Prevailing wage rates in Orleans County, Vermont

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination VT20260012, 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: (Bulldozer)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Plumber$7.25$0.00$7.25
Painter$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborer, 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$7.25$0.00$7.25

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination VT20260019, 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)$20.69$17.39$38.08
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$13.65$2.46$16.11
Electrician$20.24$7.27$27.51
Carpenter, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, And Drywall Hanging$14.00$3.82$17.82
Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only)$23.00$5.94$28.94

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination VT20260054, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Distributor Truck$22.55$11.87$34.42
Truck Driver, Includes All Axles Including Dump Trucks$17.53$1.54$19.07
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$17.20$6.71$23.91
Traffic Control: Flagger$12.67$2.77$15.44
Operator: Screed$20.87$7.24$28.11
Operator: Roller$19.39$6.26$25.65
Operator: Pounder$22.31$0.00$22.31
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$20.54$5.53$26.07
Operator: Milling Machine$22.50$10.24$32.74
Operator: Mechanic$23.14$6.08$29.22
Operator: Loader$21.95$4.63$26.58
Operator: Grader/Blade$21.13$5.53$26.66
Operator: Drill$19.83$3.94$23.77
Operator: Crane$23.42$2.38$25.80
Operator: Bulldozer$21.35$3.84$25.19
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$19.25$5.97$25.22
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$19.78$5.09$24.87
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$20.63$2.28$22.91
Laborer: Common Or General, Includes Asphalt Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$16.18$2.55$18.73
Laborer: Landscape$14.70$1.03$15.73
Laborer: Concrete Worker$20.19$1.31$21.50
Ironworker, Structural$28.77$7.91$36.68
Ironworker, Reinforcing$21.70$1.60$23.30
Installer - Sign$16.25$3.20$19.45
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter$27.77$0.00$27.77
Electrician$28.15$2.03$30.18
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$25.34$0.00$25.34
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$19.00$0.74$19.74

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination VT20260066, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Ironworker, Reinforcing$33.65$26.12$59.77
Laborer (Common Or General)$25.40$21.43$46.83
Laborer: Pipelayer$25.40$21.43$46.83
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$18.43$0.00$18.43
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$21.36$0.00$21.36
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$22.15$2.79$24.94
Electrician$24.13$11.96$36.09
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$22.54$12.82$35.36

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Vermont Counties of Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans and Washington

