barrels, Cones, Install Signs, Arrow Boards And Place Stationary Flags) (Excludes Flaggers) (Park)$12.76$3.20$15.96
Laborer: Traffic Control (Sets Up/Moves Barrels, Cones, Install Signs, Arrow Boards And Place Stationary Flags) (Excludes Flaggers) (Clear Creek)$13.14$3.20$16.34
Laborer: Traffic Control (Sets Up/Moves Barrels, Cones, Install Signs, Arrow Boards And Place Stationary Flags) (Excludes Flaggers) (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson)$12.43$3.22$15.65
Laborer: Traffic Control (Flagger) (Park)$9.42$3.21$12.63
Laborer: Traffic Control (Flagger) (Jefferson)$9.73$3.05$12.78
Laborer: Traffic Control (Flagger) (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin)$9.55$3.05$12.60
Laborer: Pipelayer$13.55$2.41$15.96
Laborer: Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete (Park)$15.08$3.10$18.18
Laborer: Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete (Jefferson)$16.29$4.25$20.54
Laborer: Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin)$16.96$4.04$21.00
Laborer: Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete (Adams)$17.71$2.83$20.54
Laborer: Landscape And Irrigation (Clear Creek)$14.98$3.16$18.14
Laborer: Landscape And Irrigation (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park)$12.26$3.16$15.42
Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held) (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park)$16.29$6.14$22.43
Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held) (Adams)$16.29$5.20$21.49
Laborer: Common Or General (Park)$15.64$2.46$18.10
Laborer: Common Or General (Jefferson)$16.51$4.27$20.78
Laborer: Common Or General (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin)$16.67$4.27$20.94
Laborer: Common Or General (Adams)$16.29$4.25$20.54
Laborer: Asphalt Spreader$18.58$4.65$23.23
Laborer: Asphalt Shoveler$21.21$4.25$25.46
Laborer: Asphalt Raker (Park)$17.41$1.86$19.27
Laborer: Asphalt Raker (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson)$16.29$4.25$20.54
Ironworker: Reinforcing (Park)$19.98$2.89$22.87
Ironworker: Reinforcing (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson)$16.69$5.45$22.14
Ironworker: Reinforcing (Adams)$22.14$0.77$22.91
Ironworker, Structural$18.22$6.01$24.23
Highway/Parking Lot Striping:Painter (Jefferson)$14.21$3.21$17.42
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Park)$12.62$3.21$15.83
Guardrail Installer (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park)$12.89$3.20$16.09
Guardrail Installer (Adams)$12.89$3.45$16.34
Form Worker (Arapahoe)$15.30$3.90$19.20
Fence Erector$13.02$3.20$16.22
Electrician: Traffic Signalization Groundsman (Jefferson)$15.19$4.72$19.91
Electrician: Traffic Signalization Groundsman (Clear Creek)$15.70$2.14$17.84
Electrician: Traffic Signalization Groundsman (Araphaoe, Broomfield, Elbert, Gilpin, Park)$15.24$3.81$19.05
Electrician: Traffic Signalization Groundsman (Adams)$13.96$2.80$16.76
Electrician: Traffic Signalization Electrician (Jefferson)$26.78$5.44$32.22
Electrician: Traffic Signalization Electrician (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Elbert, Gilpin, Park)$27.25$7.10$34.35
Electrician: Excludes Traffic Signal Installation (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park)$35.13$6.83$41.96
Electrician: Excludes Traffic Signal Installation (Adams)$31.00$14.01$45.01
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Park)$17.09$2.85$19.94
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Jefferson)$18.02$3.42$21.44
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin)$18.37$3.00$21.37
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Arapahoe)$18.70$3.85$22.55
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Adams)$16.05$3.00$19.05
Carpenter, Form Work Only (Park)$17.28$5.38$22.66
Carpenter, Form Work Only (Jefferson)$16.88$3.81$20.69
Carpenter, Form Work Only (Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin)$19.11$5.46$24.57
Carpenter, Form Work Only (Adams)$16.78$3.57$20.35
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work (Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park)$19.27$5.08$24.35
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work (Adams)$16.61$3.88$20.49

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Arapahoe County, Colorado: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Colorado Counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson and Park

Wage determination 2015-5419, revision 34, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$22.19
01111General Clerk I$22.31
07010Baker$20.43
07130Food Service Worker$18.98
07260Waiter/Waitress$17.91
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$20.00
11090Gardener$25.28
11150Janitor$18.67
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$22.25
11240Maid or Houseman$18.70
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$41.75
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$43.94
23160Electrician, Maintenance$30.36
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$34.10
23370General Maintenance Worker$25.24
23470Laborer$22.25
27101Guard I$19.89
27102Guard II$22.25
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$18.65
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.73
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$22.19
01012Accounting Clerk II$24.91
01013Accounting Clerk III$27.86
01020Administrative Assistant$32.70
01035Court Reporter$39.91
01041Customer Service Representative I$19.08
01042Customer Service Representative II$20.82
01043Customer Service Representative III$23.36
01051Data Entry Operator I$21.42
01052Data Entry Operator II$23.38
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$26.73
01070Document Preparation Clerk$23.00
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$23.00
01111General Clerk I$22.31
01112General Clerk II$24.34
01113General Clerk III$27.32
01120Housing Referral Assistant$26.68
01141Messenger Courier$22.20
01191Order Clerk I$21.96
01192Order Clerk II$23.96
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$21.62
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$24.18
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$26.97
01270Production Control Clerk$31.45
01290Rental Clerk$22.55
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$21.38
01311Secretary I$21.38
01312Secretary II$23.93
01313Secretary III$26.68
