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U.S. Virgin Islands painter prevailing wage, island by island
A painter's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in U.S. Virgin Islands is $7.25 an hour in every island that has one (3), for the main classification.
Main painter classification in each island (Painter), 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 painter make on prevailing wage in U.S. Virgin Islands?
3 localities, highest main rate first. The table below lists which localities are in each group.
- St. Croix Island1 island · PAINTER$7.25
- St. John Island1 island · PAINTER$7.25
- St. Thomas Island1 island · PAINTER$7.25
Which localities pay which rate
| Islands | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Croix Island | PAINTER | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| St. John Island | PAINTER | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| St. Thomas Island | PAINTER | $7.25 | $7.25 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about U.S. Virgin Islands painter pay
What is the painter prevailing wage in St. Croix Island?
$7.25 an hour: a $7.25 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination VI20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every painter classification in St. Croix Island.
Does painter prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In St. Croix Island the $7.25 total is a $7.25 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does painter prevailing wage pay overtime in U.S. Virgin Islands?
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 painters 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)).