Prevailing wage rates in Berks County, PA
Davis-Bacon rates as of September 17, 2026, in the Reading, PA BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Berks County must be paid at least $46.02 an hour plus $27.98 an hour in fringe benefits (PA20260076, modification 2, published May 18, 2026). Berks County has 6 active determinations covering building, residential, highway and heavy construction; every rate is below.
Prevailing rate vs. market pay
The Davis-Bacon package (rate plus fringe) across the county's determinations, beside what the trade earns in the area according to the BLS (May 2025 median hourly wage for the metro).
| Trade | Davis-Bacon package | BLS median |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $61.55 – $107.63 | $36.09 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $59.03 – $102.43 | $29.99 an hour |
| Carpenters | $33.46 – $68.13 | $26.41 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $44.33 – $79.69 | $29.95 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $56.82 – $69.89 | $32.48 an hour |
| Roofers | $53.00 – $71.30 | $24.07 an hour |
Building construction
Determination PA20260076, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 37 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES ALARM INSTALLATION, INSTALLATION OF SOUND… | $46.02 | $27.98 | $74.00 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN ONLY) ZONE PAY- $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 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $59.65 | $42.78 | $102.43 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $49.75 | $28.96 | $78.71 | Union |
| PLUMBER | $40.90 | $18.13 | $59.03 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION… | $36.84 | $20.19 | $57.03 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER (FORKLIFT (MASONRY WORK ONLY)) | $27.27 | $15.04 | $42.31 | Union |
| LABORER (CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND); CONCRETE WORKER… | $21.57 | $15.04 | $36.61 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $19.43 | $8.63 | $28.06 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, &… | $21.43 | $11.13 | $32.56 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MECHANIC) | $32.59 | $18.10 | $50.69 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (PUMP) | $34.18 | $26.26 | $60.44 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (OILER) | $32.86 | $25.86 | $58.72 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HOIST (WITH TWO TOWERS), FORKLIFT (20… | $38.05 | $27.39 | $65.44 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HOIST (SINGLE DRUM), FORKLIFT (UNDER… | $35.32 | $26.59 | $61.91 | Union |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $28.55 | $15.78 | $44.33 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $34.34 | $15.47 | $49.81 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $37.26 | $32.63 | $69.89 | Union |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL | $34.27 | $22.55 | $56.82 | Survey |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATIONFOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $43.09 | $42.52 | $85.61 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: SPRAY ONLY | $29.51 | $20.15 | $49.66 | Union |
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER ONLY) | $27.07 | $15.79 | $42.86 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $24.95 | $16.78 | $41.73 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER (INCLUDING POINTING, CAULKING, AND CLEANING) | $37.83 | $16.98 | $54.81 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $22.64 | $0.00 | $22.64 | Survey |
Every other classification (12)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE… | $40.00 | $29.81 | $69.81 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER | $55.00 | $35.48 | $90.48 | Union |
| TILE FINISHER | $26.05 | $21.00 | $47.05 | Union |
| TILE SETTER | $51.36 | $30.02 | $81.38 | Union |
| TILE FINISHER | $26.05 | $21.00 | $47.05 | Union |
| TILE SETTER | $51.36 | $30.02 | $81.38 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANICFOOTNOTES: A. VACATION CREDIT: EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR 5 YEARS OR MORE OF SERVICE AS VACATION PAY CREDIT, AND 6% FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF SERVICE. B. EIGHT PAID HOLIDAYS (PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HAS WOR… | $61.41 | $38.44 | $99.85 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE, GRADALL, BULLDOZER… | $40.57 | $28.15 | $68.72 | Union |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $56.50 | $45.30 | $101.80 | Union |