Wage determination 2015-4141, revision 36, updated 8/13/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$20.90
01111General Clerk I$18.89
07010Baker$18.86
07130Food Service Worker$17.54
07260Waiter/Waitress$20.10
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$18.11
11090Gardener$26.97
11150Janitor$20.62
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$22.79
11240Maid or Houseman$18.25
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.40
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.47
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.46
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.10
23370General Maintenance Worker$26.12
23470Laborer$18.83
27101Guard I$20.67
27102Guard II$23.13
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.91
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.79
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$20.90
01012Accounting Clerk II$23.45
01013Accounting Clerk III$26.24
01020Administrative Assistant$33.64
01035Court Reporter$23.46
01041Customer Service Representative I$18.97
01042Customer Service Representative II$20.70
01043Customer Service Representative III$23.23
01051Data Entry Operator I$19.59
01052Data Entry Operator II$21.38
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$25.50
01070Document Preparation Clerk$20.03
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$20.03
01111General Clerk I$18.89
01112General Clerk II$20.62
01113General Clerk III$23.13
01120Housing Referral Assistant$26.16
01141Messenger Courier$15.94
01191Order Clerk I$21.60
01192Order Clerk II$23.57
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$21.66
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$24.23
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$27.00
01270Production Control Clerk$27.50
01290Rental Clerk$23.02
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$20.97
01311Secretary I$20.97
01312Secretary II$23.46
01313Secretary III$26.16
01320Service Order Dispatcher$22.79
01410Supply Technician$33.64
01420Survey Worker$21.11
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.85
01531Travel Clerk I$18.69
01532Travel Clerk II$20.97
01533Travel Clerk III$23.46
01611Word Processor I$18.69
01612Word Processor II$20.97
01613Word Processor III$23.46
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$24.03
05010Automotive Electrician$22.41
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.36
05070Automotive Worker$21.36
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$19.33
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.46
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.36
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.46
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$18.20
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.31
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.36
05310Painter, Automotive$22.41
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.36
05370Tire Repairer$19.33
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.46
07010Baker$18.86
07041Cook I$21.15
07042Cook II$23.45
07070Dishwasher$17.20
07130Food Service Worker$17.54
07210Meat Cutter$21.97
07260Waiter/Waitress$20.10
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$24.56
09040Furniture Handler$17.83
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.61
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$20.00
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$22.19
09130Upholsterer$24.00
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$18.11
11060Elevator Operator$20.62
11090Gardener$26.97
11122Housekeeping Aide$20.62
11150Janitor$20.62
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$22.79
11240Maid or Houseman$18.25
11260Pruner$21.37
11270Tractor Operator$25.56
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$22.79
11360Window Cleaner$22.24
12010Ambulance Driver$23.62
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$30.44
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$41.77
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$37.07
12020Dental Assistant$23.34
12025Dental Hygienist$46.86
12030EKG Technician$46.13
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$46.13
12040Emergency Medical Technician$23.62
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$27.21
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$30.44
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$33.95
12100Medical Assistant$22.71
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$37.21
12160Medical Record Clerk$21.33
12190Medical Record Technician$23.86
12195Medical Transcriptionist$27.21
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$66.91
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.84
12222Nursing Assistant II$17.82
12223Nursing Assistant III$19.45
12224Nursing Assistant IV$21.82
12235Optical Dispenser$30.44
12236Optical Technician$27.21
12250Pharmacy Technician$22.06
12280Phlebotomist$22.32
12305Radiologic Technologist$39.05
12311Registered Nurse I$30.35
12312Registered Nurse II$37.11
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$37.11
12314Registered Nurse III$44.77
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$44.77
12316Registered Nurse IV$53.25
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$37.71
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$29.24
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.19
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.49
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.62
13041Illustrator I$22.19
13042Illustrator II$27.49
13043Illustrator III$33.62
13047Librarian$30.44
13050Library Aide/Clerk$15.25
13058Library Technician$21.51
13061Media Specialist I$19.83
13062Media Specialist II$22.19
13063Media Specialist III$24.74
13071Photographer I$19.83
13072Photographer II$22.19
13073Photographer III$27.49
13074Photographer IV$33.62
13075Photographer V$41.21
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$19.15
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.83
14041Computer Operator I$22.01
14042Computer Operator II$24.63
14043Computer Operator III$27.47
14044Computer Operator IV$30.51
14045Computer Operator V$33.79
14071Computer Programmer I$25.77
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$22.01
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$30.51
14170System Support Specialist$33.79
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$47.31
15060Educational Technologist$37.08
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$56.70
15080Graphic Artist$28.74
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$56.70
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$56.70
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$56.70
15090Technical Instructor$28.73
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$35.15
15110Test Proctor$23.20
15120Tutor$23.20
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)$27.08
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.94
21020Forklift Operator$22.75
21030Material Coordinator$27.50
21040Material Expediter$27.50
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.83
