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New Hampshire Prevailing Wage

New Hampshire repealed its state prevailing wage law in 1985. Only federally funded construction projects are subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.

New Hampshire does not have a state prevailing wage law. Federal Davis-Bacon Act still applies to federally funded construction projects over $2,000.

State Status

Law
Repealed in 1985
Agency
N/A — State law repealed
Certified Payroll
Not required at state level

Federal Davis-Bacon Coverage

The federal Davis-Bacon Act applies to all federally funded or federally assisted construction contracts over $2,000 in New Hampshire. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.

  • Threshold: $2,000 for federal contracts
  • Certified payroll (WH-347) required weekly
  • Wage determinations via SAM.gov
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Key Facts

  • State prevailing wage law repealed in 1985
  • Federal Davis-Bacon Act still applies to federally funded projects over $2,000
  • New Hampshire was among the first New England states to repeal its prevailing wage law

Penalties

Federal Davis-Bacon penalties apply to federally funded projects only.

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