Prevailing Wages in Washington County, Virginia
Prevailing wages in Washington County, Virginia run $12.96 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 $20.48, and among the 21 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $6.73. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Washington County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.56
Base Rate: $22.74 | Fringe: $7.82
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Washington County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.21
Base Rate: $22.72 | Fringe: $5.49
#federal – Electrician in Washington County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $60.54
Base Rate: $43.02 | Fringe: $17.52
#federal – Ironworker in Washington County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $48.83
Base Rate: $28.73 | Fringe: $20.10
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Washington County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.42
Base Rate: $11.94 | Fringe: $1.48
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Washington County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.28
Base Rate: $18.19 | Fringe: $5.09
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Washington County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.36
Base Rate: $18.33 | Fringe: $2.03
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Washington County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.20
Base Rate: $21.37 | Fringe: $3.83
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Washington County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.32
Base Rate: $24.43 | Fringe: $8.89
#federal – Operator: Loader in Washington County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.69
Base Rate: $18.62 | Fringe: $7.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Washington County, Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.04
Base Rate: $39.99 | Fringe: $18.05
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $17.65
Base Rate: $17.65
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $19.94
Base Rate: $19.94
#federal – Electrician, Includes Traffic Signalization in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $50.98
Base Rate: $36.85 | Fringe: $14.13
#federal – Installer - Guardrail in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $24.00
Base Rate: $24.00
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $22.71
Base Rate: $22.71
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $27.38
Base Rate: $27.38
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $15.40
Base Rate: $15.40
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $15.15
Base Rate: $15.15
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $15.07
Base Rate: $15.07
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $13.19
Base Rate: $13.19
#federal – Laborer: Power Tool Operator in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $15.69
Base Rate: $15.69
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Spreader and Distributor in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.51
Base Rate: $16.51
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $14.97
Base Rate: $14.97
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $23.61
Base Rate: $19.16 | Fringe: $4.45
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $14.57
Base Rate: $14.32 | Fringe: $0.25
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer, Including Utility in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $15.98
Base Rate: $15.98
#federal – Operator: Crane in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $25.82
Base Rate: $25.82
#federal – Operator: Drill in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $24.66
Base Rate: $24.66
#federal – Operator: Gradall in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.65
Base Rate: $18.65
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $26.13
Base Rate: $26.13
#federal – Operator: Hydroseeder in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.64
Base Rate: $16.64
#federal – Operator: Loader in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.39
Base Rate: $18.39
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $20.60
Base Rate: $20.60
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $26.72
Base Rate: $23.12 | Fringe: $3.60
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.92
Base Rate: $16.92
#federal – Operator: Piledriver in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $25.91
Base Rate: $21.83 | Fringe: $4.08
#federal – Operator: Roller in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $15.53
Base Rate: $15.53
#federal – Operator: Screed in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $27.02
Base Rate: $22.13 | Fringe: $4.89
#federal – Pavement Marking Operator in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $12.96
Base Rate: $12.96
#federal – Truck Driver: Fuel and Lubricant Service in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.25
Base Rate: $18.25
#federal – Truck Driver : Heavy 7cy & Under in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $15.36
Base Rate: $15.36
#federal – Truck Driver: Heavy Over 7 Cy in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.60
Base Rate: $16.60
#federal – Truck Driver: Single & Multi Axle in Washington County, Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $16.12
Base Rate: $16.12
#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 Washington County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $60.94
Base Rate: $40.77 | Fringe: $20.17
#federal – Boilermaker in Washington County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $66.36
Base Rate: $38.97 | Fringe: $27.39
#federal – Bricklayer in Washington County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $30.27
Base Rate: $23.54 | Fringe: $6.73
#federal – Carpenter in Washington County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $14.68
Base Rate: $14.68
#federal – Electrician in Washington County, Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $31.09
Base Rate: $21.78 | Fringe: $9.31
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Washington 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 Washington County, Virginia runs from $12.96 to $66.36 per hour, median $20.48. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Washington County, Virginia?
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 Washington 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.