Prevailing wage rates in Boone County, West Virginia

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Boone County, West Virginia (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 Boone County, West Virginia.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination WV20260049, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$46.50$29.43$75.93
Bricklayer (Bricklayer & Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner)$31.65$25.56$57.21
Carpenter (Including Drywall Hanging, Form Work, Scaffold Builder And Floor Laying - Carpet, Hardwood, Resilient And Vinyl)$33.84$25.51$59.35
Electrician (Including Low Voltage Wiring)$39.00$23.45$62.45
Power Equipment Operator: Group 4 Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader, Farm Type Tractor, Loader$34.71$22.05$56.76
Power Equipment Operator: Group 3 Backhoe, Bulldozer, Excavator, Forklift, Non-Farm Type Tractor, All Other Cranes, All Other Mechanics$45.21$22.05$67.26
Power Equipment Operator: Group 2 Operating Cranes And Tower Cranes With A Lifting Capacity Of 15 Tons And Over$46.21$22.05$68.26
Ironworker: Ornamental$35.19$25.66$60.85
Ironworker (Reinforcing And Structural)$36.10$24.65$60.75
Laborer: Group 3 Pipelayer$25.62$17.25$42.87
Up/Demolition), Chipping Guns, Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind), Concrete Worker, Fence Erection, Grade Checker, Jack Hammer, Mason Tender-Brick, Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete, Mortar Mixer, Scaffold Builder (Brick And Masonry), Skytrak Forklift Operator, Tamper (Hand Held), Wacker Roller Operator$24.78$17.25$42.03
Laborer: Group 1 Carpenter Tender, Common Or General, Demolition, Landscape, Water Boy$24.16$17.25$41.41
Painter (Drywall Finishing/Taping; Brush, Roller And Spray)$30.85$17.80$48.65
Glazier$32.89$13.38$46.27
Pipefitter$38.04$39.72$77.76
Plumber$41.00$37.63$78.63
Roofer$29.75$16.71$46.46
Truck Driver: Group 3 Dump Truck (5 Cu. Yds. & Over), Tractor Haul Truck, Water Tank Truck (Semi)$29.96$22.50$52.46
Truck Driver: Group 2 Dump Truck (Up To 5 Cu. Yds.), Water Tank Truck (Straight)$29.81$22.50$52.31
Laborer: Power Tool Operator$23.10$16.75$39.85

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination WV20260064, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Insulator - Pipe & Pipewrapper$38.05$28.47$66.52
Carpenter (Includes Form Work; Excludes Scaffold Builder)$29.00$22.41$51.41
Millwright$39.60$26.06$65.66
Carpenter (Scaffold Builder Only)$29.00$22.41$51.41
Power Equipment Operator: Group 3 Roller$38.08$20.45$58.53
Power Equipment Operator: Group 2 Backhoe, Loaders Up To Six (6) Cubic Yard Capacity, Bulldozers, Compactor, Forklift, Grader/Blade. Mechanic, Tractor, Trencher$39.19$20.45$59.64
Power Equipment Operator: Group 1 Crane (Tower), Loaders Of Six (6) Cubic Yard Capacity And Over$41.95$20.45$62.40
Pipeline: Operator-Excavator$41.95$20.45$62.40
Ironworker: Ornamental$35.50$29.11$64.61
Ironworker: Reinforcing And Structural$36.10$24.65$60.75
Laborer: Group 2 Carpenter Tender, Common Or General, Flagger$25.26$16.50$41.76
Laborer: Group 1 Asphalt Raker, Chain Saw, Concrete Saw(Hand Held/Walk Behind), Concrete Worker, Hand Held Drill$26.32$16.50$42.82
Laborer: Wacker Roller Operator$29.05$16.95$46.00
Laborer: Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete$29.05$16.95$46.00
Laborer: Grade Checker$29.05$16.95$46.00
Laborer: Air Tool Operator$29.05$16.95$46.00
Painter: Spray$34.49$17.53$52.02
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$35.77$27.54$63.31
Piledriverman$25.05$8.33$33.38
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$24.39$15.50$39.89
Operator: Oiler$21.44$14.42$35.86
Operator: Excavator$24.39$15.50$39.89
Operator: Crane$25.43$13.10$38.53
Operator: Boom$28.71$11.59$40.30
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$25.28$14.99$40.27
Laborer: Pipelayer$22.82$10.95$33.77
Electrician$28.70$17.12$45.82
Truck Driver: Group 3 Off The Road Trucks, Rear Dump Trucks, Articulating Dumps, Tractor Haul Truck$28.59$16.60$45.19
Truck Driver: Group 2 Tandem And Tri-Axle Trucks Used As Dumps, Truck Tractors Used In Combination With Dump, Flatbed Truck$27.91$16.60$44.51
Truck Driver: Group 1 Single Axle Trucks Used As Dumps, Pick-Up Trucks$27.12$16.60$43.72
Laborer (Mortar Mixer)$26.17$16.50$42.67
Power Equipment Operator: Drill$35.19$19.18$54.37

