Building Construction — Newport News*, Virginia
WD VA20260159-16869-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DA in Newport News*, Virginia (construction type: building) is $40.77/hr base + $20.17/hr fringe = $60.94/hr total package (WD VA20260159-16869-bld, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DA | $40.77 | $20.17 | $60.94 Top 10% +186% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $38.97 | $27.39 | $66.36 +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $20.26 | $2.77 | $23.03 -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CAULKER | $18.49 | $1.33 | $19.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.23 | $0.72 | $17.95 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $34.03 | $17.03 | $51.06 +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $19.36 | $4.68 | $24.04 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $27.18 | $4.13 | $31.31 Above median +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, RIGGER | $30.22 | $17.56 | $47.78 Bottom 10% +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL | $31.00 | $18.28 | $49.28 +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING DEMOLITION | $12.00 | $1.61 | $13.61 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $13.48 | $3.27 | $16.75 Above median -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $12.96 | $3.12 | $16.08 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.40 | $1.96 | $14.36 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.75 | $3.40 | $21.15 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $18.95 | $4.03 | $22.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $18.07 | $3.50 | $21.57 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $19.40 | $7.00 | $26.40 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $21.28 | $3.17 | $24.45 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $16.25 | $4.88 | $21.13 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $14.28 | $0.00 | $14.28 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $18.10 | $5.43 | $23.53 +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $36.92 | $18.25 | $55.17 +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $36.92 | $18.25 | $55.17 Above median +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $39.99 | $18.05 | $58.04 Above median +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $40.99 | $18.05 | $59.04 Above median +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED | $52.06 | $38.44 | $90.50 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 19.71 2.76 ROOFER | $18.40 | $2.31 | $20.71 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $18.91 | $4.67 | $23.58 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $23.40 | $0.00 | $23.40 +17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $27.80 | $10.25 | $38.05 +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.50 | $0.75 | $16.25 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Newport News*, VA — Building 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 building construction in Newport News*, 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.