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Prevailing Wages in Highland County, Virginia

Prevailing wages in Highland County, Virginia run $9.63 to $60.94 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 40 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $18.55, and among the 13 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $3.05. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.

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#federal – Carpenter in Highland County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
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#federal – Electrician in Highland County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $15.75
Base Rate: $15.75
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#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Highland County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $9.63
Base Rate: $9.63
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#federal – Operator: Loader in Highland County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $18.75
Base Rate: $18.75
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#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Highland County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $10.17
Base Rate: $10.17
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#federal – Plumber in Highland County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $23.22
Base Rate: $19.84  |  Fringe: $3.38
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#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.21
Base Rate: $17.73  |  Fringe: $1.48
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#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.35
Base Rate: $19.35
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#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $20.80
Base Rate: $20.80
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#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.40
Base Rate: $16.40
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#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $14.83
Base Rate: $14.83
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#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.75
Base Rate: $16.75
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#federal – Operator: Asphalt Spreader and Distributor in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $17.11
Base Rate: $17.11
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#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.59
Base Rate: $19.59
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#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $12.48
Base Rate: $12.25  |  Fringe: $0.23
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#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.36
Base Rate: $19.36
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#federal – Operator: Crane in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $26.68
Base Rate: $26.68
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#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade, Includes Finishing in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $26.13
Base Rate: $26.13
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#federal – Operator: Loader in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.36
Base Rate: $19.36
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#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.13
Base Rate: $19.13
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#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $21.13
Base Rate: $21.13
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#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $17.12
Base Rate: $17.12
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#federal – Operator: Roller in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.11
Base Rate: $18.11
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#federal – Operator: Roller (Finishing) in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.96
Base Rate: $18.96
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#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $11.82
Base Rate: $11.82
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#federal – Truck Driver : Heavy 7cy & Under in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.69
Base Rate: $16.69
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#federal – Truck Driver: Heavy Over 7 Cy in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.69
Base Rate: $16.69
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#federal – Truck Driver: Single & Multi Axle in Highland County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.47
Base Rate: $18.47
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#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 Highland County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $60.94
Base Rate: $40.77  |  Fringe: $20.17
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#federal – Carpenter in Highland County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $18.32
Base Rate: $16.59  |  Fringe: $1.73
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#federal – Electrician in Highland County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $19.75
Base Rate: $19.75
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#federal – Glazier in Highland County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $14.91
Base Rate: $14.91
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#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Highland County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $13.37
Base Rate: $11.29  |  Fringe: $2.08
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#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Highland County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $11.50
Base Rate: $11.00  |  Fringe: $0.50
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#federal – Pipefitter in Highland County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $28.66
Base Rate: $21.47  |  Fringe: $7.19
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#federal – Plumber in Highland County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $18.45  |  Fringe: $3.05
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#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Highland County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $56.84
Base Rate: $38.79  |  Fringe: $18.05
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#federal – Roofer in Highland County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $18.62
Base Rate: $15.56  |  Fringe: $3.06
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#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation in Highland County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $30.27
Base Rate: $22.33  |  Fringe: $7.94
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#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Highland County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $11.82
Base Rate: $11.25  |  Fringe: $0.57
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Common questions

What is the prevailing wage in Highland County, Virginia?

There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 40 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Highland County, Virginia runs from $9.63 to $60.94 per hour, median $18.55. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.

Which construction types are covered in Highland County, Virginia?

The determinations on this page cover Building, 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 Highland 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.