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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Northumberland County, Virginia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Northumberland County, with 52 rates for 15 trades; the newest modification is dated October 15, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Northumberland County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CarpenterCARPENTER · 4 rates | $16.96 | $0.00 | $16.96 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260007 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 4 rates | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260129 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK · 4 rates | $21.73 | $3.06 | $24.79 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260095 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 4 rates | $16.66 | $0.82 | $17.48 | Oct 15, 2026 | VA20260023 Mod 2 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 2 rates | $19.35 | $0.00 | $19.35 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260095 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 2 rates | $15.50 | $1.44 | $16.94 | Oct 15, 2026 | VA20260023 Mod 2 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 3 rates | $37.95 | $18.02 | $55.97 | Mar 1, 2025 | VA20260007 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 3 rates | $15.75 | $0.00 | $15.75 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260129 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 3 rates | $25.67 | $4.38 | $30.05 | Oct 15, 2026 | VA20260023 Mod 2 |
Elevator ConstructorELEVATOR 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 | $51.39 | $38.44 | $89.83 | Jan 1, 2025 | VA20260007 Mod 1 |
FlaggerLABORER: FLAGGER | $10.22 | $0.00 | $10.22 | Oct 15, 2026 | VA20260023 Mod 2 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)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 | $40.77 | $20.17 | $60.94 | Oct 1, 2024 | VA20260007 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $20.80 | $0.00 | $20.80 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260095 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 7 rates | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260007 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 7 rates | $9.50 | $0.00 | $9.50 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260129 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 7 rates | $16.60 | $0.00 | $16.60 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260095 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 7 rates | $13.60 | $1.69 | $15.29 | Oct 15, 2026 | VA20260023 Mod 2 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 19 rates | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260007 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: LOADER · 19 rates | $18.75 | $0.00 | $18.75 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260129 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 19 rates | $19.97 | $0.00 | $19.97 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260095 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE · 19 rates | $18.11 | $1.72 | $19.83 | Oct 15, 2026 | VA20260023 Mod 2 |
PainterPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $10.17 | $0.00 | $10.17 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260129 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 3 rates | $21.74 | $5.45 | $27.19 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260007 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 3 rates | $19.84 | $3.38 | $23.22 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260129 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER | $15.56 | $3.06 | $18.62 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260007 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.73 | $6.44 | $24.17 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260007 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerTRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $11.99 | $0.00 | $11.99 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260095 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 6 rates | $11.25 | $0.57 | $11.82 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260007 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: SINGLE & MULTI AXLE · 6 rates | $19.48 | $0.00 | $19.48 | May 18, 2026 | VA20260095 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 6 rates | $14.86 | $0.75 | $15.61 | Oct 15, 2026 | VA20260023 Mod 2 |
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 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.
Which trades pay the most in Northumberland County?
Elevator constructor, at $89.83 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.
- 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
Which wage determinations cover Northumberland 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 | VA20260007 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | VA20260129 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | VA20260095 | 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 Northumberland County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: VA20260001 (Dredging / * Designates Independent City).
Questions about Northumberland County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Northumberland 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 Northumberland County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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 Northumberland County, the $89.83 total is a $51.39 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Northumberland 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, VA20260095 (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 Northumberland County share its rates with other counties?
For 15 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).