Prevailing wage in Wyoming

Who and what this applies to

Construction of public works by or on behalf of a public body under the Wyoming Prevailing Wage Act. W.S. 27-4-402 defines public body as the state of Wyoming or a state officer, board or commission; this guide does not expand that definition to every local public entity.

Thresholds and scope

The statutory construction definition covers a public improvement fairly estimated to cost $100,000 or more. Section 27-4-403 excludes maintenance work from its wage rule.

The rules

• Covered workmen directly employed in actual construction at the site must receive at least the prevailing hourly wage for similar work in the locality, including the associated customary and usual fringe-benefit costs in the statutory definition. Source
• Hauling workers count when their work includes a construction phase more than incidental to transportation. Section 27-4-403(c) provides special wage rules for registered or approved trainees and apprentices; the ordinary journeyman rate should not be applied without that qualification. Source

Primary sources

• W.S. §§27-4-402(a)(i), (iii), (v)–(viii) and 27-4-403, official Title 27 compilation

Sources reviewed 2026-09-30. This guide covers the projects and rules stated above.

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