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How are prevailing wages established and what is the process?
Trades are generally surveyed every three years to determine the prevailing wage rates.
How often are prevailing wage rates published?
Prevailing wage rates are published the first business day in August and in February and take effect 30 days after publication. The publications are necessary to adjust the rates based on rate surveys, changes to the minimum wages, and changes to rates that are based on a union majority.
Note: Prevailing Wages established based on a collective bargaining agreements (CBA) may be adjusted up or down at the semi-annual wage publication based on changes to the CBA.
Wage Surveys
Look up when the last wage survey for a trade took place and when the next surveys are scheduled to determine the prevailing wage rates.
For more detailed information on survey methodology, see WAC 296-127-019.
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