Prevailing wage rates in Philadelphia County, PA
Davis-Bacon rates as of October 1, 2026, in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Philadelphia County must be paid at least $75.05 an hour plus $47.02 an hour in fringe benefits (PA20260003, modification 2, published October 1, 2026). Philadelphia County has 5 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 | $58.70 – $122.07 | $35.86 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $100.47 – $117.10 | $35.99 an hour |
| Carpenters | $81.08 – $88.11 | $29.70 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $79.50 – $92.58 | $32.12 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $69.89 – $101.80 | $49.68 an hour |
| Roofers | $53.00 – $74.85 | $28.72 an hour |
Building construction
Determination PA20260003, modification 2, published October 1, 2026. 63 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $75.05 | $47.02 | $122.07 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (SOUND AND COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN) (INSTALLATION… | $69.62 | $38.39 | $108.01 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| STEAMFITTER | $72.52 | $44.58 | $117.10 | Union |
| PLUMBER | $73.73 | $39.86 | $113.59 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $66.22 | $34.25 | $100.47 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER/LATHER | $57.72 | $30.39 | $88.11 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: GROUP2 POWER BUGGIES; BURNERS ON DEMOLITION | $39.20 | $26.69 | $65.89 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP3 WAGON DRILL OPERATOR (SINGLE) | $39.25 | $26.69 | $65.94 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP4 POWDERMEN; WAGON DRILL OPERATOR (MULTIPLE); CIRCULAR CAISSON EXCAVATION; UNDERPINNING EXCAVATION | $39.40 | $26.69 | $66.09 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP5 CAISSON BOTTOM MAN | $39.45 | $26.69 | $66.14 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP6 YARD WORKERS | $39.24 | $26.69 | $65.93 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP7 TRACKMEN; BRAKEMEN; GROUTMEN; BOTTOM SHAFT MEN; ALL OTHER MEN IN FREE AIR TUNNELS | $40.38 | $26.69 | $67.07 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP8 FORM SETTERS | $40.53 | $26.69 | $67.22 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP9 MINERS BORE DRIVER; BLASTERS; DRILLERS; PNEUMATIC SHIELD OPERATORS | $40.68 | $26.69 | $67.37 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $39.10 | $26.69 | $65.79 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 10 | $40.93 | $26.69 | $67.62 | Union |
| LABORER: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL… | $41.00 | $27.04 | $68.04 | Union |
| LANDSCAPE LABORER FARM TRACTOR DRIVER, HYDROSEEDER NOZZLEMAN…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, AND THANKSGIVING DAY | $31.73 | $23.72 | $55.45 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1FOOTNOTE: 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 B… | $54.52 | $34.49 | $89.01 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2AFOOTNOTE: 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 B… | $57.29 | $35.29 | $92.58 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3***TOXIC/HARARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL*** ADD 20 PER CENT TO BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON ALL MACHINES WITH BOOMS, JIBS, MASTS AND LEADS, INCLUDING TOWER CRANES, 100 FT. FROM GROUND UP, FIFTY C… | $50.18 | $33.22 | $83.40 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4***TOXIC/HARARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL*** ADD 20 PER CENT TO BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON ALL MACHINES WITH BOOMS, JIBS, MASTS AND LEADS, INCLUDING TOWER CRANES, 100 FT. FROM GROUND UP, FIFTY C… | $49.88 | $33.13 | $83.01 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5***TOXIC/HARARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL*** ADD 20 PER CENT TO BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON ALL MACHINES WITH BOOMS, JIBS, MASTS AND LEADS, INCLUDING TOWER CRANES, 100 FT. FROM GROUND UP, FIFTY C… | $48.16 | $32.62 | $80.78 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6***TOXIC/HARARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL*** ADD 20 PER CENT TO BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON ALL MACHINES WITH BOOMS, JIBS, MASTS AND LEADS, INCLUDING TOWER CRANES, 100 FT. FROM GROUND UP, FIFTY C… | $47.17 | $32.33 | $79.50 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL | $56.50 | $45.30 | $101.80 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: RIGGER AND MACHINERY MOVERTHE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS SHALL BE OBSERVED AND WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED THEREON IT SHALL BE PAID FOR AT TWICE THE BASE RATE: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. EMP… | $46.86 | $36.05 | $82.91 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $62.62 | $50.66 | $113.28 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (SIGN MAKERS & HANGERS) | $33.89 | $24.25 | $58.14 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER | $41.24 | $28.10 | $69.34 | Union |
