Building Construction — Niagara, New York
WD NY20260019-16082-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Niagara, New York (construction type: building) is $37.65/hr base + $30.69/hr fringe = $68.34/hr total package (WD NY20260019-16082-bld, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: NY20260019-16082-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: New York (NY)
County: Niagara
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 37
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 | $37.65 | $30.69 | $68.34 Above median +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER, STONEMASON | $37.44 | $32.71 | $70.15 Top 10% +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS | $34.26 | $25.94 | $60.20 +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT FINISHER | $33.55 | $34.17 | $67.72 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS | $44.20 | $32.90 | $77.10 Above median +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC FOOTNOTE: A.VACATION: 6%/UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. 8%/OVER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RA | $62.39 | $38.44 | $100.83 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $34.68 | $27.64 | $62.32 Above median +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $34.15 | $26.09 | $60.24 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $36.25 | $33.12 | $69.37 Above median +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKERS | $36.25 | $33.12 | $69.37 Bottom 10% +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 COMMON LABORERS, DECONTAMINATION OF ALL MACHINES; HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILL/LOCATOR; ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES WITH ATTACHMENTS/ALL WH | $32.45 | $41.36 | $73.81 +166% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 BLASTERS, GRADE CHECKER; 10% OF BASE RATE FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY | $35.70 | $41.36 | $77.06 +178% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 WAGON DRILL-AIRTRACK, SELF-CONTAINED DRILL FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY | $33.45 | $41.36 | $74.81 +170% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 LASER BEAM OPERATOR FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY | $33.30 | $41.36 | $74.66 +169% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 ROAD FINISHER, FORM SETTER, GUNNITE NOZZLEMAN, SANDBLASTERS, BURNING TORCH, CONCRETE SAW OPERATORS, GROUT MACHINE AND GROUT PUMPS OP | $33.05 | $41.36 | $74.41 +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 6 VIDEO MACHINE OPERATOR IN INSPECTION OF PIPE FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY | $32.95 | $41.36 | $74.31 +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 7 POTMAN, PIPELAYERS, PAVEMENT BREAKERS OR BUSTERS, JACKHAMMER OPERATORS; BARCO RAMMERS; CHAIN SAW; POWDER MONKEY; BLACK TOP RAKERS; S | $32.75 | $41.36 | $74.11 +167% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 8 THE HANDLING, LOADING, UNLOADING, STACKING, DISTRIBUTION, ERECTION AND DISMANTLING OF ANY AND ALL TYPES OF SCAFFOLDING AND/OR WORK P | $34.45 | $41.36 | $75.81 +173% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 9 USE OF SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATORS FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY | $37.45 | $41.36 | $78.81 +184% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE MASON | $36.85 | $30.80 | $67.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH & ROLLER | $33.00 | $28.21 | $61.21 Above median +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: DRYWALL/TAPING | $34.00 | $28.51 | $62.51 +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: PAINTERS | $33.00 | $28.21 | $61.21 +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: TAPERS/DRY WALL | $34.00 | $28.51 | $62.51 +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $30.15 | $20.49 | $50.64 Above median +42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER | $42.20 | $29.80 | $72.00 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POINTER, CLEANER AND CAULKER | $36.82 | $31.33 | $68.15 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP A1 BACKHOE OPERATORS | $44.23 | $35.40 | $79.63 +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP A1 BULLDOZER | $44.23 | $35.40 | $79.63 +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP A1 FORKLIFT OPERATOR/LULL | $44.23 | $35.40 | $79.63 +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP A1 LOADER | $44.23 | $35.40 | $79.63 +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP A1 ROLLER | $44.23 | $35.40 | $79.63 +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFERS: COMPOSITION | $34.96 | $26.03 | $60.99 Top 10% +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFERS: SLATE & TILE | $35.11 | $26.03 | $61.14 Top 10% +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $39.50 | $29.18 | $68.68 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE & TERRAZZO WORKER | $37.85 | $31.80 | $69.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE, MARBLE & TERRAZZO FINISHER | $34.71 | $17.54 | $52.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Niagara, 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.
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 Niagara, 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.