Heavy Construction — Chittenden, Vermont
WD VT20260067-17776-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING in Chittenden, Vermont (construction type: heavy) is $28.82/hr base + $2.85/hr fringe = $31.67/hr total package (WD VT20260067-17776-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $28.82 | $2.85 | $31.67 Above median +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $25.40 | $21.43 | $46.83 Above median +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $25.40 | $21.43 | $46.83 Top 10% +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $28.11 | $19.52 | $47.63 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $27.60 | $19.52 | $47.12 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $12.63 | $0.14 | $12.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.64 | $0.00 | $17.64 Above median -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Chittenden, VT — 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 Chittenden
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy 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.