Prevailing wage rates in Cabell County, West Virginia

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination WV20260035, 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
Boilermaker$47.13$28.93$76.06
Bricklayer$31.16$27.26$58.42
Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner$31.16$27.26$58.42
Mason - Stone$31.16$27.26$58.42
Tile Setter$31.16$27.26$58.42
Tile Finisher$27.00$22.57$49.57
Carpenter (Including Drywall Hanging, Form Work And Floor Laying - Carpet, Hardwood, Resilient And Vinyl)$33.80$27.34$61.14
Electrician$32.75$15.00$47.75
Power Equipment Operator: Group 4 Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader, Farm Type Tractor, Loader, Roller$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
Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind), Concrete Worker, Demolition, Grade Checker, Jack Hammer, Landscape, Mason Tender-Brick, Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete, Mortar Mixer, Motorized Buggy Operator, Pipelayer, Scaffold Builder (Brick And Masonry), Skytrak Forklift Operator, Tamper (Hand Held), Water Boy, Wacker Roller Operator$25.41$16.75$42.16
Painter (Drywall Finishing/Taping; Brush, Roller And Spray)$30.85$17.80$48.65
Glazier$32.89$13.38$46.27
Plasterer$31.52$22.34$53.86
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$34.77$26.66$61.43
Plasterer$31.52$22.34$53.86
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$34.77$26.66$61.43
Pipefitter$38.04$39.72$77.76
Plumber$41.00$37.63$78.63
Roofer$29.75$16.71$46.46
Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation)$33.53$26.71$60.24
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 WV20260066, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Power Equipment Operator: Group 2 Loaders Up To Six (6) Cubic Yard Capacity, Backhoe, Bulldozers, Compactor, Forklift, Grader/Blade, Mechanic, Excavators And Shovels With An Operating Weight Of Up To One Hundred Ten Thousand (110,000) Pounds, Tractor, Trencher$39.19$20.45$59.64
Power Equipment Operator: Group 1 Cranes (All Types), Loaders Of Six (6) Cubic Yard Capacity And Over, Excavators And Shovels With An Operating Weight Of One Hundred Ten Thousand (110,000) Pounds And Over$41.95$20.45$62.40
Ironworker: Ornamental$35.50$29.11$64.61
Ironworker, Reinforcing$36.10$24.65$60.75
Laborer: Group 2 Flagger$25.26$16.50$41.76
Laborer: Group 1 Asphalt Raker, Bull Float Man, Chain Saw, Hand Held Drill, Wacker Roller Operator$26.32$16.50$42.82
Laborer: Tamper (Hand Held)$25.41$16.50$41.91
Laborer: Grade Checker$25.41$16.50$41.91
Laborer: Concrete Worker$25.41$16.50$41.91
Laborer: Common Or General$25.41$16.50$41.91
Painter: Spray$34.49$17.53$52.02
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$35.77$27.54$63.31
Truck Driver, Dump (Excluding Off The Road Trucks)$22.46$13.49$35.95
Operator: Roller$23.49$14.88$38.37
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$24.39$15.50$39.89
Operator: Oiler$21.44$14.42$35.86
Operator: Boom$28.71$11.59$40.30
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$24.80$14.79$39.59
Laborer: Pipelayer Helper$24.52$9.42$33.94
Laborer: Pipelayer$24.59$9.42$34.01
Laborer: Landscape$24.66$9.11$33.77
Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind)$24.34$9.32$33.66
Ironworker, Structural$30.70$11.64$42.34
Electrician$26.38$17.06$43.44
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$25.40$11.34$36.74
Truck Driver: Tractor Haul Truck$31.77$15.98$47.75
Truck Driver: Off The Road Truck$31.77$15.98$47.75
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$30.98$15.98$46.96
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$26.17$16.50$42.67
Laborer (Mortar Mixer)$26.17$16.50$42.67
Power Equipment Operator: Drill$35.19$19.18$54.37

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination WV20260001, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer$15.27$3.20$18.47
Painter$8.21$0.00$8.21
Laborer$7.35$0.00$7.35
Electrician$10.60$1.54$12.14
Drywall Hanger$12.86$0.00$12.86
Carpenter (Excluding Drywall Hanging)$8.36$0.00$8.36
Bricklayer$9.29$0.00$9.29

