Building Construction — New Castle, Delaware
WD DE20260008-16448-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in New Castle, Delaware (construction type: building) is $55.00/hr base + $35.48/hr fringe = $90.48/hr total package (WD DE20260008-16448-bld, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $55.00 | $35.48 | $90.48 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $34.19 | $27.98 | $62.17 Above median +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $38.27 | $25.34 | $63.61 Above median +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $41.69 | $27.28 | $68.97 Top 10% +173% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $47.50 | $35.93 | $83.43 Top 10% +176% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $49.96 | $37.56 | $87.52 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING, AND STRUCTURAL THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS SHALL BE OBSERVED, AND WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED THEREON IT SHALL BE PAID FOR | $41.10 | $38.23 | $79.33 +183% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $31.45 | $25.70 | $57.15 Above median +161% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: BACKFILLER, COMMON OR GENERAL, JACK HAMMER, MASON TENDER - BRICK, PIPELAYER, SCAFFOLD BUILDER, TAMPER | $29.45 | $25.70 | $55.15 +152% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $51.54 | $39.26 | $90.80 Top 10% +268% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MORE OF SERVICE OR 6% FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF SERVICE. B. EIGHT PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERAN' | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $33.96 | $0.00 | $33.96 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $25.89 | $0.00 | $25.89 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $32.40 | $18.27 | $50.67 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $38.80 | $0.91 | $39.71 Above median +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION AND EXCLUDES INDUSTRIAL WORK FOOTNOTE A: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY,INDEPENDENCE DAY, THA | $41.35 | $38.19 | $79.54 +157% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INDUSTRIAL FOOTNOTE A: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY,INDEPENDENCE DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY,LABOR DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, AND GENERA | $56.43 | $43.35 | $99.78 +223% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER: FIREPROOFER | $38.37 | $31.64 | $70.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $47.73 | $18.40 | $66.13 Above median +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS | $48.73 | $32.23 | $80.96 +197% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $39.09 | $30.77 | $69.86 Top 10% +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF METAL ROOFS | $27.98 | $27.90 | $55.88 Top 10% +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $33.63 | $40.60 | $74.23 Above median +142% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $38.02 | $25.39 | $63.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $46.47 | $29.56 | $76.03 Above median +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $35.40 | $4.31 | $39.71 +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $57.98 | $1.11 | $59.09 Above median +174% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the New Castle, DE — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in New Castle, Delaware.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.