Washington
Has state requirement SAA state
Apprenticeship Administration
State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) — State Apprenticeship Agency — state administers its own apprenticeship program
Requirement Details
| Type | utilization |
| Ratio / Percentage | 15% |
| Description | 15% apprentice labor hours on public works projects over $2 million |
| Project Threshold | $2,000,000 |
| Statute | RCW 39.04.320 |
| Penalty | Penalty of 2% of contract amount for non-compliance |
| Enforcement | Washington State Department of Labor & Industries |
Washington uses a utilization percentage rather than a fixed ratio. Applies to all public works contracts over $2M. Contractors must submit apprentice utilization reports.
Exemptions
- Projects under $2 million
- Emergency public works
- Good faith effort compliance (if unable to meet 15%)
Federal IRA Requirement
15% apprentice labor hours on IRA/IIJA-funded clean energy projects over $1 million
Threshold: $1,000,000
IRS guidance
Sources
- https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=39.04.320
- https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/apprenticeship/
Last verified: 2026-02-06