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination WV20260002, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Sheet Metal Mechanic (Including Duct Work)$10.00$0.53$10.53
Roofer$9.40$0.00$9.40
Plumber (Excluding HVAC Pipe Work)$11.50$0.00$11.50
Painters: (Brush, Roller, Spray, Including Drywall Finishing)$10.38$0.00$10.38
Laborers: Unskilled$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: Landscape$7.58$0.00$7.58
Electrician$10.41$0.00$10.41
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$9.40$0.00$9.40
Carpenter, Including Drywall Hanging$10.31$0.00$10.31
Bricklayer$12.00$0.00$12.00

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination WV20260108, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Traffic Signalization: Groundsman$22.12$26.26$48.38
Operator: Crane$40.35$20.30$60.65
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$37.59$20.30$57.89
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$37.59$20.30$57.89
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$37.59$20.30$57.89
Operator: Bulldozer$37.59$20.30$57.89
Operator: Drill$37.59$20.30$57.89
Operator: Forklift$37.59$20.30$57.89
Operator: Grader/Blade$37.59$20.30$57.89
Operator: Milling Machine$37.59$20.30$57.89
Operator: Paver/Spreader/Finish Equipment(Asphalt, Aggregate, & Concrete)$37.59$20.30$57.89
Operator: Loader (Up To Six (6) Cubic Yard Capacity)$37.59$20.30$57.89
Operator: Mechanic$37.59$20.30$57.89
Operator: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences)$37.59$20.30$57.89
Laborer: Common Or General$29.00$17.40$46.40
Traffic Control Person$27.91$17.40$45.31
Laborer: Grade Checker$29.00$17.40$46.40
Laborer: Laser Screed Operator$30.03$17.40$47.43
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$29.00$17.40$46.40
Laborer: Guardrail Installation$29.00$17.40$46.40
Laborer: Pipelayer$29.00$17.40$46.40
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$29.04$16.15$45.19
Operator: Roller$29.38$18.60$47.98
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$26.59$16.30$42.89
Ironworker$34.87$19.50$54.37
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$28.67$18.85$47.52
Carpenter$27.72$19.44$47.16

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: West Virginia Counties of Boone, Clay and Kanawha