| LABORER (MASON TENDER- BRICK) | $36.37 | $25.32 | $61.69 | Union |
| LABORER (MASON TENDER- CEMENT/CONCRETE) | $26.00 | $23.97 | $49.97 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $41.14 | $3.94 | $45.08 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Residential construction
Determination PA20260108, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 7 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $39.27 | $22.28 | $61.55 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $64.73 | $37.21 | $101.94 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $39.10 | $26.69 | $65.79 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEFOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY ***TOXIC/HARARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL*** ADD 20 PER CENT TO BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS | $50.80 | $28.89 | $79.69 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER ONLY | $29.51 | $20.15 | $49.66 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $31.25 | $21.75 | $53.00 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $45.45 | $30.16 | $75.61 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Highway and heavy construction
Determination PA20260006, modification 2, published September 17, 2026. 70 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES) | $40.04 | $28.09 | $68.13 | Union |
| CARPENTER (ADAMS, BERKS, BRADFORD, CARBON, COLUMBIA, CUMBERLAND… | $37.63 | $21.18 | $58.81 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $26.61 | $19.99 | $46.60 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $33.23 | $19.99 | $53.22 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 | $30.22 | $19.99 | $50.21 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 4 | $30.57 | $19.99 | $50.56 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 5 | $31.24 | $19.99 | $51.23 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 6(FREE AIR TUNNELS AND ROCK SHAFTS) | $30.66 | $19.99 | $50.65 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 7(FREE AIR TUNNELS AND ROCK SHAFTS) | $30.95 | $19.99 | $50.94 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 8 | $31.43 | $19.99 | $51.42 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND WATER LINES…(OFF PLANT SITE): GROUP 1 PILE DRIVERS, ALL TYPES OF CRANES, ALL TYPES OF BACKHOES, DRAGLINES, KEYSTONES, ALL TYPES OF SHOVELS, DERRICKS, TRENCH SHOVELS, TRENCHING MACHINES, PAVER (BLACKTOP AND CONCRETE), GRADALLS, ALL F… | $42.56 | $30.24 | $72.80 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND WATER LINES…(OFF PLANT SITE): GROUP 1A CRAWLER BACKHOES AND CRAWLER GRADALLS OVER ONE CUBIC YARD FACTORY RATING; HYDRAULIC BACKHOES OVER ONE CUBIC YARD FACTORY RATING; ALL TYPES OF CRANES 15 TON AND OVER FACTORY RATING; SINGLE PERSO… | $44.81 | $30.92 | $75.73 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND WATER LINES…(OFF PLANT SITE): GROUP 2 SPREADERS, ASPHALT PLANT ENGINEERS, ROLLERS (HIGH GRADE FINISHING), MACHINE SIMILAR TO ABOVE, INCLUDING REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT, AND FORKLIFTS 20FT AND OVER. BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON ALL MACHINES WI… | $41.39 | $29.89 | $71.28 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND WATER LINES…(OFF PLANT SITE): GROUP 3 WELDING MACHINE, WELL POINTS, COMPRESSORS, PUMP HEATERS, FARM TRACTORS, FORM LINE GRADERS, DITCH WITCH TYPE TRENCHER, ROAD FINISHING MACHINES, CONCRETE BREAKING MACHINES, ROLLERS, MISCELLANEOUS … | $40.70 | $29.68 | $70.38 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND WATER LINES…(OFF PLANT SITE): GROUP 5 OILERS AND DECK HANDS BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON ALL MACHINES WITH BOOMS, JIBS, MASTS AND LEADS 100 FT. AND OVER, TWENTY FIVE CENTS ($0.25) PER HOUR ADDITIONAL WILL BE PAID FOR EACH INCREMENT OF 25 FT.… | $39.73 | $29.41 | $69.14 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND WATER LINES…(OFF PLANT SITE): GROUP 6 ALL MACHINES WITH BOOMS (INCLUDING JIBS, MASTS, LEADS, ETC.) L00 FT. AND OVER. BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON ALL MACHINES WITH BOOMS, JIBS, MASTS AND LEADS 100 FT. AND OVER, TWENTY FIVE CENTS ($0.25) PER … | $42.80 | $30.30 | $73.