Highway Construction — Rutland, Vermont
WD VT20260055-17782-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Rutland, Vermont (construction type: highway) is $21.82/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $21.82/hr total package (WD VT20260055-17782-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 26 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 | $21.82 | $0.00 | $21.82 Above median -27% 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 | $28.28 | $1.90 | $30.18 +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $23.69 | $5.78 | $29.47 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - SIGN | $18.50 | $5.52 | $24.02 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $21.97 | $0.00 | $21.97 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $28.97 | $8.72 | $37.69 +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING ASPHALT RAKING, SHOVELING, SPREADING AND CONCRETE WORK | $17.40 | $3.19 | $20.59 Top 10% -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.53 | $1.58 | $22.11 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $21.15 | $12.05 | $33.20 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $19.94 | $6.29 | $26.23 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $20.71 | $0.92 | $21.63 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $21.00 | $6.27 | $27.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $20.23 | $4.50 | $24.73 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $20.91 | $5.79 | $26.70 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.44 | $6.19 | $31.63 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $20.45 | $4.54 | $24.99 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $28.76 | $16.77 | $45.53 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $21.32 | $7.24 | $28.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POUNDER | $21.40 | $0.00 | $21.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $19.51 | $4.08 | $23.59 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $20.63 | $7.83 | $28.46 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $12.64 | $2.99 | $15.63 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $17.42 | $7.11 | $24.53 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES ALL AXLES INCLUDING DUMP TRUCKS | $18.50 | $3.31 | $21.81 Above median -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $22.32 | $0.00 | $22.32 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Rutland, 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 Rutland, 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.