Heavy Construction — Buchanan, Virginia
WD VA20260001-14782-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CAPTAIN; MECHANICAL DREDGE OPERATOR, LEVERMAN, LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP. INCENTIVE PAY: Operator $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (U in Buchanan, Virginia (construction type: heavy) is $48.48/hr base + $15.34/hr fringe = $63.82/hr total package (WD VA20260001-14782-hvy, Rev. 2).
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WD Number: VA20260001-14782-hvy
Revision: 2
Construction Type: heavy
State: Virginia (VA)
County: Buchanan
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 45
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPTAIN; MECHANICAL DREDGE OPERATOR, LEVERMAN, LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP. INCENTIVE PAY: Operator $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (U | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $13.14 | $2.96 | $16.10 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CERTIFIED WELDER. INCENTIVE PAY: Operator $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (USCG licensed Master of Towing Vessels $1.80; Licensed Boat Operat | $39.46 | $14.73 | $54.19 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DECKHAND | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DECKHAND, SHOREMAN, RODMAN, SCOWMAN, COOK, MESSMAN, PORTER/JANITOR. INCENTIVE PAY: Operator $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (USCG licensed Ma | $30.86 | $14.15 | $45.01 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DERRICK OPERATOR | $13.20 | $2.96 | $16.16 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES | $12.78 | $2.96 | $15.74 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES | $9.63 | $2.96 | $12.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES | $14.59 | $2.96 | $17.55 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES | $10.12 | $2.96 | $13.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES | $12.39 | $2.96 | $15.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES | $14.04 | $2.96 | $17.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRAG BARGE OPERATOR, ASSISTANT FILL PLACER, WELDER, STEWARD. INCENTIVE PAY: Operator $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (USCG licensed Master of | $38.38 | $14.66 | $53.04 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRILL BOATS | $14.18 | $2.96 | $17.14 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRILL BOATS | $13.69 | $2.96 | $16.65 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $13.45 | $2.96 | $16.41 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ENGINEER | $14.18 | $2.96 | $17.14 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HANDYMAN | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| JANITOR/PORTER | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LEVERMAN | $14.53 | $2.96 | $17.49 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MATE | $12.39 | $2.96 | $15.35 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MESSMAN | $9.32 | $2.96 | $12.28 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| NIGHT COOK | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OILER | $10.12 | $2.96 | $13.08 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR, SPIDER/SPILL BARGE OPERATOR, ENGINEER, ELECTRICIAN, CHIEF WELDER, CHIEF MATE, FILL PLACER, OPERATOR II, MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, LICENSED BOAT | $41.93 | $14.90 | $56.83 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR. INCENTIVE PAY: Operator $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (USCG licensed Master of Towing Vessels $1.80; Licensed Boat Operator USCG | $37.15 | $14.57 | $51.72 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR. INCENTIVE PAY: Operator $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (USCG licensed Master of Towing Vessels $1.80; Licensed Boat Operator USCG | $43.20 | $14.99 | $58.19 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RODMAN | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SECOND COOK | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPILL BARGE OPERATOR..$ 12.97 2.96 SPIDER BARGE OPERATOR.$ 12.97 2.96 SHOREMAN | $9.32 | $2.96 | $12.28 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STEWARD | $10.42 | $2.96 | $13.38 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STEWARD DEPARTMENT COOK | $9.27 | $2.96 | $12.23 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STEWARD DEPARTMENT MESS COOK | $8.74 | $2.96 | $11.70 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STEWARD DEPARTMENT MESSMAN AND JANITOR | $8.61 | $2.96 | $11.57 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG BOATS, ASSISTANT ENGINEER | $11.75 | $2.96 | $14.71 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG BOATS, COOK | $9.63 | $2.96 | $12.59 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG BOATS, DECKHAND | $9.37 | $2.96 | $12.33 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG BOATS, ENGINEER | $12.96 | $2.96 | $15.92 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG BOATS, TUG MASTER | $13.16 | $2.96 | $16.12 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG BOATS, TUG MATE | $11.87 | $2.96 | $14.83 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG DECKHAND | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG MASTER | $12.29 | $2.96 | $15.25 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG MATE | $11.76 | $2.96 | $14.72 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WELDER | $12.78 | $2.96 | $15.74 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Buchanan, VA — 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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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 heavy construction in Buchanan, Virginia.
- 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.