Oregon's prevailing wage law applies to public works projects of $50,000 or more. BOLI determines prevailing wage rates based on collective bargaining agreements and wage surveys. Rates are published and updated regularly.
Oregon has an active prevailing wage law (Oregon Prevailing Wage Rate Law (ORS 279C.800-279C.870)). Administered by Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). Certified payroll is required. Federal Davis-Bacon applies to all federal projects.
The federal Davis-Bacon Act applies to all federally funded or federally assisted construction contracts over $2,000 in Oregon. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Contractors face payment of back wages, civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation, and debarment from public contracts for up to 3 years.