Building Construction — Rappahannock, Virginia
WD VA20260174-15419-bld · Revision 3 · 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 Rappahannock, Virginia (construction type: building) is $40.77/hr base + $20.17/hr fringe = $60.94/hr total package (WD VA20260174-15419-bld, Rev. 3).
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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 |
| BRICK POINTER/CAULKER/CLEANER | $19.68 | $0.00 | $19.68 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $38.80 | $15.17 | $53.97 +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $23.89 | $5.23 | $29.12 Top 10% +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.94 | $3.36 | $25.30 +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $29.16 | $11.86 | $41.02 Above median | $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 |
| FIRESTOPPER INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF MATERIALS OR DEVICES WITHIN OR AROUND PENETRATIONS AND OPENINGS IN ALL RATED WALL OR FLOOR ASSEMBLIES, IN ORDE | $30.21 | $10.43 | $40.64 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: SOFT FLOORS | $18.75 | $0.00 | $18.75 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $32.41 | $14.46 | $46.87 +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL AND STRUCTURAL | $37.86 | $25.86 | $63.72 Above median +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $25.85 | $6.94 | $32.79 Above median +17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING BRICK MASON TENDING AND CEMENT MASON TENDING | $15.03 | $2.90 | $17.93 Above median -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $16.81 | $4.26 | $21.07 Above median +9% 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 | $23.50 | $4.50 | $28.00 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 | $21.99 | $4.98 | $26.97 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $31.68 | $2.64 | $34.32 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $21.56 | $7.57 | $29.13 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $22.26 | $3.57 | $25.83 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: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $29.16 | $11.86 | $41.02 Top 10% +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS A.PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL D | $55.00 | $24.46 | $79.46 Top 10% +177% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER A.PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND | $53.30 | $23.71 | $77.01 +169% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $15.83 | $3.06 | $18.89 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION A.PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LA | $53.42 | $23.20 | $76.62 +172% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $45.22 | $27.69 | $72.91 Above median +155% 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 | $19.22 | $2.58 | $21.80 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WATERPROOFER | $21.75 | $1.57 | $23.32 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Rappahannock, 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 Rappahannock, 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.