Heavy Construction — Floyd, Virginia
WD VA20260207-16931-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Floyd, Virginia (construction type: heavy) is $22.74/hr base + $7.82/hr fringe = $30.56/hr total package (WD VA20260207-16931-hvy, Rev. 2).
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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 | $22.74 | $7.82 | $30.56 +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $22.72 | $5.49 | $28.21 +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $43.02 | $17.52 | $60.54 Above median +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $28.73 | $20.10 | $48.83 +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.94 | $1.48 | $13.42 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $18.19 | $5.09 | $23.28 Above median +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $18.33 | $2.03 | $20.36 | $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 | $24.43 | $8.89 | $33.32 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $18.62 | $7.07 | $25.69 Above median | $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 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.00 | $1.84 | $16.84 Above median -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Floyd, 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.
Other Construction Types in Floyd
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Floyd, 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.