Vermont Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for Vermont: 48 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 10 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in Vermont. 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 Vermont: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $7.25 | $20.88 | $31.90 | 42 |
| Laborer: Common or General | $11.00 | $13.65 | $15.41 | 14 |
| Plumber | $7.25 | $7.38 | $37.40 | 26 |
| Carpenter | $7.25 | $7.25 | $32.39 | 26 |
| Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe | $19.95 | $22.16 | $28.11 | 22 |
| Truck Driver: Dump Truck | $14.00 | $17.35 | $19.00 | 11 |
| Ironworker, Reinforcing | $18.75 | $25.21 | $33.65 | 21 |
| Painter | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | 14 |
| Cement Mason | $7.25 | $7.25 | $8.70 | 14 |
| Roofer | $7.25 | $7.25 | $19.32 | 26 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $7.25 | $36.75 | $36.75 | 15 |
| Bricklayer | $7.25 | $8.08 | $25.89 | 11 |
| Drywall Hanger | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | 10 |
| Traffic Control: Flagger | $10.04 | $12.66 | $16.16 | 22 |
| Operator: Loader | $20.91 | $21.95 | $27.60 | 22 |
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 Vermont: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $19.35 | $20.20 | $20.62 | 6 |
| Guard I | $19.79 | $20.51 | $20.67 | 6 |
| Guard II | $22.14 | $22.94 | $23.13 | 6 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $25.62 | $26.12 | $27.96 | 6 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $21.31 | $22.47 | $22.97 | 6 |
| Laborer | $18.43 | $18.83 | $20.83 | 7 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $20.79 | $22.80 | 7 |
| General Clerk I | $18.79 | $18.89 | $19.45 | 6 |
| Secretary I | $19.66 | $20.74 | $20.97 | 6 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $27.89 | $28.37 | $36.56 | 7 |
| Environmental Technician | $25.09 | $30.42 | $33.38 | 7 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $40.53 | $40.53 | 7 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $21.85 | $22.30 | $28.65 | 7 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $28.07 | $28.91 | $30.07 | 7 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $19.98 | $20.90 | $21.71 | 6 |
Building construction wage determinations (12)
- 3 Counties in Vermont VT20260024
- Addison County, Vermont VT20260016
- Bennington County, Vermont VT20260017
- Caledonia County, Vermont VT20260018
- Chittenden County, Vermont VT20260025
- Franklin County, Vermont VT20260026
- Grand Isle County, Vermont VT20260027
- Orleans County, Vermont VT20260019
- Rutland County, Vermont VT20260020
- Washington County, Vermont VT20260021
- Windham County, Vermont VT20260022
- Windsor County, Vermont VT20260023
Heavy construction wage determinations (8)
- 7 Counties in Vermont VT20260066
- Bennington County, Vermont VT20260062
- Chittenden County, Vermont VT20260067
- Franklin County, Vermont VT20260068
- Grand Isle County, Vermont VT20260069
- Rutland County, Vermont VT20260063
- Windham County, Vermont VT20260064
- Windsor County, Vermont VT20260065
Highway construction wage determinations (14)
- Addison County, Vermont VT20260048
- Bennington County, Vermont VT20260049
- Caledonia County, Vermont VT20260050
- Chittenden County, Vermont VT20260059
- Essex County, Vermont VT20260051
- Franklin County, Vermont VT20260060
- Grand Isle County, Vermont VT20260061
- Lamoille County, Vermont VT20260052
- Orange County, Vermont VT20260053
- Orleans County, Vermont VT20260054
- Rutland County, Vermont VT20260055
- Washington County, Vermont VT20260056
- Windham County, Vermont VT20260057
- Windsor County, Vermont VT20260058
Residential construction wage determinations (14)
- Addison County, Vermont VT20260007
- Bennington County, Vermont VT20260008
- Caledonia County, Vermont VT20260003
- Chittenden County, Vermont VT20260009
- Essex County, Vermont VT20260010
- Franklin County, Vermont VT20260005
- Grand Isle County, Vermont VT20260011
- Lamoille County, Vermont VT20260013
- Orange County, Vermont VT20260014
- Orleans County, Vermont VT20260012
- Rutland County, Vermont VT20260002
- Washington County, Vermont VT20260001
- Windham County, Vermont VT20260006
- Windsor County, Vermont VT20260015
Service Contract Act wage determinations (10)
- 2015-4139 4 Counties in Vermont, 346 occupations
- 2015-4141 6 Counties in Vermont, 346 occupations
- 2015-4137 3 Counties in Vermont, 346 occupations
- 2015-6139 3 Counties in Vermont, 346 occupations
- 2015-6141 3 Counties in Vermont, 346 occupations
- 2015-6143 3 Counties in Vermont, 346 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 1981-0213 14 Counties in Vermont, 12 occupations
- 2017-0095 7 Counties in Vermont, 2 occupations
- 1986-1115 21 Counties in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in Vermont?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across Vermont's wage determinations the median base rate is $20.88 an hour for an electrician and $13.65 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 Vermont?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across Vermont's wage determinations is $20.20 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.
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