Residential Construction — Lancaster, Virginia
WD VA20260129-16900-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Lancaster, Virginia (construction type: residential) is $17.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $17.00/hr total package (WD VA20260129-16900-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 6 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 | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $15.75 | $0.00 | $15.75 Bottom 10% -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.50 | $0.00 | $9.50 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $18.75 | $0.00 | $18.75 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $10.17 | $0.00 | $10.17 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $19.84 | $3.38 | $23.22 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Lancaster, VA — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Lancaster, 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.