Craft comparison
Construction laborer: which prevailing wage is higher in Los Angeles?
Construction laborer comparison for Los Angeles County: federal Davis-Bacon total 67.01 vs California prevailing wage total 75.09.
Result
California is higher for this MVP classification by 8.08 per hour. The federal classification is Laborer group 1; the California classification is Laborer and related classifications, group 1.
Bid-file use
Use this as an early estimating check and attach the official wage determination and state schedule excerpts to the project file before bid close.
Rate comparison
Federal vs California total hourly
| Craft | Federal total | CA total | Winner | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborer | $67.01 | $75.09 | California | $8.08 |
Official sources