Building Construction — Monongalia, West Virginia
WD WV20260042-17615-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Monongalia, West Virginia (construction type: building) is $46.50/hr base + $29.43/hr fringe = $75.93/hr total package (WD WV20260042-17615-bld, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: WV20260042-17615-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: West Virginia (WV)
County: Monongalia
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 35
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 | $46.50 | $29.43 | $75.93 Above median +318% 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 | $25.82 | $57.47 Above median +155% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $32.64 | $23.95 | $56.59 Above median +151% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $30.51 | $26.05 | $56.56 +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $30.38 | $22.87 | $53.25 Above median +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $43.77 | $27.72 | $71.49 Above median +133% 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: ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING, SHEETING AND STRUCTURAL | $35.19 | $25.66 | $60.85 +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $25.92 | $16.88 | $42.80 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 CARPENTER TENDER, COMMON OR GENERAL, DEMOLITION, LANDSCAPE | $24.94 | $16.20 | $41.14 +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 ASPHALT RAKER, BOBCAT OPERATOR, CHAIN SAW, CONCRETE SAW, CONCRETE WORKER, DEWATERING, FENCE ERECTION, GRADE CHECKER, GROUTING, JACK H | $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: GROUP 4 FLAGGER | $24.94 | $16.20 | $41.14 +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 |
| LABORER: WACKER ROLLER OPERATOR | $23.07 | $11.07 | $34.14 Above median +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: WATER BOY | $25.92 | $16.88 | $42.80 +130% 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: BACKHOE | $21.51 | $7.36 | $28.87 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $25.24 | $16.15 | $41.39 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $30.49 | $19.16 | $49.65 Above median +138% 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 | $34.05 | $41.05 | $75.10 Above median +215% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $30.50 | $22.22 | $52.72 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $34.05 | $41.05 | $75.10 Above median +215% 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, EXCAVATOR, 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 | $34.00 | $19.11 | $53.11 Above median +180% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $34.92 | $29.70 | $64.62 Above median +87% 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 Monongalia, 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.
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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 Monongalia, 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.