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Virginia charge-out rates
Virginia charge-out rates split NoVA / DC-suburb civil from Richmond and Hampton Roads port work. Public and federal jobs may sit on prevailing wage above this book. These USD ranges are T&M benchmarks.
Prices in USD. Public T&M reference ranges, not wages or a quote.
Virginia labor
| Trade | Low | Central | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker Pressure vessel and boiler work. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $90 USD | $105 USD | $120 USD |
| Carpenter (Journeyman) Formwork, framing, finishing. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $70 USD | $80 USD | $90 USD |
| Concrete Finisher Placing and finishing structural and flatwork concrete. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $70 USD | $80 USD | $90 USD |
| Crane Operator (Journeyman) Mobile and tower crane operation. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $90 USD | $105 USD | $120 USD |
| Electrician (Journeyman) Industrial and commercial electrical installation. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $85 USD | $100 USD | $110 USD |
| General Laborer Site labor, flagging, general cleanup and support work. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $50 USD | $60 USD | $70 USD |
| Heavy Equipment Operator Operator billed separately from bare equipment rate. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $75 USD | $90 USD | $100 USD |
| HVAC / Refrigeration Mechanic HVAC installation and service. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $85 USD | $100 USD | $110 USD |
| Instrumentation Technician Instrumentation and controls, industrial plants. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $95 USD | $110 USD | $120 USD |
| Insulator (Mechanical) Mechanical insulation, industrial settings. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $75 USD | $90 USD | $100 USD |
| Ironworker Structural steel erection, rebar placing. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $80 USD | $90 USD | $105 USD |
| Millwright Mechanical equipment installation and alignment. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $90 USD | $100 USD | $115 USD |
| Painter / Coatings (Industrial) Industrial coatings and blasting. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $70 USD | $80 USD | $95 USD |
| Pipefitter / Steamfitter Process and utility piping, industrial settings. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $90 USD | $100 USD | $115 USD |
| Plumber (Journeyman) Commercial and industrial plumbing. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $80 USD | $90 USD | $105 USD |
| Project Manager Typically billed on T&M for owner-directed extras. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $115 USD | $130 USD | $150 USD |
| Safety Officer (NCSO/CHST) Dedicated site safety supervision. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $75 USD | $90 USD | $100 USD |
| Scaffolder Scaffold erection and dismantle. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $70 USD | $80 USD | $95 USD |
| Skilled Laborer / Pipelayer Grade checking, pipe laying, trench work. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $60 USD | $70 USD | $75 USD |
| Superintendent Site supervision above foreman level. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $110 USD | $125 USD | $140 USD |
| Survey Crew (2-person, equipped) Two-person survey crew including instruments. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $130 USD | $150 USD | $175 USD |
| Truck Driver (Class 1 / CDL-A) Driver billed separately from bare truck rate. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $60 USD | $70 USD | $80 USD |
| Welder (B-Pressure) Pressure welding; rate typically excludes rig. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $100 USD | $115 USD | $130 USD |
| Welder with Rig Truck B-pressure welder including welding rig truck. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $130 USD | $150 USD | $170 USD |
| Working Foreman Trade foreman, typically working with tools. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $90 USD | $100 USD | $115 USD |
Virginia equipment
| Equipment | Low | Central | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Compressor - 185 CFM Daily bare rental, fuel extra. · 185 CFM Rental · USD/day · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel excluded. | $85 USD | $110 USD | $130 USD |
| Articulated Rock Truck - 40 Ton Bare rate; add operator. · 40 Ton Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $150 USD | $175 USD | $200 USD |
| Backhoe - Loader/Backhoe Bare rate; add operator. · Loader/Backhoe Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $80 USD | $95 USD | $110 USD |
| Boom Lift - 60 ft Bare rate. · 60 ft Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $65 USD | $80 USD | $95 USD |
| Dozer - D6 Class Bare rate; add operator. · D6 Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $150 USD | $175 USD | $200 USD |
| Dozer - D8 Class Bare rate; add operator. · D8 Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $210 USD | $240 USD | $270 USD |
