Highway Construction — Orleans, New York
WD NY20260034-16109-hwy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR () in Orleans, New York (construction type: highway) is $40.26/hr base + $25.41/hr fringe = $65.67/hr total package (WD NY20260034-16109-hwy, Rev. 2).
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WD Number: NY20260034-16109-hwy
Revision: 2
Construction Type: highway
State: New York (NY)
County: Orleans
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 66
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR () | $40.26 | $25.41 | $65.67 Bottom 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $39.35 | $33.18 | $72.53 +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYERS, STONE MASONS, PLASTERERS, CEMENT MASONS, POINTER, CLEANER & CAULKERS: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $37.44 | $32.71 | $70.15 +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CABLE SPLICER | $37.40 | $27.44 | $64.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $34.26 | $25.94 | $60.20 Above median +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASONS: HEAVY/HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION | $38.63 | $25.05 | $63.68 +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $44.30 | $30.20 | $74.50 Above median +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $44.20 | $32.90 | $77.10 Above median +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION OVERHEAD AND UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK AND ALL OVERHEAD AND UNDERGROUND TRANSMISSION LINE WORK INCLU | $61.56 | $36.21 | $97.77 Top 10% +163% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION SUBSTATION: GROUND MAN TRUCK DRIVER FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENTS' DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, GOOD FRID | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION SWITCHING STRUCTURES; RAILROAD CATENARY INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE, THIRD RAIL TYPE UNDERGROUND FLUID OR GAS FILLED TR | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION TELEPHONE, CATV FIBEROPTICS CABLE AND EQUIPMENT CABLE SPLICER A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATIO | $40.81 | $6.99 | $47.80 Top 10% +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION TELEPHONE, CATV FIBEROPTICS CABLE AND EQUIPMENT GROUNDMAN A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATION DA | $20.53 | $6.39 | $26.92 Top 10% -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION TELEPHONE, CATV FIBEROPTICS CABLE AND EQUIPMENT INSTALLER REPAIRMAN-TELEDATA LINEMAN/TECHNICIAN-EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A. NE | $38.73 | $6.93 | $45.66 Top 10% +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE NECESSARY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC MONIT | $42.29 | $30.66 | $72.95 +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE NECESSARY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC MONIT | $52.86 | $35.60 | $88.46 Top 10% +138% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE NECESSARY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC MONIT | $47.57 | $31.03 | $78.60 Above median +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE NECESSARY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TRAFFIC MONIT | $31.72 | $29.87 | $61.59 Bottom 10% +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLE SPLICER | $63.14 | $33.82 | $96.96 Top 10% +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLE SPLICER (Switching structures; railroad catenary installation and maintenance, third rail type underground fluid | $64.59 | $42.92 | $107.51 Top 10% +189% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: FLAGMAN | $35.34 | $30.12 | $65.46 Top 10% +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: FLAGMAN (Switching structures; railroad catenary installation and maintenance, third rail type underground fluid or ga | $35.34 | $30.12 | $65.46 Top 10% +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN DIGGING MACHINE OPERATOR | $55.40 | $31.78 | $87.18 Top 10% +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN DIGGING MACHINE OPERATOR (Switching structures; railroad catenary installation and maintenance, third rail t | $55.40 | $31.78 | $87.18 Top 10% +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN TRUCK DRIVER | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN TRUCK DRIVER (Switching structures; railroad catenary installation and maintenance, third rail type undergro | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN & TECHNICIAN | $61.56 | $36.21 | $97.77 Top 10% +163% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN & TECHNICIAN (Switching structures; railroad catenary installation and maintenance, third rail type un | $61.56 | $36.21 | $97.77 Top 10% +163% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: MECHANIC | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: MECHANIC (Switching structures; railroad catenary installation and maintenance, third rail type underground fluid or g | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $34.68 | $27.64 | $62.32 Above median +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $40.26 | $25.41 | $65.67 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKERS: IRONWORKER | $36.25 | $33.12 | $69.37 +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKERS: ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING STONE DERRICKMAN, RIGGER, RODMAN, STRUCTURAL, MACHINERY MOVERS, FENCE ERECTORS, PRECAST CONCRETE ERECTOR | $35.75 | $30.80 | $66.55 +45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKERS: SHEETER | $36.25 | $33.12 | $69.37 Top 10% +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKERS:: SHEETER | $36.00 | $30.80 | $66.80 +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 FLAGGERS FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $32.96 | $25.30 | $58.26 Top 10% +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 LABORERS FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $33.66 | $25.30 | $58.96 Top 10% +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 RAKERS, DRILLERS, PIPELAYERS, AND TORCH OPERATORS FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR | $33.86 | $25.30 | $59.16 +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 BLASTERS FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $34.69 | $25.30 | $59.99 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND | $35.44 | $25.30 | $60.74 Top 10% +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE TILE AND TERRAZZO WORKERS: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $37.85 | $31.80 | $69.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE, TILE AND TERRAZZO FINISHERS: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $35.71 | $18.26 | $53.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $31.93 | $25.11 | $57.04 +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $33.00 | $28.21 | $61.21 Top 10% +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $34.00 | $28.51 | $62.51 Top 10% +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH & ROLLER | $33.00 | $28.21 | $61.21 Top 10% +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER | $42.68 | $27.88 | $70.56 Above median +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER | $42.20 | $29.80 | $72.00 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 AIR HOIST, ALL BOOM TYPE EQUIPMENT, ALL PAN AND CARRY-ALLS, ARCHER HOIST, ASPHALT ROLLER ASPHALT SPREADER OR PAVER | $44.23 | $35.40 | $79.63 Bottom 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 AGGREGATE BIN, CMI AND SIMILAR TYPE CONCRETE SPREADS, CEMENT BIN, CHIPPING MACHINE AND CHIP SPREADER, COMPRESSORS | $39.14 | $35.40 | $74.54 Bottom 10% +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 CRANES 5 - 60 TONS NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: A-NEW YEAR'S | $47.48 | $35.40 | $82.88 Bottom 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 CRANES 61 - 199 TONS NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: A-NEW YEAR' | $48.48 | $35.40 | $83.88 Bottom 10% +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5 CRANES 200 - 399 TONS NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: A-NEW YEAR | $48.98 | $35.40 | $84.38 Bottom 10% +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 CRANES 400 TONS & OVER NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: A-NEW YEA | $49.48 | $35.40 | $84.88 Bottom 10% +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 7 MASTER MECHANIC NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: A-NEW YEAR'S DAY | $45.47 | $35.40 | $80.87 +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFERS: COMPOSITION | $34.96 | $26.03 | $60.99 Top 10% +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFERS: SLATE & TILE | $35.11 | $26.03 | $61.14 Top 10% +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $39.50 | $29.18 | $68.68 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $47.85 | $28.94 | $76.79 Above median +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: () | $49.23 | $8.75 | $57.98 +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 PICK-UPS; PANEL TRUCKS; FLATBOY MATERIALS TRUCKS; SINGLE AXLE DUMP TRUCKS; DUMPSTERS; RECEIVERS; GREASERS; TRUCK TIREMAN. HAZAR | $31.39 | $27.77 | $59.16 Top 10% +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2 TANDEMS; BATCH TRUCK; MECHANICS. HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE WORK RECEIVES AN ADDITIONAL $1.50 PER HOUR FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NE | $31.44 | $27.77 | $59.21 Top 10% +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3 SEMI-TRAILERS; LOW-BOY TRUCKS; ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR TRUCKS; AGITATOR; MIXER TRUCKS AND DUMPCRETE TYPE VEHICLES; TRUCK MECHANIC | $31.49 | $27.77 | $59.26 Above median +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4 SPECIALIZED EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT - EUCLID TYPE OR SIMILAR OFF-HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT, WHERE NOT SELF-LOADED; STRADDLE CARRIER; SEL | $31.64 | $27.77 | $59.41 Above median +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 5 OFF-HIGHWAY TANDEM BACK DUMP; TWIN ENGINE EQUIPMENT; DOUBLE-HITCHED EQUIPMENT SHERE NOT SELF-LOADED. HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE WORK | $31.79 | $27.77 | $59.56 Top 10% +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Orleans, NY — 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.
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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 Orleans, New York.
- 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.