Prevailing wage rates in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination PA20260028, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
(Abs Certification) $1.55 Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$30.86$14.15$45.01
Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$37.15$14.57$51.72
(Abs Certification) $1.55 Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$38.38$14.66$53.04
Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$39.46$14.73$54.19
Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$41.93$14.90$56.83
(Abs Certification) $1.55 Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$43.20$14.99$58.19
(Abs Certification) $1.55 Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$48.48$15.34$63.82

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination PA20260042, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Bricklayer (Rostraver Twp.)$37.00$23.82$60.82
Bricklayer (Except. Rostraver Twp.)$36.55$24.46$61.01
Carpenter$32.29$15.27$47.56
Electrician$30.20$19.14$49.34
Power Equipment Operator: (Backhoe)$31.05$15.75$46.80
Painter: Brush And Roller$17.67$11.48$29.15
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$31.77$21.89$53.66
Sheet Metal Worker$16.00$3.08$19.08
Laborer, Unskilled$14.00$2.10$16.10

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination PA20260008, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Tv Inspection And Grouting (Tv/Chemical Grout Sealing Technician)$11.58$1.26$12.84
Tv Inspection And Grouting (Tv/Chemical Grout Sealing Technician Assistan)$8.69$1.36$10.05
Tv Inspection And Grouting (Hydraulic Sewer Cleaning Truck Technician)$11.45$0.17$11.62
Tv Inspection And Grouting (Hydraulic Sewer Cleaning Truck Technician Assistant)$9.54$0.17$9.71

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination PA20260105, revision 7, updated 4. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Mechanical- Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation And Industrial Work (Including Duct And Pipe))$46.50$29.43$75.93
Boilermaker$48.28$33.17$81.45
Tile Finisher$28.76$17.16$45.92
Tile Setter$35.64$21.63$57.27
Bricklayer: Including Pointing, Caulking, Cleaning And Brick Refractory Work Additional $0.75 To The Base Wage For Brick Refractory Work$36.55$24.46$61.01
Mason - Stone Additional $0.75 To The Base Wage For Brick Refractory Work$36.55$24.46$61.01
Carpenter (Including Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Metal Stud Installation, Floor Laying-Hardwood, Carpet And Vinyl; Form Work, And Scaffold Building)$38.92$20.06$58.98
Piledriverman$43.13$23.42$66.55
Millwright$49.00$26.29$75.29
Electrician (Alarm Installation, Installation Of Sound And Communication System And Low Voltage Wiring, HVAC/Temperature Controls Installation Only)$49.11$36.79$85.90
*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 Power Equipment Operator: Broom/Sweeper, Compressor, Concrete Pump, Highlift, Hoist, Pump, Roller, Tugboat, Forklift (Ridden Or Self-Propelled)$35.62$24.05$59.67
Power Equipment Operator: Loader$41.69$24.05$65.74
Power Equipment Operator: Oiler$32.83$24.05$56.88
Ironworker (Ornamental, Reinforcing, Rigger And Structural; Metal Buildings: Metal Siding/Wall Panels Installation)$38.89$34.54$73.43
Laborer (Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete)$30.24$12.05$42.29
Laborer (Asbestos Abatement (Removal From Floors, Walls, And Ceilings))$27.97$20.39$48.36
Laborer (Mason Tender- Brick)$29.56$17.05$46.61
Laborer: Common Or General$26.31$17.05$43.36
Painter (Brush, Roller, And Spray, Excluding Work On Industrial Sites)$30.56$23.72$54.28
Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping$32.39$23.26$55.65
Painter (Industrial: Brush And Roller Only)$36.01$23.72$59.73
Painter (Industrial: Spray And Sandblaster Only)$36.01$23.72$59.73
Glazier$35.65$29.73$65.38
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$31.77$21.89$53.66
Plasterer$30.69$18.99$49.68
Pipefitter (Industrial)$47.75$26.55$74.30
Plumber$40.02$26.55$66.57
Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation, Excludes Work On Industrial Sites)$40.02$26.55$66.57
Roofer (Excludes Metal Roof Installation And Waterproofing)$41.21$21.46$62.67
Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct And Metal Roof Installation)$46.75$35.93$82.68
Laborer: Asphalt Raker$20.92$9.09$30.01
Laborer: Landscape$18.10$0.00$18.10
Laborer: Luteman$21.13$8.23$29.36
Roofer: Waterproofing Only$23.13$2.51$25.64
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$23.36$7.60$30.96
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$47.42$28.21$75.63

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Pennsylvania Counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland

