Prevailing wage rates in York County, Pennsylvania

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for York 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 York County, Pennsylvania.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination PA20260107, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) (Asbestos Abatement, Removal From Mechanical Systems Only)$40.00$29.81$69.81
Boilermaker$55.00$35.48$90.48
Bricklayer (Including Pointing, Caulking, And Cleaning)$33.99$16.87$50.86
Piledriverman$36.87$20.49$57.36
Carpenter (Includes Drywall Hanging, Metal Stud Installation, Form Work And Scaffold Building; Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation)$36.84$20.19$57.03
Millwright$43.00$23.44$66.44
Electrician (Includes Alarm Installation; Communication Technician, HVAC/Temperature Controls Installation And Low Voltage Wiring)$40.31$23.93$64.24
Basic Hourly Rate For Less Than 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; Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day And The Friday After Thanksgiving Day, And Christmas Day$58.70$38.44$97.14
Power Equipment Operator (Pump)$32.25$21.32$53.57
Power Equipment Operator (Mechanic)$36.87$21.32$58.19
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$44.89$30.92$75.81
Power Equipment Operator (Oiler)$39.42$29.30$68.72
Power Equipment Operator (Hoist(Single Drum), Forklift (Under 20 Ft, Excludes Masonry Work))$41.88$30.03$71.91
Power Equipment Operator (Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader; Hoist (With Two Towers); Forklift (20 Ft And Over, Excludes Masonry Work))$44.61$30.83$75.44
Ironworker, Structural, Reinforcing And Ornamental$37.26$32.63$69.89
Laborer (Asbestos Abatement (Removal From Floors, Walls, And Ceilings))$27.47$19.89$47.36
Laborer (Jack Hammer; Mason Tender-Brick, Cement/Concrete)$26.37$17.18$43.55
Laborer (Forklift (Masonry Work Only))$27.87$17.18$45.05
Laborer (Common Or General; Concrete Worker; Concrete Saw (Walk Behind/Hand Held))$23.01$17.18$40.19
Painter (Spray Only)$26.98$15.65$42.63
Painter: Brush And Roller Only$25.84$16.30$42.14
Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation)$41.36$29.45$70.81
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$49.75$28.96$78.71
Sheet Metal Worker: Includes HVAC Duct Installation Footnote: Paid Holiday: Election Day$43.09$42.52$85.61
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$29.65$6.84$36.49
Tile Setter$24.87$10.14$35.01
Tile Finisher$20.65$8.24$28.89
Roofer: Waterproofing Only$28.60$18.02$46.62
Roofer, Excludes Waterproofing$24.10$13.47$37.57
Plumber$27.75$14.46$42.21
Operator: Roller$30.39$13.72$44.11
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$30.39$15.05$45.44
Operator: Loader$27.05$14.52$41.57
Operator: Grader/Blade$32.51$17.98$50.49
Operator: Gradall$32.70$18.43$51.13
Operator: Drill$25.58$17.07$42.65
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$26.47$12.66$39.13
Laborer: Landscape$15.01$0.00$15.01
HVAC Mechanic (Installation Of HVAC Unit Only, Excludes Installation Of HVAC Pipe And Duct)$30.80$22.58$53.38
Glazier$20.19$6.92$27.11
Floor Layer: Vinyl Flooring Only$24.67$11.22$35.89
Floor Layer: Hardwood Floors Only$26.91$11.88$38.79
Floor Layer: Carpet Only$18.78$5.02$23.80
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$23.23$8.13$31.36
Carpenter (Acoustical Ceiling Installation Only)$37.73$4.59$42.32
Operator: Bulldozer$37.85$22.72$60.57

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination PA20260116, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Bricklayer$45.45$30.16$75.61
Carpenter$45.13$29.04$74.17
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe Footnote: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day ***Toxic/Harardous Waste Removal*** Add 20 Per Cent To Basic Hourly Rate For All Classifications$50.80$28.89$79.69
Laborer: Common Or General$39.10$26.69$65.79
Painter: Brush And Roller Only$25.84$16.30$42.14
Plumber$64.73$37.21$101.94
Roofer$31.25$21.75$53.00
Electrician$23.68$22.74$46.42

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Pennsylvania Counties of York

