Building Construction — Madison, New York
WD NY20260023-16122-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Madison, New York (construction type: building) is $43.25/hr base + $27.29/hr fringe = $70.54/hr total package (WD NY20260023-16122-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 31 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 | $43.25 | $27.29 | $70.54 Above median +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $33.16 | $19.77 | $52.93 +42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $32.64 | $21.97 | $54.61 +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $33.12 | $16.84 | $49.96 Above median +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $23.25 | $21.21 | $44.46 Above median +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF ALARMS, HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND SOUND AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS | $34.65 | $15.37 | $50.02 +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $30.00 | $27.59 | $57.59 Above median +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $31.23 | $14.50 | $45.73 Above median +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING | $37.16 | $30.68 | $67.84 Top 10% +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (ASBESTOS ABATEMENT) | $24.00 | $20.64 | $44.64 +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $20.89 | $10.46 | $31.35 Above median +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $22.50 | $20.64 | $43.14 Top 10% +56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $23.88 | $19.60 | $43.48 Above median +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $23.95 | $21.45 | $45.40 Top 10% +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $20.47 | $0.00 | $20.47 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $29.98 | $22.74 | $52.72 Bottom 10% +39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $36.17 | $17.76 | $53.93 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $31.03 | $20.05 | $51.08 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $33.14 | $21.04 | $54.18 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $30.19 | $17.42 | $47.61 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $28.51 | $12.31 | $40.82 Above median | $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: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $23.25 | $21.21 | $44.46 +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $31.43 | $23.61 | $55.04 +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $35.51 | $24.57 | $60.08 Above median +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $48.11 | $31.85 | $79.96 Top 10% +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $49.61 | $31.85 | $81.46 Top 10% +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $35.80 | $25.99 | $61.79 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT, METAL FLASHING, AND SIDING) | $36.29 | $23.31 | $59.60 +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $45.06 | $30.71 | $75.77 Above median +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $31.81 | $17.50 | $49.31 Above median +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Madison, 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 Madison, 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.