Wage determination 2015-4235, revision 35, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.10
01111General Clerk I$17.68
07010Baker$16.99
07130Food Service Worker$14.55
07260Waiter/Waitress$16.30
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.97
11090Gardener$22.32
11150Janitor$17.55
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.12
11240Maid or Houseman$15.71
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.30
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$37.80
23160Electrician, Maintenance$33.34
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.40
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.68
23470Laborer$20.11
27101Guard I$17.41
27102Guard II$19.47
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.42
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.53
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.10
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.31
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.72
01020Administrative Assistant$33.19
01035Court Reporter$30.52
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.80
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.33
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.57
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.26
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.84
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.99
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.25
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.25
01111General Clerk I$17.68
01112General Clerk II$19.30
01113General Clerk III$21.65
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.42
01141Messenger Courier$20.06
01191Order Clerk I$20.53
01192Order Clerk II$22.40
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.73
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$22.07
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.61
01270Production Control Clerk$28.73
01290Rental Clerk$18.53
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.57
01311Secretary I$19.57
01312Secretary II$21.90
01313Secretary III$24.42
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.44
01410Supply Technician$33.19
01420Survey Worker$21.57
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.45
01531Travel Clerk I$18.57
01532Travel Clerk II$20.43
01533Travel Clerk III$22.86
01611Word Processor I$17.38
01612Word Processor II$19.50
01613Word Processor III$21.82
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$24.70
05010Automotive Electrician$22.44
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.22
05070Automotive Worker$21.22
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.73
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.51
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.22
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.51
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.51
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.99
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.22
05310Painter, Automotive$22.44
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.22
05370Tire Repairer$18.03
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.51
07010Baker$16.99
07041Cook I$17.69
07042Cook II$20.04
07070Dishwasher$14.42
07130Food Service Worker$14.55
07210Meat Cutter$20.06
07260Waiter/Waitress$16.30
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$23.44
09040Furniture Handler$15.27
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.53
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.58
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.06
09130Upholsterer$20.79
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.97
11060Elevator Operator$17.55
11090Gardener$22.32
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.55
11150Janitor$17.55
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.12
11240Maid or Houseman$15.71
11260Pruner$16.75
11270Tractor Operator$20.86
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.12
11360Window Cleaner$18.99
12010Ambulance Driver$20.06
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.19
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$29.76
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$27.87
12020Dental Assistant$23.04
12025Dental Hygienist$36.65
12030EKG Technician$26.87
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$26.87
12040Emergency Medical Technician$20.06
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.30
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.19
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.32
12100Medical Assistant$20.60
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$27.99
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.08
12190Medical Record Technician$22.46
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.85
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$39.82
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.04
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.92
12223Nursing Assistant III$18.46
12224Nursing Assistant IV$20.71
12235Optical Dispenser$22.00
12236Optical Technician$18.58
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.09
12280Phlebotomist$20.14
12305Radiologic Technologist$32.63
12311Registered Nurse I$26.75
12312Registered Nurse II$32.72
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.72
12314Registered Nurse III$39.60
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.60
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.46
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.68
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$26.21
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.33
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.77
13013Exhibits Specialist III$32.33
13041Illustrator I$21.33
13042Illustrator II$26.43
13043Illustrator III$32.33
13047Librarian$29.27
13050Library Aide/Clerk$15.27
13058Library Technician$20.22
13061Media Specialist I$19.07
13062Media Specialist II$21.33
13063Media Specialist III$23.79
13071Photographer I$18.76
13072Photographer II$20.98
13073Photographer III$25.99
13074Photographer IV$31.79
13075Photographer V$38.47
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$19.17
13110Video Teleconference Technician$25.93
14041Computer Operator I$24.69
14042Computer Operator II$27.63
14043Computer Operator III$30.81
14044Computer Operator IV$34.22
14045Computer Operator V$37.90
14071Computer Programmer I$22.73
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$24.69
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$34.22
14170System Support Specialist$37.90
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.23
15060Educational Technologist$33.52
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.22
15080Graphic Artist$27.81
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.22
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.22
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.22
15090Technical Instructor$27.95
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$34.18
15110Test Proctor$22.56
15120Tutor$22.56
16010Assembler$12.32
16030Counter Attendant$12.32
16040Dry Cleaner$15.44
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$12.32
16090Presser, Hand$12.32
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$12.32
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$12.32
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$12.32
16190Sewing Machine Operator$16.52
16220Tailor$17.57
16250Washer, Machine$13.33
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.91
19040Tool And Die Maker$29.40
21020Forklift Operator$22.50
21030Material Coordinator$28.73
21040Material Expediter$28.73
21050Material Handling Laborer$20.11
21071Order Filler$17.26
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.50
21110Shipping Packer$21.22
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$21.22
21140Store Worker I$18.14
21150Stock Clerk$23.00
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.50
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.50
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$37.80
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$31.86
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.30
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$37.80
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$39.61
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$28.70
23050Aircraft, Painter$35.57
23060Aircraft Servicer$31.86
23080Aircraft Worker$33.67
23110Appliance Mechanic$29.30
23120Bicycle Repairer$18.88
23125Cable Splicer$50.92
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$29.80
23140Carpet Layer$22.92
23160Electrician, Maintenance$33.34
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.40
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$32.15
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$33.68
23260Fabric Worker$26.70
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$28.58
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$25.03
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$37.60
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$29.96
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.68
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$36.30
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$31.86
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$33.67
23391Gunsmith I$25.03
23392Gunsmith II$28.35
23393Gunsmith III$31.41
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$29.98
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$29.96
23460Instrument Mechanic$31.01
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$29.98
23470Laborer$20.11
23510Locksmith$26.96
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.35
23550Machinist, Maintenance$26.47
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.05
23591Metrology Technician I$31.01
23592Metrology Technician II$32.19
23593Metrology Technician III$33.58
23640Millwright$29.77
23710Office Appliance Repairer$22.60
23760Painter, Maintenance$23.79
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$33.72
23810Plumber, Maintenance$32.18
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$31.41
23850Rigger$29.98
23870Scale Mechanic$28.35
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$34.47
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.72
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$33.94
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$35.22
23950Telephone Lineman$44.43
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.78
23965Well Driller$28.28
23970Woodcraft Worker$31.41
23980Woodworker$25.03
24550Case Manager$21.14
24570Child Care Attendant$14.35
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.90
24610Chore Aide$14.21
24630Homemaker$21.14
25010Boiler Tender$35.14
25040Sewage Plant Operator$31.48
25070Stationary Engineer$35.14
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$26.17
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$31.48
27004Alarm Monitor$27.83
27007Baggage Inspector$17.41
27008Corrections Officer$31.04
27010Court Security Officer$32.67
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.47
27040Detention Officer$31.04
27070Firefighter$35.49
27101Guard I$17.41
27102Guard II$19.47
27131Police Officer I$36.00
27132Police Officer II$39.99
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.28
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.35
28043Carnival Worker$12.27
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$20.68
28310Lifeguard$13.29
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$23.13
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.89
28515Recreation Specialist$28.66
28630Sports Official$18.43
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.86
29010Blocker And Bracer$31.39
29020Hatch Tender$31.39
29030Line Handler$31.39
29041Stevedore I$29.57
29042Stevedore II$33.20
30021Archeological Technician I$21.35
30022Archeological Technician II$23.89
30023Archeological Technician III$29.59
30030Cartographic Technician$29.59
30040Civil Engineering Technician$30.44
30051Cryogenic Technician I$32.77
30052Cryogenic Technician II$36.19
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$21.35
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.89
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.64
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$32.77
30081Engineering Technician I$18.15
30082Engineering Technician II$20.37
30083Engineering Technician III$22.89
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.23
30085Engineering Technician V$34.52
30086Engineering Technician VI$41.77
30090Environmental Technician$25.48
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.59
30210Laboratory Technician$28.99
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$26.63
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$29.41
30240Mathematical Technician$29.59
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.57
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.19
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.70
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.19
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$36.19
30390Photo-Optics Technician$29.59
30395Radiation Control Technician$36.19
30461Technical Writer I$29.59
30462Technical Writer II$36.19
30463Technical Writer III$43.80
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$30.58
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$37.00
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$44.34
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$30.58
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$30.58
30501Weather Forecaster I$32.77
30502Weather Forecaster II$39.86
30621Weather Observer, Senior$29.59
31010Airplane Pilot$37.00
31020Bus Aide$23.50
31030Bus Driver$29.63
31043Driver Courier$19.19
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.42
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.11
31310Taxi Driver$13.67
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.53
31362Truckdriver, Medium$21.90
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$27.83
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$27.83
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.04
99030Cashier$14.17
99050Desk Clerk$14.75
99095Embalmer$30.03
99130Flight Follower$30.58
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.76
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.00
99260Marketing Analyst$31.34
99310Mortician$30.03
99410Pest Controller$21.55
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.55
99710Recycling Laborer$25.80
99711Recycling Specialist$29.71
99730Refuse Collector$23.85
99810Sales Clerk$14.83
99820School Crossing Guard$17.78
99830Survey Party Chief$30.36
99831Surveying Aide$18.09
99832Surveying Technician$27.60
99840Vending Machine Attendant$18.11
99841Vending Machine Repairer$21.93
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$18.11

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.