Prevailing wage rates in Strafford County, New Hampshire

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Strafford County, New Hampshire (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Strafford County, New Hampshire.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination NH20260023, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$44.36$36.63$80.99
Boilermaker$42.83$25.29$68.12
Bricklayer$43.91$28.47$72.38
Electrician (Includes Low Voltage Wiring And Alarm Installation)$36.12$22.92$59.04
Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day And The Friday After Thanksgiving. B. Vacation: 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$74.17$38.44$112.61
Ironworker, Reinforcing$33.65$26.12$59.77
Pipefitter$45.76$26.19$71.95
Waterproofer$26.69$0.00$26.69
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$31.29$9.78$41.07
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$24.88$5.46$30.34
Roofer$19.55$0.00$19.55
Plumber, Includes HVAC Pipe Installation$24.60$9.40$34.00
Painter: Spray$22.99$3.28$26.27
Painter (Brush And Roller)$17.13$0.00$17.13
Operator: Roller$23.56$3.28$26.84
Operator: Loader$22.25$2.13$24.38
Operator: Crane$27.42$3.83$31.25
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$24.02$4.25$28.27
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$16.52$4.74$21.26
Laborer: Common Or General$17.92$12.72$30.64
Ironworker, Structural$24.16$12.42$36.58
Glazier$26.75$3.48$30.23
Drywall Finisher/Taper$24.80$0.00$24.80
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$22.04$9.70$31.74
Carpenter, Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, And Metal Stud Installation$26.14$12.05$38.19

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination NH20260026, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Ironworker (Reinforcing And Structural)$33.65$26.12$59.77
Pipefitter$45.76$26.19$71.95
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$19.02$5.73$24.75
Traffic Control: Flagger$17.24$1.54$18.78
Painter (Brush And Roller)$33.55$19.15$52.70
Operator: Roller$24.09$4.43$28.52
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$27.10$5.69$32.79
Operator: Loader$26.37$12.98$39.35
Operator: Drill$27.15$13.39$40.54
Operator: Crane$28.37$9.74$38.11
Operator: Bulldozer$21.70$4.09$25.79
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$25.55$5.74$31.29
Laborer: Pipelayer$24.54$9.84$34.38
Laborer: Common Or General$17.36$2.19$19.55
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$23.70$1.54$25.24
Electrician$25.70$11.47$37.17
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$27.46$13.30$40.76
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$26.83$6.94$33.77

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination NH20260041, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$22.75$4.95$27.70
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$21.41$4.05$25.46
Traffic Control: Flagger$12.05$1.37$13.42
Painter: Spray$27.29$6.95$34.24
Operator: Roller$24.43$4.32$28.75
Operator: Pounder$36.21$9.46$45.67
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$27.93$5.10$33.03
Operator: Milling Machine$28.55$6.88$35.43
Operator: Mechanic$24.33$8.36$32.69
Operator: Loader$25.93$5.55$31.48
Operator: Grader/Blade$27.56$6.56$34.12
Operator: Crane$29.76$3.29$33.05
Operator: Bulldozer$25.97$6.59$32.56
Operator: Bucket$30.00$0.00$30.00
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$25.08$4.60$29.68
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$25.01$9.93$34.94
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$26.43$5.27$31.70
Operator: Auger$26.07$0.00$26.07
Laborer: Pipelayer$19.64$4.83$24.47
Laborer: Landscape$18.21$0.00$18.21
Laborer: Common Or General$18.79$2.60$21.39
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$20.38$5.47$25.85
Ironworker, Structural$34.45$17.20$51.65
Ironworker, Reinforcing$22.21$8.19$30.40
Installer - Guardrail$29.70$8.11$37.81
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter$20.87$0.00$20.87
Fence Erector (Chain Link Fence)$19.59$0.00$19.59
Electrician$29.00$2.78$31.78
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$21.78$0.00$21.78
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$26.23$2.51$28.74
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$24.04$2.60$26.64

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination NH20260002, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer$11.72$0.00$11.72
Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe$11.47$0.00$11.47
Plumber (Includes HVAC Piping)$11.70$0.00$11.70
Painter (Does Not Include Drywall Finishing)$9.28$0.00$9.28
Laborer, General$8.85$0.00$8.85
Electrician$10.89$0.00$10.89
Drywall Finisher$13.57$0.00$13.57
Carpenter (Includes Drywall Hanging)$11.11$0.00$11.11

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Strafford County, New Hampshire: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: New Hampshire Counties of Strafford

