HVAC MECHANIC: HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION, EXCLUDES PIPE AND DUCT INSTALLATION — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for HVAC MECHANIC: HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION, EXCLUDES PIPE AND DUCT INSTALLATIONs across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 2 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for HVAC MECHANIC: HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION, EXCLUDES PIPE AND DUCT INSTALLATION is $33.99/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $33.50 and $34.47/hr. The highest state average is Colorado at $33.99/hr; the lowest is Colorado at $33.99/hr.

Bottom 10%
$33.50
Median
$33.99
Average
$33.99
Top 10%
$34.47

Range: $33.38 – $34.59/hr across 1 state. Total package = base hourly rate + fringe benefits.

Davis-Bacon vs. Market Median

Comparison of the Davis-Bacon national median total package against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) median for the comparable BLS occupation 49-9021Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers.

Davis-Bacon median
$33.99/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$28.75/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+18.2%
D-B rate exceeds market median

Davis-Bacon rates include required fringe benefits; OEWS reflects mean/median wages from the BLS establishment survey across all industries. Direct comparison is approximate — D-B rates target the construction-industry union/competitive-wage benchmark, while OEWS spans every industry that employs the occupation.

Average Rates by State

Colorado CO
Avg base: $25.45/hr
Avg total: $33.99/hr
2 rates

All Rates

2 county-level rates for HVAC MECHANIC: HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION, EXCLUDES PIPE AND DUCT INSTALLATION, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Boulder CO building $25.23 $9.36 $34.59 WD →
Broomfield CO building $25.66 $7.72 $33.38 WD →
Top-paying counties for HVAC MECHANIC: HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION, EXCLUDES PIPE AND DUCT INSTALLATION →