Prevailing wage rates in Lincoln County, West Virginia

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination WV20260039, 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 (Bricklayer & Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner)$31.65$25.56$57.21
Tile Setter$31.65$25.56$57.21
Mason - Stone$31.65$25.56$57.21
Tile Finisher$27.00$22.57$49.57
Carpenter (Including Drywall Hanging, Form Work, Scaffold Builder And Floor Laying - Carpet, Hardwood, Resilient And Vinyl)$33.84$25.51$59.35
Millwright$37.40$26.06$63.46
Electrician$32.75$15.00$47.75
Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only)$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
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$32.52$22.34$54.86
Plasterer (Eifs)$32.52$22.34$54.86
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)$32.07$27.52$59.59
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 WV20260077, 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 Loaders Up To Six (6) Cubic Yard Capacity, Backhoe, 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 Lincoln County, West Virginia: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: West Virginia Counties of Lincoln

Wage determination 2015-5885, revision 6, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.62
01111General Clerk I$15.26
07010Baker$14.95
07130Food Service Worker$12.57
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.51
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.88
11090Gardener$19.48
11150Janitor$14.62
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.00
11240Maid or Houseman$13.52
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.17
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.75
23160Electrician, Maintenance$36.86
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.01
23370General Maintenance Worker$18.62
23470Laborer$17.27
27101Guard I$14.22
27102Guard II$15.91
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.60
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.55
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.62
01012Accounting Clerk II$18.66
01013Accounting Clerk III$20.87
01020Administrative Assistant$27.05
01035Court Reporter$21.39
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.66
01042Customer Service Representative II$15.99
01043Customer Service Representative III$17.96
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.76
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.20
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$27.09
01070Document Preparation Clerk$15.77
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$15.77
01111General Clerk I$15.26
01112General Clerk II$16.65
01113General Clerk III$18.68
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.07
01141Messenger Courier$15.95
01191Order Clerk I$14.65
01192Order Clerk II$15.99
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.31
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.49
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.84
01270Production Control Clerk$29.67
01290Rental Clerk$16.59
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$17.69
01311Secretary I$17.69
01312Secretary II$19.79
01313Secretary III$22.07
01320Service Order Dispatcher$24.22
01410Supply Technician$27.05
01420Survey Worker$17.12
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$14.60
01531Travel Clerk I$15.77
01532Travel Clerk II$17.69
01533Travel Clerk III$19.79
01611Word Processor I$15.77
01612Word Processor II$17.69
01613Word Processor III$19.79
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.56
05010Automotive Electrician$17.25
05040Automotive Glass Installer$16.19
05070Automotive Worker$16.19
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$14.08
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$18.09
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$16.19
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$18.09
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$13.02
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$15.17
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$16.19
05310Painter, Automotive$17.25
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$16.19
05370Tire Repairer$14.17
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$18.09
07010Baker$14.95
07041Cook I$13.88
07042Cook II$15.96
07070Dishwasher$12.66
07130Food Service Worker$12.57
07210Meat Cutter$14.26
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.51
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$13.88
11060Elevator Operator$14.62
11090Gardener$19.48
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.62
11150Janitor$14.62
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.00
11240Maid or Houseman$13.52
11260Pruner$13.56
11270Tractor Operator$18.01
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$15.00
11360Window Cleaner$16.18
12010Ambulance Driver$16.38
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$22.44
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$31.25
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.66
12020Dental Assistant$18.22
12025Dental Hygienist$35.40
12030EKG Technician$28.18
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$28.18
12040Emergency Medical Technician$16.38
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$20.05
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$22.44
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$25.02
12100Medical Assistant$17.68
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.04
12160Medical Record Clerk$21.29
12190Medical Record Technician$23.81
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.05
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$49.31
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.90
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.64
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.07
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.16
12235Optical Dispenser$19.88
12236Optical Technician$20.05
12250Pharmacy Technician$17.55
12280Phlebotomist$19.06
12305Radiologic Technologist$31.94
12311Registered Nurse I$25.71
12312Registered Nurse II$31.45
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$31.45
12314Registered Nurse III$38.05
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$38.05
12316Registered Nurse IV$45.61
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$27.79
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$23.12
13011Exhibits Specialist I$19.21
13012Exhibits Specialist II$23.80
13013Exhibits Specialist III$29.11
13041Illustrator I$19.21
13042Illustrator II$23.80
13043Illustrator III$29.11
13047Librarian$26.36
13050Library Aide/Clerk$12.73
13058Library Technician$19.21
13061Media Specialist I$17.18
