Prevailing Wages in Wayne County, West Virginia
Prevailing wages in Wayne County, West Virginia run $33.69 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 $47.91, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $17.46. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $61.14
Base Rate: $33.80 | Fringe: $27.34
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $63.31
Base Rate: $35.77 | Fringe: $27.54
#federal – Ironworker in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $56.50
Base Rate: $34.42 | Fringe: $22.08
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Guardrail Installation in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Laser Screed Operator in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.43
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $42.94
Base Rate: $26.64 | Fringe: $16.30
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Crane in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $60.65
Base Rate: $40.35 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Drill in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Wayne 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 Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Wayne 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 Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences) in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Roller in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $56.78
Base Rate: $36.48 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Traffic Control Person in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $45.31
Base Rate: $27.91 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Traffic Signalization: Groundsman in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $48.38
Base Rate: $22.12 | Fringe: $26.26
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Wayne County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $45.19
Base Rate: $29.04 | Fringe: $16.15
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $36.74
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $11.34
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $63.31
Base Rate: $35.77 | Fringe: $27.54
#federal – Electrician in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $43.44
Base Rate: $26.38 | Fringe: $17.06
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.61
Base Rate: $35.50 | Fringe: $29.11
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $60.75
Base Rate: $36.10 | Fringe: $24.65
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.34
Base Rate: $30.70 | Fringe: $11.64
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.69
Base Rate: $24.13 | Fringe: $9.56
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Worker in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.91
Base Rate: $25.41 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Group 1 Asphalt Raker, Bull Float Man, Chain Saw, Hand Held Drill, Grade Checker, Pipelayer, Wacker Roller Operator in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.82
Base Rate: $26.32 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Group 2 Flagger, Common or General, Landscape in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.76
Base Rate: $25.26 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.67
Base Rate: $26.17 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer (Mortar Mixer) in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.67
Base Rate: $26.17 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Tamper (Hand Held) in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.91
Base Rate: $25.41 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.59
Base Rate: $24.80 | Fringe: $14.79
#federal – Operator: Boom in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.30
Base Rate: $28.71 | Fringe: $11.59
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $35.86
Base Rate: $21.44 | Fringe: $14.42
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.89
Base Rate: $24.39 | Fringe: $15.50
#federal – Operator: Roller in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.37
Base Rate: $23.49 | Fringe: $14.88
#federal – Painter: Spray in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $52.02
Base Rate: $34.49 | Fringe: $17.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Drill in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.37
Base Rate: $35.19 | Fringe: $19.18
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1 Cranes (All Types), Loaders of Six (6)Cubic Yard Capacity and Over, Excavators and Shovels With an Operating Weight of One Hundred Ten Thousand (110,000)Pounds and Over in Wayne 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 and Shovels With an Operating Weight of Up to One Hundred Ten Thousand (110,000)Pounds, Tractor, Trencher in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.64
Base Rate: $39.19 | Fringe: $20.45
#federal – Truck Driver, Dump (Excluding Off the Road Trucks) in Wayne County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $35.95
Base Rate: $22.46 | Fringe: $13.49
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Wayne 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 Wayne County, West Virginia runs from $33.69 to $64.61 per hour, median $47.91. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Wayne 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 Wayne 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.