Davis-Bacon wage rates · Pennsylvania
Bucks County building construction wage rates
Federal prevailing wage rates for building construction in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, from the wage determination SAM.gov lists for this county. Rates are shown exactly as published.
- Wage determination
- PA20260078
- Modification
- 3
- Published
- October 1, 2026
- Classifications
- 38
- Other types here
- Residential, Heavy, Highway
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federally funded or assisted work. State and local public works can have their own prevailing wage rates under state law. See Pennsylvania prevailing wage for how the two fit together.
WD PA20260078, Mod 3
Make a WH-347 with these rates| Classification | Rate ID | Base | Fringe | Total / hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (MECHANICAL- DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | ASBE0014-002 05/01/2025 | $60.84 | $48.38 | $109.22 |
| BOILERMAKER | BOIL0013-008 01/01/2025 | $55.00 | $35.48 | $90.48 |
| BRICKLAYER (INCLUDING POINTING, CAULKING, AND CLEANING) | BRPA0001-016 05/01/2024 | $48.70 | $31.42 | $80.12 |
| CARPENTER (FLOOR LAYING - HARDWOOD, CARPET AND VINYL ONLY) | CARP0251-004 05/01/2025 | $51.67 | $31.69 | $83.36 |
CARPENTER (INCLUDES, ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, BATT INSULATION, DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, FIRESTOPPING, FORM WORK, GUTTER INSTALLATION, METAL FLASHING INSTALLATION, METAL ROOF I...CARPENTER (INCLUDES, ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, BATT INSULATION, DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, FIRESTOPPING, FORM WORK, GUTTER INSTALLATION, METAL FLASHING INSTALLATION, METAL ROOF INSTALLATION, SCAFFOLD BUILDING AND SIDING INSTALLATION- METAL, ALUMINUM, AND VINYL) | CARP0167-001 05/01/2025 | $46.65 | $29.84 | $76.49 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | PLAS0592-037 05/01/2025 | $48.70 | $32.26 | $80.96 |
| ELECTRICIAN (HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION ONLY) | UAVGPA0018 01/01/2025 | $64.92 | $41.25 | $106.17 |
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING ALARM INSTALLATION, INSTALLATION OF SOUND AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND SOLAR PANEL WIRING AND INSTALLATION; EXCLUDES HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION) | ELEC0098-007 05/04/2026 | $62.41 | $47.77 | $110.18 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC Footnote A, B below | ELEV0005-002 01/01/2025 | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 |
| GLAZIER | PAIN0252-007 05/01/2022 | $46.09 | $34.83 | $80.92 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | SUPA2011-036 08/20/2014 | $34.27 | $22.55 | $56.82 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | IRON0401-006 07/01/2025 | $56.50 | $45.30 | $101.80 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | LABO0135-002 05/01/2024 | $35.85 | $25.32 | $61.17 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE WORKER | LABO0413-010 05/01/2025 | $37.25 | $25.42 | $62.67 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER- BRICK, CEMENT/CONCRETE | LABO0135-002 05/01/2024 | $36.37 | $25.32 | $61.69 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | ELEC0126-009 06/03/2024 | $62.54 | $32.92 | $95.46 |
| MASON - STONE | BRPA0001-016 05/01/2024 | $48.40 | $31.95 | $80.35 |
| MILLWRIGHT | CARP0219-005 05/01/2026 | $55.54 | $40.47 | $96.01 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | SUPA2011-036 08/20/2014 | $28.55 | $15.78 | $44.33 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHER | PAIN0021-029 05/01/2023 | $38.77 | $30.72 | $69.49 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | CARP0474-004 05/01/2025 | $48.25 | $44.92 | $93.17 |
| PIPEFITTER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION) | PLUM0420-012 05/01/2025 | $72.52 | $44.58 | $117.10 |
| PIPEFITTER (MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICEMAN (HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY)) | PLUM0420-013 05/01/2025 | $72.52 | $44.58 | $117.10 |
| PLASTERER | PLAS0592-014 05/01/2025 | $45.08 | $33.59 | $78.67 |
