Highway Construction — Hillsborough, New Hampshire
WD NH20260039-17729-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Hillsborough, New Hampshire (construction type: highway) is $23.11/hr base + $1.06/hr fringe = $24.17/hr total package (WD NH20260039-17729-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 31 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 | $23.11 | $1.06 | $24.17 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $26.23 | $2.51 | $28.74 Above median +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.81 | $0.00 | $21.81 -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $29.00 | $2.78 | $31.78 +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FENCE ERECTOR | $19.59 | $0.00 | $19.59 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $20.87 | $0.00 | $20.87 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $29.25 | $5.56 | $34.81 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.59 | $2.00 | $24.59 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $34.45 | $17.20 | $51.65 Above median +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $23.03 | $8.88 | $31.91 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.62 | $2.60 | $21.22 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $18.34 | $2.85 | $21.19 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $19.02 | $2.72 | $21.74 Above median -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: AUGER | $26.07 | $0.00 | $26.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $24.98 | $7.21 | $32.19 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $20.21 | $3.98 | $24.19 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $23.09 | $5.09 | $28.18 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BUCKET | $30.00 | $0.00 | $30.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $25.97 | $6.59 | $32.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $29.76 | $3.29 | $33.05 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $25.96 | $6.00 | $31.96 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.40 | $7.51 | $32.91 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $25.12 | $3.44 | $28.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $29.25 | $5.47 | $34.72 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $28.25 | $6.51 | $34.76 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POUNDER | $35.06 | $7.75 | $42.81 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $27.19 | $6.12 | $33.31 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $27.29 | $6.95 | $34.24 +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $14.82 | $1.37 | $16.19 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.06 | $3.37 | $22.43 Above median -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $22.75 | $4.95 | $27.70 Above median -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Hillsborough, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway 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.