Wyoming's prevailing wage law applies to public construction projects with costs estimated at $100,000 or more. The Department of Workforce Services establishes and publishes prevailing wage rates. The law covers state, county, and municipal projects.
Wyoming has an active prevailing wage law (Wyoming Prevailing Wage Act). Administered by Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Labor Standards. 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 Wyoming. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Contractors face payment of back wages and potential debarment from public contracts for non-compliance.