| PLUMBER | PLUM0690-011 05/01/2026 | $73.73 | $39.86 | $113.59 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE, GRADALL, BULLDOZER, BOBCAT/SKID STEER/ SKID LOADER, GRADER/BLADE, LOADER, PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE), BACKHOE/ EXCAVATOR/ TRACKHOE, BOOM, CONCRETE PUMP, ...POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE, GRADALL, BULLDOZER, BOBCAT/SKID STEER/ SKID LOADER, GRADER/BLADE, LOADER, PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE), BACKHOE/ EXCAVATOR/ TRACKHOE, BOOM, CONCRETE PUMP, CRUSHER, DRILL RIG CAISSONS, MILLING MACHINE | ENGI0542-034 05/01/2025 | $54.27 | $34.42 | $88.69 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HOIST (SINGLE DRUM), FORKLIFT (ALL TYPES) | ENGI0542-034 05/01/2025 | $50.18 | $33.22 | $83.40 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HOIST (WITH TWO TOWERS) | ENGI0542-034 05/01/2025 | $54.27 | $34.42 | $88.69 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | ENGI0066-047 07/01/2014 | $28.37 | $15.66 | $44.03 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER, ARTICULATING TRUCK OPERATOR | ENGI0542-034 05/01/2025 | $47.17 | $32.33 | $79.50 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PUMP | ENGI0542-034 05/01/2025 | $48.16 | $32.62 | $80.78 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | ENGI0542-034 05/01/2025 | $50.18 | $33.22 | $83.40 |
| ROOFER (INCLUDES WATERPROOFING, EXCLUDES METAL ROOF INSTALLATION) | ROOF0030-013 05/01/2021 | $40.33 | $32.62 | $72.95 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION Footnote NOTE below | SHEE0019-020 05/01/2025 | $62.62 | $50.66 | $113.28 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | SFPA0692-003 01/01/2025 | $66.22 | $34.25 | $100.47 |
| TILE FINISHER | BRPA0001-017 05/01/2022 | $26.05 | $21.00 | $47.05 |
| TILE SETTER | BRPA0001-017 05/01/2024 | $51.36 | $30.02 | $81.38 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | SUPA2011-036 08/20/2014 | $21.31 | $0.00 | $21.31 |
Footnotes in PA20260078 (3)
- ELEV0005-002 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.
- ELEV0005-002 B: EIGHT PAID HOLIDAYS (PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED 5 CONSECUTIVE DAYS BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY): NEW YEARS'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERAN'S DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY
- SHEE0019-020 NOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY
Questions about these rates
What is the Davis-Bacon rate for electricians on building work in Bucks County?
On WD PA20260078 Mod 3, published October 1, 2026, the row "ELECTRICIAN (HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION ONLY)" is $64.92 base plus $41.25 fringe, $106.17 an hour in total. Your contract's WD and modification govern, so check the WD number in your contract before you pay.
What is the Davis-Bacon rate for plumbers on building work in Bucks County?
On WD PA20260078 Mod 3, published October 1, 2026, the row "PLUMBER" is $73.73 base plus $39.86 fringe, $113.59 an hour in total. Your contract's WD and modification govern, so check the WD number in your contract before you pay.
What is the Davis-Bacon rate for carpenters on building work in Bucks County?
On WD PA20260078 Mod 3, published October 1, 2026, the row "CARPENTER (INCLUDES, ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, BATT INSULATION, DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, FIRESTOPPING, FORM WORK, GUTTER INSTALLATION, M" is $46.65 base plus $29.84 fringe, $76.49 an hour in total. Your contract's WD and modification govern, so check the WD number in your contract before you pay.
Which wage determination applies to my project?
The one in your contract. A WD is generally locked in when the contract is awarded (for sealed bids, a modification published at least 10 days before bid opening applies), and later modifications do not change it except in cases such as added out-of-scope work or option extensions. See 29 CFR 1.6(c).
What counts as building construction?
Sheltered enclosures with walk-in access for housing people, machinery, equipment or supplies, and all their installations. Includes apartment buildings of 5 stories and up. The contracting agency picks the construction type; it is written into your contract with the WD. Source: DOL All Agency Memorandum 130.
What if my worker's trade is not on the list?
Work that needs a classification the WD does not list is added after award through a conformance request, which goes through the contracting agency to the Department of Labor (29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii)). Do not use a different classification because its rate looks close.
Using these rates on a WH-347
Each worker's line on the WH-347 needs the classification as it appears in the WD, a straight-time rate at least the base rate, and the fringe met in cash, through a bona fide plan, or both (see fringe benefits, with the math). Put the WD number and modification in the header.
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