Building Construction — Columbia, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260084-14593-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Columbia, Pennsylvania (construction type: building) is $39.18/hr base + $26.07/hr fringe = $65.25/hr total package (WD PA20260084-14593-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $39.18 | $26.07 | $65.25 Above median +176% 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 | $32.66 | $21.58 | $54.24 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $36.84 | $20.19 | $57.03 +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $32.66 | $21.32 | $53.98 Above median +88% 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 | $61.41 | $38.44 | $99.85 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $23.41 | $11.19 | $34.60 +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (CONCRETE WORKER; CONCRETE SAW) | $20.07 | $11.19 | $31.26 +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (FORKLIFT) | $24.91 | $11.19 | $36.10 Bottom 10% +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $21.02 | $16.88 | $37.90 Top 10% +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $27.89 | $19.81 | $47.70 Top 10% +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASON - STONE | $32.66 | $21.58 | $54.24 Above median +135% 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: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $30.73 | $15.10 | $45.83 Top 10% | $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 |
| OPERATOR: GRADALL | $32.70 | $18.43 | $51.13 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $32.51 | $17.98 | $50.49 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $33.01 | $18.37 | $51.38 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $27.95 | $16.12 | $44.07 Above median +82% 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 |
| PLUMBER | $41.36 | $29.45 | $70.81 Above median +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $28.36 | $18.10 | $46.46 Above median +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR BOBCAT/ SKID/ STEER/ SKID LOADER, BULLDOZER, HOIST, MECHANIC, LOADER, FORKLIFT | $44.61 | $30.83 | $75.44 +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR CRANE | $47.14 | $31.58 | $78.72 Top 10% +180% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR HOIST, FORKLIFT | $41.88 | $30.03 | $71.91 +155% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR OILER | $39.42 | $29.30 | $68.72 Top 10% +144% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PUMP | $40.74 | $29.70 | $70.44 +150% 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 |
| ROOFER: WATERPROOFING ONLY | $28.60 | $18.02 | $46.62 Top 10% +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $36.13 | $30.32 | $66.45 Above median +100% 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 | $27.63 | $13.94 | $41.57 +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $32.85 | $17.56 | $50.41 Above median +78% 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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.