PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION) — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION)s 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 PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION) is $41.88/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $41.88 and $41.88/hr. The highest state average is Mississippi at $41.88/hr; the lowest is Mississippi at $41.88/hr.

Bottom 10%
$41.88
Median
$41.88
Average
$41.88
Top 10%
$41.88

Range: $41.88 – $41.88/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 47-2152Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters.

Davis-Bacon median
$41.88/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$30.27/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+38.4%
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

Mississippi MS
Avg base: $30.41/hr
Avg total: $41.88/hr
2 rates

All Rates

2 county-level rates for PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION), ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Harrison MS building $30.41 $11.47 $41.88 WD →
Jackson MS building $30.41 $11.47 $41.88 WD →
Top-paying counties for PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION) →