LABORER CATEGORY B — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for LABORER CATEGORY Bs across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 4 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for LABORER CATEGORY B is $78.40/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $78.40 and $78.40/hr. The highest state average is New York at $78.40/hr; the lowest is New York at $78.40/hr.

Bottom 10%
$78.40
Median
$78.40
Average
$78.40
Top 10%
$78.40

Range: $78.40 – $78.40/hr across 1 state. Total package = base hourly rate + fringe benefits.

Davis-Bacon vs. Market Median

Comparison of the Davis-Bacon national median total package against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) median for the comparable BLS occupation 47-2061 — Construction Laborers.

Davis-Bacon median
$78.40/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$22.47/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+248.9%
D-B rate exceeds market median

Davis-Bacon rates include required fringe benefits; OEWS reflects mean/median wages from the BLS establishment survey across all industries. Direct comparison is approximate — D-B rates target the construction-industry union/competitive-wage benchmark, while OEWS spans every industry that employs the occupation.

Average Rates by State

New York NY
Avg base: $50.25/hr
Avg total: $78.40/hr
4 rates

All Rates

4 county-level rates for LABORER CATEGORY B, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Rockland NY building $50.25 $28.15 $78.40 WD →
Rockland NY heavy $50.25 $28.15 $78.40 WD →
Rockland NY highway $50.25 $28.15 $78.40 WD →
Rockland NY residential $50.25 $28.15 $78.40 WD →
Top-paying counties for LABORER CATEGORY B →