Building Construction — Cortland, New York
WD NY20260106-16119-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (MECHANICAL) in Cortland, New York (construction type: building) is $43.25/hr base + $27.29/hr fringe = $70.54/hr total package (WD NY20260106-16119-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 25 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (MECHANICAL) | $43.25 | $27.29 | $70.54 Bottom 10% +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $62.54 | $29.40 | $91.94 Top 10% +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $31.59 | $23.24 | $54.83 +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $43.50 | $30.22 | $73.72 Top 10% +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $53.54 | $31.52 | $85.06 Top 10% +181% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $35.75 | $22.64 | $58.39 Top 10% +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $57.73 | $38.44 | $96.17 Above median +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $27.90 | $27.50 | $55.40 +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - METAL STUD | $44.72 | $31.23 | $75.95 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $42.63 | $53.70 | $96.33 Top 10% +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $42.63 | $53.70 | $96.33 Top 10% +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $35.49 | $32.30 | $67.79 Top 10% +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $26.50 | $22.71 | $49.21 Above median +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $28.27 | $22.20 | $50.47 Top 10% +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $41.10 | $19.26 | $60.36 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $38.46 | $28.52 | $66.98 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $28.35 | $25.21 | $53.56 Above median +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $25.37 | $19.91 | $45.28 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $37.47 | $27.40 | $64.87 +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $37.19 | $27.89 | $65.08 Above median +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $60.13 | $37.50 | $97.63 Top 10% +153% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $61.72 | $37.50 | $99.22 Top 10% +157% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $50.25 | $39.62 | $89.87 Top 10% +195% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $28.90 | $21.63 | $50.53 Bottom 10% +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $30.69 | $20.91 | $51.60 Above median +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Cortland, NY — 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.
| 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Cortland, New York.
- 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.