Building Construction — Adams, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260073-14605-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL in Adams, Pennsylvania (construction type: building) is $40.00/hr base + $29.81/hr fringe = $69.81/hr total package (WD PA20260073-14605-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 52 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: PA20260073-14605-bld
Revision: 2
Construction Type: building
State: Pennsylvania (PA)
County: Adams
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 52
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 - MECHANICAL | $40.00 | $29.81 | $69.81 Top 10% +196% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $55.00 | $35.48 | $90.48 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $33.99 | $16.87 | $50.86 +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $36.84 | $20.19 | $57.03 +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $24.18 | $12.02 | $36.20 +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $37.73 | $4.59 | $42.32 +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION, FORM WORK, AND SCAFFOLD BUILDING | $17.32 | $6.08 | $23.40 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $26.33 | $10.14 | $36.47 Above median +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY): NEW YEARS'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERANS' DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING | $58.70 | $38.44 | $97.14 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.31 | $23.93 | $64.24 Above median +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $34.77 | $20.19 | $54.96 +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $29.75 | $13.69 | $43.44 +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $27.92 | $14.33 | $42.25 +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET ONLY | $18.78 | $5.02 | $23.80 Bottom 10% -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: HARDWOOD FLOORS ONLY | $26.91 | $11.88 | $38.79 Bottom 10% +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING ONLY | $19.71 | $5.94 | $25.65 +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $20.19 | $6.92 | $27.11 -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $27.02 | $19.48 | $46.50 Above median +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (ASBESTOS ABATEMENT) | $27.47 | $19.89 | $47.36 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (CONCRETE WORKER; CONCRETE SAW) | $25.01 | $19.48 | $44.49 +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (FORKLIFT) | $28.52 | $19.48 | $48.00 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.00 | $2.35 | $17.35 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $15.01 | $0.00 | $15.01 Above median -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $26.17 | $4.88 | $31.05 Above median +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $43.00 | $23.44 | $66.44 Above median +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.73 | $7.50 | $31.23 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.14 | $13.55 | $37.69 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $37.85 | $22.72 | $60.57 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $25.58 | $17.07 | $42.65 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADALL | $32.70 | $18.43 | $51.13 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $32.51 | $17.98 | $50.49 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $27.05 | $14.52 | $41.57 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $30.39 | $15.05 | $45.44 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $30.39 | $13.72 | $44.11 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $26.98 | $15.65 | $42.63 Above median +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER ONLY | $25.84 | $16.30 | $42.14 Bottom 10% +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $36.87 | $20.49 | $57.36 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $43.35 | $29.56 | $72.91 Above median +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $41.36 | $29.45 | $70.81 Above median +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $32.25 | $21.32 | $53.57 Above median +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $36.87 | $21.32 | $58.19 Above median +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $39.42 | $29.30 | $68.72 Above median +144% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HOIST, FORKLIFT) | $44.61 | $30.83 | $75.44 Top 10% +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HOIST, FORKLIFT) | $41.88 | $30.03 | $71.91 Above median +155% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $47.14 | $31.58 | $78.72 Top 10% +180% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER, EXCLUDES WATERPROOFING | $21.32 | $10.39 | $31.71 +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER: WATERPROOFING ONLY | $28.60 | $18.02 | $46.62 Top 10% +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $43.09 | $42.52 | $85.61 Above median +157% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $49.75 | $28.96 | $78.71 Above median +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $20.65 | $8.24 | $28.89 +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $24.31 | $11.62 | $35.93 +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.77 | $5.02 | $24.79 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Adams, PA — 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 Adams, Pennsylvania.
- 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.