Prevailing wage rates in Bennington County, Vermont

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Bennington County, Vermont (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 Bennington County, Vermont.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination VT20260017, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter (Including Acoustical Ceiling Installation And Industrial Only; Excluding Drywall Hanging)$32.39$23.43$55.82
Ironworker, Reinforcing$33.65$26.12$59.77
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$36.75$18.63$55.38
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$22.50$6.08$28.58
Roofer$17.25$1.71$18.96
Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$24.04$8.25$32.29
Plumber (HVAC Pipe Installation)$25.35$5.79$31.14
Painter: Roller$16.11$4.14$20.25
Painter: Brush Only$16.11$4.14$20.25
Operator: Crane$19.50$6.08$25.58
Laborer: Common Or General$13.75$0.00$13.75
Electrician$20.24$7.27$27.51
Carpenter, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, And Drywall Hanging$18.90$2.41$21.31
Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only)$23.00$5.94$28.94

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination VT20260049, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Distributor Truck$22.32$0.00$22.32
Truck Driver, Includes All Axles Including Dump Trucks$18.54$3.32$21.86
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$17.42$7.11$24.53
Traffic Control: Flagger$16.16$6.18$22.34
Operator: Screed$24.50$8.77$33.27
Operator: Roller$21.43$6.47$27.90
Operator: Pounder$21.18$0.00$21.18
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$21.32$7.24$28.56
Operator: Milling Machine$28.76$16.77$45.53
Operator: Mechanic$20.45$4.54$24.99
Operator: Loader$24.13$5.23$29.36
Operator: Grader/Blade$20.91$5.79$26.70
Operator: Drill$20.23$4.50$24.73
Operator: Crane$22.62$3.78$26.40
Operator: Bulldozer$20.71$0.92$21.63
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$19.94$6.29$26.23
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$21.15$12.05$33.20
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$21.63$2.45$24.08
Laborer: Common Or General, Including Asphalt Raking, Shoveling, Spreading And Concrete Work$18.63$3.92$22.55
Ironworker, Structural$28.97$8.72$37.69
Ironworker, Reinforcing$21.00$4.92$25.92
Installer - Sign$18.50$5.52$24.02
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter$23.76$5.43$29.19
Electrician$28.28$1.90$30.18
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$25.34$0.00$25.34
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$20.46$3.65$24.11

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination VT20260062, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$18.59$0.00$18.59
Traffic Control: Flagger$14.85$0.29$15.14
Operator: Roller$21.26$0.00$21.26
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$23.33$0.00$23.33
Operator: Loader$21.45$0.00$21.45
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$22.17$2.89$25.06
Laborer: Common Or General, Including Landscaping And Pipelaying$15.42$3.81$19.23
Electrician$24.56$12.63$37.19
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$22.81$13.40$36.21

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination VT20260008, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$7.25$0.00$7.25
Roofer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Roller)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Grader)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Bulldozer)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Plumber$7.25$0.00$7.25
Painter$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: Asphalt Raker$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: (Mason Tender)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: (General)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Insulator/Asbestos Worker$7.25$0.00$7.25
Electrician$7.25$0.00$7.25
Drywall Hanger$7.25$0.00$7.25
Drywall Finisher$7.25$0.00$7.25
Cement Mason$7.25$0.00$7.25
Carpenter$7.25$0.00$7.25
Bricklayer$8.50$0.00$8.50

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Vermont Counties of Bennington, Rutland, Windham and Windsor

