Highway Construction — Carroll, New Hampshire
WD NH20260033-17728-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Carroll, New Hampshire (construction type: highway) is $20.89/hr base + $1.61/hr fringe = $22.50/hr total package (WD NH20260033-17728-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 | $20.89 | $1.61 | $22.50 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $25.67 | $2.39 | $28.06 Above median -3% 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 | $21.59 | $0.90 | $22.49 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $17.18 | $3.22 | $20.40 Above median -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.76 | $1.83 | $20.59 Above median -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $18.89 | $3.10 | $21.99 Above median -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.90 | $4.55 | $28.45 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $25.64 | $0.00 | $25.64 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $16.67 | $2.22 | $18.89 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $25.96 | $4.50 | $30.46 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $27.71 | $6.16 | $33.87 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $27.79 | $0.53 | $28.32 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $22.49 | $5.57 | $28.06 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $24.80 | $6.63 | $31.43 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $24.97 | $9.43 | $34.40 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $23.64 | $4.54 | $28.18 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $19.54 | $3.42 | $22.96 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $28.88 | $12.06 | $40.94 Above median +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $14.45 | $0.00 | $14.45 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $22.30 | $4.63 | $26.93 Above median -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Carroll, 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 Carroll
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Carroll, 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.