Prevailing Wages in Wetzel County, West Virginia
Prevailing wages in Wetzel County, West Virginia run $28.22 to $76.06 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 $56.33, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $20.30. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $49.88
Base Rate: $29.39 | Fringe: $20.49
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $63.31
Base Rate: $35.77 | Fringe: $27.54
#federal – Ironworker in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $56.91
Base Rate: $34.20 | Fringe: $22.71
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Guardrail Installation in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Laser Screed Operator in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.43
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Laborer: Sign and Display Erector in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $46.40
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Concrete Screed in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $49.31
Base Rate: $31.35 | Fringe: $17.96
#federal – Operator: Crane in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $60.65
Base Rate: $40.35 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Drill in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Loader in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $53.68
Base Rate: $34.70 | Fringe: $18.98
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $55.14
Base Rate: $35.04 | Fringe: $20.10
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Wetzel 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 Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences) in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $57.89
Base Rate: $37.59 | Fringe: $20.30
#federal – Operator: Roller in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.98
Base Rate: $29.38 | Fringe: $18.60
#federal – Traffic Control Person in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $45.31
Base Rate: $27.91 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Highway
Total Wage: $47.18
Base Rate: $28.58 | Fringe: $18.60
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $63.31
Base Rate: $35.77 | Fringe: $27.54
#federal – Electrician in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.59
Base Rate: $42.20 | Fringe: $20.39
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental, Reinforcing and Structural in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.61
Base Rate: $35.50 | Fringe: $29.11
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $32.73
Base Rate: $22.59 | Fringe: $10.14
#federal – Laborer: Group 1 Chain Saw, Concrete Worker, Hand Held Drill, Form Work, Grade Checker, Signal Man in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.82
Base Rate: $28.02 | Fringe: $16.80
#federal – Laborer: Group 2 Flagger in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.06
Base Rate: $25.26 | Fringe: $16.80
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.67
Base Rate: $26.17 | Fringe: $16.50
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.22
Base Rate: $20.42 | Fringe: $7.80
#federal – Operator: Backhoe in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.89
Base Rate: $24.39 | Fringe: $15.50
#federal – Operator: Excavator in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.89
Base Rate: $24.39 | Fringe: $15.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 1 Cranes (All Types), Boom Trucks, Loaders of Six (6)Cubic Yard Capacity and Over in Wetzel 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, Bulldozers, Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader, Forklift, Drill in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.64
Base Rate: $39.19 | Fringe: $20.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 3 Roller in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.53
Base Rate: $38.08 | Fringe: $20.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 4 Oiler in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $55.07
Base Rate: $34.62 | Fringe: $20.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Heavy
Total Wage: $55.75
Base Rate: $36.57 | Fringe: $19.18
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $75.93
Base Rate: $46.50 | Fringe: $29.43
#federal – Boilermaker in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $76.06
Base Rate: $47.13 | Fringe: $28.93
#federal – Bricklayer (Bricklayer & Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner) in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $57.63
Base Rate: $31.70 | Fringe: $25.93
#federal – Carpenter (Including Drywall Hanging and Form Work) in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $59.55
Base Rate: $33.05 | Fringe: $26.50
#federal – Electrician in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $71.49
Base Rate: $43.77 | Fringe: $27.72
#federal – Glazier in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $46.27
Base Rate: $32.89 | Fringe: $13.38
#federal – Ironworker (Ornamental, Reinforcing, and Structural) in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $60.85
Base Rate: $35.19 | Fringe: $25.66
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt Raker in Wetzel County, West Virginia – Building
Total Wage: $42.80
Base Rate: $25.92 | Fringe: $16.88
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Wetzel 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 Wetzel County, West Virginia runs from $28.22 to $76.06 per hour, median $56.33. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Wetzel County, West Virginia?
The determinations on this page cover Building, 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 Wetzel 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.