Building Construction — Belknap, New Hampshire
WD NH20260015-17901-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Belknap, New Hampshire (construction type: building) is $44.36/hr base + $36.63/hr fringe = $80.99/hr total package (WD NH20260015-17901-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $44.36 | $36.63 | $80.99 Above median +297% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, DRYWALL HANGING AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $25.00 | $0.00 | $25.00 -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $23.55 | $7.14 | $30.69 +24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $36.12 | $22.92 | $59.04 +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $29.89 | $10.70 | $40.59 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.77 | $9.03 | $25.80 Above median +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $19.60 | $2.73 | $22.33 Above median -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $20.85 | $2.61 | $23.46 Above median +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $21.52 | $3.17 | $24.69 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $20.62 | $0.00 | $20.62 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $45.76 | $26.19 | $71.95 Above median +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $25.24 | $8.60 | $33.84 +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 26.56 24.03 ROOFER | $18.87 | $0.00 | $18.87 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.43 | $3.60 | $21.03 Above median -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Belknap, NH — Building 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.
Other Construction Types in Belknap
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Belknap, New Hampshire.
- 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.