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination WV20260100, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter$33.80$27.34$61.14
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: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences)$37.59$20.30$57.89
Operator: Roller$36.48$20.30$56.78
Ironworker$34.84$25.16$60.00
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
Laborer: Common Or General$29.00$17.40$46.40
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$35.77$27.54$63.31
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$29.04$16.15$45.19
Operator: Mechanic$32.86$18.59$51.45
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$26.64$16.30$42.94

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: West Virginia Counties of Cabell, Putnam and Wayne

Wage determination 2015-4367, revision 35, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.01
01111General Clerk I$15.67
07010Baker$16.45
07130Food Service Worker$12.33
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.50
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.32
11090Gardener$20.09
11150Janitor$14.49
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.47
11240Maid or Houseman$14.09
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.18
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.76
23160Electrician, Maintenance$30.59
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.15
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.18
23470Laborer$17.36
27101Guard I$16.60
27102Guard II$18.58
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.56
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.17
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.01
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.09
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.35
01020Administrative Assistant$28.22
01035Court Reporter$21.39
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.95
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.31
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.30
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.05
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.51
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.64
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.41
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.41
01111General Clerk I$15.67
01112General Clerk II$17.10
01113General Clerk III$19.19
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.97
01141Messenger Courier$18.01
01191Order Clerk I$16.12
01192Order Clerk II$17.59
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.64
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.85
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.24
01270Production Control Clerk$26.97
01290Rental Clerk$16.59
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.41
01311Secretary I$18.41
01312Secretary II$20.60
01313Secretary III$22.97
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.24
01410Supply Technician$28.22
01420Survey Worker$18.03
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.33
01531Travel Clerk I$16.41
01532Travel Clerk II$18.41
01533Travel Clerk III$20.60
01611Word Processor I$16.41
01612Word Processor II$18.41
01613Word Processor III$20.60
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.00
05010Automotive Electrician$17.15
05040Automotive Glass Installer$16.10
05070Automotive Worker$16.10
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$14.01
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$17.99
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$16.10
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$17.99
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$12.95
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$15.08
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$16.10
05310Painter, Automotive$17.15
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$16.10
05370Tire Repairer$14.40
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$17.99
07010Baker$16.45
07041Cook I$14.24
07042Cook II$16.37
07070Dishwasher$12.62
07130Food Service Worker$12.33
07210Meat Cutter$15.44
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.50
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$19.87
09040Furniture Handler$15.41
09080Furniture Refinisher$19.59
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.80
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.25
09130Upholsterer$19.59
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.32
11060Elevator Operator$14.49
11090Gardener$20.09
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.49
11150Janitor$14.49
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.47
11240Maid or Houseman$14.09
11260Pruner$13.98
11270Tractor Operator$18.58
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$15.47
11360Window Cleaner$16.03
12010Ambulance Driver$16.92
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$23.51
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$31.64
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$28.81
12020Dental Assistant$20.04
12025Dental Hygienist$35.10
12030EKG Technician$23.29
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$23.29
12040Emergency Medical Technician$16.92
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$21.02
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$23.51
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$26.22
12100Medical Assistant$18.03
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$30.05
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.83
12190Medical Record Technician$25.54
12195Medical Transcriptionist$19.38
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$48.17
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.06
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.82
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.26
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.37
12235Optical Dispenser$19.88
12236Optical Technician$21.02
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.62
12280Phlebotomist$18.82
12305Radiologic Technologist$36.52
12311Registered Nurse I$26.75
12312Registered Nurse II$32.71
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.71
12314Registered Nurse III$39.58
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.58
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.45
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$29.13
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$24.93
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.05
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.08
13013Exhibits Specialist III$31.90
13041Illustrator I$21.05
13042Illustrator II$26.08
13043Illustrator III$31.90
13047Librarian$28.89
13050Library Aide/Clerk$13.32
13058Library Technician$17.74
13061Media Specialist I$18.82
13062Media Specialist II$21.05
13063Media Specialist III$23.46
13071Photographer I$18.82
13072Photographer II$21.05
13073Photographer III$26.08
13074Photographer IV$31.90
13075Photographer V$38.59
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.04
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.82
14041Computer Operator I$17.91
14042Computer Operator II$20.03
14043Computer Operator III$22.33
14044Computer Operator IV$24.83
14045Computer Operator V$27.49
14071Computer Programmer I$22.03
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$17.91
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$24.94
14170System Support Specialist$29.33
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.45
15060Educational Technologist$35.96
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.70
15080Graphic Artist$21.91
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.70
