Building Construction — Potter, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260062-14585-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL in Potter, Pennsylvania (construction type: building) is $33.62/hr base + $18.79/hr fringe = $52.41/hr total package (WD PA20260062-14585-bld, 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 WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL | $33.62 | $18.79 | $52.41 Bottom 10% +122% 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 | $37.17 | $22.94 | $60.11 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $34.76 | $20.64 | $55.40 +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $31.97 | $21.35 | $53.32 Above median +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $50.86 | $31.78 | $82.64 Top 10% +163% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $41.48 | $26.54 | $68.02 Above median +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $25.40 | $25.47 | $50.87 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING, RIGGER, AND STRUCTURAL | $32.29 | $32.41 | $64.70 Top 10% +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $25.98 | $19.53 | $45.51 Above median +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING CEMENT MASON TENDING | $18.43 | $9.74 | $28.17 Top 10% +21% 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 |
| MASON - STONE | $34.00 | $22.63 | $56.63 Above median +146% vs market | $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: FORKLIFT, ALL TYPES | $23.69 | $12.97 | $36.66 Above median | $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: 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 |
| PLASTERER | $20.97 | $10.78 | $31.75 Bottom 10% +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $40.02 | $26.55 | $66.57 Above median +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PAVER: ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE | $36.87 | $21.32 | $58.19 +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER, LOADER, CRANE*, BULLDOZER *ADD TO CRANE RATE: BOOMS 101-150 JIBS | $36.87 | $21.32 | $58.19 Top 10% +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | $29.70 | $21.32 | $51.02 Above median +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $32.25 | $21.32 | $53.57 Above median +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $27.00 | $12.19 | $39.19 +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $39.50 | $30.79 | $70.29 Above median +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $30.58 | $24.04 | $54.62 +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $49.75 | $28.96 | $78.71 Above median +146% 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 | $12.17 | $37.15 Top 10% +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Potter, 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 Potter, 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.