| Excavator - 20 Ton Class (e.g. 320/200) Bare rate; add operator. Tracked hydraulic excavator. · 20 Ton Class (e.g. 320/200) Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $140 USD | $160 USD | $185 USD |
| Excavator - 30 Ton Class (e.g. 330/300) Bare rate; add operator. · 30 Ton Class (e.g. 330/300) Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $175 USD | $200 USD | $225 USD |
| Excavator - 45 Ton Class Bare rate; add operator. Mass excavation class. · 45 Ton Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $220 USD | $260 USD | $295 USD |
| Generator - 100 kW Daily bare rental, fuel extra. · 100 kW Rental · USD/day · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel excluded. | $215 USD | $260 USD | $305 USD |
| Hydrovac Truck (2-person crew) Operated rate - includes crew. Operated equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $290 USD | $330 USD | $370 USD |
| Light Tower Daily bare rental, fuel extra. Rental · USD/day · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel excluded. | $105 USD | $135 USD | $165 USD |
| Mini Excavator - 3-5 Ton Bare rate; add operator. · 3-5 Ton Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $65 USD | $80 USD | $95 USD |
| Mobile Crane - 100 Ton (operated) Operated and maintained rate. · 100 Ton (operated) Operated equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $295 USD | $340 USD | $385 USD |
| Mobile Crane - 60 Ton (operated) Operated and maintained rate. · 60 Ton (operated) Operated equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $225 USD | $260 USD | $300 USD |
| Motor Grader - 140/14 Class Bare rate; add operator. · 140/14 Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $145 USD | $170 USD | $190 USD |
| Motor Scraper - 621/623 Class Bare rate; add operator. · 621/623 Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $205 USD | $235 USD | $265 USD |
| Packer - Padfoot/Smooth 84" Bare rate; add operator. · Padfoot/Smooth 84" Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $100 USD | $120 USD | $135 USD |
| Picker / Boom Truck - 45 Ton (operated) Operated rate. · 45 Ton (operated) Operated equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $190 USD | $220 USD | $255 USD |
| Scissor Lift - 26 ft Daily bare rental. · 26 ft Rental · USD/day · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $165 USD | $200 USD | $235 USD |
| Site Office Trailer Daily rate, delivery extra. Rental · USD/day · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $40 USD | $55 USD | $70 USD |
| Skid Steer Bare rate; add operator. Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $55 USD | $70 USD | $80 USD |
| Tandem Gravel Truck (with driver) Operated rate - driver included. Operated equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $110 USD | $130 USD | $145 USD |
| Telehandler - 10k Class Bare rate; add operator. · 10k Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $75 USD | $90 USD | $105 USD |
| Tractor & End Dump (with driver) Operated rate - driver included. Operated equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $135 USD | $155 USD | $175 USD |
| Tractor & Lowboy (with driver) Operated rate - driver included. Equipment moves. Operated equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $155 USD | $180 USD | $210 USD |
| Trencher - Ride-on Bare rate; add operator. · Ride-on Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $85 USD | $100 USD | $120 USD |
| Water Truck (with driver) Operated rate - driver included. Operated equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $100 USD | $120 USD | $140 USD |
| Wheel Loader - 3-4 yd Class Bare rate; add operator. · 3-4 yd Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $125 USD | $145 USD | $165 USD |
Use your agreed rates on every daily ticket.
These public ranges are a benchmark. SubTrack stores the rates you agreed with the client on a project rate sheet. Crews apply those rates to labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors on the daily ticket. The same figures carry into reporting and the billing documents you send.
Virginia rates FAQ
What are construction charge-out rates in Virginia?
Virginia rows in this index are fully loaded T&M reference ranges for labor and equipment, in USD, effective 2026-08. They are not wages and they are not a live market survey. Virginia charge-out rates split NoVA / DC-suburb civil from Richmond and Hampton Roads port work. Public and federal jobs may sit on prevailing wage above this book. These USD ranges are T&M benchmarks.
Are Virginia rates wages or billable T&M?
Billable T&M reference ranges. Low, central, and high already include a public view of burden, overhead, and margin. They are not take-home pay, not a measured market median, and not a quote.
Can I put these Virginia numbers on an invoice?
No. This is a public reference book. SubTrack rate sheets lock your crew numbers to the project so every LEM bills the rate the client signed.
Is this index union or open shop for Virginia?
It is a blended public range, not a union package and not a PLA. Confirm against the agreement on the job, then store that number on the project rate sheet.