Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates: PA20260097
Building construction in Mercer County.
PA20260097, modification 7, published 09/24/2026. 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 6
- changed MILLWRIGHT base $43.00 → $49.00 (+$6.00), fringe $23.44 → $26.29 (+$2.85) New rates effective 06/01/2026 (previously 06/01/2024).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $48.28 | $33.17 | $81.45 | BOIL0154-007 eff. 01/01/2025 |
| TILE FINISHER | $28.76 | $17.16 | $45.92 | BRPA0009-011 eff. 12/01/2022 |
| TILE SETTER | $35.64 | $21.63 | $57.27 | BRPA0009-011 eff. 12/01/2022 |
| BRICKLAYER (INCLUDING POINTING, CAULKING, AND CLEANING) | $34.73 | $24.14 | $58.87 | BRPA0009-053 eff. 12/01/2022 |
| MASON - STONE | $34.73 | $24.14 | $58.87 | BRPA0009-053 eff. 12/01/2022 |
| CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, FLOOR LAYING-CARPET AND VINYL ONLY) | $35.94 | $19.02 | $54.96 | CARP0142-016 eff. 06/01/2023 |
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND FORM WORK; EXCLUDES FLOOR LAYING- CARPET, VINYL; AND ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) | $35.94 | $19.02 | $54.96 | CARP0268-006 eff. 06/01/2023 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $43.13 | $23.42 | $66.55 | CARP0274-003 eff. 01/01/2026 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $49.00 | $26.29 | $75.29 | CARP0443-004 eff. 06/01/2026 |
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING ALARM INSTALLATION AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $51.45 | $29.77 | $81.22 | ELEC0712-012 eff. 12/29/2025 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BULLDOZER, COMPACTOR, CRANE*, DRILL, GRADALL, GRADER/BLADE, MECHANIC, FORKLIFT( LULL) *ADD TO CRANE RATE: BOOMS 101-150 JIBS- ADD $.75 BOOMS 151-200 JIBS- ADD $1.50 BOOMS 201-251 JIBS- ADD $2.25 | $41.69 | $24.05 | $65.74 | ENGI0066-003 eff. 06/01/2024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKIDSTEER/SKID LOADER, DRILL RIG CAISSON, HIGHLIFT, PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) | $41.69 | $24.05 | $65.74 | ENGI0066-003 eff. 06/01/2024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HOIST, PUMP, FORKLIFT (RIDDEN OR SELF-PROPELLED) BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BULLDOZER, COMPACTOR, CRANE*, DRILL, GRADALL, GRADER/BLADE, MECHANIC, FORKLIFT( LULL), ROLLER *ADD TO CRANE RATE: BOOMS 101-150 JIBS- ADD $.75 BOOMS 151-200 JIBS- ADD $1.50 BOOMS 201-251 JIBS- ADD $2.25 | $35.62 | $24.05 | $59.67 | ENGI0066-003 eff. 06/01/2024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $41.69 | $24.05 | $65.74 | ENGI0066-003 eff. 06/01/2024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | $32.83 | $24.05 | $56.88 | ENGI0066-003 eff. 06/01/2024 |
| IRONWORKER (METAL BUILDINGS: METAL SIDING/WALL PANELS INSTALLATION ONLY) | $33.57 | $32.23 | $65.80 | IRON0003-024 eff. 06/01/2023 |
| IRONWORKER (ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING, RIGGER AND STRUCTURAL) | $36.26 | $28.16 | $64.42 | IRON0207-013 eff. 06/01/2025 |
| LABORER (MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE) | $30.24 | $12.05 | $42.29 | LABO0125-006 eff. 06/01/2022 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $22.73 | $18.97 | $41.70 | LABO0964-004 eff. 06/01/2021 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK | $22.88 | $18.97 | $41.85 | LABO0964-004 eff. 06/01/2021 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER ONLY | $30.56 | $23.72 | $54.28 | PAIN0057-001 eff. 06/01/2023 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING ONLY | $32.39 | $23.26 | $55.65 | PAIN0057-001 eff. 06/01/2023 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY ONLY | $27.12 | $24.89 | $52.01 | PAIN0549-003 eff. 05/01/2024 |
| GLAZIER | $25.40 | $25.47 | $50.87 | PAIN0751-002 eff. 09/01/2023 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $31.77 | $21.89 | $53.66 | PLAS0526-015 eff. 06/01/2021 |
| PLUMBER | $46.98 | $25.47 | $72.45 | PLUM0027-006 eff. 06/01/2023 |
| PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $48.15 | $29.17 | $77.32 | PLUM0449-006 eff. 06/01/2024 |
| ROOFER (EXCLUDES METAL ROOF INSTALLATION AND WATERPROOFING) | $36.70 | $18.09 | $54.79 | ROOF0210-007 eff. 05/01/2025 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $49.75 | $30.26 | $80.01 | SFPA0669-004 eff. 01/01/2026 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND METAL FLASHING INSTALLATION) | $46.75 | $35.93 | $82.68 | SHEE0012-014 eff. 07/01/2026 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $30.55 | $20.04 | $50.59 | SUPA2011-055 eff. 08/20/2014 |
| ROOFER: WATERPROOFING ONLY | $26.77 | $12.57 | $39.34 | SUPA2011-055 eff. 08/20/2014 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $23.36 | $7.60 | $30.96 | SUPA2011-055 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 7 published 09/24/2026. We format and check the official text; the determination in your contract is what applies.