Highway Construction — Manassas*, Virginia
WD VA20260185-17492-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Manassas*, Virginia (construction type: highway) is $20.97/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $20.97/hr total package (WD VA20260185-17492-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 38 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 | $20.97 | $0.00 | $20.97 Above median -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.70 | $8.03 | $28.73 +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION | $36.85 | $14.13 | $50.98 Top 10% +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FENCE ERECTOR | $15.28 | $0.00 | $15.28 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $34.18 | $0.00 | $34.18 Above median +22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $34.18 | $0.00 | $34.18 +22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $19.05 | $1.75 | $20.80 Above median +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.77 | $0.00 | $15.77 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $14.88 | $0.00 | $14.88 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $20.48 | $0.00 | $20.48 Above median +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATOR | $15.69 | $0.00 | $15.69 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $19.27 | $2.51 | $21.78 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.93 | $0.00 | $23.93 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $19.00 | $3.49 | $22.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $17.40 | $2.01 | $19.41 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER, INCLUDING UTILITY | $20.64 | $0.00 | $20.64 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $29.46 | $0.00 | $29.46 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $24.89 | $0.00 | $24.89 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADALL | $19.26 | $0.00 | $19.26 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $23.21 | $0.00 | $23.21 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: HYDROSEEDER | $16.64 | $0.00 | $16.64 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $18.35 | $2.90 | $21.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $22.84 | $0.00 | $22.84 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $23.19 | $2.94 | $26.13 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVEMENT PLANER | $20.10 | $1.24 | $21.34 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVEMENT PLANER GROUNDSMEN | $19.75 | $0.00 | $19.75 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $20.90 | $1.56 | $22.46 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $21.83 | $4.08 | $25.91 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $18.40 | $3.87 | $22.27 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $18.92 | $0.00 | $18.92 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $22.13 | $4.89 | $27.02 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING OPERATOR | $22.15 | $0.00 | $22.15 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING TRUCK DRIVER | $18.78 | $0.00 | $18.78 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $14.86 | $0.21 | $15.07 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER : HEAVY 7CY & UNDER | $15.53 | $0.00 | $15.53 Above median -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FUEL AND LUBRICANT SERVICE | $18.25 | $0.00 | $18.25 Top 10% -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: HEAVY OVER 7 CY | $18.05 | $0.00 | $18.05 Top 10% -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SINGLE & MULTI AXLE | $19.22 | $3.15 | $22.37 Top 10% -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Manassas*, 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 Manassas*, 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.