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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Orleans County, Vermont
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Orleans County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 67 rates across 18 trades. Of each trade's main rate, ironworker is the highest at $59.77 an hour and insulator the lowest at $7.25, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Vermont 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.
Vermont also sets its own rates for state construction over $100,000 (29 V.S.A. 161), by wage area; on jobs covered by both, pay the higher. The state's rate file wasn't reachable when we checked on October 25, 2026, so this site shows the Davis-Bacon rates only.
Orleans County 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.
- Ironworker$59.77
- Sheet Metal Worker$55.38
- Carpenter$38.08
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$34.42
- Plumber / Pipefitter$31.14
- Drywall Installer / Lather$28.94
- Striping & Traffic Control$27.77
- Electrician$27.51
- Operating Engineer$25.58
- Cement Mason$25.34
- Painter$20.25
- Sign Installer$19.45
- Roofer$18.96
- Laborer$16.11
- Landscape Laborer$15.73
- Bricklayer$7.25
- Drywall Finisher$7.25
- Heat & Frost Insulator$7.25
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 | BRICKLAYER | $7.25 | $7.25 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION AND INDUSTRIAL ONLY; EXCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING) | $38.08 | $20.69 | 5 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $25.34 | $25.34 | 2 |
| Drywall Finisher | DRYWALL FINISHER | $7.25 | $7.25 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $28.94 | $23.00 | 2 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $27.51 | $20.24 | 4 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) | INSULATOR/ASBESTOS WORKER | $7.25 | $7.25 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $59.77 | $33.65 | 4 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.11 | $13.65 | 6 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer | LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $15.73 | $14.70 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: CRANE | $25.58 | $19.50 | 21 |
| Painter | PAINTER: ROLLER | $20.25 | $16.11 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER (HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $31.14 | $25.35 | 4 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $18.96 | $17.25 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $55.38 | $36.75 | 1 |
| Sign Installer | INSTALLER - SIGN | $19.45 | $16.25 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $27.77 | $27.77 | 4 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $34.42 | $22.55 | 4 |
Wage determinations for Orleans County
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 | VT20260019 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | VT20260012 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | VT20260054 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | VT20260066 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Orleans County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Orleans County?
$27.51 an hour: a $20.24 base wage plus $7.27 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination VT20260019, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Orleans County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Orleans County?
$16.11 an hour: a $13.65 base wage plus $2.46 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination VT20260019, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Orleans 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 ironworker, the highest-paid trade in Orleans County, the $59.77 total is a $33.65 base wage plus $26.12 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Orleans County?
It depends on the kind of construction: VT20260019 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, VT20260012 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, VT20260054 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and VT20260066 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Orleans County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 18 trades, Orleans County's rates differ from every other county's in Vermont, row for row.