Utah repealed its state prevailing wage law in 1981 — one of the earliest states to do so. Only federally funded construction projects are subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.
Utah does not have a state prevailing wage law. Federal Davis-Bacon Act still applies to federally funded construction projects over $2,000.
The federal Davis-Bacon Act applies to all federally funded or federally assisted construction contracts over $2,000 in Utah. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Federal Davis-Bacon penalties apply to federally funded projects only.