Davis-Bacon wage rates · Pennsylvania
Union County building construction wage rates
Federal prevailing wage rates for building construction in Union County, Pennsylvania, from the wage determination SAM.gov lists for this county. Rates are shown exactly as published.
- Wage determination
- PA20260069
- Modification
- 3
- Published
- May 18, 2026
- Classifications
- 40
- 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 PA20260069, 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) | ASBE0038-006 07/01/2025 | $39.18 | $26.07 | $65.25 |
| BOILERMAKER | BOIL0154-007 01/01/2025 | $48.28 | $33.17 | $81.45 |
| BRICKLAYER (INCLUDING POINTING, CAULKING, AND CLEANING) | BRPA0005-066 05/01/2022 | $32.66 | $21.58 | $54.24 |
| CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | SUPA2011-027 08/20/2014 | $25.71 | $12.02 | $37.73 |
| CARPENTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, FORM WORK AND SCAFFOLD BUILDING; EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) | CARP0287-013 06/01/2025 | $36.84 | $20.19 | $57.03 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | SUPA2011-027 08/20/2014 | $19.81 | $9.03 | $28.84 |
| ELECTRICIAN (ALARM INSTALLATION, INSTALLATION OF SOUND AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | ELEC0743-016 09/01/2020 | $39.27 | $22.28 | $61.55 |
| ELECTRICIAN (HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION ONLY) | ELEC0812-015 06/01/2025 | $38.50 | $26.46 | $64.96 |
| ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES ALARM INSTALLATION, SOUND AND COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION, HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION, AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | SUPA2011-027 08/20/2014 | $28.98 | $16.73 | $45.71 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC Footnote A, B below | ELEV0084-005 01/01/2025 | $61.41 | $38.44 | $99.85 |
| IRONWORKER (STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING) | IRON0404-011 07/01/2024 | $37.26 | $32.63 | $69.89 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | UAVGPA0005 01/01/2025 | $34.65 | $31.12 | $65.77 |
| LABORER (FORKLIFT (MASONRY WORK ONLY)) | LABO1174-009 05/01/2017 | $25.29 | $15.04 | $40.33 |
| LABORER (VIBRATING PLATE) | LABO1174-009 05/01/2017 | $21.57 | $15.04 | $36.61 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING CEMENT MASON TENDING | SUPA2011-027 08/20/2014 | $18.14 | $7.11 | $25.25 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | UAVGPA0013 01/01/2025 | $22.29 | $15.92 | $38.21 |
| MASON - STONE | BRPA0005-066 05/01/2022 | $32.66 | $21.58 | $54.24 |
| MILLWRIGHT | CARP0443-003 06/01/2024 | $43.00 | $23.44 | $66.44 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | SUPA2011-027 08/20/2014 | $29.88 | $14.13 | $44.01 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | SUPA2011-027 08/20/2014 | $26.96 | $13.93 | $40.89 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | UAVGPA0004 01/01/2025 | $36.53 | $22.01 | $58.54 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | UAVGPA0014 01/01/2025 | $37.10 | $27.62 | $64.72 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | PAIN0041-004 05/01/2014 | $27.95 | $16.12 | $44.07 |
| PIPEFITTER (EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | PLUM0524-009 12/01/2025 | $51.69 | $27.07 | $78.76 |
| PIPEFITTER (HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION ONLY) | PLUM0520-016 05/01/2023 | $41.36 | $29.45 | $70.81 |
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION) | PLUM0520-016 05/01/2023 | $41.36 | $29.45 | $70.81 |
| PLUMBER (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | SUPA2011-027 08/20/2014 | $24.31 | $3.95 | $28.26 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BULLDOZER, LOADER, FORKLIFT (20 FT. AND OVER, EXCLUDES MASONRY WORK)) | ENGI0542-029 05/01/2025 | $44.61 | $30.83 | $75.44 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FORKLIFT (UNDER 20 FT., EXCLUDES MASONRY WORK)) | ENGI0542-029 05/01/2025 | $41.88 | $30.03 | $71.91 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | ENGI0542-029 05/01/2025 | $47.14 | $31.58 | $78.72 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE AND CONCRETE) | ENGI0066-022 07/01/2024 | $36.87 | $21.32 | $58.19 |
| ROOFER | SUPA2011-027 08/20/2014 | $41.37 | $13.28 | $54.65 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | SHEE0044-008 05/01/2024 | $36.13 | $30.32 | $66.45 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: EXCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION Footnote NOTE below | SHEE0019-014 06/01/2024 | $43.09 | $42.52 | $85.61 |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | BRPA0005-069 05/01/2021 | $33.23 | $19.03 | $52.26 |
| TERRAZZO WORKER/GRINDER | BRPA0005-069 05/01/2021 | $33.94 | $19.03 | $52.97 |
| TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER | BRPA0005-069 05/01/2021 | $33.83 | $20.78 | $54.61 |
| 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 | SUPA2011-027 08/20/2014 | $24.98 | $11.88 | $36.86 |
Footnotes in PA20260069 (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
- SHEE0019-014 NOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY
Questions about these rates
What is the Davis-Bacon rate for electricians on building work in Union County?
On WD PA20260069 Mod 3, published May 18, 2026, the row "ELECTRICIAN (HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION ONLY)" is $38.50 base plus $26.46 fringe, $64.96 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 Union County?
On WD PA20260069 Mod 3, published May 18, 2026, the row "PLUMBER (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY)" is $24.31 base plus $3.95 fringe, $28.26 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 Union County?
On WD PA20260069 Mod 3, published May 18, 2026, the row "CARPENTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, FORM WORK AND SCAFFOLD BUILDING; EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION)" is $36.84 base plus $20.19 fringe, $57.03 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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