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New Hampshire guardrail installer prevailing wage, county by county
A guardrail installer's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in New Hampshire runs from $23.19 an hour in Sullivan County to $40.84 in Rockingham County. The median county is $34.81.
Guardrail Installer rate in each New Hampshire county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cheshire CountyINSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $20.50 | $2.69 | $23.19 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260034 Mod 1 |
Hillsborough CountyINSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $29.25 | $5.56 | $34.81 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260039 Mod 1 |
Rockingham CountyINSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $31.12 | $9.72 | $40.84 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260040 Mod 1 |
Strafford CountyINSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $29.70 | $8.11 | $37.81 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
Sullivan CountyINSTALLER: GUARDRAIL | $20.50 | $2.69 | $23.19 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260038 Mod 1 |
Main guardrail installer classification in each county, Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 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 October 25, 2026.
How much does a guardrail installer make on prevailing wage in New Hampshire?
$23.19 to $40.84 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $34.81. 5 counties, highest main rate first.
- Rockingham County1 county · INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL$40.84
- Strafford County1 county · INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL$37.81
- Hillsborough County1 county · INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL$34.81
- Cheshire County1 county · INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL$23.19
- Sullivan County1 county · INSTALLER: GUARDRAIL$23.19
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $31.12 | $40.84 |
| Strafford County | INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $29.70 | $37.81 |
| Hillsborough County | INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $29.25 | $34.81 |
| Cheshire County | INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $20.50 | $23.19 |
| Sullivan County | INSTALLER: GUARDRAIL | $20.50 | $23.19 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about New Hampshire guardrail installer pay
What is the guardrail installer prevailing wage in Hillsborough County?
$34.81 an hour: a $29.25 base wage plus $5.56 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NH20260039, modification 1. Overtime and every guardrail installer classification in Hillsborough County.
Does guardrail installer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Hillsborough County the $34.81 total is a $29.25 base wage plus $5.56 in fringe benefits, about 16% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does guardrail installer prevailing wage pay overtime in New Hampshire?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice guardrail installers get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Which county pays guardrail installers the most in New Hampshire?
Rockingham County, at $40.84 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Sullivan County at $23.19, and the median county is $34.81.