Prevailing wage rates in Hancock County, West Virginia

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination WV20260050, 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
Tile Setter$31.65$25.56$57.21
Bricklayer (Bricklayer & Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner)$31.70$25.93$57.63
Bricklayer (Brick Refractory/Brick Placement Worker)$32.64$23.95$56.59
Mason - Stone$33.00$26.18$59.18
Tile Finisher$27.00$22.57$49.57
Carpenter (Including Batt Insulation, Form Work And Scaffold Builder)$30.51$26.05$56.56
Millwright$37.40$26.06$63.46
Electrician$39.25$31.23$70.48
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 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, Reinforcing, Sheeting And Structural$35.19$25.66$60.85
Laborer: Group 4 Flagger$24.94$16.20$41.14
Laborer: Group 3 Pipelayer$24.94$16.20$41.14
Laborer: Group 2 Chain Saw, Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind), Dewatering, Concrete Worker, Fence Erection, Grouting, Mason Tender-Brick, Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete, Rodman$24.94$16.20$41.14
Laborer: Group 1 Landscape, Common Or General$24.94$16.20$41.14
Laborer: Asphalt Raker, Demolition, Grade Checker, Jack Hammer, Mortar Mixer, Plaster Tender, Scaffold Builder (Brick And Masonry), Skytrak Forklift Operator, Tamper (Hand Held), Water Boy$25.92$16.88$42.80
Painter (Brush, Roller And Spray)$29.47$18.72$48.19
Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping$30.57$20.06$50.63
Glazier$32.89$13.38$46.27
Plasterer (Eifs And Fireproofing)$30.50$22.22$52.72
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$30.38$22.87$53.25
Plumber$38.04$39.72$77.76
Roofer$34.00$19.11$53.11
Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation)$34.92$29.70$64.62
Pipefitter, Includes HVAC Pipe Installation$25.32$19.97$45.29
Operator: Roller$25.24$16.15$41.39
Operator: Backhoe$21.51$7.36$28.87
Laborer: Wacker Roller Operator$23.07$11.07$34.14
Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only)$23.23$12.13$35.36
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$22.81$16.50$39.31
Laborer: Motorized Buggy Operator$21.83$16.00$37.83
Laborer (Carpenter Tender)$21.86$16.02$37.88
Laborer (Bobcat Operator- Cleanup/Demolition)$21.88$16.03$37.91

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination WV20260067, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$33.80$17.61$51.41
Electrician$42.50$37.23$79.73
Power Equipment Operator: Group 3 Roller$38.08$20.45$58.53
Power Equipment Operator: Group 2 Loaders Up To Six (6) Cubic Yard Capacity, Backhoe, Bulldozers, Compactor, Forklift, Grader/Blade, Mechanic, Excavators 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, Including Tower Cranes), Loaders Of Six (6) Cubic Yard Capacity And Over, Excavators With An Operating Weight Of One Hundred Ten Thousand (110,000) Pounds And Over$41.95$20.45$62.40
Ironworker, Ornamental, Reinforcing And Structural$35.50$29.11$64.61
Laborer: Group 2 Carpenter Tender, Common Or General, Demolition, Flagger$25.26$16.50$41.76
Laborer: Group 1 Bobcat Operator (Clean Up/Demolition), Chain Saw, Concrete Saw(Hand Held/Walk Behind), Concrete Worker, Hand Held Drill, Grade Checker, Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete, Pipelayer, Wacker Roller Operator$26.32$16.50$42.82
Laborer: Tamper (Hand Held)$26.17$16.75$42.92
Laborer: Jack Hammer$26.17$16.75$42.92
Laborer: Asphalt Raker$26.17$16.75$42.92
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)$23.50$11.49$34.99
Pipefitter$35.86$19.30$55.16
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$24.39$15.50$39.89
Operator: Oiler$22.03$14.64$36.67
Operator: Boom$28.71$11.59$40.30
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$24.75$14.94$39.69
Truck Driver: Tractor Haul Truck$31.77$15.98$47.75
Truck Driver: Pick-Up Truck$30.01$15.98$45.99
Truck Driver: Off The Road Truck$31.77$15.98$47.75
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$30.98$15.98$46.96
Laborer: Vibrating Plate$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 WV20260109, 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: Mechanic$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$35.50$29.11$64.61
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: Pipelayer$29.00$17.40$46.40
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$35.77$27.54$63.31
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$28.22$16.15$44.37
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$26.74$16.40$43.14

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: West Virginia Counties of Brooke and Hancock