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND WATER LINES…(OFF PLANT SITE): GROUP 6A ALL MACHINES WITH BOOMS (INCLUDING JIBS, MASTS, LEADS, ETC.) 100 FEET 15 TON AND OVER FACTORY RATING; MACHINES SIMILAR TO ABOVE, INCLUDING REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT IN THIS WAGE GROUP… | $45.05 | $30.96 | $76.01 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND WATER LINES…(OFF PLANT SITE): GROUP 4 FIREMAN AND GREASE TRUCK BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON ALL MACHINES WITH BOOMS, JIBS, MASTS AND LEADS 100 FT. AND OVER, TWENTY FIVE CENTS ($0.25) PER HOUR ADDITIONAL WILL BE PAID FOR EACH INCREMENT OF 25 … | $40.26 | $29.54 | $69.80 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1FOOTNOTE: A: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY. BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON AL… | $43.46 | $30.50 | $73.96 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2FOOTNOTE: A: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY. BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON AL… | $43.18 | $30.41 | $73.59 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2AFOOTNOTE: A: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY. BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON AL… | $45.43 | $31.08 | $76.51 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3FOOTNOTE: A: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY. BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON AL… | $40.26 | $29.55 | $69.81 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4FOOTNOTE: A: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY. BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON AL… | $39.12 | $29.22 | $68.34 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 5FOOTNOTE: A: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY. BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON AL… | $38.67 | $29.09 | $67.76 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6FOOTNOTE: A: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY. BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON AL… | $37.80 | $28.82 | $66.62 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER (ADAMS, BERKS, CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN,JUANITA… | $37.26 | $32.63 | $69.89 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (BRADFORD, CARBON, COLUMBIA, LACKAWANNA, LUZERNE… | $37.26 | $32.63 | $69.89 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: BRIDGE (ADAMS, CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN, LANCASTER, PERRY… | $33.72 | $16.30 | $50.02 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRUSH (ADAMS, CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN, LANCASTER, PERRY… | $25.84 | $16.30 | $42.14 | Union |
| PAINTER: SPRAY, SANDBLAST (ADAMS, CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN… | $27.97 | $16.30 | $44.27 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRIDGE, TOWERS (JUNIATA COUNTY) | $38.33 | $23.72 | $62.05 | Union |
| PAINTER: COMMERCIAL BRUSH & ROLLER (JUNIATA COUNTY) | $30.56 | $23.72 | $54.28 | Union |
| PAINTER: INDUSTRIAL BRUSH & ROLLER (JUNIATA COUNTY) | $36.01 | $23.72 | $59.73 | Union |
| PAINTER: SPRAY (JUNIATA COUNTY) | $30.56 | $23.72 | $54.28 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRIDGE; BRUSH, ROLLER (BERKS, CARBON, LEBANON, LEHIGH… | $30.85 | $14.80 | $45.65 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRIDGE; SPRAY (BERKS, CARBON, LEBANON, LEHIGH… | $31.85 | $14.80 | $46.65 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER (BERKS, CARBON, LEBANON, LEHIGH… | $26.55 | $14.80 | $41.35 | Union |
| PAINTER: SPRAY AND SANDBLAST (BERKS, CARBON, LEBANON, LEHIGH… | $27.55 | $14.80 | $42.35 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRIDGE; BRUSH, ROLLER (BRADFORD, COLUMBIA, LACKWANNA… | $25.60 | $12.05 | $37.65 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRIDGE; SPRAY (BRADFORD, COLUMBIA, LACKWANNA, LUZERNE… | $26.60 | $12.05 | $38.65 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER (BRADFORD, COLUMBIA, LACKWANNA… | $22.75 | $12.05 | $34.80 | Union |
| PAINTER: SPRAY, SANDBLAST (BRADFORD, COLUMBIA, LACKWANNA… | $23.75 | $12.05 | $35.80 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (MONROE COUNTY; (EXCEPT… | $37.13 | $14.30 | $51.43 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (COLUMBIA COUNTY) | $37.13 | $14.30 | $51.43 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (BERKS (NORTHEASTERN PART LYING… | $35.18 | $24.25 | $59.43 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (ADAMS, LANCASTER AND YORK… | $34.05 | $21.25 | $55.30 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (MONROE COUNTY (TOBYHANNA ARMY… | $37.13 | $14.30 | $51.43 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1WATER TANK, SPRINKLER TRUCKS, WINCH TRUCKS AND FUEL TRUCKS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE