Prevailing Wages in Clay County, West Virginia
Prevailing wages in Clay County, West Virginia run $33.77 to $66.52 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 $47.30, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $18.00. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.16
Base Rate: $27.72 | Fringe: $19.44
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.52
Base Rate: $28.67 | Fringe: $18.85
#federal – Ironworker in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $54.37
Base Rate: $34.87 | Fringe: $19.50
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $42.29
Base Rate: $25.99 | Fringe: $16.30
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Guardrail Installation in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Laser Screed Operator in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.43
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $42.89
Base Rate: $26.59 | Fringe: $16.30
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Crane in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $60.65
Base Rate: $40.35 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Drill in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Clay 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 Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Clay 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 Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences) in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Roller in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.98
Base Rate: $29.38 | Fringe: $18.60
#federal – Traffic Control Person in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $45.31
Base Rate: $27.91 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Traffic Signalization: Groundsman in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $48.38
Base Rate: $22.12 | Fringe: $26.26
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Clay County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $45.19
Base Rate: $29.04 | Fringe: $16.15
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Form Work; Excludes Scaffold Builder) in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.41
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $22.41
#federal – Carpenter (Scaffold Builder Only) in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.41
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $22.41
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $63.31
Base Rate: $35.77 | Fringe: $27.54
#federal – Dump Trucks, Articulating Dumps, Tractor Haul Truck in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $45.19
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $16.60
#federal – Electrician in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $45.82
Base Rate: $28.70 | Fringe: $17.12
#federal – Insulator - Pipe & Pipewrapper in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.52
Base Rate: $38.05 | Fringe: $28.47
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.61
Base Rate: $35.50 | Fringe: $29.11
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing and Structural in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $60.75
Base Rate: $36.10 | Fringe: $24.65
#federal – Laborer: Air Tool Operator in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.00
Base Rate: $29.05 | Fringe: $16.95
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.00
Base Rate: $29.05 | Fringe: $16.95
#federal – Laborer: Group 1 Asphalt Raker, Chain Saw, Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind), Concrete Worker, Hand Held Drill in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.82
Base Rate: $26.32 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Group 2 Carpenter Tender, Common or General, Flagger in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.76
Base Rate: $25.26 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.00
Base Rate: $29.05 | Fringe: $16.95
#federal – Laborer (Mortar Mixer) in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.67
Base Rate: $26.17 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.77
Base Rate: $22.82 | Fringe: $10.95
#federal – Laborer: Wacker Roller Operator in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.00
Base Rate: $29.05 | Fringe: $16.95
#federal – Millwright in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.66
Base Rate: $39.60 | Fringe: $26.06
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.27
Base Rate: $25.28 | Fringe: $14.99
#federal – Operator: Boom in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.30
Base Rate: $28.71 | Fringe: $11.59
#federal – Operator: Crane in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.53
Base Rate: $25.43 | Fringe: $13.10
#federal – Operator: Excavator in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.89
Base Rate: $24.39 | Fringe: $15.50
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $35.86
Base Rate: $21.44 | Fringe: $14.42
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Clay County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.89
Base Rate: $24.39 | Fringe: $15.50
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Clay 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 Clay County, West Virginia runs from $33.77 to $66.52 per hour, median $47.30. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Clay 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 Clay 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.