Wage determination 2015-4359, revision 35, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.29
01111General Clerk I$16.20
07010Baker$14.65
07130Food Service Worker$13.45
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.46
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.34
11090Gardener$18.47
11150Janitor$16.37
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.00
11240Maid or Houseman$13.85
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.80
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.89
23160Electrician, Maintenance$32.89
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.99
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.54
23470Laborer$17.95
27101Guard I$16.20
27102Guard II$18.12
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.47
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.88
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.29
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.40
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.70
01020Administrative Assistant$27.43
01035Court Reporter$21.89
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.54
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.96
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.03
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.80
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.22
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.21
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.44
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.44
01111General Clerk I$16.20
01112General Clerk II$17.68
01113General Clerk III$19.84
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.42
01141Messenger Courier$14.21
01191Order Clerk I$15.98
01192Order Clerk II$17.44
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.57
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.89
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.42
01270Production Control Clerk$31.60
01290Rental Clerk$16.00
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.57
01311Secretary I$19.57
01312Secretary II$21.89
01313Secretary III$24.42
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.85
01410Supply Technician$27.43
01420Survey Worker$18.63
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.68
01531Travel Clerk I$17.44
01532Travel Clerk II$19.57
01533Travel Clerk III$21.74
01611Word Processor I$17.44
01612Word Processor II$19.57
01613Word Processor III$21.89
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$19.56
05010Automotive Electrician$18.67
05040Automotive Glass Installer$17.65
05070Automotive Worker$17.65
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$15.59
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$19.56
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$17.65
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$19.56
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$14.57
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$16.63
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$17.65
05310Painter, Automotive$18.67
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$17.65
05370Tire Repairer$15.59
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$19.56
07010Baker$14.65
07041Cook I$14.83
07042Cook II$16.80
07070Dishwasher$11.86
07130Food Service Worker$13.45
07210Meat Cutter$16.92
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.46
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.86
09040Furniture Handler$15.41
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.55
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.42
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.73
09130Upholsterer$21.55
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.34
11060Elevator Operator$16.37
11090Gardener$18.47
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.37
11150Janitor$16.37
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.00
11240Maid or Houseman$13.85
11260Pruner$13.86
11270Tractor Operator$17.27
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$15.00
11360Window Cleaner$17.71
12010Ambulance Driver$16.95
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$25.09
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$31.26
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.33
12020Dental Assistant$21.05
12025Dental Hygienist$35.27
12030EKG Technician$37.55
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$37.55
12040Emergency Medical Technician$16.95
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$22.43
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$25.09
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$27.98
12100Medical Assistant$18.01
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.19
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.19
12190Medical Record Technician$22.58
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.43
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$55.15
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.40
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.20
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.68
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.84
12235Optical Dispenser$25.09
12236Optical Technician$22.43
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.97
12280Phlebotomist$19.13
12305Radiologic Technologist$34.46
12311Registered Nurse I$27.94
12312Registered Nurse II$34.17
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.17
12314Registered Nurse III$41.34
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.34
12316Registered Nurse IV$49.56
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$31.08
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.99
13011Exhibits Specialist I$18.04
13012Exhibits Specialist II$22.35
13013Exhibits Specialist III$27.35
13041Illustrator I$18.04
13042Illustrator II$22.35
13043Illustrator III$27.35
13047Librarian$24.76
13050Library Aide/Clerk$13.70
13058Library Technician$18.04
13061Media Specialist I$16.14
13062Media Specialist II$18.04
13063Media Specialist III$20.11
13071Photographer I$16.94
13072Photographer II$18.95
13073Photographer III$23.47
13074Photographer IV$28.71
13075Photographer V$34.74
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$18.74
13110Video Teleconference Technician$16.29
14041Computer Operator I$16.09
14042Computer Operator II$18.01
14043Computer Operator III$20.08
14044Computer Operator IV$22.31
14045Computer Operator V$24.70
14071Computer Programmer I$18.27
14072Computer Programmer II$22.64
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$16.09
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$22.67
14170System Support Specialist$27.17
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.46
15060Educational Technologist$31.16
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.61
15080Graphic Artist$36.91
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$46.32
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$46.32
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$46.32
15090Technical Instructor$30.17
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$36.91
15110Test Proctor$24.36
15120Tutor$24.36
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)$27.49
19040Tool And Die Maker$32.45
21020Forklift Operator$27.93
21030Material Coordinator$31.60
21040Material Expediter$31.60
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.95
