Residential Construction — Butler, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260021-14565-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Butler, Pennsylvania (construction type: residential) is $36.99/hr base + $24.67/hr fringe = $61.66/hr total package (WD PA20260021-14565-res, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 7 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.94 | $10.39 | $32.33 Above median +12% vs market | $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 | $30.20 | $19.14 | $49.34 +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UNSKILLED | $16.32 | $9.09 | $25.41 Top 10% +9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT | $31.05 | $15.75 | $46.80 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $22.44 | $11.36 | $33.80 Above median +40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Butler, 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 Butler, 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.