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Vermont sheet metal worker prevailing wage, county by county
A sheet metal worker's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Vermont is $55.38 an hour in every county that has one (14), for the main classification.
Sheet Metal Worker rate in each Vermont county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Addison CountySHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260016 Mod 1 |
Bennington CountySHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260017 Mod 1 |
Caledonia CountySHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260018 Mod 1 |
Chittenden CountySHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260025 Mod 1 |
Chittenden CountySHEET METAL WORKER | $8.38 | $0.00 | $8.38 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260009 Mod 1 |
Essex CountySHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Orange County group | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260024 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountySHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260026 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountySHEET METAL WORKER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260005 Mod 1 |
Grand Isle CountySHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260027 Mod 1 |
Lamoille CountySHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260024 Mod 1 |
Lamoille CountySHEET METAL WORKER | $7.70 | $0.00 | $7.70 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260013 Mod 1 |
Orange CountySHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Orange County group | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260024 Mod 1 |
Orleans CountySHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260019 Mod 1 |
Rutland CountySHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260020 Mod 1 |
Washington CountySHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260021 Mod 1 |
Windham CountySHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260022 Mod 1 |
Windsor CountySHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260023 Mod 1 |
Main sheet metal worker classification in each county (Sheet metal worker (hvac duct installation only)), 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 sheet metal worker make on prevailing wage in Vermont?
$55.38 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 12 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Orange County group2 counties$55.38
- Addison County1 county$55.38
- Bennington County1 county$55.38
- Caledonia County1 county$55.38
- Chittenden County1 county$55.38
- Franklin County1 county$55.38
- Grand Isle County1 county$55.38
- Lamoille County1 county$55.38
- Orleans County1 county$55.38
- Rutland County1 county$55.38
- Washington County1 county$55.38
- Windham County1 county$55.38
- Windsor County1 county$55.38
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County group, 2 localities: Essex, Orange | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $55.38 |
| Addison County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $55.38 |
| Bennington County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $55.38 |
| Caledonia County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $55.38 |
| Chittenden County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $55.38 |
| Franklin County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $55.38 |
| Grand Isle County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $55.38 |
| Lamoille County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $55.38 |
| Orleans County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $55.38 |
| Rutland County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $55.38 |
| Washington County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $55.38 |
| Windham County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $55.38 |
| Windsor County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $55.38 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 12 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Vermont sheet metal worker pay
What is the sheet metal worker prevailing wage in Chittenden County?
$55.38 an hour: a $36.75 base wage plus $18.63 in fringe benefits, under wage determination VT20260025, modification 1. Overtime and every sheet metal worker classification in Chittenden County.
Does sheet metal worker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Chittenden County the $55.38 total is a $36.75 base wage plus $18.63 in fringe benefits, about 34% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does sheet metal worker prevailing wage pay overtime in Vermont?
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 sheet metal workers 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)).
Why do some counties have the same sheet metal worker rate?
DOL often publishes the same sheet metal worker rates for several counties. Across Vermont, the 14 counties with a sheet metal worker rate fall into 13 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the Orange County group).