Wage determination 2015-4017, revision 36, updated 8/13/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$21.89
01111General Clerk I$19.91
07010Baker$18.59
07130Food Service Worker$19.07
07260Waiter/Waitress$17.73
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$18.73
11090Gardener$27.43
11150Janitor$21.93
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$22.65
11240Maid or Houseman$18.98
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.95
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$34.56
23160Electrician, Maintenance$34.44
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.53
23370General Maintenance Worker$27.36
23470Laborer$21.07
27101Guard I$21.29
27102Guard II$23.82
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$17.96
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.60
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$21.89
01012Accounting Clerk II$24.56
01013Accounting Clerk III$27.48
01020Administrative Assistant$36.94
01035Court Reporter$27.42
01041Customer Service Representative I$19.60
01042Customer Service Representative II$21.39
01043Customer Service Representative III$24.00
01051Data Entry Operator I$20.36
01052Data Entry Operator II$22.22
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$25.15
01070Document Preparation Clerk$21.82
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$21.82
01111General Clerk I$19.91
01112General Clerk II$21.73
01113General Clerk III$24.38
01120Housing Referral Assistant$28.53
01141Messenger Courier$17.80
01191Order Clerk I$23.73
01192Order Clerk II$25.89
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$22.14
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$24.77
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$27.62
01270Production Control Clerk$29.56
01290Rental Clerk$21.88
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$22.87
01311Secretary I$22.87
01312Secretary II$25.58
01313Secretary III$28.53
01320Service Order Dispatcher$22.48
01410Supply Technician$36.94
01420Survey Worker$24.37
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$21.12
01531Travel Clerk I$21.37
01532Travel Clerk II$22.25
01533Travel Clerk III$24.48
01611Word Processor I$20.59
01612Word Processor II$23.10
01613Word Processor III$25.84
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$28.67
05010Automotive Electrician$26.61
05040Automotive Glass Installer$25.18
05070Automotive Worker$25.18
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$22.50
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$27.97
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$25.18
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$27.97
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$21.15
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$23.84
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$25.18
05310Painter, Automotive$26.61
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$25.18
05370Tire Repairer$17.77
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$27.97
07010Baker$18.59
07041Cook I$22.95
07042Cook II$25.69
07070Dishwasher$16.97
07130Food Service Worker$19.07
07210Meat Cutter$23.52
07260Waiter/Waitress$17.73
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$26.23
09040Furniture Handler$18.53
09080Furniture Refinisher$27.07
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$21.67
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$24.43
09130Upholsterer$23.26
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$18.73
11060Elevator Operator$20.79
11090Gardener$27.43
11122Housekeeping Aide$21.93
11150Janitor$21.93
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$22.65
11240Maid or Houseman$18.98
11260Pruner$21.13
11270Tractor Operator$25.78
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$22.65
11360Window Cleaner$23.52
12010Ambulance Driver$24.31
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$34.60
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$39.23
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$38.67
12020Dental Assistant$27.96
12025Dental Hygienist$49.03
12030EKG Technician$51.44
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$51.44
12040Emergency Medical Technician$24.31
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$30.93
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$34.60
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$38.57
12100Medical Assistant$24.39
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$37.21
12160Medical Record Clerk$21.69
12190Medical Record Technician$30.47
12195Medical Transcriptionist$25.56
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$62.83
12221Nursing Assistant I$16.61
12222Nursing Assistant II$18.69
12223Nursing Assistant III$20.39
12224Nursing Assistant IV$22.88
12235Optical Dispenser$26.42
12236Optical Technician$25.56
12250Pharmacy Technician$22.55
12280Phlebotomist$24.24
12305Radiologic Technologist$43.76
12311Registered Nurse I$29.74
12312Registered Nurse II$36.38
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$36.38
12314Registered Nurse III$44.00
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$44.00
12316Registered Nurse IV$52.75
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$42.87
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$29.87
13011Exhibits Specialist I$23.70
13012Exhibits Specialist II$29.36
13013Exhibits Specialist III$35.92
13041Illustrator I$25.16
13042Illustrator II$31.17
13043Illustrator III$38.13
13047Librarian$37.97
13050Library Aide/Clerk$19.47
13058Library Technician$25.18
13061Media Specialist I$24.75
13062Media Specialist II$27.68
13063Media Specialist III$30.86
13071Photographer I$23.64
13072Photographer II$26.45
13073Photographer III$32.76
13074Photographer IV$40.08
13075Photographer V$48.50
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$24.99
13110Video Teleconference Technician$24.75
14041Computer Operator I$24.31
14042Computer Operator II$27.19
14043Computer Operator III$30.33
14044Computer Operator IV$33.67
14045Computer Operator V$37.30
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$24.31
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$33.72
14170System Support Specialist$38.15
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$51.82
15060Educational Technologist$46.89
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$62.11
15080Graphic Artist$30.32
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$62.11
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$62.11
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$62.11
15090Technical Instructor$32.94
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$40.29
15110Test Proctor$26.59
15120Tutor$26.59
16010Assembler$17.87
16030Counter Attendant$17.87
16040Dry Cleaner$20.41
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$17.87
16090Presser, Hand$17.87
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$17.87
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$17.87
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$17.87
16190Sewing Machine Operator$21.27
16220Tailor$22.11
16250Washer, Machine$18.72
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$31.34
19040Tool And Die Maker$37.32
21020Forklift Operator$22.24
21030Material Coordinator$29.56
21040Material Expediter$29.56
