Building Construction — Jefferson, West Virginia
WD WV20260037-17012-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY in Jefferson, West Virginia (construction type: building) is $40.77/hr base + $20.17/hr fringe = $60.94/hr total package (WD WV20260037-17012-bld, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY | $40.77 | $20.17 | $60.94 +236% 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 | $31.53 | $25.47 | $57.00 Above median +153% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $29.40 | $20.25 | $49.65 +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CREDIT | $57.16 | $38.44 | $95.60 | $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 |
| 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 |
| GLAZIER | $23.20 | $4.02 | $27.22 +15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $31.65 | $24.50 | $56.15 +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING | $35.19 | $25.66 | $60.85 +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.95 | $3.30 | $21.25 Above median +14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 CARPENTER TENDER, DEMOLITION | $24.94 | $16.20 | $41.14 +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 CONCRETE SAW, MASON TENDER-BRICK, MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE, MORTAR MIXER, SCAFFOLD BUILDER, SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR | $24.94 | $16.20 | $41.14 +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 PIPELAYER | $24.94 | $16.20 | $41.14 Above median +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATOR | $22.81 | $16.50 | $39.31 Above median +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASON - STONE | $28.90 | $23.91 | $52.81 | $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: BACKHOE | $21.51 | $7.36 | $28.87 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $23.27 | $11.95 | $35.22 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $22.33 | $9.95 | $32.28 Above median +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $25.76 | $19.46 | $45.22 +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $40.20 | $22.00 | $62.20 Above median +161% 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 BULLDOZER, FORKLIFT, NON-FARM TYPE TRACTOR, ALL OTHER CRANES, ALL OTHER MECHANICS | $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, FARM TYPE TRACTOR, LOADER | $34.71 | $22.05 | $56.76 Top 10% +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $29.75 | $16.71 | $46.46 Above median +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $30.73 | $24.03 | $54.76 Above median +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION..$ 30.23 24.03 SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $27.73 | $24.03 | $51.76 +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $30.96 | $15.81 | $46.77 +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $27.00 | $22.57 | $49.57 Above median +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 Above median +155% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3 DUMP TRUCK, TRACTOR HAUL TRUCK, WATER TANK TRUCK..$ 29.96 22.50 TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2 DUMP TRUCK, WATER TANK TRUCK | $29.81 | $22.50 | $52.31 Top 10% +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Jefferson, 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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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 Jefferson, 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.