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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Morgan County, West Virginia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Morgan County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 98 rates across 24 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $95.60 an hour and landscape and irrigation laborer the lowest at $7.58, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest West Virginia modification we hold is dated May 18, 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.
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 West Virginia repealed its law in 2016 (HB 4005; DOL state table).
Morgan 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$95.60
- Boilermaker$76.06
- Operating Engineer$68.61
- Millwright$63.46
- Cement Mason$63.31
- Electrician$62.59
- Guardrail Installer$57.89
- Tile Setter$57.21
- Bricklayer$57.00
- Ironworker$56.15
- Sheet Metal Worker$54.76
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$52.46
- Carpenter$49.65
- Tile Finisher$49.57
- Plumber / Pipefitter$47.37
- Roofer$46.46
- Heat & Frost Insulator$46.01
- Striping & Traffic Control$45.31
- Brick Tender$41.14
- Laborer$41.14
- Flagger$32.71
- Painter$32.28
- Glazier$27.22
- Landscape Laborer$7.58
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 | $76.06 | $47.13 | 1 |
| Brick Tender | LABORER: GROUP 2 CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND), MASON TENDER-BRICK, MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE, MORTAR MIXER, SCAFFOLD BUILDER (BRICK AND MASONRY), SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR | $41.14 | $24.94 | 1 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $57.00 | $31.53 | 3 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER (INCLUDING DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, DRYWALL HANGING AND FORM WORK) | $49.65 | $29.40 | 4 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $63.31 | $35.77 | 3 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $62.59 | $42.20 | 4 |
| Elevator Constructor | ELEVATOR MECHANIC A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY AND THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING. B. VACATIONS: EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR 5 YEARS OR MORE OF SERVICE; 6% OF BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF SERVICE AS VACATION PAY CREDIT | $95.60 | $57.16 | 1 |
| Flagger | LABORER: FLAGGER | $32.71 | $21.76 | 1 |
| Glazier | GLAZIER | $27.22 | $23.20 | 1 |
| Guardrail Installer · Hampshire County group | OPERATOR: POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) | $57.89 | $37.59 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $46.01 | $30.18 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER (SHEETING AND STRUCTURAL) | $56.15 | $31.65 | 5 |
| Laborer | LABORER: GROUP 1 CARPENTER TENDER, DEMOLITION | $41.14 | $24.94 | 16 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer · Harrison County group | LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $7.58 | $7.58 | 1 |
| Millwright | MILLWRIGHT | $63.46 | $37.40 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 ALL FRICTION CRANES, TOWER CRANES AND ALL CRANES WITH 180 FT. OR MORE OF BOOM INCLUDING MAST AND JIBS OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR MORE AND HOISTS WITH 30,000 POUND LINE PULL OR MORE, MECHANICS WITH TOOLS WITH 3/4 INCH DRIVE AND BELOW | $68.61 | $46.56 | 30 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $32.28 | $22.33 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $47.37 | $32.07 | 4 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $46.46 | $29.75 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (66+ MILES FROM CITY HALL, CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND) | $54.76 | $30.73 | 4 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Hampshire County group | TRAFFIC CONTROL: MAINTENANCE PERSON | $45.31 | $27.91 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3 DUMP TRUCK (5 CU. YDS. & OVER), TRACTOR HAUL TRUCK, WATER TANK TRUCK (SEMI) | $52.46 | $29.96 | 7 |
| Tile Finisher | TILE FINISHER | $49.57 | $27.00 | 1 |
| Tile Setter | TILE SETTER | $57.21 | $31.65 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Morgan 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 | WV20260043 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | WV20260002 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | WV20260110 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | WV20260072 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Morgan County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Morgan County?
$62.59 an hour: a $42.20 base wage plus $20.39 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination WV20260043, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Morgan County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Morgan County?
$41.14 an hour: a $24.94 base wage plus $16.20 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: GROUP 1 CARPENTER TENDER, DEMOLITION), under wage determination WV20260043, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Morgan 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 Morgan County, the $95.60 total is a $57.16 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Morgan County?
It depends on the kind of construction: WV20260043 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, WV20260002 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, WV20260110 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and WV20260072 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Morgan 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. Guardrail installer rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Hampshire County group). The other 21 are Morgan County's own.