Prevailing Wage for a Pipefitter in Powhatan County, Virginia (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Pipefitter (Building construction) in Powhatan County is $33.25 base + $19.47 fringe = $52.72 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Powhatan County. Virginia also sets its own prevailing wage (VA DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the VA rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · VA20260170 | $33.25 | $19.47 | $52.72 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Virginia (they govern federally funded work); the VA state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Virginia's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- VA20260170
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination VA20260170 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Pipefitter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,330.00 in base wages plus $778.80 in fringe = $2,108.80 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Pipefitter in Accomack Countyrate →Pipefitter in Albemarle Countyrate →Pipefitter in Alleghany Countyrate →Pipefitter in Amelia Countyrate →Pipefitter in Amherst Countyrate →Pipefitter in Appomattox Countyrate →Pipefitter in Arlington Countyrate →Pipefitter in Augusta Countyrate →Boilermaker in Powhatan Countyrate →Bricklayer in Powhatan Countyrate →Carpenter in Powhatan Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Powhatan Countyrate →
Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team