Building Construction — Erie, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260088-14574-bld · Revision 5 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL in Erie, Pennsylvania (construction type: building) is $30.41/hr base + $20.04/hr fringe = $50.45/hr total package (WD PA20260088-14574-bld, Rev. 5).
Scroll down for all 35 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 - MECHANICAL | $30.41 | $20.04 | $50.45 Bottom 10% +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $48.28 | $33.17 | $81.45 Above median +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOOMS OVER 200 JIBS-ADD $1.50 | $34.10 | $22.07 | $56.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $31.24 | $22.92 | $54.16 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $35.83 | $19.53 | $55.36 +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $38.92 | $20.06 | $58.98 Above median +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $31.89 | $17.39 | $49.28 Above median +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $43.25 | $26.56 | $69.81 Above median +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $51.45 | $29.77 | $81.22 Top 10% +158% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $26.85 | $18.10 | $44.95 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $33.57 | $32.23 | $65.80 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $30.24 | $12.05 | $42.29 Above median +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.40 | $6.93 | $24.33 Above median +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK | $21.92 | $12.81 | $34.73 Bottom 10% +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASON - STONE | $31.24 | $22.92 | $54.16 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 |
| PAINTER | $26.62 | $24.89 | $51.51 Above median +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $26.37 | $24.89 | $51.26 Above median +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $27.12 | $24.89 | $52.01 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $43.13 | $23.42 | $66.55 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $48.15 | $29.17 | $77.32 Above median +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $28.26 | $18.62 | $46.88 +56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $46.98 | $25.47 | $72.45 Above median +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER, COMPACTOR, DRILL, GRADALL, GRADER/BLADE, MECHANIC, FORKLIFT | $34.10 | $22.07 | $56.17 +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HOIST, PUMP, FORKLIFT | $34.10 | $22.07 | $56.17 +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $34.10 | $22.07 | $56.17 Above median +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | $29.25 | $22.07 | $51.32 Above median +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $33.43 | $22.07 | $55.50 Above median +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $36.70 | $18.09 | $54.79 Above median +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER: WATERPROOFING ONLY | $26.77 | $12.57 | $39.34 Bottom 10% +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $39.50 | $30.79 | $70.29 Above median +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $49.75 | $30.26 | $80.01 Above median +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $28.76 | $17.16 | $45.92 Above median +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $35.64 | $21.63 | $57.27 Above median +102% 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 Erie, 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 Erie, 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.