01320Service Order Dispatcher$23.89
01410Supply Technician$32.70
01420Survey Worker$24.13
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$21.00
01531Travel Clerk I$22.47
01532Travel Clerk II$25.21
01533Travel Clerk III$28.21
01611Word Processor I$22.39
01612Word Processor II$25.12
01613Word Processor III$28.10
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$30.59
05010Automotive Electrician$28.04
05040Automotive Glass Installer$26.27
05070Automotive Worker$26.27
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$22.85
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$29.79
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$26.27
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$29.79
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$21.62
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$24.47
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$26.27
05310Painter, Automotive$28.04
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$26.27
05370Tire Repairer$20.65
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$29.79
07010Baker$20.43
07041Cook I$21.67
07042Cook II$24.88
07070Dishwasher$18.61
07130Food Service Worker$18.98
07210Meat Cutter$23.58
07260Waiter/Waitress$17.91
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$24.86
09040Furniture Handler$18.14
09080Furniture Refinisher$24.17
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$19.24
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$21.90
09130Upholsterer$24.70
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$20.00
11060Elevator Operator$18.67
11090Gardener$25.28
11122Housekeeping Aide$18.67
11150Janitor$18.67
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$22.25
11240Maid or Houseman$18.70
11260Pruner$21.24
11270Tractor Operator$24.26
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$22.25
11360Window Cleaner$19.55
12010Ambulance Driver$22.00
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$32.69
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$37.01
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$31.40
12020Dental Assistant$25.51
12025Dental Hygienist$54.69
12030EKG Technician$44.36
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$44.36
12040Emergency Medical Technician$22.00
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$29.21
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$32.69
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$36.45
12100Medical Assistant$23.90
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$35.29
12160Medical Record Clerk$26.31
12190Medical Record Technician$29.44
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.88
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$56.78
12221Nursing Assistant I$17.14
12222Nursing Assistant II$19.28
12223Nursing Assistant III$21.04
12224Nursing Assistant IV$23.61
12235Optical Dispenser$23.92
12236Optical Technician$24.81
12250Pharmacy Technician$24.50
12280Phlebotomist$23.14
12305Radiologic Technologist$45.57
12311Registered Nurse I$29.98
12312Registered Nurse II$36.67
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$36.67
12314Registered Nurse III$43.96
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$43.96
12316Registered Nurse IV$53.17
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$40.49
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$30.20
13011Exhibits Specialist I$26.33
13012Exhibits Specialist II$32.62
13013Exhibits Specialist III$39.90
13041Illustrator I$24.46
13042Illustrator II$30.30
13043Illustrator III$37.07
13047Librarian$38.28
13050Library Aide/Clerk$15.88
13058Library Technician$22.68
13061Media Specialist I$24.94
13062Media Specialist II$27.90
13063Media Specialist III$31.12
13071Photographer I$21.44
13072Photographer II$23.98
13073Photographer III$29.71
13074Photographer IV$36.34
13075Photographer V$43.97
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$18.59
13110Video Teleconference Technician$27.87
14041Computer Operator I$26.27
14042Computer Operator II$29.38
14043Computer Operator III$32.75
14044Computer Operator IV$36.39
14045Computer Operator V$40.31
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$26.27
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$36.39
14170System Support Specialist$40.31
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$51.29
15060Educational Technologist$39.85
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$61.48
15080Graphic Artist$34.86
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$61.48
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$61.48
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$61.48
15090Technical Instructor$31.05
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$37.98
15110Test Proctor$25.06
15120Tutor$25.06
16010Assembler$20.00
16030Counter Attendant$20.00
16040Dry Cleaner$22.85
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$20.00
16090Presser, Hand$20.00
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$20.00
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$20.00
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$20.00
16190Sewing Machine Operator$23.80
16220Tailor$24.75
16250Washer, Machine$20.95
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$26.51
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.98
21020Forklift Operator$25.09
21030Material Coordinator$31.45
21040Material Expediter$31.45
21050Material Handling Laborer$22.25
21071Order Filler$21.39
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$25.09
21110Shipping Packer$22.75
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.75
21140Store Worker I$20.74
21150Stock Clerk$23.83
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$25.09
21410Warehouse Specialist$25.09
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$43.94
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$34.30
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$41.75
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$43.94
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$45.76
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$30.77
23050Aircraft, Painter$39.30
23060Aircraft Servicer$34.30
23080Aircraft Worker$36.81
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.37
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.01
23125Cable Splicer$45.78
