Prevailing wage rates in Monongalia County, West Virginia

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination WV20260042, 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)$31.65$25.82$57.47
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, Drywall Hanging, Form Work And Scaffold Builder)$30.51$26.05$56.56
Millwright$37.40$26.06$63.46
Electrician$43.77$27.72$71.49
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
(Hand Held/Walk Behind), Concrete Worker, Dewatering, Fence Erection, Grade Checker, Grouting, Jack Hammer, Mason Tender-Brick, Mason Tender-Cement Concrete, Mortar Mixer, Motorized Buggy Operator, Rodman, Scaffold Builder (Brick And Masonry), Skytrak Forklift Operator, Tamper (Hand Held)$24.94$16.20$41.14
Laborer: Group 1 Carpenter Tender, Common Or General, Demolition, Landscape$24.94$16.20$41.14
Laborer: Water Boy$25.92$16.88$42.80
Laborer (Plaster Tender)$25.92$16.88$42.80
Painter (Brush, Roller And Spray)$30.49$19.16$49.65
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$34.05$41.05$75.10
Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation)$34.05$41.05$75.10
Roofer$34.00$19.11$53.11
Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation)$34.92$29.70$64.62
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
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

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination WV20260071, 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$43.77$27.72$71.49
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, 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
Laborer: Pipelayer$18.53$6.86$25.39
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: 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 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 WV20260112, 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
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$28.85$16.15$45.00
Operator: Roller$29.38$18.60$47.98
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 Monongalia County, West Virginia: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: West Virginia Counties of Monongalia and Preston