Wage determination 2015-4139, revision 35, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.98
01111General Clerk I$18.79
07010Baker$19.19
07130Food Service Worker$17.53
07260Waiter/Waitress$20.70
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$18.24
11090Gardener$27.84
11150Janitor$19.35
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$21.65
11240Maid or Houseman$17.99
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.89
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.06
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.32
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.34
23370General Maintenance Worker$25.62
23470Laborer$18.43
27101Guard I$19.79
27102Guard II$22.14
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.64
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.05
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.98
01012Accounting Clerk II$22.42
01013Accounting Clerk III$25.08
01020Administrative Assistant$32.76
01035Court Reporter$22.95
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.90
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.53
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.91
01051Data Entry Operator I$19.15
01052Data Entry Operator II$20.90
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$25.26
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.45
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.45
01111General Clerk I$18.79
01112General Clerk II$20.50
01113General Clerk III$23.00
01120Housing Referral Assistant$25.59
01141Messenger Courier$14.90
01191Order Clerk I$21.67
01192Order Clerk II$23.64
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$21.73
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$24.31
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$27.09
01270Production Control Clerk$27.62
01290Rental Clerk$23.28
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$20.51
01311Secretary I$20.51
01312Secretary II$22.95
01313Secretary III$25.59
01320Service Order Dispatcher$22.58
01410Supply Technician$32.76
01420Survey Worker$23.11
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.48
01531Travel Clerk I$19.66
01532Travel Clerk II$22.07
01533Travel Clerk III$24.68
01611Word Processor I$18.28
01612Word Processor II$20.51
01613Word Processor III$22.95
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.21
05010Automotive Electrician$26.26
05040Automotive Glass Installer$25.23
05070Automotive Worker$25.23
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$22.54
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$27.42
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$25.23
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$27.42
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$20.98
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$23.87
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$25.23
05310Painter, Automotive$26.26
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$25.23
05370Tire Repairer$22.54
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$27.42
07010Baker$19.19
07041Cook I$20.15
07042Cook II$22.34
07070Dishwasher$17.06
07130Food Service Worker$17.53
07210Meat Cutter$21.18
07260Waiter/Waitress$20.70
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$23.09
09040Furniture Handler$15.28
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.09
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$18.25
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.81
09130Upholsterer$23.09
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$18.24
11060Elevator Operator$19.35
11090Gardener$27.84
11122Housekeeping Aide$19.35
11150Janitor$19.35
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$21.65
11240Maid or Houseman$17.99
11260Pruner$19.63
11270Tractor Operator$25.86
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$21.65
11360Window Cleaner$21.34
12010Ambulance Driver$23.62
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$28.96
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$39.74
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$34.41
12020Dental Assistant$24.77
12025Dental Hygienist$46.49
12030EKG Technician$43.89
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$43.89
12040Emergency Medical Technician$23.62
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$25.89
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$28.96
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$32.30
12100Medical Assistant$22.73
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$38.47
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.24
12190Medical Record Technician$24.88
12195Medical Transcriptionist$25.89
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$63.66
12221Nursing Assistant I$16.32
12222Nursing Assistant II$18.36
12223Nursing Assistant III$20.04
12224Nursing Assistant IV$22.48
12235Optical Dispenser$28.96
12236Optical Technician$25.89
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.85
12280Phlebotomist$21.56
12305Radiologic Technologist$39.98
12311Registered Nurse I$31.09
12312Registered Nurse II$38.02
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$38.02
12314Registered Nurse III$45.99
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$45.99
12316Registered Nurse IV$55.14
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$35.88
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.03
13011Exhibits Specialist I$20.77
13012Exhibits Specialist II$25.72
13013Exhibits Specialist III$31.47
13041Illustrator I$20.77
13042Illustrator II$25.72
13043Illustrator III$31.47
13047Librarian$28.49
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.15
13058Library Technician$21.35
13061Media Specialist I$18.56
13062Media Specialist II$20.77
13063Media Specialist III$23.16
13071Photographer I$18.56
13072Photographer II$20.77
13073Photographer III$25.72
13074Photographer IV$31.47
13075Photographer V$41.21
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.53
13110Video Teleconference Technician$22.13
14041Computer Operator I$20.52
14042Computer Operator II$22.95
14043Computer Operator III$25.59
14044Computer Operator IV$28.44
14045Computer Operator V$31.54
14071Computer Programmer I$22.88
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$20.52
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$28.53
14170System Support Specialist$31.54
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$42.68
15060Educational Technologist$37.07
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$51.74
15080Graphic Artist$31.06
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$51.16
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$51.16
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$51.16
15090Technical Instructor$29.47
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$36.04
15110Test Proctor$23.79
15120Tutor$23.79
16010Assembler$18.32
16030Counter Attendant$18.32
16040Dry Cleaner$20.93
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$18.32
16090Presser, Hand$18.32
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$18.32
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$18.32
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$18.32
16190Sewing Machine Operator$21.80
