Residential Construction — Niagara, New York
WD NY20260086-16082-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Niagara, New York (construction type: residential) is $29.57/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $29.57/hr total package (WD NY20260086-16082-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 | $29.57 | $0.00 | $29.57 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $15.55 | $4.64 | $20.19 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $20.22 | $4.64 | $24.86 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES BATT INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION AND DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $19.67 | $7.91 | $27.58 -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.53 | $2.15 | $22.68 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $20.56 | $7.00 | $27.56 -26% 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 |
| INSULATOR - BATT | $15.12 | $0.00 | $15.12 Above median -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL A) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS | $42.63 | $53.70 | $96.33 Top 10% +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $27.06 | $23.02 | $50.08 Above median +9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $35.75 | $30.80 | $66.55 Above median +45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.11 | $0.00 | $13.11 Above median -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $13.65 | $1.09 | $14.74 Above median -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $18.03 | $0.00 | $18.03 Above median -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $26.38 | $23.65 | $50.03 Top 10% +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $27.51 | $18.41 | $45.92 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $21.20 | $0.00 | $21.20 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $27.88 | $21.40 | $49.28 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $17.49 | $0.00 | $17.49 Above median -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $18.96 | $2.77 | $21.73 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $14.14 | $3.76 | $17.90 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $27.44 | $23.40 | $50.84 Above median +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 19.89 0.00 ROOFER | $17.92 | $0.00 | $17.92 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Niagara, NY — 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 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.