Highway Construction — Suffolk*, Virginia
WD VA20260195-16874-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Suffolk*, Virginia (construction type: highway) is $20.21/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $20.21/hr total package (WD VA20260195-16874-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 33 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 | $20.21 | $0.00 | $20.21 Above median -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.03 | $0.00 | $16.03 -31% 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 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $24.03 | $0.00 | $24.03 Above median -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $27.38 | $0.00 | $27.38 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $18.62 | $2.62 | $21.24 Above median +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.85 | $0.00 | $14.85 Above median -23% 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 | $17.76 | $0.00 | $17.76 Above median -8% 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 | $19.09 | $1.81 | $20.90 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.74 | $0.00 | $20.74 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $19.16 | $4.45 | $23.61 Above median | $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 | $19.43 | $0.00 | $19.43 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $24.42 | $4.69 | $29.11 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $24.66 | $0.00 | $24.66 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 | $17.86 | $0.00 | $17.86 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $21.43 | $0.00 | $21.43 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $23.12 | $3.60 | $26.72 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $20.12 | $3.81 | $23.93 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 | $21.32 | $0.00 | $21.32 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 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $12.89 | $0.00 | $12.89 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: 1/SINGLE AXLE TRUCK | $18.26 | $4.88 | $23.14 Top 10% -12% 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 | $16.98 | $0.00 | $16.98 Above median -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MULTI AXLE | $18.77 | $4.63 | $23.40 Top 10% -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Suffolk*, 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 Suffolk*, 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.