Building Construction — Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260063-14599-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania (construction type: building) is $40.00/hr base + $29.81/hr fringe = $69.81/hr total package (WD PA20260063-14599-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 | $40.00 | $29.81 | $69.81 Top 10% +196% 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 | $32.66 | $21.58 | $54.24 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $36.84 | $20.19 | $57.03 +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $25.71 | $12.02 | $37.73 +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.07 | $8.54 | $27.61 -4% 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 | $39.27 | $22.28 | $61.55 Above median +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $25.44 | $12.35 | $37.79 +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES ALARM INSTALLATION, SOUND AND COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION, HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION, AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $30.42 | $15.68 | $46.10 +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $34.65 | $31.12 | $65.77 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING | $37.26 | $32.63 | $69.89 Top 10% +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $21.57 | $15.04 | $36.61 +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (FORKLIFT) | $25.29 | $15.04 | $40.33 +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING CEMENT MASON TENDING | $16.29 | $4.71 | $21.00 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK | $23.29 | $15.04 | $38.33 Bottom 10% +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASON - STONE | $32.66 | $21.58 | $54.24 Above median +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $46.61 | $29.24 | $75.85 Above median +152% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $29.13 | $16.81 | $45.94 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $26.96 | $13.93 | $40.89 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 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $37.10 | $27.62 | $64.72 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $27.95 | $16.12 | $44.07 Top 10% +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 |
| PLUMBER | $24.31 | $3.95 | $28.26 -12% 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: CRANE | $47.14 | $31.58 | $78.72 Top 10% +180% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER | $36.87 | $21.32 | $58.19 Above median +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $41.37 | $13.28 | $54.65 Above median +131% 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 |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $33.23 | $19.03 | $52.26 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TERRAZZO WORKER/GRINDER | $33.94 | $19.03 | $52.97 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER | $33.83 | $20.78 | $54.61 | $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 | $11.88 | $36.86 Top 10% +31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Schuylkill, 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 Schuylkill, 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.