Prevailing Wage for a Pipefitter in McDowell County, West Virginia (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Pipefitter (Building construction) in McDowell County is $27.64 base + $18.09 fringe = $45.73 total per hour. West Virginia has no separate state prevailing-wage law, so the federal Davis-Bacon rate is the prevailing wage.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · WV20260017 | $27.64 | $18.09 | $45.73 ⚑ |
⚑ Green marks the governing (higher-of) rate. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- WV20260017
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination WV20260017 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Pipefitter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,105.60 in base wages plus $723.60 in fringe = $1,829.20 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
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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