| PAINTER: SPRAY, STEEL AND SWING | $42.49 | $28.10 | $70.59 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER: COMPOSITIONFOOTNOTE (COMPOSITION ROOFER ONLY): A. PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $41.48 | $33.37 | $74.85 | Union |
| ROOFER: SHINGLESFOOTNOTE (COMPOSITION ROOFER ONLY): A. PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $31.25 | $21.75 | $53.00 | Union |
| ROOFER: SLATE AND TILE | $34.25 | $21.75 | $56.00 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $48.70 | $32.26 | $80.96 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $48.70 | $31.61 | $80.31 | Union |
| POINTER, CAULKER AND CLEANER | $50.00 | $30.70 | $80.70 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND FIVE PERSONAL HOLIDAYS PROVIDED EMPLOYEE WORKS AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE WORK DAYS BEFORE AND AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE … | $37.57 | $23.32 | $60.89 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND FIVE PERSONAL HOLIDAYS PROVIDED EMPLOYEE WORKS AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE WORK DAYS BEFORE AND AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE … | $37.67 | $23.32 | $60.99 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND FIVE PERSONAL HOLIDAYS PROVIDED EMPLOYEE WORKS AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE WORK DAYS BEFORE AND AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE … | $37.92 | $23.32 | $61.24 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SITE PREPARATION, PAVING AND UTILITIES ON…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND FIVE PERSONAL HOLIDAYS PROVIDED EMPLOYEE WORKS AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE WORK DAYS BEFORE AND AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE … | $37.57 | $23.32 | $60.89 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SITE PREPARATION, PAVING AND UTILITIES ON…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND FIVE PERSONAL HOLIDAYS PROVIDED EMPLOYEE WORKS AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE WORK DAYS BEFORE AND AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE … | $37.67 | $23.32 | $60.99 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SITE PREPARATION, PAVING AND UTILITIES ON…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND FIVE PERSONAL HOLIDAYS PROVIDED EMPLOYEE WORKS AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE WORK DAYS BEFORE AND AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE … | $37.92 | $23.32 | $61.24 | Union |
Every other classification (21)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR (INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL… | $60.84 | $48.38 | $109.22 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER | $55.00 | $35.48 | $90.48 | Union |
| TILE SETTER | $51.36 | $30.02 | $81.38 | Union |
| MASON - STONE | $48.40 | $31.95 | $80.35 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT | $55.54 | $40.47 | $96.01 | Union |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $56.51 | $32.39 | $88.90 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $48.25 | $44.92 | $93.17 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANICFOOTNOTES FOR ELEVATOR MECHANICS: A. PAID VACATION: EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR 5 YEARS OR MORE OF SERVICE OR 6% FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF SERVICE. B. EIGHT PAID HOLIDAYS (PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HAS WORK… | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1AFOOTNOTE: 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 B… | $57.52 | $35.38 | $92.90 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2***TOXIC/HARARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL*** ADD 20 PER CENT TO BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS BOOM LENGTH PAY: ON ALL MACHINES WITH BOOMS, JIBS, MASTS AND LEADS, INCLUDING TOWER CRANES, 100 FT. FROM GROUND UP, FIFTY C… | $54.27 | $34.42 | $88.69 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCINGTHE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS SHALL BE OBSERVED AND WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED THEREON IT SHALL BE PAID FOR AT TWICE THE BASE RATE: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. EMP… | $50.39 | $36.05 | $86.44 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 11 | $39.50 | $26.69 | $66.19 | Union |
| MARBLE FINISHER | $25.10 | $20.75 | $45.85 | Union |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $27.03 | $20.58 | $47.61 | Union |
| TILE FINISHER | $25.10 | $20.75 | $45.85 | Union |
| MARBLE SETTER | $44.90 | $30.75 | $75.65 | Union |
| TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER | $48.01 | $28.67 | $76.68 | Union |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $42.25 | $32.16 | $74.41 | Union |
| WINDOW TINTER | $25.02 | $13.06 | $38.08 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $46.09 | $34.83 | $80.92 | Union |
| PLASTERER | $45.08 | $33.59 | $78.67 | 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.
