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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Washington County, Vermont
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Washington County, with 64 rates for 16 trades; the newest modification is dated May 18, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Washington County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CarpenterCARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION AND INDUSTRIAL; EXCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING) · 4 rates | $20.69 | $17.39 | $38.08 | Apr 1, 2013 | VT20260021 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 4 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260001 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK · 4 rates | $24.11 | $0.64 | $24.75 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260056 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK · 4 rates | $22.54 | $12.82 | $35.36 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260066 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON · 2 rates | $8.55 | $0.00 | $8.55 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260001 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 2 rates | $25.34 | $0.00 | $25.34 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260056 Mod 1 |
Drywall Installer / LatherCARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) · 2 rates | $23.00 | $5.94 | $28.94 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260021 Mod 1 |
Drywall Installer / LatherDRYWALL HANGER · 2 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260001 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $20.24 | $7.27 | $27.51 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260021 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260001 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $28.15 | $2.03 | $30.18 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260056 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $24.13 | $11.96 | $36.09 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260066 Mod 1 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)INSULATOR/ASBESTOS WORKER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260001 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, REINFORCING · 4 rates | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | VT20260021 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, REINFORCING · 4 rates | $25.21 | $0.79 | $26.00 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260056 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, REINFORCING · 4 rates | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | VT20260066 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 6 rates | $12.59 | $3.29 | $15.88 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260021 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER, GENERAL · 6 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260001 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDES ASPHALT RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR · 6 rates | $17.29 | $3.74 | $21.03 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260056 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) · 6 rates | $25.40 | $21.43 | $46.83 | Dec 1, 2023 | VT20260066 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: LANDSCAPE | $14.70 | $1.03 | $15.73 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260056 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: CRANE · 21 rates | $19.50 | $6.08 | $25.58 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260021 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE · 21 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260001 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: CRANE · 21 rates | $24.41 | $1.36 | $25.77 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260056 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: ROLLER · 21 rates | $21.26 | $0.00 | $21.26 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260066 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: ROLLER · 3 rates | $16.11 | $4.14 | $20.25 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260021 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER · 3 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260001 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER (HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) · 4 rates | $25.35 | $5.79 | $31.14 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260021 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 4 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260001 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $19.32 | $2.97 | $22.29 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260021 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260001 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $36.75 | $18.63 | $55.38 | Jul 1, 2025 | VT20260021 Mod 1 |
Sign InstallerINSTALLER - SIGN | $18.01 | $2.48 | $20.49 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260056 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerHIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER · 4 rates | $20.36 | $3.87 | $24.23 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260056 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerTRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER · 4 rates | $14.85 | $0.29 | $15.14 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260066 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER · 4 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260001 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK · 4 rates | $22.55 | $11.87 | $34.42 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260056 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 4 rates | $18.43 | $0.00 | $18.43 | May 18, 2026 | VT20260066 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 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.
Which trades pay the most in Washington County?
Ironworker, at $59.77 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.
- 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
- Electrician$27.51
- Operating Engineer$25.58
- Cement Mason$25.34
- Striping & Traffic Control$24.23
- Roofer$22.29
- Sign Installer$20.49
- Painter$20.25
- Laborer$15.88
- Landscape Laborer$15.73
- Heat & Frost Insulator$7.25
Which wage determinations cover Washington 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 | VT20260021 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | VT20260001 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | VT20260056 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | VT20260066 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Washington County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Washington County?
$27.51 an hour: a $20.24 base wage plus $7.27 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination VT20260021, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Washington County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Washington County?
$15.88 an hour: a $12.59 base wage plus $3.29 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination VT20260021, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Washington 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 Washington County, the $59.77 total is a $33.65 base wage plus $26.12 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Washington County?
It depends on the kind of construction: VT20260021 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, VT20260001 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, VT20260056 (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 Washington County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 16 trades, Washington County's rates differ from every other county's in Vermont, row for row.