APPROPRIATE CLASSIFICATION AS LISTED ABOVE | $25.96 | $15.91 | $41.87 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1 | $41.87 | $0.00 | $41.87 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2 | $41.94 | $0.00 | $41.94 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3WATER TANK, SPRINKLER TRUCKS, WINCH TRUCKS AND FUEL TRUCKS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE APPROPRIATE CLASSIFICATION AS LISTED ABOVE | $26.52 | $15.91 | $42.43 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3 | $42.43 | $0.00 | $42.43 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2WATER TANK, SPRINKLER TRUCKS, WINCH TRUCKS AND FUEL TRUCKS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE APPROPRIATE CLASSIFICATION AS LISTED ABOVE | $26.03 | $15.91 | $41.94 | Union |
Every other classification (17)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $55.00 | $35.48 | $90.48 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (CARBON (TOWNSHIPS: EAST PENN, LOWER TOWAMENSING… | $52.22 | $38.24 | $90.46 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (ADAMS, BERKS, BRADFORD, CARBON, COLUMBIA… | $37.63 | $21.18 | $58.81 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (ADAMS, BRADFORD, CARBON (BANKS, LAUSANNE, LEHIGH… | $45.20 | $25.30 | $70.50 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (BERKS AND LANCASTER COUNTIES) | $45.20 | $25.30 | $70.50 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES) | $48.25 | $44.92 | $93.17 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLE SPLICER (ADAMS, BERKS, CUMBERLAND… | $53.20 | $29.72 | $82.92 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN (ADAMS, BERKS, CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN… | $31.92 | $22.43 | $54.35 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN (ADAMS, BERKS, CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN… | $53.20 | $29.72 | $82.92 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: TRUCK DRIVER (ADAMS, BERKS, CUMBERLAND… | $34.58 | $23.34 | $57.92 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: WINCH TRUCK OPERATOR (ADAMS, BERKS… | $37.24 | $24.25 | $61.49 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BRADFORD, CARBON… | $68.06 | $31.43 | $99.49 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMEN (BRADFORD, CARBON, COLUMBIA… | $42.20 | $16.02 | $58.22 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMEN (BRADFORD, CARBON, COLUMBIA… | $68.06 | $31.43 | $99.49 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: TRUCK DRIVER (BRADFORD, CARBON, COLUMBIA… | $44.24 | $16.21 | $60.45 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1AFOOTNOTE: A: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY. BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON AL… | $45.71 | $31.16 | $76.87 | Union |
| PLASTERER (ADAMS, BERKS (PORTIONS OF), LANCASTER, AND LEBANON… | $31.33 | $20.75 | $52.08 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (PA20260008)
Determination PA20260008, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 4 classifications.
All classifications (4)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV INSPECTION AND GROUTING (TV/CHEMICAL GROUT SEALING… | $11.58 | $1.26 | $12.84 | Survey |
| TV INSPECTION AND GROUTING (TV/CHEMICAL GROUT SEALING… | $8.69 | $1.36 | $10.05 | Survey |
| TV INSPECTION AND GROUTING (HYDRAULIC SEWER CLEANING TRUCK… | $11.45 | $0.17 | $11.62 | Survey |
| TV INSPECTION AND GROUTING (HYDRAULIC SEWER CLEANING TRUCK… | $9.54 | $0.17 | $9.71 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (PA20260018)
Determination PA20260018, modification 6, published September 17, 2026. 112 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (BRADFORD (AREA EAST | $47.97 | $23.29 | $71.26 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (MONROE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), NORTHAMPTON… | $65.43 | $42.20 | $107.63 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BERKS (BETHEL, MARION, AND TULPEHOCKEN TOWNSHIPS)… | $40.00 | $27.42 | $67.42 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BRADFORD AND WYOMING (WEST OF THE SUSQUEHANNA… | $47.08 | $25.41 | $72.49 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (ADAMS AND YORK (EXCEPT CARROLL, FAIRVIEW, FRANKLIN… | $40.31 | $23.93 | $64.24 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BERKS (HEREFORD, LONGSWAMP, AND WASHINGTON… | $50.00 | $25.93 | $75.93 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (COLUMBIA (EXCEPT BERWICK BOROUGH); MONTOUR… | $41.00 | $31.06 | $72.06 