Building Construction — Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
WD DC20260002-20008-bld · Revision 3 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia (construction type: building) is $38.80/hr base + $15.17/hr fringe = $53.97/hr total package (WD DC20260002-20008-bld, Rev. 3).
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WD Number: DC20260002-20008-bld
Revision: 3
Construction Type: building
State: District of Columbia (DC)
County: Washington, D.C.
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 29
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $38.80 | $15.17 | $53.97 +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER: INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND SOFT FLOOR LAYING-CARPET | $34.41 | $14.33 | $48.74 +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $30.50 | $14.23 | $44.73 Above median +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CREDIT | $57.16 | $38.44 | $95.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICAL INSTALLER SCOPE OF WORK: INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF TELEDATA FACILITIES INCLUDING OUTSIDE | $34.16 | $13.54 | $47.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS | $59.50 | $23.06 | $82.56 +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FIRESTOPPER INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF MATERIALS OR DEVICES WITHIN OR AROUND PENETRATIONS AND OPENINGS IN ALL RATED WALL OR FLOOR ASSEMBLIES, IN ORDE | $30.21 | $10.43 | $40.64 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $36.65 | $14.46 | $51.11 +39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER: GLAZING CONTRACTS $2 MILLION AND UNDER | $32.41 | $14.46 | $46.87 +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $31.88 | $23.78 | $55.66 Above median +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL | $37.86 | $25.86 | $63.72 Above median +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.04 | $2.80 | $15.84 Above median -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $15.40 | $2.85 | $18.25 Above median -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER FOR POINTING, CAULKING, CLEANING OF EXISTING MASONRY, BRICK, STONE AND CEMENT STRUCTURES; EXCLUDES POINTING, CAULKING AND CLEANI | $11.67 | $0.00 | $11.67 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: SKILLED | $30.47 | $8.70 | $39.17 Bottom 10% +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE/STONE MASON INCLUDING POINTING, CAULKING AND CLEANING OF ALL TYPES OF MASONRY, BRICK, STONE AND CEMENT EXCEPT POINTING, CAULKING, CLEANING OF E | $45.65 | $21.21 | $66.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $39.50 | $17.32 | $56.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $36.60 | $14.47 | $51.07 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY | $55.00 | $24.46 | $79.46 +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $32.86 | $10.46 | $43.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING | $53.30 | $23.71 | $77.01 +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POINTER, CAULKER, CLEANER, INCLUDES POINTING, CAULKING, CLEANING OF EXISTING MASONRY, BRICK, STONE AND CEMENT STRUCTURES; EXCLUDES POINTING, CAULKING | $18.88 | $0.00 | $18.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $36.26 | $14.91 | $51.17 Above median +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY | $53.42 | $23.20 | $76.62 +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $45.22 | $27.69 | $72.91 Above median +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $28.85 | $12.55 | $41.40 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER | $34.34 | $14.20 | $48.54 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $28.85 | $12.55 | $41.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $34.34 | $14.20 | $48.54 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Washington, D.C., DC — 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 Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
- 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.