Building Construction — Monroe, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260098-14597-bld · Revision 3 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Monroe, Pennsylvania (construction type: building) is $39.18/hr base + $26.07/hr fringe = $65.25/hr total package (WD PA20260098-14597-bld, Rev. 3).
Scroll down for all 32 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 | $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 | $30.34 | $13.97 | $44.31 +37% 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 | $24.97 | $16.60 | $41.57 Above median +45% 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 | $65.43 | $42.20 | $107.63 Top 10% +242% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $48.28 | $24.74 | $73.02 Above median +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $55.63 | $30.87 | $86.50 Top 10% +175% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $37.26 | $32.63 | $69.89 Above median +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL; CONCRETE WORKER; TAMPER) | $25.39 | $17.34 | $42.73 +83% 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 | $26.74 | $17.34 | $44.08 Bottom 10% +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $44.13 | $29.82 | $73.95 Top 10% | $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 | $28.36 | $18.10 | $46.46 Above median +65% 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 (BACKHOE/ EXCAVATOR/ TRACKHOE, BOBCAT/ SKID/ STEER/ SKID LOADER, BULLDOZER, HOIST, MECHANIC, LOADER, FORKLIFT) | $44.61 | $30.83 | $75.44 +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 |
| ROOFER, EXCLUDES METAL ROOF INSTALLATION AND WATERPROOFING | $26.56 | $17.98 | $44.54 +88% 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 | $30.20 | $16.41 | $46.61 Above median +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $32.92 | $19.31 | $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 Monroe, 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 Monroe, 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.