Building Construction — Putnam, West Virginia
WD WV20260047-17664-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Putnam, West Virginia (construction type: building) is $46.50/hr base + $29.43/hr fringe = $75.93/hr total package (WD WV20260047-17664-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $25.56 | $57.21 Above median +154% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $33.84 | $25.51 | $59.35 Above median +161% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $32.52 | $22.34 | $54.86 Above median +143% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $34.77 | $26.66 | $61.43 Above median +172% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $39.00 | $23.45 | $62.45 Above median +103% 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 | $36.10 | $24.65 | $60.75 +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $35.19 | $25.66 | $60.85 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 CARPENTER TENDER, COMMON OR GENERAL, DEMOLITION, LANDSCAPE, WATER BOY | $24.16 | $17.25 | $41.41 +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 BOBCAT OPERATOR, CHIPPING GUNS, CONCRETE SAW, CONCRETE WORKER, FENCE ERECTION, GRADE CHECKER, JACK HAMMER, MASON TENDER-BRICK, MASON | $24.78 | $17.25 | $42.03 +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $23.76 | $10.73 | $34.49 Above median +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATOR | $23.10 | $16.75 | $39.85 Above median +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASON - STONE | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 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 |
| PAINTER | $30.85 | $17.80 | $48.65 Above median +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $38.04 | $39.72 | $77.76 Above median +226% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $32.52 | $22.34 | $54.86 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $41.00 | $37.63 | $78.63 Above median +230% 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 BACKHOE, BULLDOZER, EXCAVATOR, FORKLIFT, NON-FARM TYPE TRACTOR, ALL OTHER CRANES, ALL OTHER MECHANICS | $45.21 | $22.05 | $67.26 Top 10% +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 | $32.07 | $27.52 | $59.59 +73% 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 Putnam, 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 Putnam, 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.