Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates: PA20260076
Building construction in Berks County.
PA20260076, modification 2, published 05/18/2026. Official source on SAM.gov
Verify against the official determination before bidding. These rates are formatted from the published SAM.gov wage determination. The determination in your contract documents is what applies.
What changed since modification 1
- changed SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) base $49.75 → $49.75, fringe $30.26 → $28.96 (−$1.30) DOL moved this rate group back to its 04/01/2025 rates in this modification (the previous modification listed rates effective 01/01/2026).
1 classifications added, 2 removed or reworded
- added ELECTRICIAN (COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN ONLY) $40.33 + $32.62 fringe
- removed ELECTRICIAN (HVAC/Temperature Controls Installation Only) was $40.84 + $28.36 fringe
- removed ROOFER (Including Waterproofing) was $40.33 + $32.62 fringe
Rates per hour
Total = base + fringe. Fringe may be paid to bona fide benefit plans, in cash, or both.
| Classification | Base | Fringe | Total | Rate ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $40.00 | $29.81 | $69.81 | ASBE0023-008 eff. 07/01/2024 |
| BOILERMAKER | $55.00 | $35.48 | $90.48 | BOIL0013-008 eff. 01/01/2025 |
| TILE FINISHER | $26.05 | $21.00 | $47.05 | BRPA0001-017 eff. 05/01/2024 |
| TILE SETTER | $51.36 | $30.02 | $81.38 | BRPA0001-017 eff. 05/01/2024 |
| BRICKLAYER (INCLUDING POINTING, CAULKING, AND CLEANING) | $37.83 | $16.98 | $54.81 | BRPA0005-067 eff. 05/01/2022 |
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, FLOOR LAYING-VINYL, AND FORM WORK) | $36.84 | $20.19 | $57.03 | CARP0492-005 eff. 06/01/2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES ALARM INSTALLATION, INSTALLATION OF SOUND AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING; EXCLUDES HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION) | $46.02 | $27.98 | $74.00 | ELEC0743-014 eff. 09/01/2025 |
ELEVATOR MECHANICScope and notesFOOTNOTES: 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. 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 | $61.41 | $38.44 | $99.85 | ELEV0084-005 eff. 01/01/2025 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MECHANIC) | $32.59 | $18.10 | $50.69 | ENGI0066-004 eff. 06/01/2014 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE, GRADALL, BULLDOZER, BOBCAT/SKID STEER/ SKID LOADER, GRADER/BLADE, LOADER, PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) | $40.57 | $28.15 | $68.72 | ENGI0542-033 eff. 05/01/2020 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (PUMP) | $34.18 | $26.26 | $60.44 | ENGI0542-033 eff. 05/01/2020 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (OILER) | $32.86 | $25.86 | $58.72 | ENGI0542-033 eff. 05/01/2020 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HOIST (WITH TWO TOWERS), FORKLIFT (20 FT AND OVER, EXCLUDES MASONRY WORK)) | $38.05 | $27.39 | $65.44 | ENGI0542-033 eff. 05/01/2020 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HOIST (SINGLE DRUM), FORKLIFT (UNDER 20 FT., EXCLUDES MASONRY WORK)) | $35.32 | $26.59 | $61.91 | ENGI0542-033 eff. 05/01/2020 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $56.50 | $45.30 | $101.80 | IRON0401-005 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $37.26 | $32.63 | $69.89 | IRON0404-024 eff. 07/01/2024 |
| LABORER (MASON TENDER- BRICK) | $36.37 | $25.32 | $61.69 | LABO0135-001 eff. 05/01/2024 |
| LABORER (MASON TENDER- CEMENT/CONCRETE) | $26.00 | $23.97 | $49.97 | LABO0413-009 eff. 05/01/2014 |
| LABORER (FORKLIFT (MASONRY WORK ONLY)) | $27.27 | $15.04 | $42.31 | LABO1174-011 eff. 05/01/2017 |
| LABORER (CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND); CONCRETE WORKER; FIRE WATCH) | $21.57 | $15.04 | $36.61 | LABO1174-011 eff. 05/01/2017 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY ONLY | $29.51 | $20.15 | $49.66 | PAIN0021-036 eff. 05/01/2021 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $59.65 | $42.78 | $102.43 | PLUM0420-011 eff. 05/01/2024 |
ELECTRICIAN (COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN ONLY)Scope and notesZONE PAY ZONE A: 1-25 MILES - $0.00 ZONE B: 25-55 MILES - $7.00 ZONE C: OVER 55 MILES NNSS - $7.00 ZONE D: NTTR - $7.50 | $40.33 | $32.62 | $72.95 | ROOF0030-009 eff. 05/01/2021 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $49.75 | $28.96 | $78.71 | SFPA0669-004 eff. 04/01/2025 |
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION:Scope and notesFOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $43.09 | $42.52 | $85.61 | SHEE0019-015 eff. 06/01/2024 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $22.64 | $0.00 | $22.64 | SUPA2011-034 eff. 08/20/2014 |
| PLUMBER | $40.90 | $18.13 | $59.03 | SUPA2011-034 eff. 08/20/2014 |
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER ONLY) | $27.07 | $15.79 | $42.86 | SUPA2011-034 eff. 08/20/2014 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $28.55 | $15.78 | $44.33 | SUPA2011-034 eff. 08/20/2014 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $34.34 | $15.47 | $49.81 | SUPA2011-034 eff. 08/20/2014 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $19.43 | $8.63 | $28.06 | SUPA2011-034 eff. 08/20/2014 |
| LABORER: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, & CEILINGS) | $21.43 | $11.13 | $32.56 | SUPA2011-034 eff. 08/20/2014 |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL | $34.27 | $22.55 | $56.82 | SUPA2011-034 eff. 08/20/2014 |
| GLAZIER | $41.14 | $3.94 | $45.08 | SUPA2011-034 eff. 08/20/2014 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $24.95 | $16.78 | $41.73 | SUPA2011-034 eff. 08/20/2014 |
Footnotes
- Executive Order 13658
- Note: Executive Order 13658 generally applies to contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act that were awarded on or between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, and that have not been renewed or extended on or after January 30, 2022. Executive Order 13658 does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts regardless of when they were awarded. If a contract is subject to Executive Order 13658, the contractor must pay all covered workers at least $13.65 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract from May 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under Executive Order 13658 is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
About this determination
Welders receive the rate for the craft performing the work to which welding is incidental. Classifications not listed may be added after award through the conformance process (29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii)). Executive Order minimum wages and paid sick leave may also apply; the official document has the full text.
Page built from modification 2 published 05/18/2026. We format and check the official text; the determination in your contract is what applies.