Wage determination 2015-4349, revision 33, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.76
01111General Clerk I$15.41
07010Baker$16.82
07130Food Service Worker$14.72
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.09
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.25
11090Gardener$19.48
11150Janitor$14.51
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.00
11240Maid or Houseman$13.84
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.22
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.74
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.62
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$26.15
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.43
23470Laborer$17.74
27101Guard I$17.40
27102Guard II$19.46
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.31
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.26
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.76
01012Accounting Clerk II$18.81
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.04
01020Administrative Assistant$31.96
01035Court Reporter$21.39
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.21
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.60
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.63
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.95
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.41
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.15
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.42
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.42
01111General Clerk I$15.41
01112General Clerk II$16.81
01113General Clerk III$18.87
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.99
01141Messenger Courier$13.37
01191Order Clerk I$15.05
01192Order Clerk II$16.42
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.44
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.75
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.25
01270Production Control Clerk$23.87
01290Rental Clerk$15.31
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.43
01311Secretary I$18.43
01312Secretary II$20.61
01313Secretary III$22.99
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.92
01410Supply Technician$31.96
01420Survey Worker$17.54
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.28
01531Travel Clerk I$16.01
01532Travel Clerk II$17.97
01533Travel Clerk III$20.10
01611Word Processor I$16.42
01612Word Processor II$18.43
01613Word Processor III$20.61
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.28
05010Automotive Electrician$17.33
05040Automotive Glass Installer$16.27
05070Automotive Worker$16.27
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$14.16
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$18.18
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$16.27
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$18.18
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$13.09
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$15.24
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$16.27
05310Painter, Automotive$17.33
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$16.27
05370Tire Repairer$14.33
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$18.18
07010Baker$16.82
07041Cook I$15.27
07042Cook II$17.56
07070Dishwasher$12.74
07130Food Service Worker$14.72
07210Meat Cutter$18.63
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.09
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$25.82
09040Furniture Handler$16.70
09080Furniture Refinisher$25.82
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$20.04
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$23.28
09130Upholsterer$25.82
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.25
11060Elevator Operator$14.51
11090Gardener$19.48
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.51
11150Janitor$14.51
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.00
11240Maid or Houseman$13.84
11260Pruner$13.56
11270Tractor Operator$18.01
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$15.00
11360Window Cleaner$16.06
12010Ambulance Driver$19.92
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$21.73
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$29.81
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.80
12020Dental Assistant$18.53
12025Dental Hygienist$35.50
12030EKG Technician$32.92
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$32.92
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.92
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$19.42
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$21.73
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$24.23
12100Medical Assistant$18.00
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$30.37
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.58
12190Medical Record Technician$24.14
12195Medical Transcriptionist$19.42
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$47.76
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.05
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.81
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.25
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.35
12235Optical Dispenser$18.14
12236Optical Technician$19.42
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.89
12280Phlebotomist$19.08
12305Radiologic Technologist$36.07
12311Registered Nurse I$26.33
12312Registered Nurse II$32.20
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.20
12314Registered Nurse III$38.96
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$38.96
12316Registered Nurse IV$46.71
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$26.91
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$24.21
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.32
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.65
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.81
13041Illustrator I$22.32
13042Illustrator II$27.65
13043Illustrator III$33.81
13047Librarian$30.62
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.78
13058Library Technician$22.32
13061Media Specialist I$19.95
13062Media Specialist II$22.32
13063Media Specialist III$24.87
13071Photographer I$19.95
13072Photographer II$22.32
13073Photographer III$27.65
13074Photographer IV$33.81
13075Photographer V$40.91
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.32
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.95
14041Computer Operator I$18.50
14042Computer Operator II$20.70
14043Computer Operator III$23.08
14044Computer Operator IV$25.65
14045Computer Operator V$28.40
14071Computer Programmer I$23.08
14072Computer Programmer II$25.98
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.50
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$25.65
14170System Support Specialist$28.90
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.15
15060Educational Technologist$32.55
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.32
15080Graphic Artist$22.19
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.32
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.32
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.32
15090Technical Instructor$27.34
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$33.44
15110Test Proctor$22.07
15120Tutor$22.07
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)$27.86
19040Tool And Die Maker$33.55
21020Forklift Operator$19.92
21030Material Coordinator$24.71
21040Material Expediter$24.71
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.74
21071Order Filler$14.96
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$19.92
21110Shipping Packer$24.57
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$24.57
21140Store Worker I$15.69
21150Stock Clerk$21.14
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$19.92
21410Warehouse Specialist$19.92
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$30.74
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$24.49
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.22
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.74
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$32.07
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.04
23050Aircraft, Painter$27.86
23060Aircraft Servicer$24.49
23080Aircraft Worker$26.15
23110Appliance Mechanic$27.86
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.75
23125Cable Splicer$38.12
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.64
23140Carpet Layer$26.15
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.62
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$26.15
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$27.86
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$29.22
23260Fabric Worker$24.49
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.22
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.75
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$34.69
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$27.01
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.43
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$29.22
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.49
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$26.15
23391Gunsmith I$22.75
23392Gunsmith II$26.15
23393Gunsmith III$29.22
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$24.05
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$25.46
23460Instrument Mechanic$29.22
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$27.86
23470Laborer$17.74
23510Locksmith$27.86
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.02
23550Machinist, Maintenance$24.29
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.34
23591Metrology Technician I$29.22
23592Metrology Technician II$30.74
23593Metrology Technician III$32.07
23640Millwright$29.22
23710Office Appliance Repairer$27.86
23760Painter, Maintenance$24.83
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$29.64
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.26
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.22
23850Rigger$29.22
23870Scale Mechanic$26.15
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$29.22
23910Small Engine Mechanic$26.15
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.69
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.30
23950Telephone Lineman$37.44
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.91
23965Well Driller$29.22
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.22
23980Woodworker$22.75
24550Case Manager$18.24
24570Child Care Attendant$13.64
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.02
24610Chore Aide$12.89
24630Homemaker$18.24
25010Boiler Tender$25.19
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.35
25070Stationary Engineer$25.19
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.26
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.35
27004Alarm Monitor$20.15
27007Baggage Inspector$17.40
27008Corrections Officer$29.44
27010Court Security Officer$22.99
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.46
27040Detention Officer$29.44
27070Firefighter$24.00
27101Guard I$17.40
27102Guard II$19.46
27131Police Officer I$23.81
27132Police Officer II$26.45
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.10
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.41
28043Carnival Worker$12.12
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$21.56
28310Lifeguard$19.21
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.11
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.60
28515Recreation Specialist$29.87
28630Sports Official$19.21
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.01
29010Blocker And Bracer$26.15
29020Hatch Tender$26.15
29030Line Handler$26.15
29041Stevedore I$24.49
29042Stevedore II$27.86
30021Archeological Technician I$20.85
30022Archeological Technician II$23.32
30023Archeological Technician III$28.90
30030Cartographic Technician$28.90
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.47
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.52
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.80
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.85
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.32
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.00
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.52
30081Engineering Technician I$21.46
30082Engineering Technician II$24.09
30083Engineering Technician III$27.91
30084Engineering Technician IV$34.33
30085Engineering Technician V$42.00
30086Engineering Technician VI$50.81
30090Environmental Technician$30.64
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.47
30210Laboratory Technician$28.11
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.52
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$34.80
30240Mathematical Technician$28.90
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.15
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.67
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.06
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.42
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$34.80
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.90
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.80
30461Technical Writer I$28.47
30462Technical Writer II$34.80
30463Technical Writer III$42.11
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$31.52
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.34
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.90
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$13.58
31030Bus Driver$19.00
31043Driver Courier$15.96
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.31
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$14.57
31310Taxi Driver$13.08
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.26
31362Truckdriver, Medium$18.59
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.35
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.35
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.95
99050Desk Clerk$12.98
99095Embalmer$30.90
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$19.73
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$21.26
99260Marketing Analyst$26.51
99310Mortician$30.90
99410Pest Controller$27.02
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$19.32
99711Recycling Specialist$23.20
99730Refuse Collector$17.46
99810Sales Clerk$13.74
99820School Crossing Guard$17.46
99830Survey Party Chief$26.82
99831Surveying Aide$16.59
99832Surveying Technician$22.77
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.