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$31.21
23140Carpet Layer$28.90
23160Electrician, Maintenance$30.36
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$34.10
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$36.40
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$38.67
23260Fabric Worker$27.92
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$30.94
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$26.10
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$32.00
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.57
23370General Maintenance Worker$25.24
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$41.75
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$34.30
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$36.81
23391Gunsmith I$26.10
23392Gunsmith II$29.97
23393Gunsmith III$33.99
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$35.78
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$30.81
23460Instrument Mechanic$36.69
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$31.99
23470Laborer$22.25
23510Locksmith$23.55
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$37.02
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.14
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$23.35
23591Metrology Technician I$36.69
23592Metrology Technician II$38.62
23593Metrology Technician III$40.21
23640Millwright$40.19
23710Office Appliance Repairer$28.53
23760Painter, Maintenance$27.92
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$32.85
23810Plumber, Maintenance$30.92
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$33.99
23850Rigger$32.91
23870Scale Mechanic$29.97
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$29.63
23910Small Engine Mechanic$26.43
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$35.44
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$37.30
23950Telephone Lineman$33.72
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$28.31
23965Well Driller$30.65
23970Woodcraft Worker$33.99
23980Woodworker$26.10
24550Case Manager$23.89
24570Child Care Attendant$20.48
24580Child Care Center Clerk$25.53
24610Chore Aide$18.70
24630Homemaker$23.89
25010Boiler Tender$39.47
25040Sewage Plant Operator$36.61
25070Stationary Engineer$39.47
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$29.09
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$36.61
27004Alarm Monitor$32.99
27007Baggage Inspector$19.89
27008Corrections Officer$31.57
27010Court Security Officer$36.94
27030Detection Dog Handler$22.25
27040Detention Officer$31.57
27070Firefighter$42.72
27101Guard I$19.89
27102Guard II$22.25
27131Police Officer I$44.63
27132Police Officer II$49.60
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$19.89
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.72
28043Carnival Worker$17.42
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$23.34
28310Lifeguard$17.70
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$26.11
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$19.06
28515Recreation Specialist$32.34
28630Sports Official$20.80
28690Swimming Pool Operator$23.80
29010Blocker And Bracer$34.77
29020Hatch Tender$34.77
29030Line Handler$34.77
29041Stevedore I$32.40
29042Stevedore II$37.12
30021Archeological Technician I$25.02
30022Archeological Technician II$27.99
30023Archeological Technician III$34.67
30030Cartographic Technician$34.67
30040Civil Engineering Technician$31.28
30051Cryogenic Technician I$38.40
30052Cryogenic Technician II$42.41
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$25.02
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$27.99
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$31.21
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$38.40
30081Engineering Technician I$19.80
30082Engineering Technician II$22.21
30083Engineering Technician III$24.85
30084Engineering Technician IV$30.79
30085Engineering Technician V$37.66
30086Engineering Technician VI$45.58
30090Environmental Technician$31.20
30095Evidence Control Specialist$34.67
30210Laboratory Technician$30.08
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$37.94
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$41.91
30240Mathematical Technician$34.67
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$25.54
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$31.64
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$38.70
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$46.84
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$42.41
30390Photo-Optics Technician$34.67
30395Radiation Control Technician$42.41
30461Technical Writer I$33.57
30462Technical Writer II$41.06
30463Technical Writer III$49.69
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$32.98
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$39.90
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$47.82
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$32.98
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$32.98
30501Weather Forecaster I$38.40
30502Weather Forecaster II$46.71
30621Weather Observer, Senior$34.67
31010Airplane Pilot$39.90
31020Bus Aide$23.64
31030Bus Driver$30.62
31043Driver Courier$22.78
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$18.65
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$20.98
31310Taxi Driver$17.86
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.73
31362Truckdriver, Medium$25.39
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$30.72
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$30.72
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.45
99030Cashier$18.09
99050Desk Clerk$18.52
99095Embalmer$32.20
99130Flight Follower$32.98
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$21.28
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$22.17
99260Marketing Analyst$42.67
99310Mortician$32.20
99410Pest Controller$24.41
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.59
99710Recycling Laborer$31.15
99711Recycling Specialist$33.97
99730Refuse Collector$29.74
99810Sales Clerk$18.50
99820School Crossing Guard$18.11
99830Survey Party Chief$30.62
99831Surveying Aide$16.99
99832Surveying Technician$27.83
99840Vending Machine Attendant$22.67
99841Vending Machine Repairer$28.50
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$22.67

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.