Building Construction — Tompkins, New York
WD NY20260051-16127-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Tompkins, New York (construction type: building) is $31.59/hr base + $23.24/hr fringe = $54.83/hr total package (WD NY20260051-16127-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $31.59 | $23.24 | $54.83 +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASONS: HEAVY/HIGHWAY | $38.63 | $25.05 | $63.68 +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $44.50 | $31.89 | $76.39 Above median +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: ELECTRICIANS | $50.50 | $35.03 | $85.53 Top 10% +130% 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 |
| GLAZIER | $13.75 | $4.43 | $18.18 Bottom 10% -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR - PIPE & PIPEWRAPPER | $19.59 | $7.06 | $26.65 Bottom 10% -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $37.16 | $30.68 | $67.84 Above median +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: AIR TOOLS OPERATOR | $27.50 | $22.71 | $50.21 +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: ASBESTOS TOXIC WASTE; BLASTERS; FORK LIFT OPERATOR | $28.50 | $22.71 | $51.21 +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: COMMON LABORERS | $26.50 | $22.71 | $49.21 +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE MASONS, TILE LAYERS, AND TERRAZZO WORKERS: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $34.24 | $23.61 | $57.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $28.80 | $24.73 | $53.53 Above median +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $29.70 | $24.73 | $54.43 Above median +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $29.10 | $24.73 | $53.83 Above median +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $29.30 | $24.73 | $54.03 Above median +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER | $35.51 | $24.57 | $60.08 Bottom 10% +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE, CHERRY PICKER, EXCAVATOR, AND LOADER FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LA | $48.11 | $31.85 | $79.96 +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRIS | $44.99 | $31.85 | $76.84 +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $30.50 | $19.84 | $50.34 Above median +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $35.94 | $20.89 | $56.83 +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $47.85 | $28.94 | $76.79 Above median +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Tompkins, 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 Tompkins, 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.