What is the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for a pipefitter in Virginia?

There is no single figure. Active federal determinations for Virginia publish 48 pipefitter classification rates ranging from $20.89 to $55.00 per hour before fringe benefits. The rate that applies depends on the county, the type of construction and the wage determination incorporated into the contract.

How many counties in Virginia have a published pipefitter rate?

102 of the counties covered by active federal determinations list at least one pipefitter classification.

Do these rates apply to state-funded projects?

No. These are federal Davis-Bacon rates, which apply to federally funded or assisted construction. Virginia may set its own prevailing wage rates for state and locally funded work; the state law summary is on the Virginia prevailing wage page.

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Pipefitter prevailing wage rates in Virginia

Federal Davis-Bacon rates published in 48 active determinations, 2026

Active federal Davis-Bacon determinations for Virginia publish 48 pipefitter classification rates, across 48 determinations covering 102 counties.
Those published base rates run from $20.89 to $55.00 an hour before fringe benefits. Which one applies to a job depends on its county, its construction type and the determination written into the contract.
Construction types covered: Building, Heavy.
Last determination revision affecting pipefitter rates in Virginia: 2026-05-18.

The official source: binding Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations are published by the U.S. Department of Labor at SAM.gov Wage Determinations. This site indexes them and links every determination to its official document - the determination incorporated into a contract governs.

This page collects every classification in Virginia's active federal determinations that is a form of pipefitter work (process, mechanical and steam piping (including steamfitters)) and shows the rate published for it. Determinations name a classification the way the underlying union agreement or wage survey named it, so the wording varies between them; the rate and the fringe are reproduced exactly as published.

Published rates by determination

VA20260002 rev 2 · Building · Halifax

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION)	$36.92	18.25	PLUM0110-007 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260002 on SAM.gov.

VA20260003 rev 2 · Building · Pittsylvania

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION)	$36.92	18.25	PLUM0110-007 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260003 on SAM.gov.

VA20260004 rev 3 · Heavy · Arlington

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER	$55.00	24.46	PLUM0602-002 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260004 on SAM.gov.

VA20260005 rev 1 · Building · Smyth

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER	$20.89	6.63	SUVA2013-014 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260005 on SAM.gov.

VA20260006 rev 1 · Building · Wise

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER	$20.89	6.63	SUVA2013-015 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260006 on SAM.gov.

VA20260007 rev 1 · Building · Accomack, Essex, King And Queen, King George, Lancaster, Middlesex and 4 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING	$55.00	24.46	PLUM0602-015 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260007 on SAM.gov.

VA20260008 rev 1 · Building · Alleghany, Bath, Highland, Louisa, Madison, Orange and 3 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER	$21.47	7.19	SUVA2013-017 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260008 on SAM.gov.

VA20260009 rev 1 · Building · Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Grayson, Henry and 5 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER	$20.89	6.63	SUVA2013-018 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260009 on SAM.gov.

VA20260010 rev 2 · Building · Brunswick, Charlotte, Cumberland, Greensville, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg and 4 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION)	$36.92	18.25	PLUM0110-007 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260010 on SAM.gov.

VA20260011 rev 1 · Building · Albemarle

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION	$23.32	6.04	SUVA2013-023 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260011 on SAM.gov.

VA20260012 rev 1 · Building · Appomattox

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER	$24.98	9.14	SUVA2013-024 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260012 on SAM.gov.

VA20260013 rev 3 · Building · Arlington

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS A.PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DA	$55.00	24.46	PLUM0602-016 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260013 on SAM.gov.

VA20260014 rev 1 · Building · Augusta

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION	$23.23	9.09	SUVA2013-026 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260014 on SAM.gov.

VA20260015 rev 1 · Building · Caroline

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS	$29.45	13.95	SUVA2013-028 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260015 on SAM.gov.

VA20260016 rev 2 · Building · Chesapeake*

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$36.92	18.25	PLUM0110-008 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260016 on SAM.gov.

VA20260017 rev 1 · Building · Chesterfield

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$33.25	19.47	PLUM0010-003 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260017 on SAM.gov.

VA20260018 rev 3 · Building · Clarke

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS A.PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DA	$55.00	24.46	PLUM0602-016 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260018 on SAM.gov.

VA20260019 rev 1 · Building · Dinwiddie

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$33.25	19.47	PLUM0010-003 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260019 on SAM.gov.