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BERKS COUNTY (REMAINDER)) | $46.02 | $27.98 | $74.00 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (REMAINDER OF LANCASTER COUNTY) | $46.02 | $27.98 | $74.00 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (TIOGA COUNTY) | $40.47 | $26.51 | $66.98 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BRADFORD COUNTY (BRADFORD (ARMENIA AND CANTON… | $40.47 | $26.51 | $66.98 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (SULLIVAN COUNTY (BRADFORD (ARMENIA AND CANTON… | $38.50 | $26.46 | $64.96 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (LYCOMING COUNTY) | $38.50 | $26.46 | $64.96 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (NORTHUMBERLAND (DELAWARE, LEWIS, AND TURBOT… | $38.50 | $26.46 | $64.96 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| STEAMFITTER (BERKS, LEHIGH, AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES) | $59.65 | $42.78 | $102.43 | Union |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (COLUMBIA (REMAINDER OF COUNTY)… | $41.36 | $29.45 | $70.81 | Union |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (CARBON, COLUMBIA (BERWICK TOWNSHIP)… | $51.69 | $27.07 | $78.76 | Union |
| PLUMBER (BERKS, LEHIGH, LEBANON (EAST OF ROUTE 501), AND… | $56.28 | $35.51 | $91.79 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER & SOFT FLOOR LAYER (MONTOUR, NORTHUMBERLAND, SNYDER… | $27.03 | $11.43 | $38.46 | Union |
| CARPENTER & SOFT FLOOR LAYER (COLUMBIA, SCHUYLKILL, AND LOWER… | $27.03 | $11.43 | $38.46 | Union |
| CARPENTER (YORK COUNTY) | $27.03 | $11.43 | $38.46 | Union |
| CARPENTER & SOFT FLOOR LAYER (LACKAWANNA, MONROE, PIKE… | $25.60 | $12.85 | $38.45 | Union |
| CARPENTER (ADAMS, BERKS, BRADFORD, CARBON, COLUMBIA, CUMBERLAND… | $37.63 | $21.18 | $58.81 | Union |
| CARPENTER & SOFT FLOOR LAYER (ADAMS, CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN… | $24.77 | $8.69 | $33.46 | Union |
| CARPENTER & SOFT FLOOR LAYER (BERKS) | $28.16 | $15.02 | $43.18 | Union |
| CARPENTER & SOFT FLOOR LAYER (LUZERNE (EXCEPT BLACK CREEK… | $28.88 | $15.65 | $44.53 | Union |
| CARPENTER & SOFT FLOOR LAYER (BRADFORD, LYCOMING, SULLIVAN… | $28.88 | $15.65 | $44.53 | Union |
| CARPENTER (LEHIGH, MONROE (EXCEPT TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT), AND… | $32.14 | $24.09 | $56.23 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: BUILDING (LACKAWANNA, PIKE, SUSQUEHANNA, WAYNE AND… | $24.35 | $21.43 | $45.78 | Union |
| LABORER: BUILDING (LUZERNE (NORTHERN PART), SULLIVAN AND… | $24.35 | $21.43 | $45.78 | Union |
| LABORER: BUILDING (LUZERNE (SOUTHERN PART), COLUMBIA COUNTIES) | $24.35 | $21.43 | $45.78 | Union |
| LABORER: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 | $26.61 | $19.99 | $46.60 | Union |
| LABORER: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 | $33.23 | $19.99 | $53.22 | Union |
| LABORER: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 | $30.22 | $19.99 | $50.21 | Union |
| LABORER: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4 | $30.57 | $19.99 | $50.56 | Union |
| LABORER: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 5 | $31.24 | $19.99 | $51.23 | Union |
| LABORER: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6(FREE AIR TUNNELS AND ROCK SHAFTS) | $30.66 | $19.99 | $50.65 | Union |
| LABORER: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 7(FREE AIR TUNNELS AND ROCK SHAFTS) | $30.95 | $19.99 | $50.94 | Union |
| LABORER: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 8(FREE AIR TUNNELS AND ROCK SHAFTS) | $31.43 | $19.99 | $51.42 | Union |
| LABORER: BUILDING (CARBON, LEHIGH, MONROE, AND NORTHAMPTON… | $25.39 | $22.29 | $47.68 | Union |
| LABORER: BUILDING (BERKS, LEBANON AND SCHUYLKILL COUNTIES) | $21.57 | $15.04 | $36.61 | Union |
| LABORER: BUILDING (CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN, JUNIATA, NORTHUMBERLAND… | $20.21 | $12.93 | $33.14 | Union |
| LABORER: BUILDING (BRADFORD, LYCOMING, MONTOUR, NORTHUMBERLAND… | $20.22 | $12.93 | $33.15 | Union |