Wage determination 2015-4347, revision 33, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.60
01111General Clerk I$15.77
07010Baker$14.10
07130Food Service Worker$13.45
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.84
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.21
11090Gardener$19.13
11150Janitor$14.58
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$14.73
11240Maid or Houseman$14.08
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.38
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.02
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.26
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.07
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.66
23470Laborer$17.95
27101Guard I$14.91
27102Guard II$16.68
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.16
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.55
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.60
01012Accounting Clerk II$18.63
01013Accounting Clerk III$20.84
01020Administrative Assistant$29.94
01035Court Reporter$23.53
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.83
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.18
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.16
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.13
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.60
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.16
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.68
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.68
01111General Clerk I$15.77
01112General Clerk II$17.21
01113General Clerk III$19.31
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.35
01141Messenger Courier$16.40
01191Order Clerk I$15.29
01192Order Clerk II$16.68
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.11
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.26
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.59
01270Production Control Clerk$30.65
01290Rental Clerk$16.41
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.72
01311Secretary I$18.72
01312Secretary II$20.94
01313Secretary III$23.35
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.81
01410Supply Technician$29.94
01420Survey Worker$17.71
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.73
01531Travel Clerk I$17.22
01532Travel Clerk II$19.27
01533Travel Clerk III$21.56
01611Word Processor I$16.68
01612Word Processor II$18.72
01613Word Processor III$20.94
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.93
05010Automotive Electrician$18.72
05040Automotive Glass Installer$17.59
05070Automotive Worker$17.59
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$15.30
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$19.65
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$17.59
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$19.65
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$14.15
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$16.47
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$17.59
05310Painter, Automotive$18.72
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$17.59
05370Tire Repairer$15.37
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$19.65
07010Baker$14.10
07041Cook I$14.45
07042Cook II$16.62
07070Dishwasher$12.71
07130Food Service Worker$13.45
07210Meat Cutter$17.36
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.84
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$27.51
09040Furniture Handler$17.32
09080Furniture Refinisher$27.20
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$20.81
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$24.23
09130Upholsterer$27.20
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.21
11060Elevator Operator$14.58
11090Gardener$19.13
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.58
11150Janitor$14.58
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$14.73
11240Maid or Houseman$14.08
11260Pruner$13.31
11270Tractor Operator$17.69
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$14.73
11360Window Cleaner$16.13
12010Ambulance Driver$15.79
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$23.44
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$32.00
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$31.33
12020Dental Assistant$18.31
12025Dental Hygienist$31.50
12030EKG Technician$35.52
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$35.52
12040Emergency Medical Technician$15.79
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$20.95
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$23.44
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$26.14
12100Medical Assistant$18.36
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$30.28
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.98
12190Medical Record Technician$21.22
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.95
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$46.30
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.20
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.97
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.43
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.56
12235Optical Dispenser$20.16
12236Optical Technician$20.95
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.36
12280Phlebotomist$19.29
12305Radiologic Technologist$36.51
12311Registered Nurse I$26.62
12312Registered Nurse II$32.55
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.55
12314Registered Nurse III$39.38
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.38
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.21
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$29.04
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$23.54
13011Exhibits Specialist I$19.00
13012Exhibits Specialist II$23.53
13013Exhibits Specialist III$28.78
13041Illustrator I$19.00
13042Illustrator II$23.53
13043Illustrator III$28.78
13047Librarian$26.06
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.81
13058Library Technician$17.85
13061Media Specialist I$16.97
13062Media Specialist II$19.00
13063Media Specialist III$21.18
13071Photographer I$18.11
13072Photographer II$20.26
13073Photographer III$25.09
13074Photographer IV$30.70
13075Photographer V$37.15
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$18.59
13110Video Teleconference Technician$17.82
14041Computer Operator I$17.70
14042Computer Operator II$19.81
14043Computer Operator III$22.09
14044Computer Operator IV$24.54
14045Computer Operator V$27.17
14071Computer Programmer I$23.06
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$17.70
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$24.94
14170System Support Specialist$28.74
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$39.72
15060Educational Technologist$35.92
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$47.62
15080Graphic Artist$21.36
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$47.62
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$47.62
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$47.62
15090Technical Instructor$24.98
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$30.56
15110Test Proctor$20.17
15120Tutor$20.17
16010Assembler$12.54
16030Counter Attendant$12.54
16040Dry Cleaner$15.40
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$12.54
16090Presser, Hand$12.54
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$12.54
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$12.54
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$12.54
