Prevailing Wages in King County, Virginia
Prevailing wages in King County, Virginia run $7.59 to $89.83 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 $19.41, and among the 21 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $4.61. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in King County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Electrician in King County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $15.75
Base Rate: $15.75
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in King County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $9.50
Base Rate: $9.50
#federal – Operator: Loader in King County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $18.75
Base Rate: $18.75
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in King County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $10.17
Base Rate: $10.17
#federal – Plumber in King County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $23.22
Base Rate: $19.84 | Fringe: $3.38
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $24.79
Base Rate: $21.73 | Fringe: $3.06
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.35
Base Rate: $19.35
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $20.80
Base Rate: $20.80
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.28
Base Rate: $18.28
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.60
Base Rate: $16.60
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.75
Base Rate: $16.75
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Spreader and Distributor in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $21.53
Base Rate: $21.53
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.97
Base Rate: $19.97
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.38
Base Rate: $16.15 | Fringe: $0.23
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $17.66
Base Rate: $17.66
#federal – Operator: Crane in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $26.68
Base Rate: $26.68
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade, Includes Finishing in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $26.13
Base Rate: $26.13
#federal – Operator: Loader in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $20.58
Base Rate: $17.80 | Fringe: $2.78
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.15
Base Rate: $19.15
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $21.13
Base Rate: $21.13
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $20.15
Base Rate: $20.15
#federal – Operator: Roller in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.16
Base Rate: $19.16
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $11.99
Base Rate: $11.99
#federal – Truck Driver : Heavy 7cy & Under in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.69
Base Rate: $16.69
#federal – Truck Driver: Heavy Over 7 Cy in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $17.74
Base Rate: $17.74
#federal – Truck Driver: Single & Multi Axle in King County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.48
Base Rate: $19.48
#federal – Carpenter in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.61
Base Rate: $17.00 | Fringe: $4.61
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.61
Base Rate: $17.00 | Fringe: $4.61
#federal – Electrician in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.62
Base Rate: $22.22 | Fringe: $6.40
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $34.30
Base Rate: $22.45 | Fringe: $11.85
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.80
Base Rate: $20.55 | Fringe: $8.25
#federal – Laborers: Common or General in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $9.82
Base Rate: $9.82
#federal – Laborers (Flagger) in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $7.59
Base Rate: $7.39 | Fringe: $0.20
#federal – Laborers: Landscape in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Laborers (Pipelayer) in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.18
Base Rate: $11.65 | Fringe: $1.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Backhoe) in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.18
Base Rate: $17.61 | Fringe: $2.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Loader in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.40
Base Rate: $11.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.15
Base Rate: $23.15
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane (Tower) in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $29.31
Base Rate: $23.29 | Fringe: $6.02
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.73
Base Rate: $18.27 | Fringe: $3.46
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.10
Base Rate: $26.78 | Fringe: $6.32
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $56.84
Base Rate: $38.79 | Fringe: $18.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Excavator in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.04
Base Rate: $39.99 | Fringe: $18.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Trackhoe in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.99
Base Rate: $12.75 | Fringe: $1.24
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tugboat in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Truck Driver, Includes All Dump Trucks in King County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.01
Base Rate: $13.59 | Fringe: $3.42
#federal – Carpenter in King County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $16.96
Base Rate: $16.96
#federal – Electrician in King County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $55.97
Base Rate: $37.95 | Fringe: $18.02
#federal – Elevator Mechanic a. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday After Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. B. Vacations: Employer Contributes 8% of Basic Hourly Rate for 5 Years or More of Service or 6% of Basic Hourly Rate for 6 Months to 5 Years of Service As Vacation Pay Credit in King County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $89.83
Base Rate: $51.39 | Fringe: $38.44
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in King 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 King County, Virginia runs from $7.59 to $89.83 per hour, median $19.41. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in King County, Virginia?
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 King 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.