Vermont prevailing wage
Vermont prevailing wage vs Davis-Bacon
Vermont has a state prevailing wage law with a coverage threshold of $100,000, or at least 50% funded by a capital construction act and costing more than $200,000. See how it interacts with federal Davis-Bacon and which rate governs when both apply.
Does Vermont have a prevailing wage law?
Yes. Vermont has a state prevailing wage law (a "Little Davis-Bacon" law) covering state and local public works, with a coverage threshold of $100,000, or at least 50% funded by a capital construction act and costing more than $200,000.
Coverage threshold
Under Vermont's prevailing wage law, coverage generally starts at $100,000, or at least 50% funded by a capital construction act and costing more than $200,000 (per the U.S. Department of Labor's state threshold table).
Which governs when Davis-Bacon and Vermont prevailing wage both apply
Neither law cancels the other. On a project covered by both federal Davis-Bacon (through federal funding or a Davis-Bacon Related Act) and the state prevailing wage law, the contractor must pay, for each labor classification, the higher of the federal Davis-Bacon rate and the state prevailing wage rate. Track both schedules and price the higher total hourly obligation.
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This page is an estimator aid, not an official determination. Confirm the wage determination incorporated into the contract and any state schedule named by the owner before submitting a bid.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does Vermont have a prevailing wage law in 2026?
Yes. Vermont maintains a state prevailing wage law for public works, with a coverage threshold of $100,000, or at least 50% funded by a capital construction act and costing more than $200,000.
What is the Vermont prevailing wage coverage threshold?
Coverage generally begins at $100,000, or at least 50% funded by a capital construction act and costing more than $200,000, per the U.S. Department of Labor's state threshold table.
Does Davis-Bacon or Vermont prevailing wage govern when both apply?
Neither law cancels the other. On a project covered by both federal Davis-Bacon (through federal funding or a Davis-Bacon Related Act) and the state prevailing wage law, the contractor must pay, for each labor classification, the higher of the federal Davis-Bacon rate and the state prevailing wage rate. Track both schedules and price the higher total hourly obligation.
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