Residential Construction — Monroe, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260037-14597-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR in Monroe, Pennsylvania (construction type: residential) is $39.18/hr base + $26.07/hr fringe = $65.25/hr total package (WD PA20260037-14597-res, Rev. 2).
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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 WORKERS/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, STONEMASON | $37.07 | $18.82 | $55.89 Top 10% +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER, STONEMASON | $32.39 | $16.06 | $48.45 Bottom 10% +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER & SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $28.02 | $12.59 | $40.61 +43% 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 | $23.82 | $16.66 | $40.48 +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $63.38 | $40.25 | $103.63 Top 10% +230% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY A | $34.40 | $26.32 | $60.72 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY A | $35.27 | $26.59 | $61.86 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY A | $35.72 | $26.72 | $62.44 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY A | $41.84 | $28.52 | $70.36 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY A | $39.59 | $27.85 | $67.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY A | $42.12 | $28.60 | $70.72 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY A | $39.87 | $27.94 | $67.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKERS | $37.26 | $32.63 | $69.89 Bottom 10% +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 CLEANING, SCRUBBING, WASHING AND POLISHING OF FLOORS, FURNITURE AND WINDOWS, STRIPPING, DISMANTLING, OILING AND MOVING OF CONCRETE FO | $24.54 | $17.14 | $41.68 +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 ASBESTOS REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC WASTE REMOVAL, ALL WORK IN CONNECTION WITH HANDING, CONTROL, REMOVAL, ABATEMENT, ENCAPSULATION | $25.57 | $17.14 | $42.71 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 MASON TENDERS, MIXING OF MORTAR, PLASTER AND MORTAR PUMPS, PLASTER TENDERS, CAISSON WORK, BLAST FURNACES, COKE OVENS AND ALL RELATED | $25.34 | $17.14 | $42.48 +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 4 SKID-STEERING LOADER AND FOLKLIFT LABORERS. OPERATION OF ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFTS, SKID-STEERING LOADERS | $25.34 | $17.14 | $42.48 +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $29.02 | $21.14 | $50.16 +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY | $30.02 | $21.14 | $51.16 +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $37.81 | $13.70 | $51.51 Above median +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER | $51.69 | $27.07 | $78.76 Above median +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 CONVEYORS, BUILDING HOIST, HIGH OR LOW PRESSURE BOILERS, WELL DRILLERS, ASPHALT PLANT ENGINEERS, DITCH WITCH TYPE TR | $36.87 | $27.04 | $63.91 +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFERS | $37.35 | $21.85 | $59.20 Above median +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFERS | $34.35 | $21.85 | $56.20 Above median +137% 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 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3 EUCLID-TYPE, OFF HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT-BACK OR DOUBLE BOTTOM DUMP TRUCKS, STRADDLE TRUCKS, PUSHER, ARTICULATE DUMPED TRUCKS, LOW BOY | $42.43 | $0.00 | $42.43 Top 10% +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WATER TANK, SPRINKLER TRUCKS, WINCH TRUCKS AND FUEL TRUCKS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE APPROPRIATE CLASSIFICATION AS LISTED ABOVE | $41.94 | $0.00 | $41.94 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WATER TANK, SPRINKLER TRUCKS, WINCH TRUCKS AND FUEL TRUCKS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE APPROPRIATE CLASSIFICATION AS LISTED ABOVE | $41.87 | $0.00 | $41.87 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Monroe, PA — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential 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.