Sheet Metal Worker prevailing wage rates in California
Federal Davis-Bacon rates published in 25 active determinations, 2026
- Active federal Davis-Bacon determinations for California publish 56 sheet metal worker classification rates, across 25 determinations covering 58 counties.
- Those published base rates run from $9.00 to $86.31 an hour before fringe benefits. Which one applies to a job depends on its county, its construction type and the determination written into the contract.
- Construction types covered: Building, Heavy, Highway, Residential.
- Last determination revision affecting sheet metal worker rates in California: .
The official source: binding Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations are published by the U.S. Department of Labor at SAM.gov Wage Determinations. This site indexes them and links every determination to its official document - the determination incorporated into a contract governs.
This page collects every classification in California's active federal determinations that is a form of sheet metal worker work (ductwork, architectural sheet metal and metal roofing) and shows the rate published for it. Determinations name a classification the way the underlying union agreement or wage survey named it, so the wording varies between them; the rate and the fringe are reproduced exactly as published.
Published rates by determination
CA20260001 rev 3 · Building, Heavy, Highway, Residential · San Diego
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN) SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN - SCOPE: a. Existing residential buildings, both single and multi-family, where each unit is heated and/or cooled | $38.65 | 10.31 | SHEE0206-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (EXCEPT CAMP PENDLETON) | $51.45 | 30.92 | SHEE0206-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (CAMP PENDLETON) | $53.45 | 30.92 | SHEE0206-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260001 on SAM.gov.
CA20260002 rev 4 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Imperial
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN - SCOPE: LIGHT COMMERCIAL WORK: ANY SHEET METAL, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING WORK PERFORMED ON A PROJECT WHERE THE TOTAL CONSTRUCTION | $38.65 | 10.31 | SHEE0206-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN - SCOPE: LIGHT COMMERCIAL WORK: ANY SHEET METAL, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING WORK PERFORMED ON A PROJECT WHERE THE TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COS | $51.45 | 30.92 | SHEE0206-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260002 on SAM.gov.
CA20260004 rev 4 · Heavy, Highway · Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (ALL OTHER WORK) | $86.31 | 46.75 | SHEE0104-016 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (MECHANICAL CONTRACTS $200,000 OR LESS) | $73.19 | 46.00 | SHEE0104-016 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260004 on SAM.gov.
CA20260005 rev 2 · Building · Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (LAKE & MENDOCINO COUNTIES) | $27.17 | 7.17 | SUCA1986-001 DOL wage survey rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (DEL NORTE & HUMBOLDT COUNTIES).$ 18.65 4.85 ROOFERS: ROOFER (LAKE & MENDOCINO COUNTIES) | $17.65 | 7.17 | SUCA1986-001 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260005 on SAM.gov.
CA20260007 rev 5 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn and 18 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER: ALL OTHER WORK (MARIN, NAPA, SOLANO SONOMA & TRINITY COUNTIES) | $86.31 | 46.75 | SHEE0104-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: MECHANICAL CONTRACTS $200,000 OR LESS (MARIN, NAPA, SOLANO SONOMA & TRINITY COUNTIES) | $73.19 | 46.00 | SHEE0104-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (AMADOR, COLUSA, EL DORADO, NEVADA, PLACER, SACRAMENTO, SUTTER, YOLO, AND YUBA COUNTIES) | $59.82 | 41.52 | SHEE0104-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (ALPINE COUNTY) | $56.96 | 38.63 | SHEE0104-010 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: METAL DECKING AND SIDING ONLY (BUTTE, COLUSA, EL DORADO, GLENN, LASSEN, MODOC, NEVADA, PLACER, PLUMAS, SACRAMENTO, SHASTA, SIERRA, SISKIYOU, SUTTER, TEHAMA, YOL | $44.45 | 35.55 | SHEE0104-011 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: METAL DECKING AND SIDING ONLY (MARIN, NAPA, SOLANO, SONOMA AND TRINITY COUNTIES) | $44.45 | 35.55 | SHEE0104-014 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: MECHANICAL JOBS $200,000 & UNDER (BUTTE, GLENN, LASSEN, MODOC, PLUMAS, SHASTA, SIERRA, SISKIYOU, AND TEHAMA COUNTIES) | $72.71 | 38.92 | SHEE0104-019 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: MECHANICAL JOBS OVER $200,000 (BUTTE, GLENN, LASSEN, MODOC, PLUMAS, SHASTA, SIERRA, SISKIYOU, AND TEHAMA COUNTIES) | $59.82 | 41.52 | SHEE0104-019 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260007 on SAM.gov.
