Highway Construction — New Castle, Delaware
WD DE20260005-16448-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in New Castle, Delaware (construction type: highway) is $50.06/hr base + $4.32/hr fringe = $54.38/hr total package (WD DE20260005-16448-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 21 trade classifications covered by this determination.
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $50.06 | $4.32 | $54.38 +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $33.03 | $5.25 | $38.28 Above median +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $65.99 | $0.00 | $65.99 Above median +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $49.77 | $3.37 | $53.14 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $55.67 | $0.00 | $55.67 Above median +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $31.15 | $16.50 | $47.65 Above median +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $36.33 | $3.50 | $39.83 Top 10% +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $43.30 | $1.66 | $44.96 Top 10% +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $37.55 | $16.19 | $53.74 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $38.36 | $4.31 | $42.67 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $28.11 | $11.18 | $39.29 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $38.29 | $11.15 | $49.44 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $45.81 | $31.38 | $77.19 Above median +183% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $43.76 | $30.77 | $74.53 Above median +174% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $45.81 | $31.38 | $77.19 Top 10% +183% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: DRILL | $43.76 | $30.77 | $74.53 Top 10% +174% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER | $45.81 | $31.38 | $77.19 Top 10% +183% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POUNDER | $43.76 | $30.77 | $74.53 +174% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $43.40 | $30.66 | $74.06 Top 10% +172% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $37.49 | $0.00 | $37.49 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $29.31 | $9.84 | $39.15 Top 10% +39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the New Castle, DE — Highway construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in New Castle, Delaware.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.