Highway Construction — Gilmer, West Virginia
WD WV20260097-17696-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Gilmer, West Virginia (construction type: highway) is $29.39/hr base + $20.49/hr fringe = $49.88/hr total package (WD WV20260097-17696-hwy, Rev. 1).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $29.39 | $20.49 | $49.88 +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $35.77 | $27.54 | $63.31 Above median +180% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $34.20 | $22.71 | $56.91 +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $29.00 | $17.40 | $46.40 Top 10% +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $29.00 | $17.40 | $46.40 Top 10% +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $29.00 | $17.40 | $46.40 Top 10% +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION | $29.00 | $17.40 | $46.40 Top 10% +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LASER SCREED OPERATOR | $30.03 | $17.40 | $47.43 Top 10% +154% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $29.00 | $17.40 | $46.40 Top 10% +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: SIGN AND DISPLAY ERECTOR | $29.00 | $17.40 | $46.40 Top 10% +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $37.59 | $20.30 | $57.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $37.59 | $20.30 | $57.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $37.59 | $20.30 | $57.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $37.59 | $20.30 | $57.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE SCREED | $31.35 | $17.96 | $49.31 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $40.35 | $20.30 | $60.65 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $37.59 | $20.30 | $57.89 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $37.59 | $20.30 | $57.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $37.59 | $20.30 | $57.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $34.70 | $18.98 | $53.68 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $35.04 | $20.10 | $55.14 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $37.59 | $20.30 | $57.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER/SPREADER/FINISH EQUIPMENT | $37.59 | $20.30 | $57.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POST DRIVER | $37.59 | $20.30 | $57.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $36.48 | $20.30 | $56.78 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON | $27.91 | $17.40 | $45.31 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $28.58 | $18.60 | $47.18 Top 10% +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Gilmer, WV — 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.
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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 Gilmer, 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.