21071Order Filler$19.35
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$27.93
21110Shipping Packer$21.13
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$21.13
21140Store Worker I$18.14
21150Stock Clerk$23.00
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$27.93
21410Warehouse Specialist$27.93
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$29.89
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$24.49
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.80
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.89
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$31.19
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.45
23050Aircraft, Painter$27.49
23060Aircraft Servicer$24.49
23080Aircraft Worker$25.99
23110Appliance Mechanic$27.49
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.95
23125Cable Splicer$30.10
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$28.00
23140Carpet Layer$25.99
23160Electrician, Maintenance$32.89
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.99
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$27.49
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$28.80
23260Fabric Worker$24.49
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$28.80
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.95
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.80
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$22.95
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.54
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$28.80
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.49
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$25.99
23391Gunsmith I$22.95
23392Gunsmith II$25.99
23393Gunsmith III$28.80
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$27.46
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$25.94
23460Instrument Mechanic$28.80
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$27.49
23470Laborer$17.95
23510Locksmith$27.49
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$32.74
23550Machinist, Maintenance$25.39
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$21.45
23591Metrology Technician I$28.80
23592Metrology Technician II$29.89
23593Metrology Technician III$31.19
23640Millwright$28.80
23710Office Appliance Repairer$27.49
23760Painter, Maintenance$27.46
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$33.39
23810Plumber, Maintenance$32.93
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.80
23850Rigger$28.80
23870Scale Mechanic$25.99
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$29.39
23910Small Engine Mechanic$25.99
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$28.80
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$29.89
23950Telephone Lineman$28.80
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$26.64
23965Well Driller$28.80
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.80
23980Woodworker$22.95
24550Case Manager$17.97
24570Child Care Attendant$13.40
24580Child Care Center Clerk$16.70
24610Chore Aide$13.72
24630Homemaker$17.97
25010Boiler Tender$25.55
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.48
25070Stationary Engineer$25.55
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$19.07
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.48
27004Alarm Monitor$18.22
27007Baggage Inspector$16.20
27008Corrections Officer$23.11
27010Court Security Officer$23.11
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.12
27040Detention Officer$23.11
27070Firefighter$23.11
27101Guard I$16.20
27102Guard II$18.12
27131Police Officer I$24.10
27132Police Officer II$26.78
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.37
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.44
28043Carnival Worker$12.34
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.19
28310Lifeguard$15.32
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$19.23
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.04
28515Recreation Specialist$23.82
28630Sports Official$15.32
28690Swimming Pool Operator$18.77
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.99
29020Hatch Tender$25.99
29030Line Handler$25.99
29041Stevedore I$24.49
29042Stevedore II$27.49
30021Archeological Technician I$18.95
30022Archeological Technician II$21.20
30023Archeological Technician III$26.27
30030Cartographic Technician$26.27
30040Civil Engineering Technician$24.52
30051Cryogenic Technician I$28.50
30052Cryogenic Technician II$31.48
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$18.95
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.20
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$23.64
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$28.50
30081Engineering Technician I$16.54
30082Engineering Technician II$17.59
30083Engineering Technician III$22.90
30084Engineering Technician IV$25.79
30085Engineering Technician V$31.55
30086Engineering Technician VI$38.17
30090Environmental Technician$23.02
30095Evidence Control Specialist$25.79
30210Laboratory Technician$30.03
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$28.50
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$31.48
30240Mathematical Technician$26.27
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$21.45
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$26.58
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$32.52
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$39.34
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$31.55
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.27
30395Radiation Control Technician$31.55
30461Technical Writer I$24.83
30462Technical Writer II$30.36
30463Technical Writer III$36.74
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$30.58
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$37.00
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$44.34
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$30.58
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$30.58
30501Weather Forecaster I$28.50
30502Weather Forecaster II$34.66
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.27
31010Airplane Pilot$37.00
31020Bus Aide$16.47
31030Bus Driver$21.66
31043Driver Courier$16.71
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.47
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$13.70
31310Taxi Driver$11.58
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.88
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.08
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.48
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.48
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.04
99030Cashier$12.99
99050Desk Clerk$13.71
99095Embalmer$30.90
99130Flight Follower$30.58
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$24.60
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$26.32
99260Marketing Analyst$27.14
99310Mortician$30.90
99410Pest Controller$28.08
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.07
99710Recycling Laborer$21.20
99711Recycling Specialist$24.41
99730Refuse Collector$19.60
99810Sales Clerk$13.48
99820School Crossing Guard$19.75
99830Survey Party Chief$23.76
99831Surveying Aide$14.69
99832Surveying Technician$20.18
99840Vending Machine Attendant$24.60
99841Vending Machine Repairer$29.81
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$24.60

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.