U.S. Virgin Islands Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for U.S. Virgin Islands: 8 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 3 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in U.S. Virgin Islands. Many states also set their own prevailing wage for state and local public works; those rates come from the state's labor department and are not listed here.
Davis-Bacon wage rates in U.S. Virgin Islands: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $7.63 | $21.52 | $45.80 | 8 |
| Laborer: Common or General | $12.86 | $14.47 | $15.13 | 6 |
| Plumber | $7.25 | $30.75 | $31.75 | 4 |
| Carpenter | $7.25 | $20.00 | $25.85 | 8 |
| Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe | $18.81 | $22.16 | $25.57 | 6 |
| Truck Driver: Dump Truck | $12.00 | $16.00 | $20.00 | 6 |
| Ironworker | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | 2 |
| Painter | $7.25 | $16.54 | $19.60 | 4 |
| Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher | $7.25 | $22.68 | $22.78 | 8 |
| Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete | $17.01 | $18.91 | $20.63 | 6 |
| Operator: Bulldozer | $24.20 | $24.20 | $24.20 | 3 |
| Truck Driver | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | 2 |
| Power Equipment Operators: Riggers | $7.92 | $8.20 | $8.47 | 2 |
| Power Equipment Operators: Cherry Pickers | $7.25 | $7.83 | $8.42 | 2 |
| Power Equipment Operators: Asphalt Machine Operators | $7.62 | $7.62 | $7.62 | 2 |
Base rates an hour, before fringe benefits, across all construction types; "areas" is how many wage determinations list the classification. Open a wage determination below for the exact rate and fringe in a county.
Service Contract Act wages in U.S. Virgin Islands: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $13.94 | $13.94 | $13.94 | 1 |
| Guard I | $15.38 | $15.38 | $15.38 | 1 |
| Guard II | $17.21 | $17.21 | $17.21 | 1 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.75 | 1 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $14.70 | $14.70 | $14.70 | 1 |
| Laborer | $15.81 | $17.26 | $18.71 | 2 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $15.52 | $15.76 | $16.00 | 2 |
| General Clerk I | $15.09 | $15.09 | $15.09 | 1 |
| Secretary I | $18.92 | $18.92 | $18.92 | 1 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $23.21 | $29.89 | $36.56 | 2 |
| Environmental Technician | $18.46 | $25.92 | $33.38 | 2 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $35.61 | $35.78 | 2 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $16.33 | $22.49 | $28.65 | 2 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $22.14 | $26.11 | $30.07 | 2 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $18.23 | $18.23 | $18.23 | 1 |
Building construction wage determinations (1)
- 3 Counties in Virgin Islands VI20260001
Heavy construction wage determinations (1)
- 3 Counties in Virgin Islands VI20260002
Highway construction wage determinations (3)
- St Croix County, Virgin Islands VI20260003
- St John County, Virgin Islands VI20260004
- St Thomas County, Virgin Islands VI20260005
Residential construction wage determinations (3)
- St Croix County, Virgin Islands VI20260006
- St John County, Virgin Islands VI20260007
- St Thomas County, Virgin Islands VI20260008
Service Contract Act wage determinations (3)
- 2015-5715 3 Counties in Virgin Islands, 346 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 1982-0209 79 Counties in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, 4 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in U.S. Virgin Islands?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across U.S. Virgin Islands's wage determinations the median base rate is $21.52 an hour for an electrician and $14.47 for a general laborer, plus fringe benefits. State-funded public works follow the state's own prevailing wage.
What is the SCA wage for a janitor in U.S. Virgin Islands?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across U.S. Virgin Islands's wage determinations is $13.94 an hour, plus health and welfare. The exact wage depends on the county in the wage determination attached to the contract.
Which wage determination applies to my bid?
The one included in the solicitation. Federal construction bids include a Davis-Bacon general decision for the county and construction type; service bids include an SCA wage determination for the place of performance. Our bid pages list the documents of each bid, the wage determination among them.