Wage Determination VA20260001-16915-hvy
Westmoreland, VA · heavy · Rev. 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
Wage determination VA20260001-16915-hvy covers 45 trade classifications for heavy construction in Westmoreland, VA. Total packages (base + fringe) range from $11.57/hr to $63.82/hr, with the highest going to CAPTAIN; MECHANICAL DREDGE OPERATOR, LEVERMAN, LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP. INCENTIVE PAY: Operator $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (U. Federal contracts of $2,000+ for this work must pay no less than the rates below.
WD Number: VA20260001-16915-hvy
Revision: 2
Type: heavy
County: Westmoreland
State: VA
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 45
Highest rate: $63.82/hr
Prevailing Wage Rates
| Trade | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPTAIN; MECHANICAL DREDGE OPERATOR, LEVERMAN, LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP. INCENTIVE PAY: Operator $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (U | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $13.14 | $2.96 | $16.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CERTIFIED WELDER. INCENTIVE PAY: Operator $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (USCG licensed Master of Towing Vessels $1.80; Licensed Boat Operat | $39.46 | $14.73 | $54.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DECKHAND | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DECKHAND, SHOREMAN, RODMAN, SCOWMAN, COOK, MESSMAN, PORTER/JANITOR. INCENTIVE PAY: Operator $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (USCG licensed Ma | $30.86 | $14.15 | $45.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DERRICK OPERATOR | $13.20 | $2.96 | $16.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES | $12.78 | $2.96 | $15.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES | $9.63 | $2.96 | $12.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES | $14.59 | $2.96 | $17.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES | $10.12 | $2.96 | $13.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES | $12.39 | $2.96 | $15.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES | $14.04 | $2.96 | $17.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRAG BARGE OPERATOR, ASSISTANT FILL PLACER, WELDER, STEWARD. INCENTIVE PAY: Operator $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (USCG licensed Master of | $38.38 | $14.66 | $53.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRILL BOATS | $14.18 | $2.96 | $17.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRILL BOATS | $13.69 | $2.96 | $16.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $13.45 | $2.96 | $16.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ENGINEER | $14.18 | $2.96 | $17.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HANDYMAN | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| JANITOR/PORTER | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LEVERMAN | $14.53 | $2.96 | $17.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MATE | $12.39 | $2.96 | $15.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MESSMAN | $9.32 | $2.96 | $12.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| NIGHT COOK | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OILER | $10.12 | $2.96 | $13.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR, SPIDER/SPILL BARGE OPERATOR, ENGINEER, ELECTRICIAN, CHIEF WELDER, CHIEF MATE, FILL PLACER, OPERATOR II, MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, LICENSED BOAT | $41.93 | $14.90 | $56.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR. INCENTIVE PAY: Operator $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (USCG licensed Master of Towing Vessels $1.80; Licensed Boat Operator USCG | $37.15 | $14.57 | $51.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR. INCENTIVE PAY: Operator $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (USCG licensed Master of Towing Vessels $1.80; Licensed Boat Operator USCG | $43.20 | $14.99 | $58.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RODMAN | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SECOND COOK | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPILL BARGE OPERATOR..$ 12.97 2.96 SPIDER BARGE OPERATOR.$ 12.97 2.96 SHOREMAN | $9.32 | $2.96 | $12.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STEWARD | $10.42 | $2.96 | $13.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STEWARD DEPARTMENT COOK | $9.27 | $2.96 | $12.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STEWARD DEPARTMENT MESS COOK | $8.74 | $2.96 | $11.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STEWARD DEPARTMENT MESSMAN AND JANITOR | $8.61 | $2.96 | $11.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG BOATS, ASSISTANT ENGINEER | $11.75 | $2.96 | $14.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG BOATS, COOK | $9.63 | $2.96 | $12.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG BOATS, DECKHAND | $9.37 | $2.96 | $12.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG BOATS, ENGINEER | $12.96 | $2.96 | $15.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG BOATS, TUG MASTER | $13.16 | $2.96 | $16.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG BOATS, TUG MATE | $11.87 | $2.96 | $14.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG DECKHAND | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG MASTER | $12.29 | $2.96 | $15.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUG MATE | $11.76 | $2.96 | $14.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WELDER | $12.78 | $2.96 | $15.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |