Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages in Pennsylvania
Select a county to view wage determinations for building, heavy, highway, and residential construction projects in Pennsylvania (PA).
Pennsylvania has 67 counties with active Davis-Bacon wage determinations (928 total WDs) across four construction types — building, heavy, highway, and residential. Federal construction contracts of $2,000 or more in Pennsylvania must pay no less than the DOL-published prevailing wage and fringe benefits for the project's county and construction type.
Pennsylvania State Prevailing Wage Law
Pennsylvania's Prevailing Wage Act of 1961 (43 P.S. § 165-1 et seq.) covers public-works contracts of $25,000 or more. The Bureau of Labor Law Compliance sets per-county rates, with separate predetermined rates for highway/heavy construction and building construction. Certified weekly payroll must be retained for two years after final acceptance.
Verify before relying on this: state prevailing-wage laws change. The summary above is a general reference compiled from publicly available state-law materials and is not legal advice. Confirm the current status with the cited state agency or a qualified attorney before bidding or paying workers under it.