Heavy Construction — Wetzel, West Virginia
WD WV20260060-17617-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER in Wetzel, West Virginia (construction type: heavy) is $35.77/hr base + $27.54/hr fringe = $63.31/hr total package (WD WV20260060-17617-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $35.77 | $27.54 | $63.31 Above median +180% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $42.20 | $20.39 | $62.59 Above median +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $22.59 | $10.14 | $32.73 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 CHAIN SAW, CONCRETE WORKER, HAND HELD DRILL, FORM WORK, GRADE CHECKER, SIGNAL MAN | $28.02 | $16.80 | $44.82 +140% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 FLAGGER | $25.26 | $16.80 | $42.06 +126% 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: PIPELAYER | $20.42 | $7.80 | $28.22 Above median +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $24.39 | $15.50 | $39.89 Top 10% | $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 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANES, BOOM TRUCKS, 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, BULLDOZERS, BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER, FORKLIFT, DRILL | $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 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 OILER | $34.62 | $20.45 | $55.07 Top 10% +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $36.57 | $19.18 | $55.75 Top 10% +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SINGLE AND DOUBLE AXLE DUMP TRUCKS | $23.44 | $12.52 | $35.96 Top 10% +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Wetzel, 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 Wetzel, 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.