PIPEFITTER (MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICEMAN) — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for PIPEFITTER (MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICEMAN)s across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 4 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for PIPEFITTER (MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICEMAN) is $117.10/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $117.10 and $117.10/hr. The highest state average is Pennsylvania at $117.10/hr; the lowest is Pennsylvania at $117.10/hr.

Bottom 10%
$117.10
Median
$117.10
Average
$117.10
Top 10%
$117.10

Range: $117.10 – $117.10/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
$117.10/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$30.27/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+286.9%
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

Pennsylvania PA
Avg base: $72.52/hr
Avg total: $117.10/hr
4 rates

All Rates

4 county-level rates for PIPEFITTER (MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICEMAN), ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Bucks PA building $72.52 $44.58 $117.10 WD →
Chester PA building $72.52 $44.58 $117.10 WD →
Delaware PA building $72.52 $44.58 $117.10 WD →
Montgomery PA building $72.52 $44.58 $117.10 WD →
Top-paying counties for PIPEFITTER (MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICEMAN) →