Prevailing Wages in Orleans County, Vermont
Prevailing wages in Orleans County, Vermont run $15.14 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 $25.28, and among the 43 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $5.53. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Orleans County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $35.36
Base Rate: $22.54 | Fringe: $12.82
#federal – Electrician in Orleans County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $36.09
Base Rate: $24.13 | Fringe: $11.96
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Orleans County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.77
Base Rate: $33.65 | Fringe: $26.12
#federal – Laborer (Common or General) in Orleans County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.83
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $21.43
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Orleans County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.83
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $21.43
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Orleans County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.94
Base Rate: $22.15 | Fringe: $2.79
#federal – Operator: Loader in Orleans County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.36
Base Rate: $21.36
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Orleans County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.33
Base Rate: $23.33
#federal – Operator: Roller in Orleans County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.26
Base Rate: $21.26
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Orleans County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.14
Base Rate: $14.85 | Fringe: $0.29
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Orleans County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.43
Base Rate: $18.43
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $19.74
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $0.74
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $25.34
Base Rate: $25.34
#federal – Electrician in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $30.18
Base Rate: $28.15 | Fringe: $2.03
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $27.77
Base Rate: $27.77
#federal – Installer - Sign in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $19.45
Base Rate: $16.25 | Fringe: $3.20
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $23.30
Base Rate: $21.70 | Fringe: $1.60
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $36.68
Base Rate: $28.77 | Fringe: $7.91
#federal – Laborer: Common or General, Includes Asphalt Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $18.73
Base Rate: $16.18 | Fringe: $2.55
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Worker in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $20.19 | Fringe: $1.31
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $15.73
Base Rate: $14.70 | Fringe: $1.03
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $22.91
Base Rate: $20.63 | Fringe: $2.28
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $24.87
Base Rate: $19.78 | Fringe: $5.09
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $25.22
Base Rate: $19.25 | Fringe: $5.97
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $25.19
Base Rate: $21.35 | Fringe: $3.84
#federal – Operator: Crane in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $25.80
Base Rate: $23.42 | Fringe: $2.38
#federal – Operator: Drill in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $23.77
Base Rate: $19.83 | Fringe: $3.94
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $26.66
Base Rate: $21.13 | Fringe: $5.53
#federal – Operator: Loader in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $26.58
Base Rate: $21.95 | Fringe: $4.63
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $29.22
Base Rate: $23.14 | Fringe: $6.08
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $32.74
Base Rate: $22.50 | Fringe: $10.24
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $26.07
Base Rate: $20.54 | Fringe: $5.53
#federal – Operator: Pounder in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $22.31
Base Rate: $22.31
#federal – Operator: Roller in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $25.65
Base Rate: $19.39 | Fringe: $6.26
#federal – Operator: Screed in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $28.11
Base Rate: $20.87 | Fringe: $7.24
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $15.44
Base Rate: $12.67 | Fringe: $2.77
#federal – Traffic Control: Laborer-cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $23.91
Base Rate: $17.20 | Fringe: $6.71
#federal – Truck Driver: Distributor Truck in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $34.42
Base Rate: $22.55 | Fringe: $11.87
#federal – Truck Driver, Includes All Axles Including Dump Trucks in Orleans County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $19.07
Base Rate: $17.53 | Fringe: $1.54
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Orleans County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $28.94
Base Rate: $23.00 | Fringe: $5.94
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, and Drywall Hanging in Orleans County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $17.82
Base Rate: $14.00 | Fringe: $3.82
#federal – Carpenter (Including Acoustical Ceiling Installation and Industrial Only; Excluding Drywall Hanging) in Orleans County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $38.08
Base Rate: $20.69 | Fringe: $17.39
#federal – Electrician in Orleans County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $27.51
Base Rate: $20.24 | Fringe: $7.27
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Orleans County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $59.77
Base Rate: $33.65 | Fringe: $26.12
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Orleans County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $16.11
Base Rate: $13.65 | Fringe: $2.46
#federal – Operator: Crane in Orleans County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $25.58
Base Rate: $19.50 | Fringe: $6.08
#federal – Painter: Brush Only in Orleans County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $20.25
Base Rate: $16.11 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Painter: Roller in Orleans County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $20.25
Base Rate: $16.11 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation in Orleans County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $32.29
Base Rate: $24.04 | Fringe: $8.25
#federal – Plumber (HVAC Pipe Installation) in Orleans County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $31.14
Base Rate: $25.35 | Fringe: $5.79
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Orleans 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 Orleans County, Vermont runs from $15.14 to $59.77 per hour, median $25.28. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Orleans County, Vermont?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway 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 Orleans 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.