Residential construction
Determination PA20260114, modification 5, published October 1, 2026. 14 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $75.05 | $47.02 | $122.07 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (SOUND AND COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN) | $69.62 | $38.39 | $108.01 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $73.73 | $39.86 | $113.59 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION AND FORM WORK ONLY) | $57.72 | $30.39 | $88.11 | Union |
| CARPENTER (INSTALLER-SIDING (METAL/ALUMINUM/VINYL) | $57.72 | $30.39 | $88.11 | Union |
| CARPENTER (INCLUDES BATT INSULATION AND DRYWALL HANGING) | $51.24 | $29.84 | $81.08 | 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 |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKERFOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $62.62 | $50.66 | $113.28 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER ONLY | $42.97 | $31.19 | $74.16 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $31.25 | $21.75 | $53.00 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $45.45 | $30.16 | $75.61 | Union |
Every other classification (2)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILLWRIGHT | $55.54 | $40.47 | $96.01 | Union |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $41.93 | $29.49 | $71.42 | 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 PA20260004, modification 8, published October 1, 2026. 60 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (BUCKS COUNTY: STARTING AT THE DELAWARE RIVER AND… | $75.05 | $47.02 | $122.07 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BUCKS COUNTY (PLUMSTEAD, BEDMINISTER, TINICUM… | $65.43 | $42.20 | $107.63 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BUCKS COUNTY (AREA EAST | $63.82 | $41.99 | $105.81 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (DELAWARE COUNTY :(THAT PORTION SOUTH OF U.S… | $35.00 | $23.70 | $58.70 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BUCKS COUNTY (EAST ROCK HILL, WEST ROCK HILL… | $50.00 | $25.93 | $75.93 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BUCKS COUNTY (HILLTOWN AND NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIPS… | $58.63 | $46.58 | $105.21 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (DELAWARE COUNTY (THE PORTION SOUTH OF U.S. HIGHWAY… | $52.71 | $39.97 | $92.68 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (CHESTER (COATESVILLE, HONEY BROOK, SOUTH COVENTY… | $46.02 | $27.98 | $74.00 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (CHESTER COUNTY (THE PORTION OF SADSBURY AND WEST… | $46.02 | $27.98 | $74.00 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| STEAMFITTER (BUCKS, CHESTER, DELAWARE, MONTGOMERY AND… | $72.52 | $44.58 | $117.10 | Union |
| PLUMBER | $73.73 | $39.86 | $113.59 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTERFOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY | $57.36 | $30.09 | $87.45 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: GROUP 4 | $34.60 | $27.14 | $61.74 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $39.80 | $27.13 | $66.93 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 10 | $40.40 | $27.14 | $67.54 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 11 | $40.20 | $27.14 | $67.34 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 12 | $43.90 | $27.14 | $71.04 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 13 | $40.50 | $27.14 | $67.64 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $40.00 | $27.14 | $67.14 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 | $40.00 | $27.14 | $67.14 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 5 | $40.65 | $27.14 | $67.79 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 6 | $40.70 | $27.14 | $67.84 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 7 | $40.75 | $27.14 | $67.89 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 8 | $40.30 | $27.14 | $67.44 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 9 | $40.15 | $27.14 | $67.29 | Union |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPING (FARM TRACTOR DRIVER, HYDROSEEDER…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, AND THANKSGIVING DAY | $31.73 | $23.72 | $55.45 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL (BUCKS (INCLUDES THE… | $56.50 | $45.30 | $101.80 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: MONTGOMERY COUNTY (ANISE, BERGUY, CONGO, DOUGLAS… | $37.26 | $32.63 | $69.89 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: RIGGER AND MACHINERY MOVER: (BUCKS, CHESTER…THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS SHALL BE OBSERVED AND WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED THEREON IT SHALL BE PAID FOR AT TWICE THE BASE RATE: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. EMP… | $44.77 | $36.05 | $80.82 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: RIGGER AND MACHINERY MOVER: (PHILADELPHIA COUNTY)THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS SHALL BE OBSERVED AND WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED THEREON IT SHALL BE PAID FOR AT TWICE THE BASE RATE: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. EMP… | $46.86 | $36.05 | $82.91 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: ALL OTHER WORK | $50.85 | $32.05 | $82.90 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRIDGE | $61.81 | $32.09 | $93.90 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $46.55 | $32.66 | $79.21 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND FIVE PERSONAL HOLIDAYS PROVIDED EMPLOYEE WORKS AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE WORK DAYS BEFORE AND AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE … | $37.42 | $23.32 | $60.74 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND FIVE PERSONAL HOLIDAYS PROVIDED EMPLOYEE WORKS AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE WORK DAYS BEFORE AND AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE … | $37.52 | $23.32 | $60.84 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND FIVE PERSONAL HOLIDAYS PROVIDED EMPLOYEE WORKS AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE WORK DAYS BEFORE AND AT LEAST ONE DAY IN THE THREE … | $37.77 | $23.32 | $61.09 | Union |
