Prevailing wage rates · West Virginia · Wage determination
Prevailing wage rates: Hampshire County, West Virginia
Building construction · WV20260036 modification 1, published May 18, 2026
The short answer
This sheet sets 34 classifications for building work in Hampshire County, West Virginia. Each line is a basic hourly rate plus a fringe rate, and the sum is the minimum you must pay for that work, from $27.22 an hour (glazier) to $97.46 (elevator mechanic a). Your contract may lock an earlier modification.
What changed this year
First published January 2, 2026, this sheet is now on modification 1, and its rates have changed in 1 modification.
Latest change
May 18, 2026 · modification 1
Classification names reworded; 1 fringe formula changed among the 33 lines we could match
- Elevator mechanic a.: 1 fringe formula changed
SAM.gov reworded this sheet’s classification names in this modification, so not every line can be matched to the one before. Only lines matched with certainty are compared here; nothing is guessed. If your trade is not listed, compare it against your contract’s copy.
Every line that changed (1)
| Classification | Was | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC A. | $59.02 + 38.435+a+b | $59.02 + $38.44 | changed |
Compared line by line from each modification as published on SAM.gov. A line we could not pair with certainty is left out rather than guessed.
Rates by classification
These are the rates in modification 1 as published on SAM.gov. The determination and modification written into your contract are the ones that bind you; check that number before relying on this table. Total is the basic rate plus the fringe. Source is the agreement or survey the rate came from and its year; a survey year long past means the rate has not been surveyed since. A marker means the group changed in this modification. In the Since column, a dash means SAM.gov reworded the line during the year and it cannot be matched to the first publication with certainty. A dagger (†) means the fringe carries a footnote or percentage the total does not include; read the group’s notes.
| Classification | Basic rate | Fringe | Total | Since Jan 2 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOIL0667-005 · Boilermakers agreement, January 1, 2025 | |||||
| BOILERMAKER | $47.13 | $28.93 | $76.06 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| BRWV0009-007 · Bricklayers agreement, December 1, 2022 | |||||
| TILE SETTER | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | no change | Agreement, 2022 |
| BRWV0015-007 · Bricklayers agreement, June 1, 2024 | |||||
| BRICKLAYER | $31.53 | $25.47 | $57.00 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| BRWV0015-011 · Bricklayers agreement, June 1, 2021 | |||||
| MASON - STONE | $28.90 | $23.91 | $52.81 | no change | Agreement, 2021 |
| BRWV0015-014 · Bricklayers agreement, June 1, 2024 | |||||
| TILE FINISHER | $27.00 | $22.57 | $49.57 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| CARP0423-004 · Carpenters agreement, December 1, 2022 | |||||
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, DRYWALL HANGING AND FORM WORK) | $29.40 | $20.25 | $49.65 | no change | Agreement, 2022 |
| CARP0443-009 · Carpenters agreement, June 1, 2023 | |||||
| MILLWRIGHT | $37.40 | $26.06 | $63.46 | no change | Agreement, 2023 |
| ELEC0307-012 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, December 1, 2025 | |||||
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $42.20 | $20.39 | $62.59 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| ELEV0048-001 · Elevator Constructors agreement, January 1, 2025 | |||||
| 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 | $59.02 | $38.44 | $97.46 | changed | Agreement, 2025 |
| ENGI0132-009 · Operating Engineers agreement, December 1, 2024 | |||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER, FARM TYPE TRACTOR, LOADER | $34.71 | $22.05 | $56.76 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 BULLDOZER, FORKLIFT, NON-FARM TYPE TRACTOR, ALL OTHER CRANES, ALL OTHER MECHANICS | $45.21 | $22.05 | $67.26 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 OPERATING CRANES AND TOWER CRANES WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF 15 TONS AND OVER | $46.21 | $22.05 | $68.26 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1…Full textPOWER 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 | $46.56 | $22.05 | $68.61 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| IRON0549-007 · Ironworkers agreement, December 1, 2022 | |||||
