Building Construction — Chittenden, Vermont
WD VT20260025-17776-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Chittenden, Vermont (construction type: building) is $25.89/hr base + $0.78/hr fringe = $26.67/hr total package (WD VT20260025-17776-bld, Rev. 1).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $25.89 | $0.78 | $26.67 -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $17.15 | $1.63 | $18.78 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $20.28 | $10.49 | $30.77 Top 10% +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $31.90 | $10.95 | $42.85 +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.11 | $3.52 | $16.63 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $15.78 | $0.48 | $16.26 Above median -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $16.50 | $0.00 | $16.50 Above median -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $19.00 | $0.00 | $19.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $17.00 | $0.95 | $17.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $16.82 | $0.00 | $16.82 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: ROLLER | $16.82 | $0.00 | $16.82 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $37.40 | $19.02 | $56.42 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $18.98 | $4.40 | $23.38 -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $19.43 | $2.30 | $21.73 Bottom 10% -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.00 | $0.81 | $14.81 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Chittenden, VT — Building 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 building construction in Chittenden, Vermont.
- 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.