16190Sewing Machine Operator$16.50
16220Tailor$17.57
16250Washer, Machine$13.23
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$28.16
19040Tool And Die Maker$33.92
21020Forklift Operator$20.95
21030Material Coordinator$30.65
21040Material Expediter$30.65
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.95
21071Order Filler$15.78
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.95
21110Shipping Packer$18.69
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.69
21140Store Worker I$15.69
21150Stock Clerk$21.14
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.95
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.95
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$33.02
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$26.30
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.38
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.02
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$34.44
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$22.59
23050Aircraft, Painter$29.92
23060Aircraft Servicer$26.30
23080Aircraft Worker$28.08
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.16
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.00
23125Cable Splicer$36.42
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.59
23140Carpet Layer$26.43
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.26
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.07
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.98
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$32.49
23260Fabric Worker$24.76
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.06
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$23.00
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$39.46
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$30.72
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.66
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$31.38
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$26.30
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$28.08
23391Gunsmith I$23.00
23392Gunsmith II$26.43
23393Gunsmith III$29.54
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.81
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$27.50
23460Instrument Mechanic$29.54
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.16
23470Laborer$17.95
23510Locksmith$28.16
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.03
23550Machinist, Maintenance$24.08
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$20.59
23591Metrology Technician I$29.54
23592Metrology Technician II$31.08
23593Metrology Technician III$32.42
23640Millwright$29.54
23710Office Appliance Repairer$21.37
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.86
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.08
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.67
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.54
23850Rigger$29.54
23870Scale Mechanic$26.43
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$32.69
23910Small Engine Mechanic$26.43
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$38.12
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$40.13
23950Telephone Lineman$40.81
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$26.24
23965Well Driller$29.54
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.54
23980Woodworker$23.00
24550Case Manager$19.84
24570Child Care Attendant$12.74
24580Child Care Center Clerk$15.88
24610Chore Aide$13.79
24630Homemaker$19.84
25010Boiler Tender$25.47
25040Sewage Plant Operator$21.90
25070Stationary Engineer$25.47
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$17.92
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$21.90
27004Alarm Monitor$21.53
27007Baggage Inspector$14.91
27008Corrections Officer$19.28
27010Court Security Officer$19.28
27030Detection Dog Handler$16.68
27040Detention Officer$19.28
27070Firefighter$19.28
27101Guard I$14.91
27102Guard II$16.68
27131Police Officer I$24.86
27132Police Officer II$27.62
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.36
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.69
28043Carnival Worker$12.31
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.11
28310Lifeguard$12.95
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$19.14
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$13.97
28515Recreation Specialist$23.71
28630Sports Official$15.25
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.33
29010Blocker And Bracer$30.82
29020Hatch Tender$30.82
29030Line Handler$30.82
29041Stevedore I$28.86
29042Stevedore II$32.82
30021Archeological Technician I$20.76
30022Archeological Technician II$23.22
30023Archeological Technician III$28.77
30030Cartographic Technician$28.77
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.56
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.86
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.18
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.76
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.22
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.88
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.86
30081Engineering Technician I$17.86
30082Engineering Technician II$20.04
30083Engineering Technician III$22.90
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.77
30085Engineering Technician V$33.97
30086Engineering Technician VI$41.11
30090Environmental Technician$27.07
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.77
30210Laboratory Technician$33.14
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.86
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.51
30240Mathematical Technician$28.90
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$21.85
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.07
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.11
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.06
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.18
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.77
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.18
30461Technical Writer I$28.77
30462Technical Writer II$35.18
30463Technical Writer III$42.56
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$31.86
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.75
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.77
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$15.88
31030Bus Driver$22.21
31043Driver Courier$18.07
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.16
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$13.39
31310Taxi Driver$12.71
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.55
31362Truckdriver, Medium$21.04
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.57
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.57
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.47
99050Desk Clerk$13.42
99095Embalmer$30.90
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$15.42
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$16.68
99260Marketing Analyst$24.39
99310Mortician$30.90
99410Pest Controller$19.56
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$20.14
99711Recycling Specialist$24.18
99730Refuse Collector$18.20
99810Sales Clerk$13.97
99820School Crossing Guard$17.51
99830Survey Party Chief$27.06
99831Surveying Aide$16.74
99832Surveying Technician$22.98
99840Vending Machine Attendant$16.69
99841Vending Machine Repairer$20.57
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$16.69

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.