13062Media Specialist II$19.21
13063Media Specialist III$21.41
13071Photographer I$17.18
13072Photographer II$19.21
13073Photographer III$23.80
13074Photographer IV$29.11
13075Photographer V$35.22
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.04
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.11
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)$40.40
15060Educational Technologist$37.14
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.42
15080Graphic Artist$24.10
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.42
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.42
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.42
15090Technical Instructor$23.08
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$29.67
21040Material Expediter$29.67
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.27
21071Order Filler$15.34
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.40
21110Shipping Packer$18.91
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.91
21140Store Worker I$15.69
21150Stock Clerk$21.14
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.40
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.40
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$31.75
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$25.29
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.17
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.75
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$33.13
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.72
23050Aircraft, Painter$28.77
23060Aircraft Servicer$25.29
23080Aircraft Worker$27.01
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.77
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.49
23125Cable Splicer$43.05
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$25.31
23140Carpet Layer$27.01
23160Electrician, Maintenance$36.86
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.01
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$28.77
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$30.17
23260Fabric Worker$25.29
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$23.49
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$23.49
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$38.82
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$30.22
23370General Maintenance Worker$18.62
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$30.17
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$25.29
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$27.01
23391Gunsmith I$23.49
23392Gunsmith II$27.01
23393Gunsmith III$30.17
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$29.02
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$28.14
23460Instrument Mechanic$30.17
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.77
23470Laborer$17.27
23510Locksmith$28.77
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$28.47
23550Machinist, Maintenance$26.18
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.24
23591Metrology Technician I$30.17
23592Metrology Technician II$31.75
23593Metrology Technician III$33.13
23640Millwright$34.56
23710Office Appliance Repairer$22.24
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.94
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$32.74
23810Plumber, Maintenance$31.21
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$30.17
23850Rigger$30.17
23870Scale Mechanic$27.01
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$32.87
23910Small Engine Mechanic$27.01
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$33.49
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$35.24
23950Telephone Lineman$44.22
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.69
23965Well Driller$30.17
23970Woodcraft Worker$30.17
23980Woodworker$23.49
24550Case Manager$19.03
24570Child Care Attendant$12.28
24580Child Care Center Clerk$15.31
24610Chore Aide$13.17
24630Homemaker$19.03
25010Boiler Tender$26.89
25040Sewage Plant Operator$21.60
25070Stationary Engineer$26.89
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$16.97
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$21.60
27004Alarm Monitor$17.85
27007Baggage Inspector$14.22
27008Corrections Officer$25.93
27010Court Security Officer$21.23
27030Detection Dog Handler$15.91
27040Detention Officer$25.93
27070Firefighter$19.20
27101Guard I$14.22
27102Guard II$15.91
27131Police Officer I$23.71
27132Police Officer II$26.35
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.95
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.24
28043Carnival Worker$12.00
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.48
28310Lifeguard$13.72
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$19.56
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.28
28515Recreation Specialist$24.23
28630Sports Official$15.58
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.83
29010Blocker And Bracer$28.22
29020Hatch Tender$28.22
29030Line Handler$28.22
29041Stevedore I$26.43
29042Stevedore II$30.05
30021Archeological Technician I$20.60
30022Archeological Technician II$23.04
30023Archeological Technician III$28.54
30030Cartographic Technician$28.54
30040Civil Engineering Technician$25.04
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$15.76
30082Engineering Technician II$17.69
30083Engineering Technician III$22.90
30084Engineering Technician IV$25.79
30085Engineering Technician V$31.55
30086Engineering Technician VI$38.17
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$20.74
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$25.70
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$31.44
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$38.03
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$15.89
31030Bus Driver$22.23
31043Driver Courier$18.08
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.60
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$13.50
31310Taxi Driver$11.88
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.55
31362Truckdriver, Medium$21.05
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.24
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.24
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$11.21
99050Desk Clerk$12.00
99095Embalmer$31.95
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$14.06
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$15.20
99260Marketing Analyst$23.12
99310Mortician$31.95
99410Pest Controller$21.67
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$18.70
99711Recycling Specialist$22.47
99730Refuse Collector$16.95
99810Sales Clerk$14.10
99820School Crossing Guard$17.46
99830Survey Party Chief$28.45
99831Surveying Aide$17.62
99832Surveying Technician$24.16
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.