Heavy Construction — Hampshire, West Virginia
WD WV20260078-17496-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Hampshire, West Virginia (construction type: heavy) is $36.05/hr base + $19.86/hr fringe = $55.91/hr total package (WD WV20260078-17496-hvy, 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, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $36.05 | $19.86 | $55.91 Top 10% +146% 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 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $42.20 | $20.39 | $62.59 Above median +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL AND STRUCTURAL | $35.50 | $29.11 | $64.61 Top 10% +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $34.84 | $25.40 | $60.24 Above median +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $26.17 | $16.50 | $42.67 Above median +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $26.17 | $16.75 | $42.92 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $21.76 | $10.95 | $32.71 Top 10% +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 COMMON OR GENERAL | $25.26 | $16.50 | $41.76 +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $22.82 | $10.95 | $33.77 Above median +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $24.39 | $15.50 | $39.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.75 | $14.94 | $39.69 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOOM | $28.71 | $11.59 | $40.30 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $24.39 | $15.50 | $39.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $27.06 | $15.50 | $42.56 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $22.03 | $14.64 | $36.67 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $34.49 | $17.53 | $52.02 Above median +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: DRILL | $35.19 | $19.18 | $54.37 Top 10% +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES, EXCAVATORS WITH AN OPERATING WEIGHT OF ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND POUNDS AND OVER | $41.95 | $20.45 | $62.40 +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 COMPACTOR, FORKLIFT, GRADER/BLADE, MECHANIC, EXCAVATORS WITH AN OPERATING WEIGHT OF UP TO ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND P | $39.19 | $20.45 | $59.64 +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 ROLLER | $38.08 | $20.45 | $58.53 Top 10% +143% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, DUMP..$ 22.39 12.01 OPERATOR: PAVER | $24.39 | $15.50 | $39.89 +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $30.98 | $15.98 | $46.96 Top 10% +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK | $31.77 | $15.98 | $47.75 Top 10% +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TRACTOR HAUL TRUCK | $31.77 | $15.98 | $47.75 Top 10% +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Hampshire, WV — Heavy 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 heavy construction in Hampshire, 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.