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McDowell County, WV · Laborer
Laborer prevailing wage in McDowell County, West Virginia
$40.55an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$24.35 base wage + $16.20 fringe benefits
LABORER (MORTAR MIXER) · UAVGWV0002
$7.25an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$7.25 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
LABORERS: UNSKILLED · SUWV1996-001
$46.40an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$29.00 base wage + $17.40 fringe benefits
LABORER: GRADE CHECKER · LADC0001-004
$42.82an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$26.32 base wage + $16.50 fringe benefits
LABORER: GROUP 2 AIR TOOL OPERATOR, CHAIN SAW, COMPACTOR (DIRT) HAND HELD, CONCRETE WORKER, HAND HELD DRILL, FORM WORK ONLY, GRADE CHECKER, GROUTING, PIPELAYER, SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR, TAMPER (HAND HELD), WACKER ROLLER OPERATOR · LABO0379-043
On federally funded or assisted building construction in McDowell County, a laborer must be paid at least $40.55 an hour: a $24.35 base wage plus $16.20 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WV20260017 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $40.55 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WV20260017, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier UAVGWV0002 (January 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in McDowell County, a laborer must be paid at least $7.25 an hour: a $7.25 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WV20260002 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $7.25 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WV20260002, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUWV1996-001 (May 30, 1996). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in McDowell County, a laborer must be paid at least $46.40 an hour: a $29.00 base wage plus $17.40 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WV20260087 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $46.40 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WV20260087, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier LADC0001-004 (December 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in McDowell County, a laborer must be paid at least $42.82 an hour: a $26.32 base wage plus $16.50 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WV20260061 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $42.82 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WV20260061, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier LABO0379-043 (December 1, 2021). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). West Virginia repealed its law in 2016 (HB 4005; DOL state table).
DOL lists 28 laborer rates for McDowell County, from $7.25 to $61.43 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $24.35 + $16.20
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $24.35 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $16.20 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $40.55 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $7.25 + $0.00
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $7.25 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $7.25 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $29.00 + $17.40
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $29.00 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $17.40 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $46.40 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $26.32 + $16.50
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $26.32 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $16.50 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $42.82 |
When does this rate change?
- 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)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the West Virginia change log lists what each one changed.
Every laborer rate in McDowell County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORER (WACKER ROLLER OPERATOR)BuildingLABO0379-019 | $28.02 | $16.80 | $44.82 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: GROUTINGBuildingLABO0453-005 | $22.76 | $16.75 | $39.51 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND)BuildingLABO0453-005 | $22.76 | $16.75 | $39.51 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALBuildingLABO0453-005 | $22.76 | $16.75 | $39.51 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER, JACK HAMMER, MOTORIZED BUGGY OPERATOR, WATER BOYBuildingLABO0543-003 | $25.41 | $16.75 | $42.16 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 (Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind), Grouting)BuildingPLAS0926-008 | $31.97 | $25.36 | $57.33 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 (Airtool Operator, Asbestos Abatement (Removal from Floors, Walls, and Ceiling), Bobcat Operator (Clean up/Demolition), Dewatering, Rodman, Skytrak Forklift Operator)BuildingPLAS0926-008 | $34.77 | $26.66 | $61.43 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 (Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind), Grouting)BuildingPLAS0926-008 | $31.97 | $25.36 | $57.33 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 (Airtool Operator, Asbestos Abatement (Removal from Floors, Walls, and Ceiling), Bobcat Operator (Clean up/Demolition), Dewatering, Rodman, Skytrak Forklift Operator)BuildingPLAS0926-008 | $34.77 | $26.66 | $61.43 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEBuildingSUWV2012-015 | $22.05 | $8.54 | $30.59 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: DEMOLITIONBuildingSUWV2012-015 | $20.58 | $9.47 | $30.05 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER (TAMPER - HAND HELD)BuildingUAVGWV0002 | $25.79 | $16.19 | $41.98 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER (SCAFFOLD BUILDER)BuildingUAVGWV0002 | $24.04 | $16.35 | $40.39 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER (PIPELAYER)BuildingUAVGWV0002 | $24.34 | $16.41 | $40.75 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER (MORTAR MIXER)BuildingUAVGWV0002 | $24.35 | $16.20 | $40.55 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER (GRADE CHECKER)BuildingUAVGWV0002 | $24.24 | $16.27 | $40.51 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER (CONCRETE WORKER)BuildingUAVGWV0002 | $24.29 | $16.27 | $40.56 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER (CHIPPING GUN)BuildingUAVGWV0002 | $24.78 | $16.25 | $41.03 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER (CARPENTER TENDER)BuildingUAVGWV0002 | $24.19 | $16.23 | $40.42 | WV20260017 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKERHighwayLADC0001-004 | $29.00 | $17.40 | $46.40 | WV20260087 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEHighwayLADC0001-005 | $29.00 | $17.40 | $46.40 | WV20260087 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: LASER SCREED OPERATORHighwayLADC0001-006 | $30.03 | $17.40 | $47.43 | WV20260087 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTORHighwayLADC0001-007 | $29.00 | $17.40 | $46.40 | WV20260087 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: GUARDRAIL INSTALLATIONHighwayLADC0001-008 | $29.00 | $17.40 | $46.40 | WV20260087 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALHighwaySUWV2022-007 | $26.45 | $16.30 | $42.75 | WV20260087 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 AIR TOOL OPERATOR, CHAIN SAW, COMPACTOR (DIRT) HAND HELD, CONCRETE WORKER, HAND HELD DRILL, FORM WORK ONLY, GRADE CHECKER, GROUTING, PIPELAYER, SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR, TAMPER (HAND HELD), WACKER ROLLER OPERATORHeavyLABO0379-043 | $26.32 | $16.50 | $42.82 | WV20260061 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEHeavyUAVGWV0010 | $26.17 | $16.50 | $42.67 | WV20260061 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: UNSKILLEDResidentialSUWV1996-001 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | WV20260002 Mod 1 |
How McDowell County compares
The main laborer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in West Virginia
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- McDowell Countybase $24.35$40.55
- Wyoming Countybase $24.35$40.55
- Mercer Countybase $24.35$40.55
- Logan Countybase $24.06$40.40
Laborer rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs McDowell County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell County | LABORER (MORTAR MIXER) | $24.35 | $40.55 | |
| Wyoming County | LABORER (MORTAR MIXER) | $24.35 | $40.55 | same |
| Mercer County | LABORER (MORTAR MIXER) | $24.35 | $40.55 | same |
| Mingo County | LABORER (MORTAR MIXER) | $24.35 | $40.55 | same |
| Logan County | LABORER (PIPELAYER) | $24.06 | $40.40 | −$0.15 |
| Raleigh County | LABORER (PIPELAYER) | $24.06 | $40.37 | −$0.18 |
| Boone County | LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATOR | $23.10 | $39.85 | −$0.70 |
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination WV20260017 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/WV20260017/1
We read every active West Virginia Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download McDowell County as CSV · Report an error