Prevailing Wages in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Prevailing wages in Kanawha County, West Virginia run $35.86 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 $47.48, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $18.07. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.16
Base Rate: $27.72 | Fringe: $19.44
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.52
Base Rate: $28.67 | Fringe: $18.85
#federal – Ironworker in Kanawha 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 Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $42.25
Base Rate: $25.95 | Fringe: $16.30
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Guardrail Installation in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Laser Screed Operator in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.43
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $42.89
Base Rate: $26.59 | Fringe: $16.30
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Crane in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $60.65
Base Rate: $40.35 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Drill in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Kanawha 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 Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $53.09
Base Rate: $34.18 | Fringe: $18.91
#federal – Operator: Paver/Spreader/Finish Equipment (Asphalt, Aggregate, & Concrete) in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences) in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Roller in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.98
Base Rate: $29.38 | Fringe: $18.60
#federal – Traffic Control Person in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $45.31
Base Rate: $27.91 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Traffic Signalization: Groundsman in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $48.38
Base Rate: $22.12 | Fringe: $26.26
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $45.19
Base Rate: $29.04 | Fringe: $16.15
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Form Work; Excludes Scaffold Builder) in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.41
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $22.41
#federal – Carpenter (Scaffold Builder Only) in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.41
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $22.41
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $63.31
Base Rate: $35.77 | Fringe: $27.54
#federal – Dump Trucks, Articulating Dumps, Tractor Haul Truck in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $45.19
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $16.60
#federal – Electrician in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $45.82
Base Rate: $28.70 | Fringe: $17.12
#federal – Insulator - Pipe & Pipewrapper in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.52
Base Rate: $38.05 | Fringe: $28.47
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.61
Base Rate: $35.50 | Fringe: $29.11
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing and Structural in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $60.75
Base Rate: $36.10 | Fringe: $24.65
#federal – Laborer: Air Tool Operator in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.00
Base Rate: $29.05 | Fringe: $16.95
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Kanawha 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, Pipelayer in Kanawha 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 Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.76
Base Rate: $25.26 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.00
Base Rate: $29.05 | Fringe: $16.95
#federal – Laborer (Mortar Mixer) in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.67
Base Rate: $26.17 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Wacker Roller Operator in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.00
Base Rate: $29.05 | Fringe: $16.95
#federal – Millwright in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.66
Base Rate: $39.60 | Fringe: $26.06
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.27
Base Rate: $25.28 | Fringe: $14.99
#federal – Operator: Boom in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.30
Base Rate: $28.71 | Fringe: $11.59
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $37.08
Base Rate: $23.98 | Fringe: $13.10
#federal – Operator: Crane in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.53
Base Rate: $25.43 | Fringe: $13.10
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $35.86
Base Rate: $21.44 | Fringe: $14.42
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.89
Base Rate: $24.39 | Fringe: $15.50
#federal – Painter: Spray in Kanawha County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $52.02
Base Rate: $34.49 | Fringe: $17.53
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Kanawha 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 Kanawha County, West Virginia runs from $35.86 to $66.52 per hour, median $47.48. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Kanawha 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 Kanawha 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.