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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in King George County, Virginia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover King George County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 52 rates across 15 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $89.83 an hour and painter the lowest at $10.17, 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.
King George 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.
- Elevator Constructor$89.83
- Heat & Frost Insulator$60.94
- Electrician$55.97
- Plumber / Pipefitter$27.19
- Sheet Metal Worker$24.17
- Ironworker$20.80
- Cement Mason$19.35
- Roofer$18.62
- Carpenter$16.96
- Laborer$16.00
- Operating Engineer$14.11
- Striping & Traffic Control$11.99
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$11.82
- Flagger$10.22
- Painter$10.17
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 | CARPENTER | $16.96 | $16.96 | 4 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.35 | $19.35 | 2 |
| Electrician · Accomack County group | ELECTRICIAN | $55.97 | $37.95 | 3 |
| Elevator Constructor · Accomack County group | ELEVATOR MECHANIC A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B. VACATIONS: EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR 5 YEARS OR MORE OF SERVICE OR 6% OF BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF SERVICE AS VACATION PAY CREDIT | $89.83 | $51.39 | 1 |
| Flagger · Accomack County group | LABORER: FLAGGER | $10.22 | $10.22 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Accomack County group | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) A. 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 | IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $20.80 | $20.80 | 1 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.00 | $16.00 | 7 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.11 | $14.11 | 19 |
| Painter · Accomack County group | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $10.17 | $10.17 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Accomack County group | PLUMBER | $27.19 | $21.74 | 3 |
| Roofer · Accomack County group | ROOFER | $18.62 | $15.56 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Accomack County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $24.17 | $17.73 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $11.99 | $11.99 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $11.82 | $11.25 | 6 |
Wage determinations for King George 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 | VA20260007 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | VA20260129 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | VA20260076 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | VA20260023 Non-collectively bargained prevailing wage and fringe benefits rates within this general wage determination we | 2 | October 15, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover King George County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: VA20260001 (Dredging / * Designates Independent City).
Questions about King George County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in King George County?
$55.97 an hour: a $37.95 base wage plus $18.02 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination VA20260007, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in King George County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in King George County?
$16.00 an hour: a $16.00 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination VA20260007, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in King George 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 elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in King George County, the $89.83 total is a $51.39 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers King George County?
It depends on the kind of construction: VA20260007 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, VA20260129 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, VA20260076 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and VA20260023 (modification 2, October 15, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does King George County share its rates with other counties?
For 8 of its 15 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 Accomack County group). The other 7 are King George County's own.