Building Construction — Allegheny, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260001-14560-bld · Revision 5 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR in Allegheny, Pennsylvania (construction type: building) is $46.50/hr base + $29.43/hr fringe = $75.93/hr total package (WD PA20260001-14560-bld, Rev. 5).
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WD Number: PA20260001-14560-bld
Revision: 5
Construction Type: building
State: Pennsylvania (PA)
County: Allegheny
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 35
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 WORKERS/INSULATOR | $46.50 | $29.43 | $75.93 Above median +222% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $48.28 | $33.17 | $81.45 Above median +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $36.99 | $24.67 | $61.66 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER/LATHER | $38.92 | $20.06 | $58.98 +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $31.77 | $21.89 | $53.66 Above median +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY): NEW YEARS'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERAN'S DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING | $61.07 | $38.44 | $99.51 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $32.39 | $23.26 | $55.65 Above median +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $49.11 | $36.79 | $85.90 Top 10% +173% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $35.94 | $19.02 | $54.96 Above median +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $35.65 | $29.73 | $65.38 Above median +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $38.89 | $34.54 | $73.43 Above median +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 COMMON LABORER - BUILDING LABORER; BRICK REMOVAL FOR ALTERATIONS; CARRYABLE PUMPS; WEST BRICK BUGGY OR SIMILAR; WALK BEHIND FORKLIFT | $22.37 | $17.60 | $39.97 +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 SKILLED LABORER - WEST BRICK BUGGY OR SIMILAR; POWER WHEELBARROWS AND BUGGIES; WALK BEHIND FORKLIFT OR SIMILAR; DRILL RUNNER; ALL OP | $22.52 | $17.60 | $40.12 +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 ASBESTOS REMOVAL OR ABATEMENT LABORER | $22.65 | $17.60 | $40.25 +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLING LABORER | $23.12 | $17.60 | $40.72 +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LANDSCAPING GROUP 1 LANDSCAPE LABORER TO INCLUDE GENERAL LANDSCAPING WORK AND THE DRIVING OF TRUCKS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS ON THE JOB SITE | $26.37 | $19.03 | $45.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LANDSCAPING GROUP 2 SKILLED LANDSCAPE LABORER TO PLANT ALL TYPES OF TREES AND SHRUBS WITHOUT DIRECT SUPERVISION | $26.79 | $19.03 | $45.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LANDSCAPING GROUP 3 LANDSCAPE TRACTOR OPERATOR TO OPERATE SMALL INDUSTRIAL RUBBER TIRE TRACTOR EQUIPPED WITH FRONT END LOADER AND BACKHOE ATTACHMENT O | $27.09 | $19.03 | $46.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION | $38.07 | $24.54 | $62.61 Above median +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION | $35.35 | $23.61 | $58.96 Above median +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION | $32.63 | $22.68 | $55.31 Above median +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION | $54.38 | $30.13 | $84.51 Above median +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $54.38 | $30.13 | $84.51 Above median +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASON - STONE | $38.56 | $23.36 | $61.92 Above median +169% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH & ROLLER | $30.56 | $23.72 | $54.28 Top 10% +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $43.13 | $23.42 | $66.55 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $50.20 | $30.62 | $80.82 Above median +152% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $48.65 | $25.47 | $74.12 Above median +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CLASS III BRAKEMAN, DECK HAND, HELICOPTER SIGNALMAN, OILER*, ELEVATOR, * OILERS ON TRUCK CRANES: LESS THAN 50 TON SHALL REC | $32.83 | $24.05 | $56.88 +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $41.21 | $21.46 | $62.67 Above median +165% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $39.50 | $30.79 | $70.29 Above median +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $45.08 | $26.16 | $71.24 Above median +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $35.64 | $21.63 | $57.27 Above median +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 SINGLE AXLE; INCLUDES PARTSMAN AND WAREHOUEMAN. TANDEM - TRI-AXLE - SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER FOOTNOTES: A. HAZARDOUS/TOXIC WASTE MA | $37.93 | $23.71 | $61.64 +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2 SPECIALTY VEHICLES; HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHOSE CAPACITY EXCEEDS THAT FOR WHICH STATE LICENSES ARE ISSUED SPECIFICALLY REFERS TO UNIT | $38.39 | $24.02 | $62.41 Top 10% +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Allegheny, 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.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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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 Allegheny, 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.