Heavy Construction — Ohio, West Virginia
WD WV20260073-17616-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Ohio, West Virginia (construction type: heavy) is $33.80/hr base + $17.61/hr fringe = $51.41/hr total package (WD WV20260073-17616-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 24 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, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $33.80 | $17.61 | $51.41 Top 10% +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 | $42.50 | $37.23 | $79.73 Top 10% +160% 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: GROUP 1 BOBCAT OPERATOR, CHAIN SAW, CONCRETE SAW, CONCRETE WORKER, HAND HELD DRILL, GRADE CHECKER, MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE, PIPELAYER, W | $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, DEMOLITION, FLAGGER | $25.26 | $16.50 | $41.76 +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: JACK HAMMER | $26.17 | $16.75 | $42.92 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: TAMPER | $26.17 | $16.75 | $42.92 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: VIBRATING PLATE | $26.17 | $16.50 | $42.67 +129% vs market | $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: OILER | $22.03 | $14.64 | $36.67 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 |
| 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, LOADERS OF SIX CUBIC YARD CAPACITY AND OVER, EXCAVATORS WITH AN OPERATING WEIGHT OF ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND | $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, EXCAVATORS | $39.19 | $20.45 | $59.64 Top 10% +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 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, DUMP..$ 23.50 11.86 PIPEFITTER | $35.86 | $19.30 | $55.16 +134% 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: PICK-UP TRUCK | $30.01 | $15.98 | $45.99 +95% 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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.