Highway Construction — Merrimack, New Hampshire
WD NH20260037-17902-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Merrimack, New Hampshire (construction type: highway) is $21.12/hr base + $1.10/hr fringe = $22.22/hr total package (WD NH20260037-17902-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 | $21.12 | $1.10 | $22.22 -23% 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 | $17.52 | $3.17 | $20.69 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.98 | $4.81 | $22.79 Above median -1% 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 | $24.68 | $4.52 | $29.20 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 | $19.27 | $2.89 | $22.16 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 | $28.12 | $6.59 | $34.71 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 | $20.39 | $2.88 | $23.27 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 | $25.02 | $3.38 | $28.40 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $22.25 | $5.67 | $27.92 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 | $19.55 | $4.59 | $24.14 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $28.38 | $11.86 | $40.24 Above median +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $16.11 | $2.21 | $18.32 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.42 | $2.60 | $22.02 Above median -22% 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 Merrimack, 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 Merrimack
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Merrimack, 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.