Highway Construction — Rockingham, New Hampshire
WD NH20260040-15430-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Rockingham, New Hampshire (construction type: highway) is $24.02/hr base + $2.82/hr fringe = $26.84/hr total package (WD NH20260040-15430-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 | $24.02 | $2.82 | $26.84 -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $26.09 | $2.51 | $28.60 Above median -1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $22.44 | $0.00 | $22.44 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $28.08 | $2.78 | $30.86 +4% 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 | $21.63 | $0.00 | $21.63 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $31.12 | $9.72 | $40.84 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.71 | $8.19 | $30.90 Above median +5% 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 | $18.30 | $2.75 | $21.05 Above median -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $19.15 | $2.60 | $21.75 Above median -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $18.06 | $0.00 | $18.06 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $19.66 | $5.28 | $24.94 Above median +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: AUGER | $26.07 | $3.42 | $29.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $26.98 | $6.50 | $33.48 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $21.54 | $7.11 | $28.65 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $25.73 | $0.00 | $25.73 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 | $25.99 | $6.75 | $32.74 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $29.56 | $3.29 | $32.85 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $27.77 | $6.79 | $34.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.69 | $6.28 | $31.97 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $24.53 | $8.36 | $32.89 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $28.55 | $6.88 | $35.43 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $25.32 | $6.23 | $31.55 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POUNDER | $36.82 | $10.41 | $47.23 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $23.35 | $5.98 | $29.33 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 | $13.17 | $1.37 | $14.54 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.47 | $3.22 | $22.69 Above median -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $22.76 | $5.07 | $27.83 Above median -1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Rockingham, 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 Rockingham, 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.