Davis-Bacon wage rates · Pennsylvania
Erie County building construction wage rates
Federal prevailing wage rates for building construction in Erie County, Pennsylvania, from the wage determination SAM.gov lists for this county. Rates are shown exactly as published.
- Wage determination
- PA20260088
- Modification
- 7
- Published
- September 24, 2026
- Classifications
- 35
- 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 PA20260088, Mod 7
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) | SUPA2011-046 08/20/2014 | $30.41 | $20.04 | $50.45 |
| BOILERMAKER | BOIL0154-007 01/01/2025 | $48.28 | $33.17 | $81.45 |
| BRICKLAYER (INCLUDING POINTING, CAULKING, AND CLEANING) | BRPA0009-056 05/01/2022 | $31.24 | $22.92 | $54.16 |
| CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | CARP0142-012 06/01/2023 | $38.92 | $20.06 | $58.98 |
| CARPENTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, FLOOR LAYING-CARPET, VINYL, AND FORM WORK; EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) | CARP0081-010 05/01/2025 | $35.83 | $19.53 | $55.36 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | PLAS0526-013 05/01/2022 | $31.89 | $17.39 | $49.28 |
| ELECTRICIAN (ALARM INSTALLATION AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | ELEC0712-011 12/29/2025 | $51.45 | $29.77 | $81.22 |
| ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND ALARM INSTALLATION) | ELEC0056-006 06/01/2025 | $43.25 | $26.56 | $69.81 |
| GLAZIER | UAVGPA0024 01/01/2026 | $26.85 | $18.10 | $44.95 |
| IRONWORKER (ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING, RIGGER AND STRUCTURAL; METAL BUILDINGS: METAL SIDING/WALL PANELS INSTALLATION) | IRON0003-023 06/01/2023 | $33.57 | $32.23 | $65.80 |
| LABORER (MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE) | LABO0125-005 06/01/2022 | $30.24 | $12.05 | $42.29 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | SUPA2011-046 08/20/2014 | $17.40 | $6.93 | $24.33 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK | LABO0323-005 01/01/2014 | $21.92 | $12.81 | $34.73 |
| MASON - STONE | BRPA0009-056 05/01/2022 | $31.24 | $22.92 | $54.16 |
| MILLWRIGHT | CARP0443-004 06/01/2026 | $49.00 | $26.29 | $75.29 |
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | PAIN0549-002 05/01/2024 | $26.37 | $24.89 | $51.26 |
| PAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING) | PAIN0549-002 05/01/2024 | $26.62 | $24.89 | $51.51 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | PAIN0549-002 05/01/2024 | $27.12 | $24.89 | $52.01 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | CARP0274-003 01/01/2026 | $43.13 | $23.42 | $66.55 |
| PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | PLUM0449-006 06/01/2024 | $48.15 | $29.17 | $77.32 |
| PLASTERER | UAVGPA0025 01/01/2025 | $28.26 | $18.62 | $46.88 |
| PLUMBER | PLUM0027-006 06/01/2023 | $46.98 | $25.47 | $72.45 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER,CRANE*, DRILL RIG CAISSONS, HIGHLIFT, PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) *ADD TO CRANE RATE: BOOMS 101-150 JIB...POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER,CRANE*, DRILL RIG CAISSONS, HIGHLIFT, PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) *ADD TO CRANE RATE: BOOMS 101-150 JIBS- ADD $0.50 BOOMS 151-200 JIBS- ADD $1.00 BOOMS OVER 200 JIBS-ADD $1.50 | ENGI0066-043 05/01/2025 | $34.10 | $22.07 | $56.17 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER, COMPACTOR, DRILL, GRADALL, GRADER/BLADE, MECHANIC, FORKLIFT (LULL) | ENGI0066-043 05/01/2025 | $34.10 | $22.07 | $56.17 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HOIST, PUMP, FORKLIFT (RIDDEN OR SELF-PROPELLED) | ENGI0066-043 05/01/2025 | $34.10 | $22.07 | $56.17 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | ENGI0066-043 05/01/2025 | $34.10 | $22.07 | $56.17 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | ENGI0066-043 05/01/2025 | $29.25 | $22.07 | $51.32 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | ENGI0066-043 05/01/2025 | $33.43 | $22.07 | $55.50 |
| ROOFER (EXCLUDES METAL ROOF INSTALLATION AND WATERPROOFING) | ROOF0210-007 05/01/2025 | $36.70 | $18.09 | $54.79 |
| ROOFER: WATERPROOFING ONLY | SUPA2011-046 08/20/2014 | $26.77 | $12.57 | $39.34 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT, METAL ROOF, AND METAL FLASHING INSTALLATION) | SHEE0012-013 07/01/2026 | $46.75 | $35.93 | $82.68 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | SFPA0669-004 01/01/2026 | $49.75 | $30.26 | $80.01 |
| TILE FINISHER | BRPA0009-011 12/01/2022 | $28.76 | $17.16 | $45.92 |
| TILE SETTER | BRPA0009-011 12/01/2022 | $35.64 | $21.63 | $57.27 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | SUPA2011-046 08/20/2014 | $23.36 | $7.60 | $30.96 |
Questions about these rates
What is the Davis-Bacon rate for plumbers on building work in Erie County?
On WD PA20260088 Mod 7, published September 24, 2026, the row "PLUMBER" is $46.98 base plus $25.47 fringe, $72.45 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 Erie County?
On WD PA20260088 Mod 7, published September 24, 2026, the row "CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY)" is $38.92 base plus $20.06 fringe, $58.98 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 laborers on building work in Erie County?
On WD PA20260088 Mod 7, published September 24, 2026, the row "LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL" is $17.40 base plus $6.93 fringe, $24.33 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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