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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Franklin (independent city), Virginia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Franklin (independent city) for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 57 rates across 14 trades. Of each trade's main rate, insulator is the highest at $60.94 an hour and flagger 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 Virginia modification we hold is dated October 15, 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.
Virginia's prevailing wage for state-funded public works over $250,000, and for localities that adopt it by ordinance, uses these same rates: DOLI's wage determinations "are based on" the Davis-Bacon ones, with no project-specific determinations (Va. Code 2.2-4321.3; DOLI). Only DOLI's official copy sent to the contracting agency counts for official purposes.
Franklin (independent city) 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.
- Heat & Frost Insulator$60.94
- Electrician$55.97
- Plumber / Pipefitter$27.19
- Ironworker$20.80
- Cement Mason$19.35
- Sheet Metal Worker$19.18
- Roofer$18.62
- Carpenter$15.60
- Laborer$14.15
- Operating Engineer$14.11
- Striping & Traffic Control$11.99
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$11.82
- Painter$10.17
- Flagger$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter · Southampton County group | CARPENTER | $15.60 | $15.60 | 4 |
| Cement Mason · Southampton County group | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.35 | $19.35 | 2 |
| Electrician · Mecklenburg County group | ELECTRICIAN | $55.97 | $37.95 | 3 |
| Flagger · Halifax County group | LABORERS (FLAGGER) | $7.25 | $7.25 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Mecklenburg County group | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) (ADDITIONAL FRINGE BENEFITS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE REGULAR WORK DAY BEFORE AND AFTER THE PAID HOLIDAY.) | $60.94 | $40.77 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Southampton County group | IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $20.80 | $20.80 | 1 |
| Laborer · Southampton County group | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.15 | $12.78 | 7 |
| Operating Engineer · Southampton County group | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 | 23 |
| Painter · Pittsylvania County group | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $10.17 | $10.17 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Mecklenburg County group | PLUMBER | $27.19 | $21.74 | 3 |
| Roofer · Mecklenburg County group | ROOFER | $18.62 | $15.56 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Mecklenburg County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $19.18 | $16.88 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Southampton County group | TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $11.99 | $11.99 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Southampton County group | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $11.82 | $11.25 | 7 |
Wage determinations for Franklin (independent city)
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 | VA20260010 | 3 | October 15, 2026 |
| Residential | VA20260132 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | VA20260097 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | VA20260026 * Designates Independent City | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Franklin (independent city) for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: VA20260001 (Dredging / * Designates Independent City).
Questions about Franklin (independent city) rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Franklin (independent city)?
$55.97 an hour: a $37.95 base wage plus $18.02 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination VA20260010, modification 3. Overtime and every electrician rate in Franklin (independent city).
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Franklin (independent city)?
$14.15 an hour: a $12.78 base wage plus $1.37 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination VA20260010, modification 3. Overtime and every laborer rate in Franklin (independent city).
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 insulator, the highest-paid trade in Franklin (independent city), the $60.94 total is a $40.77 base wage plus $20.17 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Franklin (independent city)?
It depends on the kind of construction: VA20260010 (modification 3, October 15, 2026) for building construction, VA20260132 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, VA20260097 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and VA20260026 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Franklin (independent city) share its rates with other counties?
For 14 of its 14 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 9 counties (the Mecklenburg County group).