Building Construction — Chester, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260083-14550-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Chester, Pennsylvania (construction type: building) is $60.84/hr base + $48.38/hr fringe = $109.22/hr total package (WD PA20260083-14550-bld, Rev. 2).
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WD Number: PA20260083-14550-bld
Revision: 2
Construction Type: building
State: Pennsylvania (PA)
County: Chester
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 40
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 | $60.84 | $48.38 | $109.22 Top 10% +363% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $55.00 | $35.48 | $90.48 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $48.70 | $31.42 | $80.12 Top 10% +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $51.67 | $31.69 | $83.36 Top 10% +193% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $46.65 | $29.84 | $76.49 Top 10% +169% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $37.27 | $32.66 | $69.93 Above median +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $48.70 | $32.26 | $80.96 Top 10% +182% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.89 | $35.85 | $82.74 Top 10% +163% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $52.71 | $39.97 | $92.68 Top 10% +195% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $51.24 | $35.77 | $87.01 Top 10% +177% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $46.09 | $34.83 | $80.92 Above median +191% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $56.50 | $45.30 | $101.80 Top 10% +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL | $34.27 | $22.55 | $56.82 Above median +45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $36.37 | $25.32 | $61.69 Above median +165% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $37.77 | $25.42 | $63.19 Above median +171% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $37.25 | $25.42 | $62.67 Above median +169% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $62.54 | $32.92 | $95.46 Top 10% +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASON - STONE | $48.40 | $31.95 | $80.35 Top 10% +249% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $54.54 | $38.78 | $93.32 Top 10% +210% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MORE OF SERVICE OR 6% FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF SERVICE. B. EIGHT PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERAN' | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $28.55 | $15.78 | $44.33 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $38.77 | $30.72 | $69.49 Top 10% +188% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $48.25 | $44.92 | $93.17 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $72.52 | $44.58 | $117.10 Top 10% +265% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER (MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICEMAN) | $72.52 | $44.58 | $117.10 +265% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $45.08 | $33.59 | $78.67 Top 10% +162% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $70.53 | $38.81 | $109.34 Top 10% +241% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $28.37 | $15.66 | $44.03 Above median +56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $48.16 | $32.62 | $80.78 Top 10% +187% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $47.17 | $32.33 | $79.50 Top 10% +182% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANE, GRADALL, BULLDOZER, BOBCAT/SKID STEER/ SKID LOADER, GRADER/BLADE, LOADER, PAVER, BACKHOE/ EXCAVATOR/ TRACKHOE, BOOM | $54.27 | $34.42 | $88.69 +215% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HOIST)..$ 54.27 34.42 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HOIST, FORKLIFT) | $50.18 | $33.22 | $83.40 +196% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $50.18 | $33.22 | $83.40 Top 10% +196% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $40.33 | $32.62 | $72.95 Top 10% +208% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: EXCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $43.09 | $42.52 | $85.61 Top 10% +157% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $62.62 | $50.66 | $113.28 +240% 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 | $26.05 | $21.00 | $47.05 Above median +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $51.36 | $30.02 | $81.38 Top 10% +187% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $21.31 | $0.00 | $21.31 Above median -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Chester, 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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Direct labor 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 Chester, 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.