21071Order Filler$17.61
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.75
21110Shipping Packer$23.30
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$23.30
21140Store Worker I$17.47
21150Stock Clerk$21.84
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.75
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.75
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$30.47
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$25.78
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.40
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.47
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$31.53
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$22.72
23050Aircraft, Painter$28.19
23060Aircraft Servicer$25.78
23080Aircraft Worker$27.10
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.19
23120Bicycle Repairer$24.36
23125Cable Splicer$51.72
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$29.78
23140Carpet Layer$27.10
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.46
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.10
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$28.19
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$29.40
23260Fabric Worker$25.78
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.40
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$24.36
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$29.40
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.36
23370General Maintenance Worker$26.12
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$29.40
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$25.78
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$27.10
23391Gunsmith I$24.36
23392Gunsmith II$27.10
23393Gunsmith III$29.40
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$29.88
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$28.37
23460Instrument Mechanic$29.40
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.19
23470Laborer$18.83
23510Locksmith$28.19
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.92
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.64
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$22.00
23591Metrology Technician I$29.40
23592Metrology Technician II$30.47
23593Metrology Technician III$31.53
23640Millwright$29.40
23710Office Appliance Repairer$28.19
23760Painter, Maintenance$24.25
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.20
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.95
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.40
23850Rigger$29.40
23870Scale Mechanic$27.10
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$27.72
23910Small Engine Mechanic$26.11
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$39.28
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$41.14
23950Telephone Lineman$37.87
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.61
23965Well Driller$29.40
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.40
23980Woodworker$24.36
24550Case Manager$22.14
24570Child Care Attendant$18.54
24580Child Care Center Clerk$23.13
24610Chore Aide$20.70
24630Homemaker$22.14
25010Boiler Tender$31.24
25040Sewage Plant Operator$30.91
25070Stationary Engineer$31.24
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$24.24
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$30.91
27004Alarm Monitor$24.91
27007Baggage Inspector$20.67
27008Corrections Officer$27.13
27010Court Security Officer$24.66
27030Detection Dog Handler$23.13
27040Detention Officer$27.13
27070Firefighter$24.66
27101Guard I$20.67
27102Guard II$23.13
27131Police Officer I$29.83
27132Police Officer II$33.13
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$20.42
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$21.68
28043Carnival Worker$16.67
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$23.03
28310Lifeguard$17.40
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$25.77
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$18.81
28515Recreation Specialist$31.92
28630Sports Official$20.53
28690Swimming Pool Operator$23.97
29010Blocker And Bracer$30.10
29020Hatch Tender$30.10
29030Line Handler$30.10
29041Stevedore I$28.61
29042Stevedore II$31.57
30021Archeological Technician I$22.66
30022Archeological Technician II$26.44
30023Archeological Technician III$28.05
30030Cartographic Technician$32.07
30040Civil Engineering Technician$35.50
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.09
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.33
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$22.66
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$26.44
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$29.49
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$33.58
30081Engineering Technician I$18.28
30082Engineering Technician II$20.52
30083Engineering Technician III$22.95
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.44
30085Engineering Technician V$34.79
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.09
30090Environmental Technician$28.07
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.07
30210Laboratory Technician$25.27
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.09
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$34.33
30240Mathematical Technician$30.53
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$25.33
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$31.59
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$38.51
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$46.77
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$34.33
30390Photo-Optics Technician$32.77
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.33
30461Technical Writer I$28.07
30462Technical Writer II$34.33
30463Technical Writer III$41.54
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$33.58
30502Weather Forecaster II$40.85
30621Weather Observer, Senior$32.10
31010Airplane Pilot$40.53
31020Bus Aide$17.16
31030Bus Driver$21.85
31043Driver Courier$19.58
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.91
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$19.65
31310Taxi Driver$16.66
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.79
31362Truckdriver, Medium$21.85
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.91
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.91
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.76
99030Cashier$17.09
99050Desk Clerk$20.68
99095Embalmer$33.50
99130Flight Follower$33.50
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.17
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.28
99260Marketing Analyst$36.98
99310Mortician$33.50
99410Pest Controller$25.97
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.60
99710Recycling Laborer$24.40
99711Recycling Specialist$27.67
99730Refuse Collector$22.88
99810Sales Clerk$18.02
99820School Crossing Guard$20.08
99830Survey Party Chief$24.33
99831Surveying Aide$16.10
99832Surveying Technician$22.11
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.28
99841Vending Machine Repairer$27.32
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.28

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.