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING | $35.19 | $25.66 | $60.85 | no change | Agreement, 2022 |
| IRON0568-011 · Ironworkers agreement, May 1, 2025 | |||||
| IRONWORKER (SHEETING AND STRUCTURAL) | $31.65 | $24.50 | $56.15 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| LABO0379-010 · Laborers agreement, December 1, 2024 | |||||
| LABORER: GROUP 3 PIPELAYER | $24.94 | $16.20 | $41.14 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
LABORER: GROUP 2…Full textLABORER: 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 | $24.94 | $16.20 | $41.14 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 CARPENTER TENDER, DEMOLITION | $24.94 | $16.20 | $41.14 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| ROOF0034-003 · Roofers agreement, May 1, 2023 | |||||
| ROOFER | $29.75 | $16.71 | $46.46 | no change | Agreement, 2023 |
| SHEE0100-006 · Sheet Metal Workers agreement, November 1, 2021 | |||||
SHEET METAL WORKER…Full textSHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (66+ MILES FROM CITY HALL, CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND) | $30.73 | $24.03 | $54.76 | no change | Agreement, 2021 |
SHEET METAL WORKER…Full textSHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (41-65 MILES FROM CITY HALL, CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND) | $30.23 | $24.03 | $54.26 | no change | Agreement, 2021 |
SHEET METAL WORKER…Full textSHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (0-40 MILES FROM CITY HALL, CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND) | $27.73 | $24.03 | $51.76 | no change | Agreement, 2021 |
| SUWV2012-034 · Survey of contractors in WV, August 13, 2012 | |||||
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $30.96 | $15.81 | $46.77 | no change | Survey, 2012 |
| PLUMBER | $32.07 | $15.30 | $47.37 | no change | Survey, 2012 |
| PIPEFITTER | $25.76 | $19.46 | $45.22 | no change | Survey, 2012 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $22.33 | $9.95 | $32.28 | no change | Survey, 2012 |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $23.27 | $11.95 | $35.22 | no change | Survey, 2012 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $21.51 | $7.36 | $28.87 | no change | Survey, 2012 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.67 | $8.84 | $27.51 | no change | Survey, 2012 |
| GLAZIER | $23.20 | $4.02 | $27.22 | no change | Survey, 2012 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $30.18 | $15.83 | $46.01 | no change | Survey, 2012 |
| TEAM0175-005 · Teamsters agreement, October 1, 2024 | |||||
TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3…Full textTRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3 DUMP TRUCK (5 CU. YDS. & OVER), TRACTOR HAUL TRUCK, WATER TANK TRUCK (SEMI) | $29.96 | $22.50 | $52.46 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2 DUMP TRUCK (UP TO 5 CU. YDS.), WATER TANK TRUCK (STRAIGHT) | $29.81 | $22.50 | $52.31 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| UAVGWV0027 · Union average, January 1, 2019 | |||||
| LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATOR | $22.81 | $16.50 | $39.31 | — | Union average |
Modification history
| Modification 0 | January 2, 2026 |
| Modification 1 | May 18, 2026 (current) |
Published by the Wage and Hour Division; read from sam.gov. The sheet is checked for a newer modification each day. Contracts awarded since January 1, 2017 also carry Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave (one hour per 30 worked, up to 56 a year).
Questions people ask
- Which rate do I pay on WV20260036?
- The line for the classification of work actually performed: the basic rate plus the fringe. You may pay the fringe into benefit plans, as cash on every hour, or a mix. Overtime after 40 hours is 1.5 times the basic rate; fringe is paid on every hour and never multiplied.
- My trade is not on this sheet. What do I do?
- Do not borrow the nearest name. Ask the contracting agency for a conformance on Standard Form 1444 before the first week of that work, and note it as pending on the payroll.
- Does modification 1 apply to my contract?
- Only if it was in force when your contract was awarded (generally at bid opening). An earlier modification locked into the contract keeps applying, except on option years, added scope and indefinite-quantity contracts. The number and modification are on the first page of the exhibit in your contract.
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- 34 classifications in 18 rate groups
- 16 from agreements, 1 from surveys
- Counties: Hampshire