Residential Construction — Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
WD DC20260003-20008-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia (construction type: residential) is $20.71/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $20.71/hr total package (WD DC20260003-20008-res, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $20.71 | $0.00 | $20.71 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING | $17.43 | $2.37 | $19.80 Top 10% -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.72 | $0.00 | $18.72 -36% 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 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $19.93 | $3.11 | $23.04 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.54 | $0.00 | $12.54 -47% 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 | $12.59 | $0.00 | $12.59 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $15.32 | $5.15 | $20.47 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY | $55.00 | $24.46 | $79.46 +102% vs market | $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 | $29.60 | $14.71 | $44.31 +12% 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 | $18.33 | $0.00 | $18.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $26.33 | $0.00 | $26.33 -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $18.33 | $0.00 | $18.33 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Washington, D.C., DC — Residential 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.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential 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.