| LABORER: BUILDING (ADAMS, LANCASTER AND YORK COUNTIES) | $23.01 | $17.18 | $40.19 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL*** ADD 20% TO BASIC… | $42.57 | $29.24 | $71.81 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL*** ADD 20% TO BASIC… | $42.29 | $29.15 | $71.44 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2AFOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL*** ADD 20% TO BASIC… | $44.54 | $29.82 | $74.36 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL*** ADD 20% TO BASIC… | $39.57 | $28.34 | $67.91 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL*** ADD 20% TO BASIC… | $38.42 | $28.02 | $66.44 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 5FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL*** ADD 20% TO BASIC… | $37.97 | $27.89 | $65.86 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL*** ADD 20% TO BASIC… | $37.10 | $27.62 | $64.72 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WAS… | $43.73 | $30.08 | $73.81 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WAS… | $43.45 | $29.99 | $73.44 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2AFOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WAS… | $45.70 | $30.66 | $76.36 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WAS… | $40.73 | $29.18 | $69.91 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WAS… | $39.59 | $28.85 | $68.44 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 5FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WAS… | $39.13 | $28.73 | $67.86 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6FOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WAS… | $38.26 | $28.46 | $66.72 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER (ADAMS, BERKS, CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN,JUANITA… | $37.26 | $32.63 | $69.89 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (BRADFORD, CARBON, COLUMBIA, LACKAWANNA, LUZERNE… | $37.26 | $32.63 | $69.89 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (ADAMS, BERKS, CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN, JUNIATA…FOOTNOTES: PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $45.02 | $44.09 | $89.11 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (BRADFORD, CARBON, COLUMBIA, LACKAWANNA… | $36.13 | $30.32 | $66.45 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER (BERKS, CARBON, LEBANON, LEHIGH, MONROE… | $28.02 | $18.33 | $46.35 | Union |
| PAINTER: STRUCTURAL STEEL (BERKS, CARBON, LEBANON, LEHIGH… | $29.02 | $18.33 | $47.35 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER (BRADFORD, COLUMBIA, LACKWANNA… | $29.02 | $21.14 | $50.16 | Union |
| PAINTER: SPRAY (BRADFORD, COLUMBIA, LACKWANNA,LUZERNE, LYCOMING… | $30.02 | $21.14 | $51.16 | Union |
| PAINTER: STRUCTURAL STEEL (BRADFORD, COLUMBIA, LACKWANNA… | $30.02 | $21.14 | $51.16 | Union |
| PAINTER: COMMERCIAL BRUSH & ROLLER (JUNIATA COUNTY) | $30.56 | $23.72 | $54.28 | Union |
| PAINTER: INDUSTRIAL BRUSH & ROLLER (JUNIATA COUNTY) | $36.01 | $23.72 | $59.73 | Union |
| PAINTER: SPRAY (JUNIATA COUNTY) | $30.56 | $23.72 | $54.28 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRIDGE (ADAMS, CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN,LANCASTER, PERRY… | $33.72 | $16.30 | $50.02 | Union |
| PAINTER: INDUSTRIAL (ADAMS, CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN,LANCASTER… | $27.97 | $16.30 | $44.27 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER: COMPOSITION (REMAINING COUNTIES)FOOTNOTE (COMPOSITION ROOFER ONLY); A. PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $39.50 | $31.80 | $71.30 | Union |
| ROOFER (BRADFORD, LACKAWANNA, LUZERNE (NORTH OF INTERSTATE 80… | $34.25 | $21.89 | $56.14 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (PIKE AND MONROE (EXCEPT… | $37.13 | $14.30 | $51.43 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (COLUMBIA COUNTY) | $37.13 | $14.30 | $51.43 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (ADAMS, LANCASTER AND YORK… | $34.05 | $21.25 | $55.30 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (BERKS (NORTHEASTERN PART LYING… | $35.18 | $24.25 | $59.43 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (REMAINDER OF BERKS COUNTY) | $34.15 | $20.50 | $54.65 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER (CARBON AND LEHIGH COUNTIES) | $32.14 | $17.81 | $49.95 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER, STONEMASON (ADAMS, CUMBERLAND, DAUPHIN, LANCASTER… | $33.99 | $16.87 | $50.86 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER, STONEMASON (LACKAWANNA, LUZERNE, PIKE, SUSQUEHANNA… | $37.07 | $18.82 | $55.89 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (BERKS COUNTY) | $37.83 | $16.98 | $54.81 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER, STONEMASON (COLUMBIA, MONTOUR, NORTHUMBERLAND… | $32.66 | $21.58 | $54.24 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (BRADFORD, TIOGA, LYCOMING AND UNION COUNTIES) | $34.17 | $17.20 | $51.37 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (MONROE AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES) | $37.07 | $18.82 | $55.89 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1 | $25.96 | $15.91 | $41.87 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1 | $41.87 | $0.00 | $41.87 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2 | $41.94 | $0.00 | $41.94 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2 | $26.03 | $15.91 | $41.94 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3 | $42.43 | $0.00 | $42.43 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3 | $26.52 | $15.91 | $42.43 | Union |
