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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Sussex County, Virginia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Sussex County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 102 rates across 24 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $89.83 an hour and striping and traffic control worker the lowest at $12.89, 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.
Sussex 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
- Boilermaker$66.36
- Heat & Frost Insulator$60.94
- Operating Engineer$58.04
- Electrician$55.97
- Plumber / Pipefitter$52.72
- Ironworker$49.28
- Tile Setter$38.05
- Pile Driver$25.91
- Waterproofer$24.58
- Refrigeration Mechanic$23.53
- Tile Finisher$23.40
- Carpenter$22.21
- Glazier$22.14
- Sheet Metal Worker$21.55
- Bricklayer$21.00
- Roofer$18.95
- Cement Mason$17.23
- Painter$16.87
- Brick Tender$16.56
- Drywall Installer / Lather$15.32
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$14.88
- Laborer$13.88
- Striping & Traffic Control$12.89
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker | BOILERMAKER | $66.36 | $38.97 | 2 |
| Brick Tender | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $16.56 | $13.41 | 2 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $21.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER | $22.21 | $21.10 | 4 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.23 | $17.23 | 4 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Chesterfield County group | DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $15.32 | $15.32 | 1 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $55.97 | $37.95 | 4 |
| Elevator Constructor | 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 |
| Glazier | GLAZIER | $22.14 | $18.43 | 1 |
| 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 | $60.94 | $40.77 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL | $49.28 | $31.00 | 7 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.88 | $11.50 | 13 |
| Operating Engineer | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES UNDER 90 TONS) | $58.04 | $39.99 | 36 |
| Painter | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $16.87 | $16.87 | 3 |
| Pile Driver · King William County group | OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $25.91 | $21.83 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $52.72 | $33.25 | 4 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $23.53 | $20.60 | 1 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $18.95 | $17.40 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $21.55 | $19.72 | 2 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · King William County group | TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $12.89 | $12.89 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.88 | $14.88 | 7 |
| Tile Finisher | TILE FINISHER | $23.40 | $23.40 | 1 |
| Tile Setter | TILE SETTER | $38.05 | $27.80 | 1 |
| Waterproofer | WATERPROOFER | $24.58 | $21.17 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Sussex 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 | VA20260166 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | VA20260147 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | VA20260196 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | VA20260206 * Designates Independent City | 2 | October 15, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Sussex County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: VA20260001 (Dredging / * Designates Independent City).
Questions about Sussex County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Sussex County?
$55.97 an hour: a $37.95 base wage plus $18.02 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination VA20260166, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Sussex County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Sussex County?
$13.88 an hour: a $11.50 base wage plus $2.38 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination VA20260166, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Sussex 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 Sussex County, the $89.83 total is a $51.39 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Sussex County?
It depends on the kind of construction: VA20260166 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, VA20260147 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, VA20260196 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and VA20260206 (modification 2, October 15, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Sussex County share its rates with other counties?
For 3 of its 24 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Drywall installer or lather rates, for example, are the same in 13 counties (the Chesterfield County group). The other 21 are Sussex County's own.