Building Construction — Luzerne, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260095-14595-bld · Revision 3 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Luzerne, Pennsylvania (construction type: building) is $39.18/hr base + $26.07/hr fringe = $65.25/hr total package (WD PA20260095-14595-bld, Rev. 3).
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WD Number: PA20260095-14595-bld
Revision: 3
Construction Type: building
State: Pennsylvania (PA)
County: Luzerne
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 37
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 | $37.07 | $18.82 | $55.89 Above median +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $36.57 | $20.04 | $56.61 +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $37.13 | $14.30 | $51.43 Above median +79% 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 | $45.08 | $25.35 | $70.43 Above median +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $20.80 | $16.88 | $37.68 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $22.80 | $16.88 | $39.68 +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (FORKLIFT) | $24.82 | $16.88 | $41.70 Above median +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (SCAFFOLD BUILDER).$ 23.32 16.88 LABORER | $23.32 | $16.88 | $40.20 +72% 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 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK | $23.32 | $16.88 | $40.20 Bottom 10% +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASON - STONE | $37.07 | $18.82 | $55.89 Above median +142% 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 | $27.95 | $16.12 | $44.07 Above median +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $51.69 | $27.07 | $78.76 Above median +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $51.69 | $27.07 | $78.76 Above median +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $29.58 | $20.15 | $49.73 Above median +77% 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 | $44.61 | $30.83 | $75.44 Top 10% +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $40.74 | $29.70 | $70.44 Top 10% +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE/ EXCAVATOR/ TRACKHOE, BULLDOZER, HOIST, MECHANIC, LOADER) | $44.61 | $30.83 | $75.44 +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FORKLIFT) | $41.88 | $30.03 | $71.91 Top 10% +155% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (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 | $34.25 | $21.89 | $56.14 Above median +137% 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 | $30.26 | $80.01 Above median +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $32.62 | $15.62 | $48.24 Above median +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $35.13 | $16.52 | $51.65 Above median +82% 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 Luzerne, 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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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 Luzerne, 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.