GENERAL PREVAILING WAGE APPRENTICE RATES
Apprentice Prevailing Wage Rates are paid only to apprentices registered with the State of California, Division of Apprenticeship Standards, for work the registered apprentice performs in his/her specific craft or trade. You may check whether an Apprentice is registered at the Division of Apprenticeship Standards Website (https://www.dir.ca.gov/DAS/appcertpw/AppCertSearch.asp)
- Determination: 2026-2
- Issue Date: 08-22-2026
- Expire Date: 06-30-2027 *
- Craft/Classification: Plumber, Steamfitter
- Counties: Contra Costa
| Period | Duration Months | OJT Hours | Basic Hourly Rate | Health & Welfare | Pension | Vacation/ Holiday | Training | Other | Total Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | N/A | $34.810 | $22.750 | $1.700 | $.000 | $3.350 | $.350 | $62.960 |
| 2 | 6 | N/A | $39.050 | $22.750 | $1.700 | $.000 | $3.350 | $.350 | $67.200 |
| 3 | 6 | N/A | $42.450 | $22.750 | $24.700 | $.000 | $3.350 | $.350 | $93.600 |
| 4 | 6 | N/A | $46.700 | $22.750 | $24.700 | $.000 | $3.350 | $.350 | $97.850 |
| 5 | 6 | N/A | $50.940 | $22.750 | $24.700 | $.000 | $3.350 | $.350 | $102.090 |
| 6 | 6 | N/A | $55.190 | $22.750 | $24.700 | $.000 | $3.350 | $.350 | $106.340 |
| 7 | 6 | N/A | $59.430 | $22.750 | $24.700 | $.000 | $3.350 | $.350 | $110.580 |
| 8 | 6 | N/A | $63.680 | $22.750 | $24.700 | $.000 | $3.350 | $.350 | $114.830 |
| 9 | 6 | N/A | $67.920 | $22.750 | $24.700 | $.000 | $3.350 | $.350 | $119.070 |
| 10 | 6 | N/A | $72.170 | $22.750 | $24.700 | $.000 | $3.350 | $.350 | $123.320 |
FOOTNOTE(S)
Basic Hourly Rate -- includes amount withheld for Dues check-off.
Pension -- Periods 3-10 include $8.00 for Supplemental Pension which is factored at the applicable overtime rate. Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1773.1 and 1773.8, the amount paid for this employer payment may vary resulting in a lower taxable basic hourly wage rate, but the total hourly rates for straight time and overtime may not be less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages.
Health and Welfare -- Includes an amount of $0.75 for Health Reimbursement Account that is factored at the applicable overtime rate. Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1773.1 and 1773.8, the amount paid for this employer payment may vary resulting in a lower taxable basic hourly wage rate, but the total hourly rates for straight time and overtime may not be less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages.
*No predetermined increases.