Building Construction — Hillsborough, New Hampshire
WD NH20260021-17729-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Hillsborough, New Hampshire (construction type: building) is $44.36/hr base + $36.63/hr fringe = $80.99/hr total package (WD NH20260021-17729-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 24 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 |
| BOILERMAKER | $42.83 | $25.29 | $68.12 +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $43.91 | $28.47 | $72.38 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $24.43 | $6.49 | $30.92 +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $27.70 | $2.61 | $30.31 +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CREDIT | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $28.67 | $11.69 | $40.36 Above median | $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 |
| GLAZIER | $27.74 | $3.74 | $31.48 +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.60 | $19.89 | $42.49 Above median +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $24.05 | $12.75 | $36.80 +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.46 | $9.86 | $27.32 Above median +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $17.01 | $4.43 | $21.44 Above median -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $24.08 | $4.75 | $28.83 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $27.42 | $3.83 | $31.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $22.54 | $2.29 | $24.83 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $23.56 | $3.28 | $26.84 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $20.00 | $3.28 | $23.28 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $22.99 | $3.28 | $26.27 +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $25.17 | $11.87 | $37.04 Bottom 10% +24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $23.97 | $9.68 | $33.65 +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 33.83 10.09 ROOFER | $17.55 | $3.25 | $20.80 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $31.29 | $9.78 | $41.07 +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WATERPROOFER | $31.22 | $3.70 | $34.92 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Hillsborough, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Hillsborough, 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.