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West Virginia plaster tender prevailing wage, county by county
A plaster tender's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in West Virginia is $42.80 an hour in every county that has one (4), for the main classification.
Plaster Tender rate in each West Virginia county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brooke CountyLABORER: ASPHALT RAKER, DEMOLITION, GRADE CHECKER, JACK HAMMER, MORTAR MIXER, PLASTER TENDER, SCAFFOLD BUILDER (BRICK AND MASONRY), SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR, TAMPER (HAND HELD), WATER BOY · Hancock County group | $25.92 | $16.88 | $42.80 | Dec 1, 2024 | WV20260050 Mod 1 |
Hancock CountyLABORER: ASPHALT RAKER, DEMOLITION, GRADE CHECKER, JACK HAMMER, MORTAR MIXER, PLASTER TENDER, SCAFFOLD BUILDER (BRICK AND MASONRY), SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR, TAMPER (HAND HELD), WATER BOY · Hancock County group | $25.92 | $16.88 | $42.80 | Dec 1, 2024 | WV20260050 Mod 1 |
Monongalia CountyLABORER (PLASTER TENDER) | $25.92 | $16.88 | $42.80 | Dec 1, 2024 | WV20260042 Mod 1 |
Preston CountyLABORER: ASPHALT RAKER, DEMOLITION, GRADE CHECKER, JACK HAMMER, MORTAR MIXER, PLASTER TENDER, TAMPER (HAND HELD), WATER BOY | $25.92 | $16.88 | $42.80 | Dec 1, 2024 | WV20260046 Mod 1 |
Main plaster tender classification in each county, Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 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 October 25, 2026.
How much does a plaster tender make on prevailing wage in West Virginia?
$42.80 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 2 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Hancock County group2 counties · LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER, DEMOLITION, GRADE CH$42.80
- Monongalia County1 county · LABORER (PLASTER TENDER)$42.80
- Preston County1 county · LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER, DEMOLITION, GRADE CH$42.80
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County group, 2 localities: Brooke, Hancock | LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER, DEMOLITION, GRADE CHECKER, JACK HAMMER, MORTAR MIXER, PLASTER TENDER, SCAFFOLD BUILDER (BRICK AND MASONRY), SKYTRAK FORKLIFT OPERATOR, TAMPER (HAND HELD), WATER BOY | $25.92 | $42.80 |
| Monongalia County | LABORER (PLASTER TENDER) | $25.92 | $42.80 |
| Preston County | LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER, DEMOLITION, GRADE CHECKER, JACK HAMMER, MORTAR MIXER, PLASTER TENDER, TAMPER (HAND HELD), WATER BOY | $25.92 | $42.80 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 2 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about West Virginia plaster tender pay
What is the plaster tender prevailing wage in Monongalia County?
$42.80 an hour: a $25.92 base wage plus $16.88 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WV20260042, modification 1. Overtime and every plaster tender classification in Monongalia County.
Does plaster tender prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Monongalia County the $42.80 total is a $25.92 base wage plus $16.88 in fringe benefits, about 39% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does plaster tender prevailing wage pay overtime in West Virginia?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice plaster tenders get this rate?
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)).
Why do some counties have the same plaster tender rate?
DOL often publishes the same plaster tender rates for several counties. Across West Virginia, the 4 counties with a plaster tender rate fall into 3 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the Hancock County group).