Building Construction — Lehigh, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260094-14552-bld · Revision 3 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL in Lehigh, Pennsylvania (construction type: building) is $40.00/hr base + $29.81/hr fringe = $69.81/hr total package (WD PA20260094-14552-bld, Rev. 3).
Scroll down for all 42 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: PA20260094-14552-bld
Revision: 3
Construction Type: building
State: Pennsylvania (PA)
County: Lehigh
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 - 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 | $33.24 | $17.78 | $51.02 +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $41.23 | $29.79 | $71.02 Top 10% +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, BATT INSULATION, DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, FIRESTOPPING, FORM WORK, METAL FLASHI | $39.74 | $28.09 | $67.83 +138% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $24.55 | $15.38 | $39.93 Above median +39% 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 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $50.00 | $25.93 | $75.93 Above median +142% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $29.22 | $15.73 | $44.95 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $53.09 | $34.80 | $87.89 Top 10% +199% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $26.24 | $14.49 | $40.73 Above median +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.55 | $23.11 | $56.66 Above median +45% 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 | $26.74 | $17.34 | $44.08 Above median +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (CONCRETE WORKER; TAMPER) | $25.39 | $17.34 | $42.73 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (FORKLIFT; SCAFFOLD BUILDER; MASON TENDER-BRICK) | $26.74 | $17.34 | $44.08 +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $23.72 | $12.47 | $36.19 Above median +55% 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 | $33.24 | $17.78 | $51.02 +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $51.22 | $36.72 | $87.94 Top 10% +192% vs market | $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 | $27.01 | $16.30 | $43.31 Above median +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $26.45 | $16.30 | $42.75 Top 10% +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $59.65 | $42.78 | $102.43 Top 10% +220% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $56.28 | $35.51 | $91.79 Top 10% +186% 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 | $29.77 | $21.95 | $51.72 Above median +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $31.09 | $22.35 | $53.44 Above median +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BOBCAT/SKID/STEER/SKID LOADER,BOOM, BULLDOZER, CONCRETE PUMP, HOIST, MECHANIC, ROLLER, DRILL RIG | $34.96 | $23.48 | $58.44 +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HOIST, FORKLIFT) | $32.23 | $22.68 | $54.91 Bottom 10% +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $37.49 | $24.23 | $61.72 Top 10% +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $31.09 | $22.35 | $53.44 Above median +90% 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: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $43.09 | $42.52 | $85.61 Above median +157% 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 | $30.20 | $16.41 | $46.61 Above median +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $31.12 | $21.11 | $52.23 Above median +84% 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 Lehigh, 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 Lehigh, 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.