Heavy Construction — Wayne, West Virginia
WD WV20260076-17694-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Wayne, West Virginia (construction type: heavy) is $25.40/hr base + $11.34/hr fringe = $36.74/hr total package (WD WV20260076-17694-hvy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $25.40 | $11.34 | $36.74 Top 10% +61% 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 | $26.38 | $17.06 | $43.44 +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $36.10 | $24.65 | $60.75 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $30.70 | $11.64 | $42.34 +17% 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 |
| LABORER | $26.17 | $16.50 | $42.67 Above median +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $24.13 | $9.56 | $33.69 +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE WORKER | $25.41 | $16.50 | $41.91 +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 ASPHALT RAKER, BULL FLOAT MAN, CHAIN SAW, HAND HELD DRILL, GRADE CHECKER, PIPELAYER, WACKER ROLLER OPERATOR | $26.32 | $16.50 | $42.82 +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 FLAGGER, COMMON OR GENERAL, LANDSCAPE | $25.26 | $16.50 | $41.76 +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $26.17 | $16.50 | $42.67 Above median +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: TAMPER | $25.41 | $16.50 | $41.91 +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.80 | $14.79 | $39.59 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 | $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 |
| 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 AND SHOVELS WITH AN OPERATING WEIGHT OF ONE HUNDRED | $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 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, DUMP..$ 22.46 13.49 OPERATOR: ROLLER | $23.49 | $14.88 | $38.37 +63% 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: 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 Wayne, 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.
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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 Wayne, 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.