Highway Construction — Covington*, Virginia
WD VA20260065-16928-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Covington*, Virginia (construction type: highway) is $17.73/hr base + $1.48/hr fringe = $19.21/hr total package (WD VA20260065-16928-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 22 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 | $17.73 | $1.48 | $19.21 Above median -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.35 | $0.00 | $19.35 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $20.80 | $0.00 | $20.80 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $16.40 | $0.00 | $16.40 Above median -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.94 | $0.00 | $14.94 Above median -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $16.75 | $0.00 | $16.75 Above median -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $18.90 | $0.00 | $18.90 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.59 | $0.00 | $19.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $12.25 | $0.23 | $12.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $19.36 | $0.00 | $19.36 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $26.68 | $0.00 | $26.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE, INCLUDES FINISHING | $26.13 | $0.00 | $26.13 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $19.36 | $0.00 | $19.36 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $19.13 | $0.00 | $19.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $21.13 | $0.00 | $21.13 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $18.96 | $0.00 | $18.96 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $18.11 | $0.00 | $18.11 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $11.82 | $0.00 | $11.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER : HEAVY 7CY & UNDER | $16.69 | $0.00 | $16.69 Top 10% -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: HEAVY OVER 7 CY | $16.69 | $0.00 | $16.69 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SINGLE & MULTI AXLE | $17.08 | $0.00 | $17.08 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Covington*, VA — 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 Covington*, 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.