Prevailing Wages in Preston County, West Virginia
Prevailing wages in Preston County, West Virginia run $34.99 to $79.73 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 $51.72, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $19.24. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $61.14
Base Rate: $33.80 | Fringe: $27.34
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $63.31
Base Rate: $35.77 | Fringe: $27.54
#federal – Ironworker in Preston 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 Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Laser Screed Operator in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.43
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $43.14
Base Rate: $26.74 | Fringe: $16.40
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Crane in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $60.65
Base Rate: $40.35 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Drill in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Preston 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 Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Preston 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 Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences) in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Roller in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.98
Base Rate: $29.38 | Fringe: $18.60
#federal – Traffic Control Person in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $45.31
Base Rate: $27.91 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Traffic Signalization: Groundsman in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $48.38
Base Rate: $22.12 | Fringe: $26.26
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Preston County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $45.00
Base Rate: $28.85 | Fringe: $16.15
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.41
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $22.41
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $63.31
Base Rate: $35.77 | Fringe: $27.54
#federal – Electrician in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $79.73
Base Rate: $42.50 | Fringe: $37.23
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental, Reinforcing and Structural in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.61
Base Rate: $35.50 | Fringe: $29.11
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Raker in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.92
Base Rate: $26.17 | Fringe: $16.75
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.67
Base Rate: $26.17 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Group 1 Bobcat Operator (Clean Up/Demolition), Chain Saw, Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind), Concrete Worker, Hand Held Drill, Grade Checker, Mason Tender-cement/Concrete, Pipelayer, Wacker Roller Operator in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.82
Base Rate: $26.32 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Group 2 Carpenter Tender, Demolition, Flagger in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.76
Base Rate: $25.26 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Jack Hammer in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.92
Base Rate: $26.17 | Fringe: $16.75
#federal – Laborer (Mortar Mixer) in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.67
Base Rate: $26.17 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Tamper (Hand Held) in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.92
Base Rate: $26.17 | Fringe: $16.75
#federal – Laborer: Vibrating Plate in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.67
Base Rate: $26.17 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.69
Base Rate: $24.75 | Fringe: $14.94
#federal – Operator: Boom in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.30
Base Rate: $28.71 | Fringe: $11.59
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $36.67
Base Rate: $22.03 | Fringe: $14.64
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.89
Base Rate: $24.39 | Fringe: $15.50
#federal – Painter: Spray in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $52.02
Base Rate: $34.49 | Fringe: $17.53
#federal – Pipefitter in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $55.16
Base Rate: $35.86 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Drill in Preston 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), Loaders of Six (6)Cubic Yard Capacity and Over, Excavators With an Operating Weight of One Hundred Ten Thousand (110,000)Pounds and Over in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.40
Base Rate: $41.95 | Fringe: $20.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 2 Loaders Up to Six (6)Cubic Yard Capacity, Backhoe, Bulldozers, Compactor, Forklift, Grader/Blade, Mechanic, Excavators With an Operating Weight of Up to One Hundred Ten Thousand (110,000)Pounds, Tractor, Trencher in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.64
Base Rate: $39.19 | Fringe: $20.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 3 Roller in Preston 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 Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $34.99
Base Rate: $23.50 | Fringe: $11.49
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Preston County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.96
Base Rate: $30.98 | Fringe: $15.98
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Preston 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 Preston County, West Virginia runs from $34.99 to $79.73 per hour, median $51.72. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Preston 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 Preston 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.