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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Swains Island, American Samoa
One Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Swains Island for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 12 rates across 9 trades. Of each trade's main rate, bricklayer is the highest at $6.30 an hour and teamster the lowest at $6.30, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest American Samoa modification we hold is dated May 18, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
These are the federal Davis-Bacon rates for American Samoa, for federally funded or assisted construction. We haven't checked whether American Samoa also sets its own.
Swains Island rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Bricklayer$6.30
- Carpenter$6.30
- Electrician$6.30
- Laborer$6.30
- Operating Engineer$6.30
- Painter$6.30
- Plasterer$6.30
- Plumber / Pipefitter$6.30
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$6.30
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer · Eastern District group | BRICKLAYER | $6.30 | $6.30 | 1 |
| Carpenter · Eastern District group | CARPENTER | $6.30 | $6.30 | 1 |
| Electrician · Eastern District group | ELECTRICIAN | $6.30 | $6.30 | 1 |
| Laborer · Eastern District group | LABORERS: (PIPELAYER) | $6.30 | $6.30 | 2 |
| Operating Engineer · Eastern District group | POWER EQUIMENT OPERATORS: CRANE | $6.30 | $6.30 | 3 |
| Painter · Eastern District group | PAINTER | $6.30 | $6.30 | 1 |
| Plasterer · Eastern District group | PLASTERER | $6.30 | $6.30 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Eastern District group | PLUMBERS | $6.30 | $6.30 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Eastern District group | TRUCK DRIVERS | $6.30 | $6.30 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Swains Island
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | AS20260001 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | AS20260001 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | AS20260001 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | AS20260001 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Swains Island rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Swains Island?
$6.30 an hour: a $6.30 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination AS20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Swains Island.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Swains Island?
$6.30 an hour: a $6.30 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination AS20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Swains Island.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For bricklayer, the highest-paid trade in Swains Island, the $6.30 total is a $6.30 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Swains Island?
One general wage determination covers it: AS20260001 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building, residential, highway and heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Swains Island share its rates with other counties?
For 9 of its 9 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 5 counties (the Eastern District group).