Prevailing Wages in Southampton County, Virginia
Prevailing wages in Southampton County, Virginia run $7.25 to $60.94 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 $16.72, and among the 17 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $1.37. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Southampton County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Electrician in Southampton County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $15.75
Base Rate: $15.75
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Southampton County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $9.50
Base Rate: $9.50
#federal – Operator: Loader in Southampton County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $18.75
Base Rate: $18.75
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Southampton County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $10.17
Base Rate: $10.17
#federal – Plumber in Southampton County, Virginia – Residential
Total Wage: $23.22
Base Rate: $19.84 | Fringe: $3.38
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.73
Base Rate: $17.77 | Fringe: $0.96
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.35
Base Rate: $19.35
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $20.80
Base Rate: $20.80
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $17.79
Base Rate: $17.79
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $14.60
Base Rate: $14.60
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.75
Base Rate: $16.75
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Spreader and Distributor in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $17.34
Base Rate: $17.34
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $17.74
Base Rate: $17.74
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.38
Base Rate: $16.15 | Fringe: $0.23
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer, Including Utility in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $17.66
Base Rate: $17.66
#federal – Operator: Crane in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $26.68
Base Rate: $26.68
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade, Includes Finishing in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $26.13
Base Rate: $26.13
#federal – Operator: Loader in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.18
Base Rate: $18.18
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.15
Base Rate: $19.15
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $21.13
Base Rate: $21.13
#federal – Operator: Pavement Planer in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $15.95
Base Rate: $15.95
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.10
Base Rate: $18.10
#federal – Operator: Roller in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.38
Base Rate: $16.38
#federal – Operator: Roller (Finishing) in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.55
Base Rate: $16.55
#federal – Operator: Tractor (Utility) in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $13.94
Base Rate: $13.94
#federal – Pavement Marking Truck Driver in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $21.40
Base Rate: $21.40
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $11.99
Base Rate: $11.99
#federal – Truck Driver: 1/Single Axle Truck in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $15.79
Base Rate: $15.79
#federal – Truck Driver : Heavy 7cy & Under in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.69
Base Rate: $16.69
#federal – Truck Driver: Heavy Over 7 Cy in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $17.74
Base Rate: $17.74
#federal – Truck Driver: Multi Axle in Southampton County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.36
Base Rate: $16.36
#federal – Carpenter in Southampton County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.40
Base Rate: $11.82 | Fringe: $0.58
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Southampton County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.02
Base Rate: $11.00 | Fringe: $1.02
#federal – Electrician in Southampton County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.32
Base Rate: $18.21 | Fringe: $3.11
#federal – Laborers: Common or General in Southampton County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.01
Base Rate: $10.63 | Fringe: $0.38
#federal – Laborers (Flagger) in Southampton County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborers (Pipelayer) in Southampton County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.61
Base Rate: $13.11 | Fringe: $2.50
#federal – Operator: Crane (90 Tons and Over) in Southampton County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.04
Base Rate: $40.99 | Fringe: $18.05
#federal – Operator: Crane (Under 90 Tons) in Southampton County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.04
Base Rate: $39.99 | Fringe: $18.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Backhoe) in Southampton County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.07
Base Rate: $12.85 | Fringe: $1.22
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Southampton County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.00
Base Rate: $18.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Excavator) in Southampton County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.25
Base Rate: $12.28 | Fringe: $1.97
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader in Southampton County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.80
Base Rate: $12.67 | Fringe: $1.13
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Southampton County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.07
Base Rate: $10.54 | Fringe: $0.53
#federal – Truck Driver (Off the Road Truck) in Southampton County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $16.50
#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 Southampton County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $60.94
Base Rate: $40.77 | Fringe: $20.17
#federal – Carpenter in Southampton County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $15.60
Base Rate: $15.60
#federal – Electrician in Southampton County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $55.97
Base Rate: $37.95 | Fringe: $18.02
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Southampton County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $14.15
Base Rate: $12.78 | Fringe: $1.37
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Southampton 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 Southampton County, Virginia runs from $7.25 to $60.94 per hour, median $16.72. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Southampton 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 Southampton 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.