Prevailing Wages in Chittenden County, Vermont
Prevailing wages in Chittenden County, Vermont run $7.25 to $59.77 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $18.89, and among the 30 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $3.56. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Electrician, Includes Low Voltage Wiring in Chittenden County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $31.67
Base Rate: $28.82 | Fringe: $2.85
#federal – Laborer (Common or General) in Chittenden County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.83
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $21.43
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Chittenden County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.83
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $21.43
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Chittenden County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.63
Base Rate: $28.11 | Fringe: $19.52
#federal – Operator: Loader in Chittenden County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.12
Base Rate: $27.60 | Fringe: $19.52
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Chittenden County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.77
Base Rate: $12.63 | Fringe: $0.14
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Chittenden County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.64
Base Rate: $17.64
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Chittenden County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $25.24
Base Rate: $21.66 | Fringe: $3.58
#federal – Laborer: Common or General, Includes Asphalt Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Chittenden County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $19.61
Base Rate: $17.57 | Fringe: $2.04
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Chittenden County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $22.72
Base Rate: $20.76 | Fringe: $1.96
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Chittenden County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $26.95
Base Rate: $20.96 | Fringe: $5.99
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Chittenden County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $21.04
Base Rate: $18.57 | Fringe: $2.47
#federal – Operator: Loader in Chittenden County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $23.91
Base Rate: $21.50 | Fringe: $2.41
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Chittenden County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $41.59
Base Rate: $28.48 | Fringe: $13.11
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Chittenden County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $24.96
Base Rate: $21.41 | Fringe: $3.55
#federal – Operator: Pounder in Chittenden County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $27.34
Base Rate: $22.30 | Fringe: $5.04
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Chittenden County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $12.66
Base Rate: $12.66
#federal – Truck Driver, Includes All Axles Including Dump Trucks in Chittenden County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $21.21
Base Rate: $18.88 | Fringe: $2.33
#federal – Bricklayer in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $26.67
Base Rate: $25.89 | Fringe: $0.78
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $18.78
Base Rate: $17.15 | Fringe: $1.63
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $30.77
Base Rate: $20.28 | Fringe: $10.49
#federal – Electrician in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $42.85
Base Rate: $31.90 | Fringe: $10.95
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring) in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $42.85
Base Rate: $31.90 | Fringe: $10.95
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $59.77
Base Rate: $33.65 | Fringe: $26.12
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $16.63
Base Rate: $13.11 | Fringe: $3.52
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $16.26
Base Rate: $15.78 | Fringe: $0.48
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $16.50
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Operator: Excavator in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $17.95
Base Rate: $17.00 | Fringe: $0.95
#federal – Painter: Brush Only in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $16.82
Base Rate: $16.82
#federal – Painter: Roller in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $16.82
Base Rate: $16.82
#federal – Plumber in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $56.42
Base Rate: $37.40 | Fringe: $19.02
#federal – Roofer in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $23.38
Base Rate: $18.98 | Fringe: $4.40
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $55.38
Base Rate: $36.75 | Fringe: $18.63
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $21.73
Base Rate: $19.43 | Fringe: $2.30
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Chittenden County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $14.81
Base Rate: $14.00 | Fringe: $0.81
#federal – Carpenter in Chittenden County, Vermont – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Cement Mason in Chittenden County, Vermont – Residential
Total Wage: $8.70
Base Rate: $8.70
#federal – Electrician in Chittenden County, Vermont – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Ironworker in Chittenden County, Vermont – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborers: (General) in Chittenden County, Vermont – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborers: Raker in Chittenden County, Vermont – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Painter in Chittenden County, Vermont – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Plumber in Chittenden County, Vermont – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe in Chittenden County, Vermont – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Bulldozer) in Chittenden County, Vermont – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Crane in Chittenden County, Vermont – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Grader) in Chittenden County, Vermont – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Loader in Chittenden County, Vermont – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Paver in Chittenden County, Vermont – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Chittenden County, Vermont?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Chittenden County, Vermont runs from $7.25 to $59.77 per hour, median $18.89. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Chittenden County, Vermont?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway, Residential construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Chittenden County, Vermont rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.