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.70
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.70
15090Technical Instructor$23.09
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$28.48
15110Test Proctor$18.79
15120Tutor$18.79
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)$28.77
19040Tool And Die Maker$34.66
21020Forklift Operator$22.40
21030Material Coordinator$26.97
21040Material Expediter$26.97
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.36
21071Order Filler$15.34
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.40
21110Shipping Packer$18.72
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.72
21140Store Worker I$15.69
21150Stock Clerk$21.14
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.40
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.40
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$31.76
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$25.30
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.18
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.76
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$33.13
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.73
23050Aircraft, Painter$28.77
23060Aircraft Servicer$25.30
23080Aircraft Worker$27.01
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.77
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.50
23125Cable Splicer$39.14
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$25.31
23140Carpet Layer$27.01
23160Electrician, Maintenance$30.59
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.15
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$31.06
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$32.58
23260Fabric Worker$25.30
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$25.85
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$23.50
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$39.43
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$30.69
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.18
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$30.18
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$25.30
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$27.01
23391Gunsmith I$23.50
23392Gunsmith II$27.01
23393Gunsmith III$30.18
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$24.75
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$28.14
23460Instrument Mechanic$30.18
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.77
23470Laborer$17.36
23510Locksmith$28.77
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$31.27
23550Machinist, Maintenance$25.90
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.06
23591Metrology Technician I$30.18
23592Metrology Technician II$31.76
23593Metrology Technician III$33.13
23640Millwright$36.03
23710Office Appliance Repairer$20.15
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.94
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$32.74
23810Plumber, Maintenance$31.21
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$30.18
23850Rigger$30.18
23870Scale Mechanic$27.01
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$35.56
23910Small Engine Mechanic$26.92
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$33.45
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$35.19
23950Telephone Lineman$40.26
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.59
23965Well Driller$30.18
23970Woodcraft Worker$30.18
23980Woodworker$23.50
24550Case Manager$17.49
24570Child Care Attendant$12.19
24580Child Care Center Clerk$15.21
24610Chore Aide$13.82
24630Homemaker$17.49
25010Boiler Tender$26.89
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.70
25070Stationary Engineer$26.89
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$17.14
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.70
27004Alarm Monitor$20.62
27007Baggage Inspector$16.60
27008Corrections Officer$24.23
27010Court Security Officer$20.79
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.58
27040Detention Officer$24.23
27070Firefighter$19.20
27101Guard I$16.60
27102Guard II$18.58
27131Police Officer I$24.29
27132Police Officer II$26.98
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.77
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.06
28043Carnival Worker$11.87
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.80
28310Lifeguard$12.47
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$19.92
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.54
28515Recreation Specialist$24.67
28630Sports Official$15.87
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.61
29010Blocker And Bracer$30.78
29020Hatch Tender$30.78
29030Line Handler$30.78
29041Stevedore I$28.83
29042Stevedore II$32.79
30021Archeological Technician I$20.60
30022Archeological Technician II$23.04
30023Archeological Technician III$28.54
30030Cartographic Technician$28.54
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.18
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.85
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.08
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.60
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.04
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.68
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.61
30081Engineering Technician I$17.34
30082Engineering Technician II$19.46
30083Engineering Technician III$23.25
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.37
30085Engineering Technician V$34.71
30086Engineering Technician VI$41.99
30090Environmental Technician$25.32
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.86
30210Laboratory Technician$28.42
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.85
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$34.08
30240Mathematical Technician$28.54
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.81
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.27
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.58
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$41.83
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$34.08
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.54
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.08
30461Technical Writer I$27.86
30462Technical Writer II$34.08
30463Technical Writer III$41.23
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$31.61
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.46
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.54
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$16.99
31030Bus Driver$23.76
31043Driver Courier$16.80
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.56
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$13.89
31310Taxi Driver$11.88
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.17
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.57
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.27
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.27
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.34
99050Desk Clerk$12.69
99095Embalmer$31.95
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$15.68
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$16.96
99260Marketing Analyst$25.61
99310Mortician$31.95
99410Pest Controller$18.00
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$19.37
99711Recycling Specialist$23.28
99730Refuse Collector$17.52
99810Sales Clerk$13.57
99820School Crossing Guard$17.46
99830Survey Party Chief$27.10
99831Surveying Aide$16.78
99832Surveying Technician$23.01
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.20
99841Vending Machine Repairer$28.85
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.20

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.