Prevailing Wages in Berkeley County, West Virginia
Prevailing wages in Berkeley County, West Virginia run $33.77 to $64.61 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 $53.20, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $19.52. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $55.06
Base Rate: $30.00 | Fringe: $25.06
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $63.31
Base Rate: $35.77 | Fringe: $27.54
#federal – Ironworker in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $64.61
Base Rate: $35.50 | Fringe: $29.11
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $42.43
Base Rate: $26.13 | Fringe: $16.30
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Laser Screed Operator in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.43
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $43.14
Base Rate: $26.74 | Fringe: $16.40
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Crane in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $60.65
Base Rate: $40.35 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Drill in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Loader (Up to Six (6)Cubic Yard Capacity) in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Paver/Spreader/Finish Equipment (Asphalt, Aggregate, & Concrete) in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences) in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Roller in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.98
Base Rate: $29.38 | Fringe: $18.60
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $41.16
Base Rate: $24.86 | Fringe: $16.30
#federal – Traffic Control: Maintenance Person in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $45.31
Base Rate: $27.91 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Traffic Signalization: Groundsman in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $48.38
Base Rate: $22.12 | Fringe: $26.26
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $44.21
Base Rate: $28.06 | Fringe: $16.15
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $55.91
Base Rate: $36.05 | Fringe: $19.86
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $63.31
Base Rate: $35.77 | Fringe: $27.54
#federal – Electrician in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.59
Base Rate: $42.20 | Fringe: $20.39
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental and Structural in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.61
Base Rate: $35.50 | Fringe: $29.11
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $60.24
Base Rate: $34.84 | Fringe: $25.40
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Raker in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.92
Base Rate: $26.17 | Fringe: $16.75
#federal – Laborer: Group 1 Chain Saw, Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind), Concrete Worker, Hand Held Drill, Grade Checker, Mason Tender-cement/Concrete in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.82
Base Rate: $26.32 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Group 2 Common or General, Flagger in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.76
Base Rate: $25.26 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer (Mortar Mixer) in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.67
Base Rate: $26.17 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.77
Base Rate: $22.82 | Fringe: $10.95
#federal – Operator: Backhoe in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.89
Base Rate: $24.39 | Fringe: $15.50
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.69
Base Rate: $24.75 | Fringe: $14.94
#federal – Operator: Boom in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.30
Base Rate: $28.71 | Fringe: $11.59
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.89
Base Rate: $24.39 | Fringe: $15.50
#federal – Operator: Loader in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.56
Base Rate: $27.06 | Fringe: $15.50
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $36.67
Base Rate: $22.03 | Fringe: $14.64
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.89
Base Rate: $24.39 | Fringe: $15.50
#federal – Painter: Spray in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $52.02
Base Rate: $34.49 | Fringe: $17.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Drill in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.37
Base Rate: $35.19 | Fringe: $19.18
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1 Cranes (All Types, Including Tower Cranes), Excavators and Shovels With an Operating Weight of One Hundred Ten Thousand (110,000)Pounds and Over in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.40
Base Rate: $41.95 | Fringe: $20.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 2 Compactor, Forklift, Grader/Blade, Mechanic, Excavators and Shovels With an Operating Weight of Up to One Hundred Ten Thousand (110,000)Pounds, Tractor, Trencher in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.64
Base Rate: $39.19 | Fringe: $20.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 3 Roller in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.53
Base Rate: $38.08 | Fringe: $20.45
#federal – Truck Driver, Dump (Excluding Off the Road Trucks) in Berkeley County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $34.40
Base Rate: $22.39 | Fringe: $12.01
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Berkeley County, West 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 Berkeley County, West Virginia runs from $33.77 to $64.61 per hour, median $53.20. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Berkeley County, West Virginia?
The determinations on this page cover 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 Berkeley County, West 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.