Every other classification (24)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $55.00 | $35.48 | $90.48 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT | $55.54 | $40.47 | $96.01 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $48.25 | $44.92 | $93.17 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLE SPLICER (CHESTER, DELAWARE, MONTGOMERY… | $62.54 | $32.92 | $95.46 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN (CHESTER, DELAWARE, MONTGOMERY… | $37.52 | $24.35 | $61.87 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN (CHESTER, DELAWARE, MONTGOMERY… | $62.54 | $32.92 | $95.46 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: TRUCK DRIVER (CHESTER, DELAWARE, MONTGOMERY… | $40.65 | $25.42 | $66.07 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: WINCH TRUCK OPERATOR (CHESTER, DELAWARE… | $43.78 | $26.49 | $70.27 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLE SPLICER (BUCKS COUNTY - THAT PORTION… | $68.02 | $44.04 | $112.06 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN, TRUCK DRIVER (BUCKS COUNTY - THAT… | $49.47 | $32.03 | $81.50 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMEN AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BUCKS… | $61.84 | $40.04 | $101.88 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY, HIGHWAY, AND WATER LINE…1 HANDLING STEEL AND STONE IN CONNECTION WITH ERECTION, CRANES DOING HOOK WORK, ANY MACHINE HANDLING MACHINERY, HELICOPTERS, CONCRETE PUMPS BUILDING MACHINES SIMILAR TO THE ABOVE, INCLUDING REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT. FOOT… | $53.36 | $33.65 | $87.01 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY, HIGHWAY, AND WATER LINE…1A MACHINES HANDLING STEEL, OR THE FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENT, AND STONE IN CONNECTION WITH ERECTION 15 TON AND OVER FACTORY RATING; CRANES DOING HOOK WORK 15 TON AND OVER FACTORY RATING; ANY MACHINES HANDLING MACHINERY; HIGH… | $56.37 | $34.53 | $90.90 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY, HIGHWAY, AND WATER LINE…2 ALL TYPES OF CRANES, ALL TYPES OF BACKHOES, CABLEWAYS, DRAGLINES, KEYSTONES, ALL TYPES OF SHOVELS, DERRICKS, PAVERS 21E AND OVER, TRENCHING MACHINES, TRENCH SHOVEL, GRADDALLS, FRONT-END LOADERS, BOAT CAPTAIN, PIPPIN TY… | $53.11 | $33.58 | $86.69 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY, HIGHWAY, AND WATER LINE…2A CRAWLER BACKHOES AND CRAWLER GRADALLS OVER ONE CUBLIC YARD FACTORY RATING; HYDRAULIC BACKHOES OVER ONE CUBIC YARD FACTORY RATING; ALL TYPES OF CRANES 15 TON AND OVER FACTORY RATING; SINGLE PERSON OPERATION TRUCK CRANE… | $56.13 | $34.45 | $90.58 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY, HIGHWAY, AND WATER LINE…3 ASPHALT PLANT ENGINEERS, WELL DRILLERS, DITCH WITCH (SMALL TRENCHER), MOTOR PATROLS, FINE GRADE MACHINES, TEN-TON ROLLER (GRADE FILL STONE BASE), CONCRETE BREAKING MACHINES, GUILLOLINE ONLY, STUMP GRINDER, CONVEYORS (E… | $49.03 | $32.37 | $81.40 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY, HIGHWAY, AND WATER LINE…4 SEAMAN, PULVERZER FORM LINE GRADER, FARM TRACTORS, ROAD FINISHING, CONCRETE SPREADER, POWER BROOM (SELF-CONTAINED), SEED SPREADER, GREASE TRUCK. FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY;INDEPENDENCE DAY… | $48.73 | $32.28 | $81.01 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY, HIGHWAY, AND WATER LINE…5 COMPRESSORS PUMPS, WELL POINT PUMPS, WELDING MACHINES TIREMAN, POWER EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (POWER BOATS), AND MACNINES SIMILAR TO THE ABOVE. FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY;INDEPENDEN… | $47.00 | $31.78 | $78.78 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HEAVY, HIGHWAY, AND WATER LINE…6 FIREMAN, OILERS AND DECK HANDS (PERSONNEL BOATS), GREASE TRUCK. FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY;INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY **TOXIC/HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL**… | $46.02 | $31.48 | $77.50 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING (BUCKS, CHESTER, DELAWARE AND…THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS SHALL BE OBSERVED AND WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED THEREON IT SHALL BE PAID FOR AT TWICE THE BASE RATE: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. EMP… | $47.80 | $36.05 | $83.85 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING (PHILADELPHIA COUNTY): THE FOLLOWING…EMPLOYEES SHALL BE OFF CHRISTMAS EVE DAY AND RECEIVE FOUR HOURS PAY. EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE TO WORK ON CHRISTMAS EVE DAY SHALL WORK FOUR HOURS AND BE PAID FOR EIGHT HOURS PAY FOR THE HOLIDAY. ANY TIME WORKED BEYOND FOURS HOU… | $50.39 | $36.05 | $86.44 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL, AND REINFORCING (CHESTER…THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS SHALL BE OBSERVED AND WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED THEREON IT SHALL BE PAID FOR AT TWICE THE BASE RATE: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. EMP… | $41.10 | $35.85 | $76.95 | Union |
| PLASTERER (PHILADELPHIA COUNTY) | $43.78 | $32.89 | $76.67 | Union |
| PLASTERER (BUCKS, CHESTER, DELAWARE AND MONTOGMERY COUNTIES) | $39.32 | $32.44 | $71.76 | 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 (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 PA20260003, PA20260114, PA20260004, PA20260008, 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.