Heavy Construction — Fauquier, Virginia
WD VA20260210-16466-hvy · Revision 3 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Fauquier, Virginia (construction type: heavy) is $22.74/hr base + $7.82/hr fringe = $30.56/hr total package (WD VA20260210-16466-hvy, Rev. 3).
Scroll down for all 16 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 | $22.74 | $7.82 | $30.56 +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $30.50 | $14.23 | $44.73 Above median +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $59.50 | $23.06 | $82.56 Top 10% +179% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $35.89 | $14.44 | $50.33 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $31.00 | $18.28 | $49.28 +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.67 | $3.95 | $22.62 Above median +17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $23.00 | $2.32 | $25.32 Above median +31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $34.27 | $8.70 | $42.97 Top 10% +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASON - STONE | $45.65 | $21.21 | $66.86 Above median +140% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $26.86 | $5.98 | $32.84 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $21.37 | $3.83 | $25.20 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $24.42 | $0.00 | $24.42 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $55.00 | $24.46 | $79.46 Above median +177% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $39.99 | $18.05 | $58.04 Above median +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $36.31 | $13.27 | $49.58 Above median +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.44 | $2.83 | $19.27 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Fauquier, 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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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 Fauquier, 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.