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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Strafford County, New Hampshire
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Strafford County, with 82 rates for 23 trades; the newest modification is dated May 18, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Strafford County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BoilermakerBOILERMAKER | $42.83 | $25.29 | $68.12 | Jan 1, 2025 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
Brick TenderLABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $16.52 | $4.74 | $21.26 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER | $43.91 | $28.47 | $72.38 | May 1, 2025 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION · 5 rates | $26.14 | $12.05 | $38.19 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING) · 5 rates | $11.11 | $0.00 | $11.11 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260002 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK · 5 rates | $26.23 | $2.51 | $28.74 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK · 5 rates | $26.83 | $6.94 | $33.77 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260026 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $22.04 | $9.70 | $31.74 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $21.78 | $0.00 | $21.78 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $27.46 | $13.30 | $40.76 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260026 Mod 1 |
Drywall FinisherDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER · 2 rates | $24.80 | $0.00 | $24.80 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
Drywall FinisherDRYWALL FINISHER · 2 rates | $13.57 | $0.00 | $13.57 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260002 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND ALARM INSTALLATION) · 4 rates | $36.12 | $22.92 | $59.04 | Jan 1, 2025 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $10.89 | $0.00 | $10.89 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260002 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $29.00 | $2.78 | $31.78 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $25.70 | $11.47 | $37.17 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260026 Mod 1 |
Elevator ConstructorELEVATOR MECHANIC A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY AND THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING. B. VACATION: EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR 5 YEARS OR MORE OF SERVICE; 6% OF BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF SERVICE AS VACATION PAY CREDIT | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | Jan 1, 2025 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
Fence BuilderFENCE ERECTOR (CHAIN LINK FENCE) | $19.59 | $0.00 | $19.59 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
GlazierGLAZIER | $26.75 | $3.48 | $30.23 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
Guardrail InstallerINSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $29.70 | $8.11 | $37.81 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $44.36 | $36.63 | $80.99 | Sep 1, 2024 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 5 rates | $24.16 | $12.42 | $36.58 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 5 rates | $34.45 | $17.20 | $51.65 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER (REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL) · 5 rates | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | NH20260026 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 8 rates | $17.92 | $12.72 | $30.64 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER, GENERAL · 8 rates | $8.85 | $0.00 | $8.85 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260002 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 8 rates | $18.79 | $2.60 | $21.39 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 8 rates | $17.36 | $2.19 | $19.55 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260026 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: LANDSCAPE | $18.21 | $0.00 | $18.21 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 26 rates | $24.02 | $4.25 | $28.27 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE · 26 rates | $11.47 | $0.00 | $11.47 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260002 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 26 rates | $26.43 | $5.27 | $31.70 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 26 rates | $25.55 | $5.74 | $31.29 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260026 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) · 5 rates | $17.13 | $0.00 | $17.13 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (DOES NOT INCLUDE DRYWALL FINISHING) · 5 rates | $9.28 | $0.00 | $9.28 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260002 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: SPRAY · 5 rates | $27.29 | $6.95 | $34.24 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) · 5 rates | $33.55 | $19.15 | $52.70 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260026 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION · 5 rates | $24.60 | $9.40 | $34.00 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPING) · 5 rates | $11.70 | $0.00 | $11.70 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260002 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPIPEFITTER · 5 rates | $45.76 | $26.19 | $71.95 | Jun 1, 2025 | NH20260026 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $19.55 | $0.00 | $19.55 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $11.72 | $0.00 | $11.72 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260002 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $24.88 | $5.46 | $30.34 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerHIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER · 3 rates | $20.87 | $0.00 | $20.87 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerTRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER · 3 rates | $17.24 | $1.54 | $18.78 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260026 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 3 rates | $21.41 | $4.05 | $25.46 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 3 rates | $19.02 | $5.73 | $24.75 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260026 Mod 1 |
WaterprooferWATERPROOFER | $26.69 | $0.00 | $26.69 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
One rate per trade for the kind of construction picked above; open a trade for its other classifications and the WD's notes. DOL prints no total, so each total is base wage plus fringe benefits, added by us. The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest New Hampshire 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.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). New Hampshire repealed its law in 1985 (DOL state table).
Which trades pay the most in Strafford County?
Elevator constructor, at $112.61 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- Elevator Constructor$112.61
- Heat & Frost Insulator$80.99
- Bricklayer$72.38
- Boilermaker$68.12
- Electrician$59.04
- Carpenter$38.19
- Guardrail Installer$37.81
- Ironworker$36.58
- Plumber / Pipefitter$34.00
- Cement Mason$31.74
- Laborer$30.64
- Sheet Metal Worker$30.34
- Glazier$30.23
- Operating Engineer$28.27
- Waterproofer$26.69
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$25.46
- Drywall Finisher$24.80
- Brick Tender$21.26
- Striping & Traffic Control$20.87
- Fence Builder$19.59
- Roofer$19.55
- Landscape Laborer$18.21
- Painter$17.13
Which wage determinations cover Strafford County?
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this site names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | NH20260023 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NH20260002 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NH20260041 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NH20260026 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Strafford County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Strafford County?
$59.04 an hour: a $36.12 base wage plus $22.92 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination NH20260023, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Strafford County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Strafford County?
$30.64 an hour: a $17.92 base wage plus $12.72 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination NH20260023, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Strafford County.
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 elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Strafford County, the $112.61 total is a $74.17 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Strafford County?
It depends on the kind of construction: NH20260023 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NH20260002 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NH20260041 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NH20260026 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Strafford County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 23 trades, Strafford County's rates differ from every other county's in New Hampshire, row for row.