Delaware · Pile Driver
Delaware pile driver prevailing wage, county by county
A pile driver's prevailing wage on Delaware public works runs from $42.72 an hour in Sussex County to $93.37 in New Castle County. The median county is $52.83.
Main pile driver classification in each county (Piledrivers), Delaware DOL determinations effective March 13, 2026. A project uses the rates in effect when its specifications are published; if the contract isn't signed within 120 days, the rates at signing apply (Regulations 6.3). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a pile driver make on prevailing wage in Delaware?
3 counties, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.
- New Castle County1 county · PILEDRIVERS$93.37
- Kent County1 county · PILEDRIVERS$52.83
- Sussex County1 county · PILEDRIVERS$42.72
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties | Main classification | Total (fringes included) | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | PILEDRIVERS | $93.37 | — |
| Kent County | PILEDRIVERS | $52.83 | — |
| Sussex County | PILEDRIVERS | $42.72 | — |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Delaware's determinations list one mechanic (journeyworker) rate per classification. Apprentices registered with the Delaware DOL get the percentage of that rate set in their apprenticeship agreement; non-registered apprentices must be paid the full mechanic's rate.
Questions about Delaware pile driver pay
What is the pile driver prevailing wage in New Castle County?
$93.37 an hour, fringe benefits included (one rate, no separate base wage), under Delaware DOL determinations effective March 13, 2026. Overtime and every pile driver classification in New Castle County.
Does pile driver prevailing wage pay overtime in Delaware?
Delaware's prevailing wage law sets no overtime premium, and the determinations print only a straight-time rate. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act applies: 1½ times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek (U.S. DOL).
Do apprentice pile drivers get this rate?
Delaware's determinations list one mechanic (journeyworker) rate per classification. Apprentices registered with the Delaware DOL get the percentage of that rate set in their apprenticeship agreement; non-registered apprentices must be paid the full mechanic's rate.
Which county pays pile drivers the most in Delaware?
New Castle County, at $93.37 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Sussex County at $42.72, and the median county is $52.83.