PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER Work ONLY on new additions and remodeling of bars, restaurant, stores and commercial buildings not to exceed 5,000 sq. ft. of floor — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER Work ONLY on new additions and remodeling of bars, restaurant, stores and commercial buildings not to exceed 5,000 sq. ft. of floors across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 15 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER Work ONLY on new additions and remodeling of bars, restaurant, stores and commercial buildings not to exceed 5,000 sq. ft. of floor is $85.68/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $85.68 and $85.68/hr. The highest state average is California at $85.68/hr; the lowest is California at $85.68/hr.

Bottom 10%
$85.68
Median
$85.68
Average
$85.68
Top 10%
$85.68

Range: $85.68 – $85.68/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
$85.68/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$30.27/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+183.1%
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

California CA
Avg base: $59.85/hr
Avg total: $85.68/hr
15 rates

All Rates

15 county-level rates for PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER Work ONLY on new additions and remodeling of bars, restaurant, stores and commercial buildings not to exceed 5,000 sq. ft. of floor, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Los Angeles CA heavy $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
Los Angeles CA highway $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
Los Angeles CA building $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
Orange CA building $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
Orange CA highway $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
Orange CA heavy $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
Riverside CA highway $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
Riverside CA building $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
Riverside CA heavy $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
San Luis Obispo CA highway $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
San Luis Obispo CA heavy $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
San Luis Obispo CA building $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
Ventura CA building $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
Ventura CA heavy $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
Ventura CA highway $59.85 $25.83 $85.68 WD →
Top-paying counties for PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER Work ONLY on new additions and remodeling of bars, restaurant, stores and commercial buildings not to exceed 5,000 sq. ft. of floor →