Heavy Construction — Newport, Rhode Island
WD RI20260001-17416-hvy · Revision 3 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for A. BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00 270 FEET in Newport, Rhode Island (construction type: heavy) is $48.92/hr base + $29.95/hr fringe = $78.87/hr total package (WD RI20260001-17416-hvy, Rev. 3).
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WD Number: RI20260001-17416-hvy
Revision: 3
Construction Type: heavy
State: Rhode Island (RI)
County: Newport
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 78
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00 270 FEET | $48.92 | $29.95 | $78.87 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00 270 FEET | $45.00 | $29.95 | $74.95 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00 270 FEET | $33.15 | $29.95 | $63.10 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00 270 FEET | $39.15 | $29.95 | $69.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00 270 FEET | $48.35 | $29.95 | $78.30 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00 270 FEET | $42.07 | $29.95 | $72.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00 270 FEET | $44.92 | $29.95 | $74.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00 270 FEET | $49.30 | $29.95 | $79.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENGTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FEET AND OVER + $ 2.00 180 FEET AND OVER + $ 3.00 210 FEET AND OVER + $ 4.00 240 FEET AND OVER + $ 5.00 270 FEET | $51.30 | $29.95 | $81.25 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00 270 FT. AN | $44.54 | $29.95 | $74.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00 270 FT. AN | $47.22 | $29.95 | $77.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00 270 FT. AN | $47.65 | $29.95 | $77.60 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00 270 FT. AN | $41.50 | $29.95 | $71.45 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00 270 FT. AN | $44.35 | $29.95 | $74.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00 270 FT. AN | $48.35 | $29.95 | $78.30 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00 270 FT. AN | $48.57 | $29.95 | $78.52 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. BOOM LENTHS, INCLUDING JIBS: 150 FT. AND OVER: + $ 2.00 180 FT. AND OVER: + $ 3.00 210 FT. AND OVER: + $ 4.00 240 FT. AND OVER: + $ 5.00 270 FT. AN | $50.57 | $29.95 | $80.52 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. FOOTNOTE: A. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY | $38.70 | $29.95 | $68.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. FOOTNOTE: A. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY | $43.43 | $29.95 | $73.38 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. FOOTNOTE: A. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY | $39.73 | $29.95 | $69.68 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. FOOTNOTE: A. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY | $33.15 | $29.95 | $63.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. FOOTNOTE: A. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY | $25.75 | $29.95 | $55.70 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. FOOTNOTE: A. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY | $39.15 | $29.95 | $69.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. FOOTNOTE: A. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY | $44.45 | $29.95 | $74.40 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| A. FOOTNOTE: A. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS THREE DAYS IN THE WEEK IN WHICH A HOLIDAY FALLS SHALL BE PAID FOR THE HOLIDAY. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY | $46.45 | $29.95 | $76.40 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR | $49.91 | $36.63 | $86.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $50.62 | $28.82 | $79.44 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER: INCLUDES SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $47.88 | $30.50 | $78.38 Top 10% +169% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $44.75 | $29.10 | $73.85 Top 10% +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER FOOTNOTE: CEMENT MASON: WORK ON FREE SWINGING SCAFFOLDS UNDER 3 PLANKS WIDTH AND WHICH IS 20 OR MORE FEET ABOVE GROUND | $44.75 | $29.10 | $73.85 Top 10% +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CREDIT | $64.52 | $38.44 | $102.96 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 | $60.83 | $30.50 | $91.33 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIVER TENDER FOOTNOTES: WHEN NOT DIVING OR TENDING THE DIVER, THE DIVER AND DIVER TENDER SHALL RECEIVE THE PILEDRIVER RATE. DIVER TENDERS SHALL RECEIV | $48.68 | $30.50 | $79.18 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN FOOTNOTES: WORK OF A HAZARDOUS NATURE, OR WHERE THE WORK HEIGHT IS 30 FT. OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR, EXCEPT WHEN WORKING OSHA-APPROVED LIFTS | $56.11 | $24.74 | $80.85 Top 10% +140% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER FOOTNOTES: SWING STAGE: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. PAID HOLIDAYS: LABOR DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $41.63 | $26.15 | $67.78 Top 10% +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $49.91 | $36.63 | $86.54 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $43.03 | $33.53 | $76.56 Above median +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER COMPRESSED AIR GROUP 1 | $55.40 | $24.15 | $79.55 Top 10% +184% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER COMPRESSED AIR GROUP 2 | $52.93 | $24.15 | $77.08 Top 10% +175% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER COMPRESSED AIR GROUP 3 | $42.45 | $24.15 | $66.60 Top 10% +138% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER FREE AIR GROUP 1 | $46.00 | $24.15 | $70.15 Top 10% +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER FREE AIR GROUP 2 | $45.00 | $24.15 | $69.15 Top 10% +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER FREE AIR GROUP 3 | $42.45 | $24.15 | $66.60 Top 10% +138% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 1 | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 Above median +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 Above median +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 3 | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 Above median +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 4 | $37.00 | $26.90 | $63.90 Above median +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 5 | $39.00 | $26.90 | $65.90 Above median +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER OPEN AIR CAISSON, UNDERPINNING WORK AND BORING CREW BOTTOM MAN | $41.50 | $24.15 | $65.65 Top 10% +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER OPEN AIR CAISSON, UNDERPINNING WORK AND BORING CREW TOP MAN & LABORER | $35.60 | $24.15 | $59.75 Top 10% +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER TEST BORING DRILLER | $41.95 | $24.15 | $66.10 Top 10% +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER TEST BORING LABORER | $41.95 | $24.15 | $66.10 Top 10% +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LAST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT SHALL RECEIVE 1 WEEK'S PAID VACATION; 5 TO 10 YEARS - 2 WEEKS' PAID VACATION; 10 OR MORE YEARS - 3 WEEK'S PAID VACATION. C. EM | $32.21 | $34.51 | $66.72 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LAST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT SHALL RECEIVE 1 WEEK'S PAID VACATION; 5 TO 10 YEARS - 2 WEEKS' PAID VACATION; 10 OR MORE YEARS - 3 WEEK'S PAID VACATION. C. EM | $32.81 | $34.51 | $67.32 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE SETTER, TERRAZZO WORKER & TILE SETTER | $46.54 | $30.34 | $76.88 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $38.78 | $29.61 | $68.39 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $45.72 | $31.50 | $77.22 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $42.57 | $26.60 | $69.17 Top 10% +180% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $41.57 | $26.60 | $68.17 Top 10% +176% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $39.57 | $26.60 | $66.17 Top 10% +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $57.85 | $26.40 | $84.25 Top 10% +241% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVER FOOTNOTES: WHEN NOT DIVING OR TENDING THE DIVER, THE DIVER AND DIVER TENDER SHALL RECEIVE THE PILEDRIVER RATE. DIVER TENDERS SHALL RECEIVE | $41.53 | $29.35 | $70.88 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $45.52 | $29.43 | $74.95 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS | $54.34 | $34.50 | $88.84 Top 10% +186% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $47.49 | $31.44 | $78.93 Top 10% +181% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHALL RECEIVE 1 WEEK'S PAID VACATION; 5 TO 10 YEARS - 2 WEEKS' PAID VACATION; 10 OR MORE YEARS - 3 WEEK'S PAID VACATION. C. EMPLOYEES ON THE SENIORITY | $32.36 | $34.51 | $66.87 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHALL RECEIVE 1 WEEK'S PAID VACATION; 5 TO 10 YEARS - 2 WEEKS' PAID VACATION; 10 OR MORE YEARS - 3 WEEK'S PAID VACATION. C. EMPLOYEES ON THE SENIORITY | $32.56 | $34.51 | $67.07 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHALL RECEIVE 1 WEEK'S PAID VACATION; 5 TO 10 YEARS - 2 WEEKS' PAID VACATION; 10 OR MORE YEARS - 3 WEEK'S PAID VACATION. C. EMPLOYEES ON THE SENIORITY | $32.31 | $34.51 | $66.82 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHALL RECEIVE 1 WEEK'S PAID VACATION; 5 TO 10 YEARS - 2 WEEKS' PAID VACATION; 10 OR MORE YEARS - 3 WEEK'S PAID VACATION. C. EMPLOYEES ON THE SENIORITY | $32.61 | $34.51 | $67.12 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHALL RECEIVE 1 WEEK'S PAID VACATION; 5 TO 10 YEARS - 2 WEEKS' PAID VACATION; 10 OR MORE YEARS - 3 WEEK'S PAID VACATION. C. EMPLOYEES ON THE SENIORITY | $32.11 | $34.51 | $66.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHALL RECEIVE 1 WEEK'S PAID VACATION; 5 TO 10 YEARS - 2 WEEKS' PAID VACATION; 10 OR MORE YEARS - 3 WEEK'S PAID VACATION. C. EMPLOYEES ON THE SENIORITY | $32.06 | $34.51 | $66.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHALL RECEIVE 1 WEEK'S PAID VACATION; 5 TO 10 YEARS - 2 WEEKS' PAID VACATION; 10 OR MORE YEARS - 3 WEEK'S PAID VACATION. C. EMPLOYEES ON THE SENIORITY | $32.01 | $34.51 | $66.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHALL RECEIVE 1 WEEK'S PAID VACATION; 5 TO 10 YEARS - 2 WEEKS' PAID VACATION; 10 OR MORE YEARS - 3 WEEK'S PAID VACATION. C. EMPLOYEES ON THE SENIORITY | $31.86 | $34.51 | $66.37 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $44.42 | $41.94 | $86.36 Top 10% +215% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SIGN PAINTER | $24.79 | $13.72 | $38.51 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 Above median +181% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER FOOTNOTES: WORK OF A HAZARDOUS NATURE, OR WHERE THE WORK HEIGHT IS 30 FT. OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR, EXCEPT WHEN WORKING OSHA-A | $42.09 | $19.71 | $61.80 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WELDER FOOTNOTES: WHEN NOT DIVING OR TENDING THE DIVER, THE DIVER AND DIVER TENDER SHALL RECEIVE THE PILEDRIVER RATE. DIVER TENDERS SHALL RECEIVE $1.0 | $48.68 | $30.50 | $79.18 Top 10% +189% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Newport, RI — 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.
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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 heavy construction in Newport, Rhode Island.
- 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.