CA20260008 rev 1 · Residential · Butte
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $13.68 | 0.00 | SUCA1988-001 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260008 on SAM.gov.
CA20260011 rev 1 · Residential · Kings
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $9.00 | 0.00 | SUCA1982-003 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260011 on SAM.gov.
CA20260012 rev 5 · Building, Heavy, Highway · San Luis Obispo
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPDENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS DAY,THANKISGIVING DAY & FRI | $55.32 | 35.87 | SHEE0273-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260012 on SAM.gov.
CA20260014 rev 6 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Santa Barbara
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPDENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS DAY,THANKISGIVING DAY & FRI | $55.32 | 35.87 | SHEE0273-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260014 on SAM.gov.
CA20260015 rev 5 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Ventura
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPDENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS DAY,THANKISGIVING DAY & FRI | $55.32 | 35.87 | SHEE0273-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260015 on SAM.gov.
CA20260016 rev 4 · Building · Tulare
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (EXCLUDING METAL DECK AND SIDING) | $54.49 | 42.39 | SHEE0104-008 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (METAL DECK AND SIDING ONLY) | $44.45 | 35.55 | SHEE0104-012 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260016 on SAM.gov.
CA20260017 rev 4 · Residential · Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo and 2 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (WORK ON GENERAL SHEET METAL AND HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SIGNLE FAMILY DWELLINGS, MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS, TRACK HOMES AND APARTMENT BUILDINGS INDIVIDUALL | $29.54 | 19.09 | SHEE0105-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (WORK ON GENERAL SHEET METAL AND HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SIGNLE FAMILY DWELLINGS, MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS, TRACK HOMES AND APARTMENT BUILDINGS INDIVIDUALL | $33.10 | 10.81 | SHEE0105-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (IMPERIAL) | $51.45 | 30.92 | SHEE0206-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL: TECHNICIAN IMPERIAL SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN - SCOPE: A. EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, BOTH SINGLE AND MULTI-FAMILY, WHERE EACH UNIT IS HEATED AND/OR COOLED BY A SEPAR | $38.65 | 10.31 | SHEE0206-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (SAN LUIS OBISPO, SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA) HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPDENDENCE DAY, LAB | $55.32 | 35.87 | SHEE0273-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260017 on SAM.gov.
CA20260018 rev 7 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Alameda, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Madera and 11 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (MONTEREY & SAN BENITO COUNTIES) | $65.02 | 37.47 | SHEE0104-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (SANTA CRUZ COUNTY) | $66.18 | 36.93 | SHEE0104-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: ALL OTHER WORK (ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, SAN FRANSICO, SAN MATEO, SANTA CLARA COUNTIES)) | $86.31 | 46.75 | SHEE0104-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: MECHANICAL CONTRACTS UNDER $200,000 (ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, SAN FRANCISCO, SAN MATEO, SANTA CLARA COUNTIES)) | $73.19 | 46.00 | SHEE0104-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (CALAVERAS AND SAN JOAQUIN COUNTIES) | $56.96 | 38.63 | SHEE0104-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: EXCLUDING METAL DECK AND SIDING (MARIPOSA, MERCED, STANISLAUS AND TUOLUMNE COUNTIES) | $57.06 | 42.15 | SHEE0104-005 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (FRESNO, KINGS, AND MADERA COUNTIES) | $54.49 | 42.39 | SHEE0104-007 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: METAL DECKING AND SIDING ONLY. (ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, MONTEREY, SAN BENITO, SAN FRANCISCO, SAN MATEO, SANTA CLARA AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES) | $56.23 | 37.52 | SHEE0104-015 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: METAL DECKING AND SIDING ONLY. (CALAVERAS, FRESNO, KINGS, MADERA, MARIPOSA, MERCED, SAN JOAQUIN, STANISLAUS AND TUOLUMNE COUNTIES) | $56.23 | 37.52 | SHEE0104-018 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260018 on SAM.gov.
