Residential Construction — Allegheny, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260012-14560-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Allegheny, Pennsylvania (construction type: residential) is $36.99/hr base + $24.67/hr fringe = $61.66/hr total package (WD PA20260012-14560-res, Rev. 2).
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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 | $36.99 | $24.67 | $61.66 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $32.29 | $15.27 | $47.56 +67% 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 FINISHERS | $15.08 | $3.40 | $18.48 Top 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $30.20 | $19.14 | $49.34 +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $38.89 | $34.54 | $73.43 Top 10% +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS, UNSKILLED | $12.70 | $2.12 | $14.82 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $15.90 | $4.35 | $20.25 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $18.20 | $5.16 | $23.36 Bottom 10% -22% 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 | $17.34 | $4.06 | $21.40 Top 10% -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $18.70 | $5.19 | $23.89 +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $19.49 | $10.08 | $29.57 -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $16.00 | $3.08 | $19.08 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $33.01 | $16.45 | $49.46 Bottom 10% +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Allegheny, PA — 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 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.