Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations — Newport, Rhode Island
Newport has 4 active Davis-Bacon wage determinations. Select a construction type to view trade rates and fringe benefit requirements.
Quick Answer
Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determinations for Newport, Rhode Island cover 4 construction types: Building, Heavy, Highway and Residential. Each determination sets the minimum base hourly wage and fringe benefits per trade classification for federal construction projects in the county. Select a construction type below for the full trade-by-trade rate table.
building
Active
WD: RI20260001-17416-bld Rev. 3
Effective: May 17, 2026
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heavy
Active
WD: RI20260001-17416-hvy Rev. 3
Effective: May 17, 2026
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highway
Active
WD: RI20260001-17416-hwy Rev. 3
Effective: May 17, 2026
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residential
Active
WD: RI20260003-17416-res Rev. 2
Effective: May 17, 2026
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Top-Paying Trades in Newport
Highest Davis-Bacon total packages (base + fringe) across this county's wage determinations. Each row shows the construction type that yields the highest rate for that trade.
| # | Trade | Construction Type | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CREDIT | heavy | $64.52 | $38.44 | $102.96 | WD → |
| 2 | DIVER | heavy | $60.83 | $30.50 | $91.33 | WD → |
| 3 | DIVER FOOTNOTES: WHEN NOT DIVING OR TENDING THE DIVER, THE DIVER AND DIVER TENDER SHALL RECEIVE THE PILEDRIVER RATE. DIVER TENDERS SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 | heavy | $60.83 | $30.50 | $91.33 | WD → |
| 4 | Plumbers and Pipefitters | highway | $54.34 | $34.50 | $88.84 | WD → |
| 5 | PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS | highway | $54.34 | $34.50 | $88.84 | WD → |
| 6 | SPRINKLER FITTER | building | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 | WD → |
| 7 | ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR | building | $49.91 | $36.63 | $86.54 | WD → |
| 8 | HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | building | $49.91 | $36.63 | $86.54 | WD → |
| 9 | SHEET METAL WORKER | highway | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 | WD → |
| 10 | Sheet Metal Worker | heavy | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 | WD → |
Each wage determination above lists the minimum hourly base rate and required fringe benefits per trade classification. Full Davis-Bacon compliance guide →