Highway Construction — Belknap, New Hampshire
WD NH20260032-17901-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Belknap, New Hampshire (construction type: highway) is $19.82/hr base + $0.42/hr fringe = $20.24/hr total package (WD NH20260032-17901-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 23 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 | $19.82 | $0.42 | $20.24 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $27.72 | $2.24 | $29.96 Above median +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.50 | $0.00 | $18.50 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.51 | $2.32 | $24.83 Above median -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $16.95 | $3.87 | $20.82 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.38 | $2.81 | $20.19 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $20.36 | $0.00 | $20.36 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $24.07 | $4.47 | $28.54 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $23.77 | $7.02 | $30.79 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $19.23 | $2.89 | $22.12 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $24.35 | $0.00 | $24.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $27.81 | $7.02 | $34.83 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $28.55 | $0.53 | $29.08 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $21.21 | $3.80 | $25.01 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $24.73 | $6.96 | $31.69 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $26.06 | $3.38 | $29.44 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $22.87 | $5.77 | $28.64 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POUNDER | $40.22 | $3.97 | $44.19 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $19.34 | $5.12 | $24.46 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $26.70 | $11.07 | $37.77 Above median +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $16.02 | $2.21 | $18.23 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $20.00 | $3.42 | $23.42 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $20.14 | $4.27 | $24.41 Above median -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Belknap, NH — 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.
Other Construction Types in Belknap
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway 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.