Building Construction — Windham, Vermont
WD VT20260022-17783-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Windham, Vermont (construction type: building) is $32.39/hr base + $23.43/hr fringe = $55.82/hr total package (WD VT20260022-17783-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $32.39 | $23.43 | $55.82 +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $23.00 | $5.94 | $28.94 -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $16.48 | $0.00 | $16.48 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $20.24 | $7.27 | $27.51 -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.65 | $2.46 | $16.11 Above median -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $19.50 | $6.08 | $25.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $16.11 | $4.14 | $20.25 Above median -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: ROLLER | $16.11 | $4.14 | $20.25 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $25.35 | $5.79 | $31.14 +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $24.04 | $8.25 | $32.29 +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $17.25 | $1.71 | $18.96 -27% 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 | $22.50 | $6.08 | $28.58 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Windham, 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 Windham, 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.