PLUMBER Projects under $50,000 — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for PLUMBER Projects under $50,000s 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 Projects under $50,000 is $12.58/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $12.58 and $12.58/hr. The highest state average is Pennsylvania at $12.58/hr; the lowest is Pennsylvania at $12.58/hr.

Bottom 10%
$12.58
Median
$12.58
Average
$12.58
Top 10%
$12.58

Range: $12.58 – $12.58/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
$12.58/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$30.27/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
-58.4%
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

Pennsylvania PA
Avg base: $10.50/hr
Avg total: $12.58/hr
2 rates

All Rates

2 county-level rates for PLUMBER Projects under $50,000, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Cambria PA residential $10.50 $2.08 $12.58 WD →
Somerset PA residential $10.50 $2.08 $12.58 WD →
Top-paying counties for PLUMBER Projects under $50,000 →