VA20260001
HeavyDavis-Bacon Act general wage determination for heavy construction in Virginia.
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Wage Rates
Grouped by classification code. Rates shown are base hourly rate plus fringe benefits.
ENGI0025-004 Effective 10/01/2025 | Trade | Rate | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| DREDGING:, INCLUDES CLAMSHELL DREDGES, HYRDRAULIC DREDGES 20"" AND OVER: TUG BOATS:CLASS B1: DERRICK OPERATOR (180 SWING), SPIDER/SPILL BARGE OPERATOR, ENGINEER, ELECTRICIAN, CHIEF WELDER, CHIEF MATE, FILL PLACER, OPERATOR II, MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR, LICENSED CREW BOAT OPERATOR. INCENTIVE PAY: (Add to Hourly Rate) Operator (NCCCO License/Certification) $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (Assigned as Master) (USCG licensed Master of Towing Vessels (MOTV) $1.80; Licensed Boat Operator (Assigned as lead boat captain) USCG licensed boat operator $1.30; Engineer (QMED and Tankerman endorsement or licensed engineer (USCG) $1.80 Oiler (QMED and Tankerman endorsement (USCG) endorsement only) USCG $1.55; Deckhand or Mate (AB with Lifeboatman endorsement (USCG) $1.80; All classifications (lifeboatman endorsement only (USCG) $1.55; Welder (ABS certification) $1.55 HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day b. VACATION: Eight percent (8%) of the straight time rate, multiplied by the total hours worked.(STATEWIDE) | $41.93 | $14.90 | $56.83 |
| DREDGING:, INCLUDES CLAMSHELL DREDGES, HYRDRAULIC DREDGES 20"" AND OVER: TUG BOATS: CLASS C2: BOAT OPERATOR. INCENTIVE PAY: (Add to Hourly Rate) Operator (NCCCO License/Certification) $1.80 Licensed Tug Operator over 1000 HP (Assigned as Master) (USCG licensed Master of Towing Vessels (MOTV) $1.80; Licensed Boat Operator (Assigned as lead boat captain) USCG licensed boat operator $1.30; Engineer (QMED and Tankerman endorsement or licensed engineer (USCG) $1.80 Oiler (QMED and Tankerman endorsement (USCG) endorsement only) USCG $1.55; Deckhand or Mate (AB with Lifeboatman endorsement (USCG) $1.80; All classifications (lifeboatman endorsement only (USCG) $1.55; Welder (ABS certification) $1.55 HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day b. VACATION: Eight percent (8%) of the straight time rate, multiplied by the total hours worked.(STATEWIDE) | $37.15 | $14.57 | $51.72 |
| DREDGING:, INCLUDES CLAMSHELL DREDGES, HYRDRAULIC DREDGES 20"" AND OVER: TUG BOATS: CLASS B2: CERTIFIED WELDER. INCENTIVE PAY: (Add to Hourly Rate) Operator (NCCCO License/Certification) (Assigned as Master) (USCG licensed Master of Towing Vessels (MOTV) $1.80; Licensed Boat Operator (Assigned as lead boat captain) USCG licensed boat operator $1.30; Engineer (QMED and Tankerman endorsement or licensed engineer (USCG) $1.80 Oiler (QMED and Tankerman endorsement (USCG) $1.80; All classifications (Tankerman endorsement only) USCG $1.55; Deckhand or Mate (AB with Lifeboatman endorsement (USCG) $1.80; All classifications (lifeboatman endorsement only (USCG) $1.55; Welder (ABS certification) $1.55 FOOTNOTES APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: a. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day b. VACATION: Eight percent (8%) of the straight time rate, multiplied by the total hours worked. (STATEWIDE) | $39.46 | $14.73 | $54.19 |
| DREDGING:, INCLUDES CLAMSHELL DREDGES, HYRDRAULIC DREDGES 20"" AND OVER: TUG BOATS: CLASS A2: CRANE OPERATOR (360 SWING). INCENTIVE PAY: (Add to Hourly Rate) Operator (NCCCO License/Certification) (Assigned as Master) (USCG licensed Master of Towing Vessels (MOTV) $1.80; Licensed Boat Operator (Assigned as lead boat captain) USCG licensed boat operator $1.30; Engineer (QMED and Tankerman endorsement or licensed engineer (USCG) $1.80 Oiler (QMED and Tankerman endorsement (USCG) $1.80; All classifications (Tankerman endorsement only) USCG $1.55; Deckhand or Mate (AB with Lifeboatman endorsement (USCG) $1.80; All classifications (lifeboatman endorsement only (USCG) $1.55; Welder (ABS certification) $1.55 FOOTNOTES APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: a. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day b. VACATION: Eight percent (8%) of the straight time rate, multiplied by the total hours worked. (STATEWIDE) | $43.20 | $14.99 | $58.19 |
SUVA1994-008 Effective 11/01/1994 | Trade | Rate | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELDER (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $12.78 | $2.96 | $15.74 |
| TUG MATE (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $11.76 | $2.96 | $14.72 |
| TUG MASTER (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $12.29 | $2.96 | $15.25 |
| TUG DECKHAND (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 |
| TUG BOATS, TUG MATE (TENDING DIPPER DREDGES) | $11.87 | $2.96 | $14.83 |
| TUG BOATS, TUG MASTER (TENDING DIPPER DREDGES) | $13.16 | $2.96 | $16.12 |
| TUG BOATS, ENGINEER (TENDING DIPPER DREDGES) | $12.96 | $2.96 | $15.92 |
| TUG BOATS, DECKHAND (TENDING DIPPER DREDGES) | $9.37 | $2.96 | $12.33 |
| TUG BOATS, COOK (TENDING DIPPER DREDGES) | $9.63 | $2.96 | $12.59 |
| TUG BOATS, ASSISTANT ENGINEER (TENDING DIPPER DREDGES) | $11.75 | $2.96 | $14.71 |
| STEWARD DEPARTMENT (ON DIPPER DREDGES) MESSMAN AND JANITOR | $8.61 | $2.96 | $11.57 |
| STEWARD DEPARTMENT (ON DIPPER DREDGES) MESS COOK | $8.74 | $2.96 | $11.70 |
| STEWARD DEPARTMENT (ON DIPPER DREDGES) COOK | $9.27 | $2.96 | $12.23 |
| STEWARD (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $10.42 | $2.96 | $13.38 |
| SPILL BARGE OPERATOR (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $12.97 | $2.96 | $15.93 |
| SPIDER BARGE OPERATOR (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $12.97 | $2.96 | $15.93 |
| SHOREMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $9.32 | $2.96 | $12.28 |
| SECOND COOK (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 |
| RODMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 |
| OILER (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $10.12 | $2.96 | $13.08 |
| NIGHT COOK (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 |
| MESSMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $9.32 | $2.96 | $12.28 |
| MATE (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $12.39 | $2.96 | $15.35 |
| LEVERMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $14.53 | $2.96 | $17.49 |
| JANITOR/PORTER (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 |
| HANDYMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 |
| ENGINEER (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $14.18 | $2.96 | $17.14 |
| ELECTRICIAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $13.45 | $2.96 | $16.41 |
| DRILL BOATS (ENGINEER) | $14.18 | $2.96 | $17.14 |
| DRILL BOATS (DRILLER) | $13.69 | $2.96 | $16.65 |
| DRILL BOATS (BLASTER) | $13.69 | $2.96 | $16.65 |
| DIPPER DREDGES (WELDER) | $12.78 | $2.96 | $15.74 |
| DIPPER DREDGES (SCOWMAN) | $9.63 | $2.96 | $12.59 |
| DIPPER DREDGES (RODMAN) | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 |
| DIPPER DREDGES (OPERATOR) | $14.59 | $2.96 | $17.55 |
| DIPPER DREDGES (OILER) | $10.12 | $2.96 | $13.08 |
| DIPPER DREDGES (MATE) | $12.39 | $2.96 | $15.35 |
| DIPPER DREDGES (LAUNCHMAN) | $10.12 | $2.96 | $13.08 |
| DIPPER DREDGES (HANDYMAN) | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 |
| DIPPER DREDGES (ENGINEER) | $14.04 | $2.96 | $17.00 |
| DIPPER DREDGES (DECKHAND) | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 |
| DERRICK OPERATOR (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $13.20 | $2.96 | $16.16 |
| DECKHAND (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $9.50 | $2.96 | $12.46 |
| CARPENTER (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $13.14 | $2.96 | $16.10 |
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Modification History
| Modification | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| 1 | 01/30/2026 |
| 2 | 05/18/2026 |
Counties Covered
This wage determination applies to 132 counties in Virginia.
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