21050Material Handling Laborer$21.07
21071Order Filler$18.40
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.24
21110Shipping Packer$23.94
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$23.94
21140Store Worker I$18.06
21150Stock Clerk$23.18
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.24
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.24
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$34.56
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$28.07
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.95
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$34.56
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$36.12
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$24.92
23050Aircraft, Painter$31.34
23060Aircraft Servicer$28.07
23080Aircraft Worker$29.66
23110Appliance Mechanic$31.34
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.90
23125Cable Splicer$33.95
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$30.84
23140Carpet Layer$26.13
23160Electrician, Maintenance$34.44
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.53
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$32.26
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$33.91
23260Fabric Worker$26.70
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$32.95
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$26.50
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$32.95
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$26.50
23370General Maintenance Worker$27.36
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$32.95
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$28.07
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$29.66
23391Gunsmith I$26.50
23392Gunsmith II$29.66
23393Gunsmith III$32.95
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$33.37
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$30.25
23460Instrument Mechanic$29.95
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$31.34
23470Laborer$21.07
23510Locksmith$29.57
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$34.76
23550Machinist, Maintenance$32.23
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$21.41
23591Metrology Technician I$29.95
23592Metrology Technician II$31.42
23593Metrology Technician III$32.84
23640Millwright$31.36
23710Office Appliance Repairer$27.70
23760Painter, Maintenance$23.21
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$36.42
23810Plumber, Maintenance$34.64
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$32.95
23850Rigger$29.95
23870Scale Mechanic$29.66
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$32.95
23910Small Engine Mechanic$28.79
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$37.38
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$38.88
23950Telephone Lineman$34.25
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$29.72
23965Well Driller$32.95
23970Woodcraft Worker$32.95
23980Woodworker$26.50
24550Case Manager$21.78
24570Child Care Attendant$18.46
24580Child Care Center Clerk$22.99
24610Chore Aide$19.67
24630Homemaker$21.78
25010Boiler Tender$36.28
25040Sewage Plant Operator$34.51
25070Stationary Engineer$36.28
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$27.42
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$34.51
27004Alarm Monitor$28.22
27007Baggage Inspector$21.29
27008Corrections Officer$29.24
27010Court Security Officer$29.24
27030Detection Dog Handler$23.82
27040Detention Officer$29.24
27070Firefighter$29.24
27101Guard I$21.29
27102Guard II$23.82
27131Police Officer I$32.31
27132Police Officer II$35.92
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$17.93
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$19.07
28043Carnival Worker$14.69
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$21.62
28310Lifeguard$17.88
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.17
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.63
28515Recreation Specialist$29.95
28630Sports Official$19.24
28690Swimming Pool Operator$23.47
29010Blocker And Bracer$29.66
29020Hatch Tender$29.66
29030Line Handler$29.66
29041Stevedore I$28.07
29042Stevedore II$31.34
30021Archeological Technician I$24.39
30022Archeological Technician II$27.26
30023Archeological Technician III$33.77
30030Cartographic Technician$33.77
30040Civil Engineering Technician$33.38
30051Cryogenic Technician I$37.40
30052Cryogenic Technician II$41.31
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$24.39
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$27.26
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$30.38
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$37.40
30081Engineering Technician I$19.76
30082Engineering Technician II$22.17
30083Engineering Technician III$24.81
30084Engineering Technician IV$30.73
30085Engineering Technician V$37.59
30086Engineering Technician VI$45.49
30090Environmental Technician$27.91
30095Evidence Control Specialist$33.77
30210Laboratory Technician$30.38
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$34.53
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$38.14
30240Mathematical Technician$33.77
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$25.33
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$31.38
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$38.39
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$46.46
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$41.31
30390Photo-Optics Technician$33.77
30395Radiation Control Technician$41.31
30461Technical Writer I$33.77
30462Technical Writer II$41.31
30463Technical Writer III$50.00
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$33.50
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$40.53
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$48.57
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$33.50
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$33.50
30501Weather Forecaster I$37.40
30502Weather Forecaster II$45.51
30621Weather Observer, Senior$33.77
31010Airplane Pilot$40.53
31020Bus Aide$19.89
31030Bus Driver$26.10
31043Driver Courier$22.18
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$17.96
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$20.96
31310Taxi Driver$16.97
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.60
31362Truckdriver, Medium$25.00
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$30.78
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$30.78
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.76
99030Cashier$16.80
99050Desk Clerk$19.22
99095Embalmer$32.46
99130Flight Follower$33.50
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$21.78
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$23.18
99260Marketing Analyst$35.64
99310Mortician$32.46
99410Pest Controller$26.35
99510Photofinishing Worker$18.46
99710Recycling Laborer$23.97
99711Recycling Specialist$27.29
99730Refuse Collector$22.35
99810Sales Clerk$17.72
99820School Crossing Guard$21.56
99830Survey Party Chief$28.49
99831Surveying Aide$17.33
99832Surveying Technician$25.92
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.62
99841Vending Machine Repairer$27.84
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.62

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.