Building Construction — Blair, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260077-14564-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL in Blair, Pennsylvania (construction type: building) is $40.00/hr base + $29.81/hr fringe = $69.81/hr total package (WD PA20260077-14564-bld, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $48.28 | $33.17 | $81.45 Above median +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $33.01 | $18.09 | $51.10 +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $31.97 | $21.35 | $53.32 Above median +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $50.86 | $31.78 | $82.64 Top 10% +163% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $25.40 | $25.47 | $50.87 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING, RIGGER, AND STRUCTURAL | $32.29 | $32.41 | $64.70 Top 10% +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| JIBS- ADD $1.50 BOOMS 201-251 JIBS- ADD $2.25 | $36.87 | $21.32 | $58.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $30.24 | $12.05 | $42.29 Above median +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.15 | $9.76 | $27.91 Above median +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK | $29.56 | $17.05 | $46.61 +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASON - STONE | $34.14 | $22.00 | $56.14 Above median +144% 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: FORKLIFT, ALL TYPES | $23.69 | $13.13 | $36.82 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $32.39 | $23.26 | $55.65 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY ONLY | $30.56 | $23.72 | $54.28 +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $41.36 | $29.45 | $70.81 Above median +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $29.20 | $12.86 | $42.06 +40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $47.75 | $26.55 | $74.30 Above median +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $40.02 | $26.55 | $66.57 Above median +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER, DRILL, GRADALL, GRADER/BLADE, PAVER | $36.87 | $21.32 | $58.19 +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HOIST, PUMP | $29.70 | $21.32 | $51.02 +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | $29.70 | $21.32 | $51.02 Above median +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $32.25 | $21.32 | $53.57 Above median +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER, EXCLUDES WATERPROOFING | $33.50 | $20.66 | $54.16 +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 32.03 22.87 ROOFER: WATERPROOFING ONLY | $29.50 | $21.10 | $50.60 +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $45.02 | $44.09 | $89.11 +168% 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 | $28.76 | $17.16 | $45.92 Above median +62% 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 DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $23.36 | $7.60 | $30.96 Above median +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Blair, 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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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 Blair, 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.