CA20260019 rev 6 · Residential · Alameda, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Marin, Monterey, Napa and 12 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER: (AREA 2) AREA 2: MONTEREY & SAN BENITO | $65.02 | 37.46 | SHEE0104-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: (AREA 1) AREA 1: ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, MARIN, NAPA, SAN FRANCISCO, SAN MATEO, SANTA CLARA, SOLANO & SONOMA | $86.31 | 46.75 | SHEE0104-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: (AREA 3) AREA 3: SANTA CRUZ | $66.18 | 36.93 | SHEE0104-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (EL DORADO, PLACER, SACRAMENTO, SUTTER, YOLO AND YUBA COUNTIES) | $56.96 | 38.63 | SHEE0104-017 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260019 on SAM.gov.
CA20260020 rev 5 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Inyo, Kern, Mono
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER: (1) COMMERCIAL - NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REMODEL WORK (LOS ANGELES (SOUTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE DRAWN BETWEEN GORMAN AND BIG PINES)AND CATALINA ISLAND, INYO, KERN (NO | $59.31 | 30.43 | SHEE0105-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (KERN (EXCLUDING PORTION EAST OF HWY 395) & LOS ANGELES (NORTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE DRAWN BETWEEN GORMAN AND BIG PINES INCLUDING CITIES OF LANCASTER AND PALMDALE) | $45.98 | 29.24 | SHEE0105-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260020 on SAM.gov.
CA20260022 rev 5 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Los Angeles
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER: (1) LIGHT COMMERCIAL: WORK ON GENERAL SHEET METAL AND HEATING AND AC UP TO 4000 SQ FT. (LOS ANGELES (SOUTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE BETWEEN GORMAN AND BIG PINES INCLU | $35.57 | 10.63 | SHEE0105-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: (1) COMMERCIAL - NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REMODEL WORK (LOS ANGELES (SOUTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE DRAWN BETWEEN GORMAN AND BIG PINES)AND CATALINA ISLAND, INYO, KERN (NO | $59.31 | 30.43 | SHEE0105-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (KERN (EXCLUDING PORTION EAST OF HWY 395) & LOS ANGELES (NORTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE DRAWN BETWEEN GORMAN AND BIG PINES INCLUDING CITIES OF LANCASTER AND PALMDALE) | $45.98 | 29.24 | SHEE0105-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260022 on SAM.gov.
CA20260023 rev 1 · Building · Amador
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $18.37 | 7.26 | SUCA1985-003 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260023 on SAM.gov.
CA20260024 rev 4 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Orange
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER: (1) COMMERCIAL - NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REMODEL WORK (LOS ANGELES (SOUTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE DRAWN BETWEEN GORMAN AND BIG PINES)AND CATALINA ISLAND, INYO, KERN (NO | $59.31 | 30.43 | SHEE0105-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260024 on SAM.gov.
CA20260025 rev 4 · Building, Heavy, Highway · Riverside
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER: (1) COMMERCIAL - NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REMODEL WORK (LOS ANGELES (SOUTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE DRAWN BETWEEN GORMAN AND BIG PINES)AND CATALINA ISLAND, INYO, KERN (NO | $59.31 | 30.43 | SHEE0105-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260025 on SAM.gov.
CA20260026 rev 4 · Building, Heavy, Highway · San Bernardino
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER: (1) COMMERCIAL - NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REMODEL WORK (LOS ANGELES (SOUTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE DRAWN BETWEEN GORMAN AND BIG PINES)AND CATALINA ISLAND, INYO, KERN (NO | $59.31 | 30.43 | SHEE0105-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260026 on SAM.gov.
CA20260027 rev 1 · Residential · Humboldt
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $22.79 | 9.63 | SUCA2013-001 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260027 on SAM.gov.
CA20260028 rev 2 · Residential · Tuolumne
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $57.06 | 42.15 | SHEE0104-020 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260028 on SAM.gov.
CA20260029 rev 2 · Residential · Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $57.06 | 42.15 | SHEE0104-020 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: CA20260029 on SAM.gov.
CA20260030 rev 1 · Residential · Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas and 4 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $22.79 | 9.63 | SUCA2013-004 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260030 on SAM.gov.
CA20260031 rev 1 · Residential · Del Norte, Lake, Mendocino
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $22.79 | 9.63 | SUCA2013-005 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: CA20260031 on SAM.gov.
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