Highway Construction — Strafford, New Hampshire
WD NH20260041-17900-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Strafford, New Hampshire (construction type: highway) is $24.04/hr base + $2.60/hr fringe = $26.64/hr total package (WD NH20260041-17900-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 | $24.04 | $2.60 | $26.64 -7% 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 | $21.78 | $0.00 | $21.78 -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 | $29.70 | $8.11 | $37.81 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.21 | $8.19 | $30.40 Above median +3% 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 | $20.38 | $5.47 | $25.85 Above median +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.79 | $2.60 | $21.39 Above median -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $18.21 | $0.00 | $18.21 Above median -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $19.64 | $4.83 | $24.47 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 | $26.43 | $5.27 | $31.70 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $25.01 | $9.93 | $34.94 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $25.08 | $4.60 | $29.68 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 | $27.56 | $6.56 | $34.12 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.93 | $5.55 | $31.48 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $24.33 | $8.36 | $32.69 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 | $27.93 | $5.10 | $33.03 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POUNDER | $36.21 | $9.46 | $45.67 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $24.43 | $4.32 | $28.75 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 | $12.05 | $1.37 | $13.42 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $21.41 | $4.05 | $25.46 Above median -10% 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 Strafford, 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 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.