Highway Construction — Essex, Vermont
WD VT20260051-17764-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Essex, Vermont (construction type: highway) is $20.00/hr base + $1.64/hr fringe = $21.64/hr total package (WD VT20260051-17764-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $20.00 | $1.64 | $21.64 Above median -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $25.34 | $0.00 | $25.34 -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $28.15 | $2.03 | $30.18 +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $20.36 | $3.87 | $24.23 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - SIGN | $16.25 | $3.20 | $19.45 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $21.70 | $1.60 | $23.30 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $28.77 | $7.91 | $36.68 +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING ASPHALT RAKING, SHOVELING, SPREADING AND CONCRETE WORK | $16.35 | $2.63 | $18.98 Above median -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $14.70 | $1.03 | $15.73 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $21.83 | $3.91 | $25.74 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $19.78 | $5.09 | $24.87 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $19.25 | $5.97 | $25.22 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $21.35 | $3.84 | $25.19 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $23.42 | $2.38 | $25.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $19.83 | $3.94 | $23.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $21.13 | $5.53 | $26.66 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $21.95 | $4.63 | $26.58 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $23.14 | $6.08 | $29.22 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $22.50 | $10.24 | $32.74 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $20.54 | $5.53 | $26.07 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POUNDER | $22.31 | $0.00 | $22.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $19.39 | $6.26 | $25.65 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $20.87 | $7.24 | $28.11 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $12.29 | $2.75 | $15.04 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $17.20 | $6.71 | $23.91 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES ALL AXLES INCLUDING DUMP TRUCKS | $18.75 | $4.01 | $22.76 Top 10% -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $22.55 | $11.87 | $34.42 Above median +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Essex, VT — Highway 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 highway construction in Essex, 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.