Heavy Construction — St Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
WD VI20260002-20011-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in St Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (construction type: heavy) is $8.42/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $8.42/hr total package (WD VI20260002-20011-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $8.42 | $0.00 | $8.42 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $7.41 | $0.00 | $7.41 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $7.59 | $0.00 | $7.59 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $7.63 | $0.00 | $7.63 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATION MECHANIC | $7.67 | $0.17 | $7.84 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $7.25 | $0.17 | $7.42 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: JACKHAMMER OPERATORS | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDERS | $7.25 | $0.17 | $7.42 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $8.85 | $0.00 | $8.85 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER & SANDBLASTER | $7.25 | $0.17 | $7.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $7.77 | $0.00 | $7.77 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $7.76 | $0.00 | $7.76 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $7.68 | $0.00 | $7.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ASPHALT MACHINE OPERATORS | $7.62 | $0.00 | $7.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZERS | $7.55 | $0.00 | $7.55 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CHERRY PICKERS | $8.42 | $0.00 | $8.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: DRILLERS | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: OILERS | $9.55 | $0.17 | $9.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: RIGGERS | $8.47 | $0.00 | $8.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the St Croix, VI — 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 St Croix
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in St Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
- 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.