Wage Determination VT20260051-17764-hwy
Essex, VT · highway · Rev. 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
Wage determination VT20260051-17764-hwy covers 27 trade classifications for highway construction in Essex, VT. Total packages (base + fringe) range from $15.04/hr to $36.68/hr, with the highest going to IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL. Federal contracts of $2,000+ for this work must pay no less than the rates below.
WD Number: VT20260051-17764-hwy
Revision: 1
Type: highway
County: Essex
State: VT
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 27
Highest rate: $36.68/hr
Prevailing Wage Rates
| Trade | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $20.00 | $1.64 | $21.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $25.34 | $0.00 | $25.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $28.15 | $2.03 | $30.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $20.36 | $3.87 | $24.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - SIGN | $16.25 | $3.20 | $19.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $21.70 | $1.60 | $23.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $28.77 | $7.91 | $36.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING ASPHALT RAKING, SHOVELING, SPREADING AND CONCRETE WORK | $16.35 | $2.63 | $18.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $14.70 | $1.03 | $15.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $21.83 | $3.91 | $25.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $19.78 | $5.09 | $24.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $19.25 | $5.97 | $25.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $21.35 | $3.84 | $25.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $23.42 | $2.38 | $25.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $19.83 | $3.94 | $23.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $21.13 | $5.53 | $26.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $21.95 | $4.63 | $26.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $23.14 | $6.08 | $29.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $22.50 | $10.24 | $32.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $20.54 | $5.53 | $26.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POUNDER | $22.31 | $0.00 | $22.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $19.39 | $6.26 | $25.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $20.87 | $7.24 | $28.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $12.29 | $2.75 | $15.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $17.20 | $6.71 | $23.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES ALL AXLES INCLUDING DUMP TRUCKS | $18.75 | $4.01 | $22.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $22.55 | $11.87 | $34.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |