Davis-Bacon electrician base rates in Pennsylvania range from $8.80 to $75.05 an hour (median $43.25), before fringe. Service Contract Act janitor rates range from $14.38 to $18.86 an hour (median $17.47), plus health and welfare.
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How prevailing wage works in Pennsylvania
Federal construction contracts over $2,000 must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rates for the county; federal service contracts over $2,500 must pay at least the Service Contract Act rates. Pennsylvania may also have its own state prevailing wage law for state and local projects. See prevailing wage explained.