Heavy Construction — Lincoln, West Virginia
WD WV20260077-17714-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Lincoln, West Virginia (construction type: heavy) is $29.00/hr base + $22.41/hr fringe = $51.41/hr total package (WD WV20260077-17714-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 30 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 | $29.00 | $22.41 | $51.41 +126% 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 | $28.70 | $17.12 | $45.82 +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR - PIPE & PIPEWRAPPER | $38.05 | $28.47 | $66.52 Above median +266% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $35.50 | $29.11 | $64.61 Above median +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $36.10 | $24.65 | $60.75 Above median +68% 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: AIR TOOL OPERATOR | $29.05 | $16.95 | $46.00 +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $29.05 | $16.95 | $46.00 Above median +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 ASPHALT RAKER, CHAIN SAW, CONCRETE SAW, CONCRETE WORKER, HAND HELD DRILL | $26.32 | $16.50 | $42.82 +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 CARPENTER TENDER, COMMON OR GENERAL, FLAGGER | $25.26 | $16.50 | $41.76 +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE | $29.05 | $16.95 | $46.00 Top 10% +147% 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 |
| LABORER: WACKER ROLLER OPERATOR | $29.05 | $16.95 | $46.00 Top 10% +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $39.60 | $26.06 | $65.66 +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $25.28 | $14.99 | $40.27 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: CRANE | $25.43 | $13.10 | $38.53 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $24.39 | $15.50 | $39.89 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $21.44 | $14.42 | $35.86 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $24.39 | $15.50 | $39.89 Top 10% | $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 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $25.05 | $8.33 | $33.38 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELINE: OPERATOR-EXCAVATOR | $41.95 | $20.45 | $62.40 | $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 CRANE, LOADERS OF SIX CUBIC YARD CAPACITY AND OVER | $41.95 | $20.45 | $62.40 +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 LOADERS UP TO SIX CUBIC YARD CAPACITY, BACKHOE, BULLDOZERS, COMPACTOR, FORKLIFT, GRADER/BLADE, MECHANIC, TRACTOR, TR | $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: GROUP 1 SINGLE AXLE TRUCKS USED AS DUMPS, PICK-UP TRUCKS | $27.12 | $16.60 | $43.72 +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3 OFF THE ROAD TRUCKS, REAR DUMP TRUCKS, ARTICULATING DUMPS, TRACTOR HAUL TRUCK.$ 28.59 16.60 TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2 TANDEM AND TRI | $27.91 | $16.60 | $44.51 +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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.