Heavy construction wages: Bristol* + 135 more counties, Virginia
Wage determination VA20260001 · Active · Standard · verify on SAM.gov
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Revision history
| Revision | Published | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| rev 2 | 2026-05-18 | diff vs rev 1 |
| rev 1 | 2026-05-17 | diff vs rev 0 |
| rev 0 | 2026-01-30 | original |
Current rates (rev 2)
The CSV and the printed sheet are snapshots of rev 2. If DOL revises this determination after you save one, the watch above tells you exactly what moved.
| Classification | 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) $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 | $41.93 | $14.90 | $56.83 |
| DREDGING:, INCLUDES CLAMSHELL DREDGES, HYRDRAULIC DREDGES 20" AND OVER: TUG BOATS: CLASS D: OILER, DECKHAND, SHOREMAN, RODMAN, SCOWMAN, COOK, MESSMAN, PORTER/JANITOR. 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) $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 | $30.86 | $14.15 | $45.01 |
| 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) $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 | $37.15 | $14.57 | $51.72 |
| DREDGING:, INCLUDES CLAMSHELL DREDGES, HYRDRAULIC DREDGES 20" AND OVER: TUG BOATS: CLASS C1: MATE, DRAG BARGE OPERATOR, ASSISTANT FILL PLACER, WELDER, STEWARD. 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) $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 | $38.38 | $14.66 | $53.04 |
| 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) $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) $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 | $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) $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) $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 | $43.20 | $14.99 | $58.19 |
| DREDGING:, INCLUDES CLAMSHELL DREDGES, HYRDRAULIC DREDGES 20" AND OVER: TUG BOATS: CLASS A1: DECK CAPTAIN; MECHANICAL DREDGE OPERATOR, LEVERMAN, LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP. 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) $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 | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 |
| 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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