Residential Construction — Washington, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260005-14589-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Washington, Pennsylvania (construction type: residential) is $35.28/hr base + $24.49/hr fringe = $59.77/hr total package (WD PA20260005-14589-res, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $35.28 | $24.49 | $59.77 Above median +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER (FAYETTE COUNTY) | $36.55 | $24.46 | $61.01 +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER (WASHINGTON COUNTY) | $36.99 | $24.67 | $61.66 Top 10% +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $32.29 | $15.27 | $47.56 +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON | $21.94 | $10.39 | $32.33 Bottom 10% +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $16.35 | $5.39 | $21.74 Above median -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $30.20 | $19.14 | $49.34 +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $27.15 | $16.72 | $43.87 +40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $33.01 | $16.45 | $49.46 Above median +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $38.89 | $34.54 | $73.43 Top 10% +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UNSKILLED | $13.88 | $3.26 | $17.14 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $16.36 | $4.79 | $21.15 -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $18.04 | $4.94 | $22.98 Bottom 10% -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $20.76 | $9.98 | $30.74 -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER (FAYETTE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES) | $18.27 | $12.74 | $31.01 -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER (WASHINGTON COUNTY) | $48.65 | $25.47 | $74.12 +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CLASS III BRAKEMAN, DECK HAND, HELICOPTER SIGNALMAN, OILER*, ELEVATOR, * OILERS ON TRUCK CRANES: LESS THAN 50 TON SHALL REC | $25.64 | $15.75 | $41.39 +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $18.94 | $5.62 | $24.56 +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL | $19.49 | $10.08 | $29.57 -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $16.00 | $3.08 | $19.08 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Washington, 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 Washington, 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.