Residential Construction — Cambria, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260019-14566-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Cambria, Pennsylvania (construction type: residential) is $10.50/hr base + $3.45/hr fringe = $13.95/hr total package (WD PA20260019-14566-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 | $10.50 | $3.45 | $13.95 Bottom 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $9.25 | $1.62 | $10.87 Bottom 10% -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -75% 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 | $7.88 | $0.48 | $8.36 Bottom 10% -79% 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 | $8.00 | $2.68 | $10.68 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $7.90 | $0.82 | $8.72 -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $10.50 | $2.08 | $12.58 -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $13.18 | $3.11 | $16.29 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $8.98 | $0.00 | $8.98 -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $8.23 | $1.15 | $9.38 Bottom 10% -72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Cambria, 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 Cambria, 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.