Building Construction — Fayette, West Virginia
WD WV20260006-17705-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Fayette, West Virginia (construction type: building) is $38.05/hr base + $30.87/hr fringe = $68.92/hr total package (WD WV20260006-17705-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 42 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: WV20260006-17705-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: West Virginia (WV)
County: Fayette
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 42
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 | $38.05 | $30.87 | $68.92 Above median +280% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $47.13 | $28.93 | $76.06 +157% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 Above median +154% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $33.84 | $25.51 | $59.35 Above median +161% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $34.77 | $26.66 | $61.43 Above median +172% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $42.73 | $23.71 | $66.44 Above median +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $32.89 | $13.38 | $46.27 +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $36.17 | $3.00 | $39.17 +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $35.19 | $25.66 | $60.85 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $36.10 | $24.65 | $60.75 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $28.02 | $16.80 | $44.82 Above median +140% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $24.78 | $17.25 | $42.03 Above median +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $23.33 | $16.04 | $39.37 +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $23.63 | $16.13 | $39.76 +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $24.06 | $16.31 | $40.37 Above median +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $23.35 | $16.07 | $39.42 +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $22.99 | $16.35 | $39.34 +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $22.70 | $16.15 | $38.85 +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $23.57 | $16.19 | $39.76 +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $24.78 | $16.25 | $41.03 Above median +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER, JACK HAMMER, MOTORIZED BUGGY OPERATOR, WATER BOY | $25.41 | $16.75 | $42.16 Top 10% +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $24.16 | $17.25 | $41.41 Top 10% +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $22.76 | $16.75 | $39.51 +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: DEMOLITION | $20.58 | $9.47 | $30.05 Top 10% +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $27.55 | $3.00 | $30.55 Above median +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $22.05 | $8.54 | $30.59 Above median +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASON - STONE | $33.00 | $26.18 | $59.18 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $37.40 | $26.06 | $63.46 +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $30.24 | $10.26 | $40.50 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $33.09 | $3.00 | $36.09 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $28.55 | $3.00 | $31.55 Above median +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $30.57 | $20.06 | $50.63 Above median +142% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $27.64 | $18.09 | $45.73 Bottom 10% +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $24.13 | $16.05 | $40.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $31.97 | $25.36 | $57.33 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $36.58 | $24.58 | $61.16 Above median +156% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL FRICTION CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND ALL CRANES WITH 180 FT. OR MORE OF BOOM INCLUDING MAST AND JIBS OR LIFTING CAP | $46.56 | $22.05 | $68.61 Top 10% +185% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 OPERATING CRANES AND TOWER CRANES WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF 15 TONS AND OVER | $46.21 | $22.05 | $68.26 Top 10% +184% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR, ALL OTHER CRANES | $45.21 | $22.05 | $67.26 +180% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER, ROLLER, OILER | $34.71 | $22.05 | $56.76 Top 10% +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 25.61 15.68 ROOFER | $24.28 | $9.32 | $33.60 Top 10% -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SINGLE AND DOUBLE AXLE DUMP TRUCKS | $28.52 | $3.00 | $31.52 Above median +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Fayette, WV — 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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Direct labor subtotal
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 Fayette, West 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.