VA20260020 rev 3 · Building · Fauquier

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS	$22.23	4.40	SUVA2013-035 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260020 on SAM.gov.

VA20260021 rev 2 · Building · Frederick

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS A.PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DA	$55.00	24.46	PLUM0602-016 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260021 on SAM.gov.

VA20260022 rev 2 · Building · Hampton*

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$36.92	18.25	PLUM0110-008 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260022 on SAM.gov.

VA20260155 rev 1 · Building · Henrico

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$33.25	19.47	PLUM0010-003 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260155 on SAM.gov.

VA20260156 rev 2 · Building · Isle of Wight

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$36.92	18.25	PLUM0110-008 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260156 on SAM.gov.

VA20260157 rev 2 · Building · James*

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$36.92	18.25	PLUM0110-008 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260157 on SAM.gov.

VA20260158 rev 3 · Building · Loudoun

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS A.PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DA	$55.00	24.46	PLUM0602-016 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260158 on SAM.gov.

VA20260159 rev 2 · Building · Newport News*

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$36.92	18.25	PLUM0110-008 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260159 on SAM.gov.

VA20260160 rev 2 · Building · Norfolk*

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$36.92	18.25	PLUM0110-008 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260160 on SAM.gov.

VA20260161 rev 2 · Building · Portsmouth*

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$36.92	18.25	PLUM0110-008 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260161 on SAM.gov.

VA20260162 rev 3 · Building · Prince William

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS A.PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DA	$55.00	24.46	PLUM0602-016 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260162 on SAM.gov.

VA20260163 rev 2 · Building · Pulaski

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER	$40.25	20.29	SUVA2013-047 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260163 on SAM.gov.

VA20260164 rev 1 · Building · Rockingham

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION	$22.45	6.94	SUVA2013-049 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260164 on SAM.gov.

VA20260165 rev 2 · Building · Spotsylvania

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS A.PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DA	$55.00	24.46	PLUM0602-016 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260165 on SAM.gov.

VA20260166 rev 1 · Building · Sussex

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$33.25	19.47	PLUM0010-003 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260166 on SAM.gov.

VA20260167 rev 2 · Building · Virginia Beach*

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$36.92	18.25	PLUM0110-008 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260167 on SAM.gov.

VA20260168 rev 2 · Building · Warren

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS A.PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DA	$55.00	24.46	PLUM0602-016 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260168 on SAM.gov.

VA20260169 rev 2 · Building · York

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$36.92	18.25	PLUM0110-008 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260169 on SAM.gov.

VA20260170 rev 1 · Building · Amelia, Charles*, Goochland, Hanover, King William, New Kent and 2 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$33.25	19.47	PLUM0010-003 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260170 on SAM.gov.

VA20260171 rev 1 · Building · Amherst, Bedford, Campbell

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER	$24.98	9.14	SUVA2013-057 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260171 on SAM.gov.

VA20260172 rev 1 · Building · Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Roanoke

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER	$24.98	9.14	SUVA2013-059 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260172 on SAM.gov.

VA20260173 rev 1 · Building · Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Nelson

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION	$23.45	6.34	SUVA2013-060 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260173 on SAM.gov.

VA20260174 rev 3 · Building · Culpeper, Rappahannock, Stafford

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS A.PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DA	$55.00	24.46	PLUM0602-016 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260174 on SAM.gov.

VA20260175 rev 1 · Building · Floyd, Giles, Montgomery

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER	$24.98	9.14	SUVA2013-063 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260175 on SAM.gov.

VA20260176 rev 2 · Building · Gloucester, Mathews, Suffolk*

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS)	$36.92	18.25	PLUM0110-008 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260176 on SAM.gov.

VA20260177 rev 2 · Building · Scott, Washington

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER	$40.25	20.29	SUVA2013-068 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: VA20260177 on SAM.gov.

VA20260178 rev 3 · Building · Fairfax

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE, UNIT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATIONS A.PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DA	$55.00	24.46	PLUM0602-016 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260178 on SAM.gov.

VA20260197 rev 3 · Heavy · Fairfax

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER	$55.00	24.46	PLUM0602-002 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260197 on SAM.gov.

VA20260200 rev 3 · Heavy · Loudoun

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER	$55.00	24.46	PLUM0602-002 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260200 on SAM.gov.

VA20260210 rev 3 · Heavy · Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Frederick, Prince William, Rappahannock and 3 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
PIPEFITTER	$55.00	24.46	PLUM0602-002 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: VA20260210 on SAM.gov.

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