16220Tailor$22.67
16250Washer, Machine$19.19
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$32.23
19040Tool And Die Maker$37.31
21020Forklift Operator$22.10
21030Material Coordinator$27.62
21040Material Expediter$27.62
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.43
21071Order Filler$17.81
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.10
21110Shipping Packer$22.58
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.58
21140Store Worker I$17.27
21150Stock Clerk$22.77
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.10
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.10
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$33.06
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$27.78
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.89
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.06
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$34.21
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$24.40
23050Aircraft, Painter$30.55
23060Aircraft Servicer$27.78
23080Aircraft Worker$29.34
23110Appliance Mechanic$29.76
23120Bicycle Repairer$26.22
23125Cable Splicer$50.24
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$30.12
23140Carpet Layer$29.34
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.32
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.34
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.64
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$31.89
23260Fabric Worker$27.78
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$31.89
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$26.22
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$31.89
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$26.22
23370General Maintenance Worker$25.62
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$31.89
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$27.78
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$29.34
23391Gunsmith I$26.22
23392Gunsmith II$29.34
23393Gunsmith III$31.89
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$29.52
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$27.89
23460Instrument Mechanic$31.89
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$30.55
23470Laborer$18.43
23510Locksmith$30.55
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.37
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.07
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$20.50
23591Metrology Technician I$31.89
23592Metrology Technician II$33.06
23593Metrology Technician III$34.21
23640Millwright$31.89
23710Office Appliance Repairer$27.52
23760Painter, Maintenance$24.03
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.72
23810Plumber, Maintenance$29.31
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$31.89
23850Rigger$31.89
23870Scale Mechanic$29.34
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$25.31
23910Small Engine Mechanic$21.63
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$37.72
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$39.09
23950Telephone Lineman$38.23
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$27.60
23965Well Driller$32.34
23970Woodcraft Worker$31.89
23980Woodworker$26.22
24550Case Manager$21.77
24570Child Care Attendant$18.53
24580Child Care Center Clerk$23.12
24610Chore Aide$20.13
24630Homemaker$21.77
25010Boiler Tender$30.77
25040Sewage Plant Operator$29.52
25070Stationary Engineer$30.77
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$23.58
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$29.52
27004Alarm Monitor$28.46
27007Baggage Inspector$19.79
27008Corrections Officer$25.87
27010Court Security Officer$24.52
27030Detection Dog Handler$22.14
27040Detention Officer$25.87
27070Firefighter$24.37
27101Guard I$19.79
27102Guard II$22.14
27131Police Officer I$27.70
27132Police Officer II$30.78
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$22.50
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$24.22
28043Carnival Worker$17.08
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$22.03
28310Lifeguard$17.51
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.64
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.99
28515Recreation Specialist$30.53
28630Sports Official$19.63
28690Swimming Pool Operator$27.07
29010Blocker And Bracer$32.27
29020Hatch Tender$32.27
29030Line Handler$32.27
29041Stevedore I$30.56
29042Stevedore II$33.61
30021Archeological Technician I$22.66
30022Archeological Technician II$26.08
30023Archeological Technician III$30.42
30030Cartographic Technician$32.07
30040Civil Engineering Technician$30.25
30051Cryogenic Technician I$33.68
30052Cryogenic Technician II$37.21
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$22.66
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$26.08
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$29.06
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$33.68
30081Engineering Technician I$19.45
30082Engineering Technician II$21.83
30083Engineering Technician III$24.42
30084Engineering Technician IV$30.25
30085Engineering Technician V$36.99
30086Engineering Technician VI$44.75
30090Environmental Technician$30.42
30095Evidence Control Specialist$30.42
30210Laboratory Technician$27.37
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$33.68
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$37.21
30240Mathematical Technician$30.53
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$25.38
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$31.44
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$38.46
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$46.54
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$37.21
30390Photo-Optics Technician$32.30
30395Radiation Control Technician$37.21
30461Technical Writer I$30.42
30462Technical Writer II$37.21
30463Technical Writer III$45.01
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$33.68
30502Weather Forecaster II$40.98
30621Weather Observer, Senior$32.10
31010Airplane Pilot$40.53
31020Bus Aide$17.53
31030Bus Driver$23.53
31043Driver Courier$19.55
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.64
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$19.37
31310Taxi Driver$14.77
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.05
31362Truckdriver, Medium$22.30
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.07
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.07
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.76
99030Cashier$17.03
99050Desk Clerk$18.51
99095Embalmer$33.50
99130Flight Follower$33.50
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.10
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.49
99260Marketing Analyst$35.10
99310Mortician$33.50
99410Pest Controller$28.23
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.60
99710Recycling Laborer$27.60
99711Recycling Specialist$31.89
99730Refuse Collector$25.66
99810Sales Clerk$18.02
99820School Crossing Guard$21.81
99830Survey Party Chief$24.33
99831Surveying Aide$16.11
99832Surveying Technician$22.11
99840Vending Machine Attendant$24.76
99841Vending Machine Repairer$29.77
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$24.76

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.