Davis-Bacon wage rates · Pennsylvania
Lehigh County building construction wage rates
Federal prevailing wage rates for building construction in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, from the wage determination SAM.gov lists for this county. Rates are shown exactly as published.
- Wage determination
- PA20260094
- Modification
- 3
- Published
- May 18, 2026
- Classifications
- 42
- 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 PA20260094, 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) | ASBE0023-008 07/01/2024 | $40.00 | $29.81 | $69.81 |
| BOILERMAKER | BOIL0013-008 01/01/2025 | $55.00 | $35.48 | $90.48 |
| BRICKLAYER (INCLUDING POINTING, CAULKING, AND CLEANING) | BRPA0005-068 05/01/2018 | $33.24 | $17.78 | $51.02 |
| CARPENTER (FLOOR LAYING- HARDWOOD, CARPET AND VINYL ONLY) | CARP0251-009 05/01/2025 | $41.23 | $29.79 | $71.02 |
CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, BATT INSULATION, DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, FIRESTOPPING, FORM WORK, METAL FLASHING INSTALLATION, METAL ROOF INSTALLATION, SCAFFOLD...CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, BATT INSULATION, DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, FIRESTOPPING, FORM WORK, METAL FLASHING INSTALLATION, METAL ROOF INSTALLATION, SCAFFOLD BUILDING (EXCLUDING MASONRY/BRICK), SIDING INSTALLATION- METAL, ALUMINUM AND VINYL; EXCLUDING FLOOR LAYING- HARDWOOD, CARPET AND VINYL) | CARP0167-003 05/01/2025 | $39.74 | $28.09 | $67.83 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | SUPA2011-052 08/20/2014 | $24.55 | $15.38 | $39.93 |
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES ALARM INSTALLATION, INSTALLATION OF SOUND AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, LOW VOLTAGE WIRING, AND SOLAR PANEL WIRING AND INSTALLATION) | ELEC0375-011 06/01/2025 | $50.00 | $25.93 | $75.93 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC Footnote A, B below | ELEV0084-005 01/01/2025 | $61.41 | $38.44 | $99.85 |
| GLAZIER | SUPA2011-052 08/20/2014 | $29.22 | $15.73 | $44.95 |
| HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION ONLY) | UAVGPA0026 01/01/2025 | $53.09 | $34.80 | $87.89 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | SUPA2011-052 08/20/2014 | $26.24 | $14.49 | $40.73 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | SUPA2011-052 08/20/2014 | $33.55 | $23.11 | $56.66 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | IRON0404-027 07/01/2024 | $37.26 | $32.63 | $69.89 |
| LABORER (CONCRETE WORKER; TAMPER (HAND HELD)) | LABO1174-012 05/01/2017 | $25.39 | $17.34 | $42.73 |
| LABORER (FORKLIFT (MASONRY WORK ONLY); SCAFFOLD BUILDER (BRICK AND MASONRY); MASON TENDER-BRICK) | LABO1174-012 05/01/2017 | $26.74 | $17.34 | $44.08 |
| LABORER (PLASTER TENDER) | LABO1174-012 05/01/2017 | $26.74 | $17.34 | $44.08 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | SUPA2011-052 08/20/2014 | $23.72 | $12.47 | $36.19 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | UAVGPA0020 01/01/2025 | $27.89 | $19.81 | $47.70 |
| MASON - STONE | BRPA0005-068 05/01/2018 | $33.24 | $17.78 | $51.02 |
| MILLWRIGHT | CARP0219-006 05/01/2025 | $51.22 | $36.72 | $87.94 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | SUPA2011-052 08/20/2014 | $28.55 | $15.78 | $44.33 |
| OPERATOR: GRADALL | SUPA2011-052 08/20/2014 | $32.70 | $18.43 | $51.13 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | SUPA2011-052 08/20/2014 | $32.51 | $17.98 | $50.49 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) | SUPA2011-052 08/20/2014 | $33.01 | $18.37 | $51.38 |
| PAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING ONLY) | PAIN1269-001 05/01/2015 | $27.01 | $16.30 | $43.31 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | PAIN1269-001 05/01/2015 | $26.45 | $16.30 | $42.75 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | PLUM0420-011 05/01/2024 | $59.65 | $42.78 | $102.43 |
| PLUMBER | PLUM0690-012 05/01/2025 | $56.28 | $35.51 | $91.79 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BOBCAT/SKID/STEER/SKID LOADER,BOOM, BULLDOZER, CONCRETE PUMP, HOIST (WITH TWO TOWERS), MECHANIC, ROLLER (HIGH GRADE FINISHING), DRILL RIG CAISSONS...POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BOBCAT/SKID/STEER/SKID LOADER,BOOM, BULLDOZER, CONCRETE PUMP, HOIST (WITH TWO TOWERS), MECHANIC, ROLLER (HIGH GRADE FINISHING), DRILL RIG CAISSONS, HEAT PLANER, LOADER, FORKLIFT (20 FT. AND OVER, EXCLUDES MASONRY WORK)) | ENGI0542-035 05/01/2017 | $34.96 | $23.48 | $58.44 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (COMPRESSOR) | ENGI0542-035 05/01/2017 | $31.09 | $22.35 | $53.44 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HOIST (SINGLE DRUM), FORKLIFT (UNDER 20 FT, EXCLUDES MASONRY WORK)) | ENGI0542-035 05/01/2017 | $32.23 | $22.68 | $54.91 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (OILER) | ENGI0542-035 05/01/2017 | $29.77 | $21.95 | $51.72 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (PUMP) | ENGI0066-046 06/01/2014 | $28.36 | $18.10 | $46.46 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | ENGI0542-035 05/01/2017 | $37.49 | $24.23 | $61.72 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | ENGI0542-035 05/01/2017 | $31.09 | $22.35 | $53.44 |
| ROOFER (EXCLUDES METAL ROOF INSTALLATION AND WATERPROOFING) | ROOF0030-012 05/01/2021 | $40.33 | $32.62 | $72.95 |
| ROOFER: WATERPROOFING ONLY | SUPA2011-052 08/20/2014 | $28.60 | $18.02 | $46.62 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION Footnote NOTE below | SHEE0019-015 06/01/2024 | $43.09 | $42.52 | $85.61 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | SFPA0669-004 01/01/2026 | $49.75 | $30.26 | $80.01 |
| TILE FINISHER | BRPA0005-075 05/01/2022 | $30.20 | $16.41 | $46.61 |
| TILE SETTER | BRPA0005-075 05/01/2022 | $31.12 | $21.11 | $52.23 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | SUPA2011-052 08/20/2014 | $23.36 | $7.60 | $30.96 |
Footnotes in PA20260094 (3)
- ELEV0084-005 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.
- ELEV0084-005 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
- SHEE0019-015 NOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY
Questions about these rates
What is the Davis-Bacon rate for plumbers on building work in Lehigh County?
On WD PA20260094 Mod 3, published May 18, 2026, the row "PLUMBER" is $56.28 base plus $35.51 fringe, $91.79 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 Lehigh County?
On WD PA20260094 Mod 3, published May 18, 2026, the row "CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, BATT INSULATION, DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, FIRESTOPPING, FORM WORK, METAL FLASHING INSTALL" is $39.74 base plus $28.09 fringe, $67.83 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 Lehigh County?
On WD PA20260094 Mod 3, published May 18, 2026, the row "LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL" is $23.72 base plus $12.47 fringe, $36.19 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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