Wage Determination PA20260076-14534-bld
Berks, PA · building · Rev. 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
Wage determination PA20260076-14534-bld covers 36 trade classifications for building construction in Berks, PA. Total packages (base + fringe) range from $22.64/hr to $102.43/hr, with the highest going to PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION. Federal contracts of $2,000+ for this work must pay no less than the rates below.
WD Number: PA20260076-14534-bld
Revision: 2
Type: building
County: Berks
State: PA
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 36
Highest rate: $102.43/hr
Prevailing Wage Rates
| Trade | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL | $40.00 | $29.81 | $69.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $55.00 | $35.48 | $90.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $37.83 | $16.98 | $54.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $36.84 | $20.19 | $57.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $24.95 | $16.78 | $41.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY): NEW YEARS'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERAN'S DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING | $61.41 | $38.44 | $99.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.02 | $27.98 | $74.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.84 | $28.36 | $69.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE PAY ZONE A: 1-25 MILES - $0.00 ZONE B: 25-55 MILES - $7.00 ZONE C: OVER 55 MILES NNSS - $7.00 ZONE D: NTTR - $7.50 | $40.33 | $32.62 | $72.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $41.14 | $3.94 | $45.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL | $34.27 | $22.55 | $56.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $56.50 | $45.30 | $101.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $37.26 | $32.63 | $69.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $36.37 | $25.32 | $61.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $26.00 | $23.97 | $49.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (CONCRETE SAW; CONCRETE WORKER; FIRE WATCH) | $21.57 | $15.04 | $36.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (FORKLIFT) | $27.27 | $15.04 | $42.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT | $21.43 | $11.13 | $32.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $19.43 | $8.63 | $28.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $34.34 | $15.47 | $49.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $28.55 | $15.78 | $44.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $27.07 | $15.79 | $42.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY ONLY | $29.51 | $20.15 | $49.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $59.65 | $42.78 | $102.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $40.90 | $18.13 | $59.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $32.59 | $18.10 | $50.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $34.18 | $26.26 | $60.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $32.86 | $25.86 | $58.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HOIST, FORKLIFT) | $38.05 | $27.39 | $65.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HOIST, FORKLIFT) | $35.32 | $26.59 | $61.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE, GRADALL, BULLDOZER, BOBCAT/SKID STEER/ SKID LOADER, GRADER/BLADE, LOADER, PAVER | $40.57 | $28.15 | $68.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $43.09 | $42.52 | $85.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $49.75 | $28.96 | $78.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $26.05 | $21.00 | $47.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $51.36 | $30.02 | $81.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $22.64 | $0.00 | $22.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |