Heavy Construction — Strafford, New Hampshire
WD NH20260026-17900-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Strafford, New Hampshire (construction type: heavy) is $26.83/hr base + $6.94/hr fringe = $33.77/hr total package (WD NH20260026-17900-hvy, Rev. 1).
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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, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $26.83 | $6.94 | $33.77 Above median +17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $27.46 | $13.30 | $40.76 Above median +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $25.70 | $11.47 | $37.17 +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $23.70 | $1.54 | $25.24 Above median +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.36 | $2.19 | $19.55 Above median -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $24.54 | $9.84 | $34.38 Above median +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $25.55 | $5.74 | $31.29 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $21.70 | $4.09 | $25.79 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $28.37 | $9.74 | $38.11 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $27.15 | $13.39 | $40.54 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $26.37 | $12.98 | $39.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $27.10 | $5.69 | $32.79 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $24.09 | $4.43 | $28.52 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $33.55 | $19.15 | $52.70 Above median +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $45.76 | $26.19 | $71.95 Above median +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $17.24 | $1.54 | $18.78 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.02 | $5.73 | $24.75 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Strafford, NH — Heavy 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 Strafford
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Strafford, 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.