Building Construction — Forest, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260051-14576-bld · Revision 3 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Forest, Pennsylvania (construction type: building) is $46.50/hr base + $29.43/hr fringe = $75.93/hr total package (WD PA20260051-14576-bld, Rev. 3).
Scroll down for all 42 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: PA20260051-14576-bld
Revision: 3
Construction Type: building
State: Pennsylvania (PA)
County: Forest
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 42
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 | $46.50 | $29.43 | $75.93 Above median +222% 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 |
| BRICKLAYER, INCLUDING POINTING, CAULKING CLEANING AND BRICK REFRACTORY WORK | $34.17 | $23.43 | $57.60 +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $35.94 | $19.02 | $54.96 +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $33.01 | $18.09 | $51.10 +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $26.36 | $9.97 | $36.33 +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $31.77 | $21.89 | $53.66 Above median +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $49.11 | $36.79 | $85.90 Top 10% +173% 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 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $29.05 | $16.89 | $45.94 +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $28.30 | $10.73 | $39.03 +40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $36.26 | $28.16 | $64.42 +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, RIGGER | $35.22 | $30.56 | $65.78 Top 10% +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.57 | $32.23 | $65.80 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $34.91 | $30.85 | $65.76 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $26.82 | $19.39 | $46.21 Above median +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $23.23 | $18.53 | $41.76 Above median +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $18.41 | $6.45 | $24.86 Above median +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASON - STONE | $34.93 | $23.56 | $58.49 Above median +154% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANICAL INSULATOR, INCLUDING DUCT AND PIPE AND EXCLUDING WORK ON INDUSTRIAL SITES | $30.60 | $17.16 | $47.76 | $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: HIGHLIFT | $31.19 | $22.01 | $53.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $36.53 | $22.01 | $58.54 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 |
| PAINTER | $36.01 | $23.72 | $59.73 Top 10% +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER ONLY | $30.56 | $23.72 | $54.28 Above median +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING ONLY | $32.39 | $23.26 | $55.65 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $47.75 | $26.55 | $74.30 Above median +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $40.02 | $26.55 | $66.57 Above median +108% vs market | $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 | $30.69 | $18.99 | $49.68 +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $31.72 | $17.01 | $48.73 Above median +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, PAVER, BULLDOZER, CRANE*, DRILL RIG CAISSONS, FORKLIFT, MAN LIFT/OUTSIDE ELEVATOR) *ADD TO CRANE | $41.69 | $24.05 | $65.74 +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER, LOADER, ROLLER | $35.62 | $24.05 | $59.67 +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $35.62 | $24.05 | $59.67 Above median +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | $32.83 | $24.05 | $56.88 Above median +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF METAL ROOFS | $24.13 | $11.95 | $36.08 Above median +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $31.43 | $20.05 | $51.48 +55% 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 | $24.98 | $11.88 | $36.86 Top 10% +31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Forest, 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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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 Forest, 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.