Every other classification (20)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $55.00 | $35.48 | $90.48 | Union |
| MARBLE & TILE SETTER (MONROE AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES) | $31.18 | $18.35 | $49.53 | Union |
| MARBLE & TILE SETTER (ADAMS, BRADFORD, COLUMBIA, CUMBERLAND… | $32.85 | $17.56 | $50.41 | Union |
| MARBLE & TILE SETTER (LACKAWANNA, LUZERNE, PIKE, SUSQUEHANNA… | $35.13 | $16.52 | $51.65 | Union |
| MARBLE & TILE SETTER (BERKS COUNTY) | $33.61 | $16.80 | $50.41 | Union |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $32.26 | $18.48 | $50.74 | Union |
| TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER | $32.91 | $20.11 | $53.02 | Union |
| MARBLE & TILE SETTER (CARBON AND LEHIGH COUNTIES) | $31.12 | $21.11 | $52.23 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES) | $43.45 | $34.47 | $77.92 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (CARBON (TOWNSHIPS: EAST PENN, LOWER TOWAMENSING… | $52.22 | $38.24 | $90.46 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (ADAMS, BERKS, BRADFORD, CARBON, COLUMBIA… | $37.63 | $21.18 | $58.81 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (ADAMS, BRADFORD, CARBON (BANKS, LAUSANNE, LEHIGH… | $45.20 | $25.30 | $70.50 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (BERKS COUNTY) | $34.00 | $17.05 | $51.05 | Union |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $31.47 | $24.69 | $56.16 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1AFOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: WASHINGTON 'S BIRTHDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL*** ADD 20% TO BASIC… | $44.82 | $29.90 | $74.72 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1AFOOTNOTE: A - PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY ***TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WAS… | $45.98 | $30.74 | $76.72 | Union |
| PLASTERER (PIKE AND MONROE (EXCEPT TOBYHANNA) COUNTIES) | $37.81 | $13.70 | $51.51 | Union |
| PLASTERER (COLUMBIA COUNTY) | $37.81 | $13.70 | $51.51 | Union |
| PLASTERER (ADAMS, BERKS (PORTIONS OF), LANCASTER, AND LEBANON… | $31.33 | $20.75 | $52.08 | Union |
| PLASTERER (BERKS COUNTY) | $31.33 | $20.75 | $52.08 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (PA20260028)
Determination PA20260028, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 7 classifications.
All classifications (7)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DREDGING: CLASS DINCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $30.86 | $14.15 | $45.01 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS C2INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $37.15 | $14.57 | $51.72 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS C1INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $38.38 | $14.66 | $53.04 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS B2INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $39.46 | $14.73 | $54.19 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS B1INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $41.93 | $14.90 | $56.83 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS A2INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $43.20 | $14.99 | $58.19 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS A1INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Before you rely on a rate
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federal and federally assisted construction; state-funded work may follow Pennsylvania's own law. The contracting agency chooses which determination applies, and the one attached to the contract governs, even after a newer modification. Apprentices in registered programs may be paid a percentage of these rates. Nothing here is legal advice.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, general wage determinations PA20260076, PA20260108, PA20260006, PA20260008, PA20260018, PA20260028, as published on SAM.gov and refreshed here weekly. Rates are shown exactly as published; the construction types are building, residential, highway, heavy. TradeSalary is not affiliated with the Department of Labor.