Prevailing Wages in Amherst County, Virginia
Prevailing wages in Amherst County, Virginia run $10.38 to $66.36 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 $22.96, and among the 38 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $5.29. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Amherst County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.56
Base Rate: $22.74 | Fringe: $7.82
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Amherst County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.21
Base Rate: $22.72 | Fringe: $5.49
#federal – Electrician in Amherst County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $60.54
Base Rate: $43.02 | Fringe: $17.52
#federal – Ironworker in Amherst County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $48.83
Base Rate: $28.73 | Fringe: $20.10
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Amherst County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.42
Base Rate: $11.94 | Fringe: $1.48
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Amherst County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.28
Base Rate: $18.19 | Fringe: $5.09
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Amherst County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.36
Base Rate: $18.33 | Fringe: $2.03
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Amherst County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.20
Base Rate: $21.37 | Fringe: $3.83
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Amherst County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.32
Base Rate: $24.43 | Fringe: $8.89
#federal – Operator: Loader in Amherst County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.69
Base Rate: $18.62 | Fringe: $7.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Amherst County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.04
Base Rate: $39.99 | Fringe: $18.05
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)A. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day,the Day After Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Provided the Employee Works the Regular Work Day Before and After the Paid Holiday in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $60.94
Base Rate: $40.77 | Fringe: $20.17
#federal – Boilermaker in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $66.36
Base Rate: $38.97 | Fringe: $27.39
#federal – Bricklayer in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $30.27
Base Rate: $23.54 | Fringe: $6.73
#federal – Carpenter in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $14.81 | Fringe: $2.19
#federal – Electrician in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $31.09
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $9.31
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental and Structural in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $63.72
Base Rate: $37.86 | Fringe: $25.86
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $32.04
Base Rate: $25.36 | Fringe: $6.68
#federal – Laborer: Common or General, Including Pipelaying in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $14.08
Base Rate: $12.40 | Fringe: $1.68
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $16.56
Base Rate: $13.41 | Fringe: $3.15
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $15.32
Base Rate: $15.32
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $17.11
Base Rate: $16.24 | Fringe: $0.87
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $22.98
Base Rate: $18.95 | Fringe: $4.03
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $26.40
Base Rate: $19.40 | Fringe: $7.00
#federal – Operator: Loader in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $24.45
Base Rate: $21.28 | Fringe: $3.17
#federal – Operator: Roller in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $21.13
Base Rate: $16.25 | Fringe: $4.88
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $20.01
Base Rate: $20.01
#federal – Painter: Spray Only in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $41.02
Base Rate: $29.16 | Fringe: $11.86
#federal – Pipefitter in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $34.12
Base Rate: $24.98 | Fringe: $9.14
#federal – Plumber in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $25.07
Base Rate: $21.15 | Fringe: $3.92
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Cranes 90 Tons & Over Capacity; Tower & Climbing Cranes With Controls 100 Ft. Above Ground) in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $59.04
Base Rate: $40.99 | Fringe: $18.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Cranes Under 90 Tons) in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $58.04
Base Rate: $39.99 | Fringe: $18.05
#federal – Roofer in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $19.90
Base Rate: $16.17 | Fringe: $3.73
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $21.68
Base Rate: $18.38 | Fringe: $3.30
#federal – Tile Finisher in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $23.40
Base Rate: $23.40
#federal – Tile Setter in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $38.05
Base Rate: $27.80 | Fringe: $10.25
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Amherst County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $18.31
Base Rate: $16.58 | Fringe: $1.73
#federal – Bricklayer in Amherst County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $16.35
Base Rate: $16.35
#federal – Carpenter in Amherst County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $13.09
Base Rate: $13.09
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Amherst County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $16.84
Base Rate: $16.84
#federal – Electrician in Amherst County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $16.34
Base Rate: $16.34
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental in Amherst County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $15.59
Base Rate: $15.59
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Amherst County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $22.94
Base Rate: $21.55 | Fringe: $1.39
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Amherst County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $10.38
Base Rate: $10.38
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Amherst County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $12.37
Base Rate: $12.37
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Amherst County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $12.37
Base Rate: $12.37
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Amherst County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $16.39
Base Rate: $14.88 | Fringe: $1.51
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Amherst County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $19.61
Base Rate: $17.36 | Fringe: $2.25
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Amherst County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $16.06
Base Rate: $15.26 | Fringe: $0.80
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Amherst County, Virginia?
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 Amherst County, Virginia runs from $10.38 to $66.36 per hour, median $22.96. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Amherst County, Virginia?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, 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 Amherst County, Virginia 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.