Prevailing wage rates in Washington (2026)

Davis-Bacon (construction) and Service Contract Act (services) wage rates for every county county, from the current SAM.gov wage determinations.

Davis-Bacon electrician base rates in Washington range from $19.00 to $75.96 an hour (median $53.20), before fringe. Service Contract Act janitor rates range from $17.89 to $22.40 an hour (median $21.07), plus health and welfare.

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How prevailing wage works in Washington

Federal construction contracts over $2,000 must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rates for the county; federal service contracts over $2,500 must pay at least the Service Contract Act rates. Washington may also have its own state prevailing wage law for state and local projects. See prevailing wage explained.