Residential Construction — Oswego, New York
WD NY20260090-16124-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Oswego, New York (construction type: residential) is $25.38/hr base + $12.02/hr fringe = $37.40/hr total package (WD NY20260090-16124-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 | $25.38 | $12.02 | $37.40 +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES BATT INSULATION | $17.18 | $2.72 | $19.90 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.91 | $13.84 | $35.75 Above median +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $17.26 | $4.92 | $22.18 -40% 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 | $58.44 | $38.44 | $96.88 Above median +62% 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: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT | $16.83 | $0.00 | $16.83 Bottom 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.55 | $0.62 | $14.17 Above median -49% 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 | $19.69 | $0.00 | $19.69 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.35 | $0.00 | $23.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $19.97 | $0.00 | $19.97 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 | $16.50 | $0.00 | $16.50 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER (, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING) | $23.25 | $21.21 | $44.46 +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, INCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION | $19.64 | $6.64 | $26.28 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 16.84 1.89 ROOFER | $15.15 | $0.00 | $15.15 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $17.83 | $1.17 | $19.00 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Oswego, 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 Oswego, 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.