Wage Determination Summary

This is a General Decision wage determination document (VA20260022) issued by the Department of Labor, effective May 18, 2026, establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Virginia counties, excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories. The determination applies to the Counties of Hampton and designates Hampton as an Independent City.

The wage determination lists prevailing hourly rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction classifications, including asbestos workers ($40.77/hour, 20.17 fringes), boilermakers ($38.97/hour, 27.39 fringes), electricians ($34.03/hour, 17.03 fringes), elevator mechanics ($52.06/hour, 38.44 fringes), power equipment operators ($39.99-$40.99/hour, 18.05 fringes), ironworkers ($30.22-$31.00/hour, 17.56-18.28 fringes), plumbers ($36.92/hour, 18.25 fringes), and approximately 50 additional trade classifications. The document includes detailed explanations of rate identifiers (union rates, union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates), guidance on wage determination appeals through the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, and notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 requiring paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements ($13.65/hour through December 31, 2026) for federal contractors. Two modifications have been issued with publication dates of January 30, 2026 and May 18, 2026.