Building Construction — Cumberland, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260085-14535-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL in Cumberland, Pennsylvania (construction type: building) is $40.00/hr base + $29.81/hr fringe = $69.81/hr total package (WD PA20260085-14535-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 45 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: PA20260085-14535-bld
Revision: 2
Construction Type: building
State: Pennsylvania (PA)
County: Cumberland
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 45
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 | $55.00 | $35.48 | $90.48 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $33.99 | $16.87 | $50.86 +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION, FORM WORK, AND SCAFFOLD BUILDING | $25.71 | $10.62 | $36.33 +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $24.10 | $15.60 | $39.70 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY): NEW YEARS'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERANS' DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING | $58.70 | $38.44 | $97.14 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.00 | $27.42 | $67.42 Above median +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET ONLY | $25.71 | $12.02 | $37.73 Above median +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $25.05 | $8.58 | $33.63 +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $27.42 | $22.45 | $49.87 Above median +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $25.96 | $21.20 | $47.16 Above median +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $37.26 | $32.63 | $69.89 Top 10% +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (FORKLIFT) | $25.81 | $13.33 | $39.14 Bottom 10% +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON/GENERAL, INCLUDING LANDSCAPING | $20.16 | $8.91 | $29.07 +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE WORKER | $22.86 | $13.33 | $36.19 +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $21.99 | $8.28 | $30.27 Above median +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK | $24.31 | $13.33 | $37.64 Bottom 10% +61% 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 | $36.16 | $16.15 | $52.31 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $26.41 | $16.58 | $42.99 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $37.85 | $22.72 | $60.57 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $27.43 | $16.94 | $44.37 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: HYDRO MULCH | $26.41 | $16.58 | $42.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $27.05 | $14.52 | $41.57 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $30.39 | $15.05 | $45.44 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER ONLY | $25.84 | $16.30 | $42.14 Bottom 10% +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY ONLY | $27.89 | $13.53 | $41.42 Top 10% +72% 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 |
| PLUMBER | $26.67 | $15.99 | $42.66 +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $32.25 | $21.32 | $53.57 Above median +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $36.87 | $21.32 | $58.19 Above median +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $39.42 | $29.30 | $68.72 Above median +144% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HOIST, FORKLIFT) | $44.61 | $30.83 | $75.44 Top 10% +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HOIST, FORKLIFT) | $41.88 | $30.03 | $71.91 Above median +155% 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 |
| ROOFER, EXCLUDES WATERPROOFING | $31.00 | $22.10 | $53.10 +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 28.98 27.03 ROOFER: WATERPROOFING ONLY | $28.60 | $18.02 | $46.62 +40% 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 | $20.70 | $8.51 | $29.21 +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $24.30 | $11.79 | $36.09 +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $20.86 | $4.84 | $25.70 Above median -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Cumberland, 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.
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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 Cumberland, 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.