Laborers: HEAVY/HIGHWAY GROUP 1 — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for Laborers: HEAVY/HIGHWAY GROUP 1s across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 6 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for Laborers: HEAVY/HIGHWAY GROUP 1 is $58.26/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $58.26 and $58.26/hr. The highest state average is New York at $58.26/hr; the lowest is New York at $58.26/hr.

Bottom 10%
$58.26
Median
$58.26
Average
$58.26
Top 10%
$58.26

Range: $58.26 – $58.26/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 47-2061Construction Laborers.

Davis-Bacon median
$58.26/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$22.47/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+159.3%
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: $32.96/hr
Avg total: $58.26/hr
6 rates

All Rates

6 county-level rates for Laborers: HEAVY/HIGHWAY GROUP 1, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Livingston NY building $32.96 $25.30 $58.26 WD →
Livingston NY heavy $32.96 $25.30 $58.26 WD →
Livingston NY highway $32.96 $25.30 $58.26 WD →
Orleans NY building $32.96 $25.30 $58.26 WD →
Orleans NY heavy $32.96 $25.30 $58.26 WD →
Orleans NY highway $32.96 $25.30 $58.26 WD →
Top-paying counties for Laborers: HEAVY/HIGHWAY GROUP 1 →