PLUMBER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for PLUMBER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND HVAC UNIT 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 PLUMBER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION is $12.79/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $12.50 and $13.08/hr. The highest state average is Florida at $12.79/hr; the lowest is Florida at $12.79/hr.

Bottom 10%
$12.50
Median
$12.79
Average
$12.79
Top 10%
$13.08

Range: $12.43 – $13.15/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
$12.79/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$30.27/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
-57.7%
D-B rate is below 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

Florida FL
Avg base: $12.79/hr
Avg total: $12.79/hr
2 rates

All Rates

2 county-level rates for PLUMBER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Manatee FL residential $13.15 $0.00 $13.15 WD →
Sarasota FL residential $12.43 $0.00 $12.43 WD →
Top-paying counties for PLUMBER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION →