Building Construction — Windsor, Vermont
WD VT20260023-17784-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Windsor, Vermont (construction type: building) is $20.69/hr base + $17.39/hr fringe = $38.08/hr total package (WD VT20260023-17784-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 | $20.69 | $17.39 | $38.08 +27% 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 | $21.49 | $9.03 | $30.52 +2% 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, REINFORCING | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.11 | $2.55 | $17.66 Above median -21% 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 | $15.28 | $5.28 | $20.56 Above median -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: ROLLER | $15.28 | $5.28 | $20.56 -14% 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 | $18.75 | $5.77 | $24.52 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Windsor, 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 Windsor, 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.