Wage determination 2015-4245, revision 33, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.23
01111General Clerk I$17.52
07010Baker$17.21
07130Food Service Worker$14.95
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.29
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.62
11090Gardener$22.36
11150Janitor$17.50
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.44
11240Maid or Houseman$15.02
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.30
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$32.76
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.66
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.63
23370General Maintenance Worker$25.77
23470Laborer$20.85
27101Guard I$17.15
27102Guard II$19.19
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.89
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.11
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.23
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.45
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.88
01020Administrative Assistant$31.83
01035Court Reporter$24.13
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.41
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.00
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.33
01051Data Entry Operator I$18.39
01052Data Entry Operator II$20.07
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.70
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.34
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.34
01111General Clerk I$17.52
01112General Clerk II$19.12
01113General Clerk III$21.45
01120Housing Referral Assistant$26.91
01141Messenger Courier$18.74
01191Order Clerk I$20.87
01192Order Clerk II$22.77
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$21.33
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$23.86
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$26.61
01270Production Control Clerk$29.51
01290Rental Clerk$20.13
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$21.57
01311Secretary I$21.57
01312Secretary II$24.13
01313Secretary III$26.91
01320Service Order Dispatcher$22.08
01410Supply Technician$31.83
01420Survey Worker$21.22
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.50
01531Travel Clerk I$19.22
01532Travel Clerk II$21.57
01533Travel Clerk III$24.13
01611Word Processor I$19.22
01612Word Processor II$21.57
01613Word Processor III$24.13
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.43
05010Automotive Electrician$24.45
05040Automotive Glass Installer$23.24
05070Automotive Worker$23.24
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$20.81
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$25.70
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$23.24
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$25.70
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$19.59
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$22.07
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$23.24
05310Painter, Automotive$24.45
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$23.24
05370Tire Repairer$17.96
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$25.70
07010Baker$17.21
07041Cook I$17.32
07042Cook II$19.34
07070Dishwasher$14.23
07130Food Service Worker$14.95
07210Meat Cutter$18.70
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.29
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$24.38
09040Furniture Handler$16.73
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.84
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$19.10
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$21.51
09130Upholsterer$24.38
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.62
11060Elevator Operator$17.50
11090Gardener$22.36
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.50
11150Janitor$17.50
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.44
11240Maid or Houseman$15.02
11260Pruner$17.14
11270Tractor Operator$21.05
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.44
11360Window Cleaner$18.83
12010Ambulance Driver$19.03
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.36
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$30.86
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.98
12020Dental Assistant$22.38
12025Dental Hygienist$39.25
12030EKG Technician$29.43
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$29.43
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.03
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.45
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.36
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.51
12100Medical Assistant$20.97
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.70
12160Medical Record Clerk$19.27
12190Medical Record Technician$21.56
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.45
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$60.13
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.55
12222Nursing Assistant II$17.49
12223Nursing Assistant III$19.08
12224Nursing Assistant IV$21.41
12235Optical Dispenser$20.67
12236Optical Technician$21.19
12250Pharmacy Technician$17.89
12280Phlebotomist$20.75
12305Radiologic Technologist$32.76
12311Registered Nurse I$32.09
12312Registered Nurse II$39.27
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$39.27
12314Registered Nurse III$47.50
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$47.50
12316Registered Nurse IV$56.94
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.89
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$26.64
13011Exhibits Specialist I$24.20
13012Exhibits Specialist II$29.98
13013Exhibits Specialist III$36.66
13041Illustrator I$24.20
13042Illustrator II$29.98
13043Illustrator III$36.66
13047Librarian$33.19
13050Library Aide/Clerk$13.41
13058Library Technician$19.61
13061Media Specialist I$21.64
13062Media Specialist II$24.20
13063Media Specialist III$26.96
13071Photographer I$19.35
13072Photographer II$21.65
13073Photographer III$26.82
13074Photographer IV$32.80
13075Photographer V$39.70
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$19.65
13110Video Teleconference Technician$24.35
14041Computer Operator I$25.53
14042Computer Operator II$28.56
14043Computer Operator III$31.83
14044Computer Operator IV$35.38
14045Computer Operator V$39.18
14071Computer Programmer I$24.60
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$25.53
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$35.38
14170System Support Specialist$39.18
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$46.44
15060Educational Technologist$37.73
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$55.66
15080Graphic Artist$26.43
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$55.66
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$55.66
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$55.66
15090Technical Instructor$23.70
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$28.99
15110Test Proctor$19.14
15120Tutor$19.14
16010Assembler$13.09
16030Counter Attendant$13.09
16040Dry Cleaner$16.82
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$13.09
16090Presser, Hand$13.09
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$13.09
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$13.09
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$13.09
16190Sewing Machine Operator$17.91
16220Tailor$18.89
16250Washer, Machine$14.33
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$26.57
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.89
21020Forklift Operator$22.89
21030Material Coordinator$29.51
21040Material Expediter$29.51
21050Material Handling Laborer$20.85
21071Order Filler$17.80
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.89
21110Shipping Packer$22.83
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.83
21140Store Worker I$18.47
21150Stock Clerk$23.09
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.89
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.89
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$32.76
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$26.89
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.30
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$32.76
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$34.27
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$23.87
23050Aircraft, Painter$29.80
23060Aircraft Servicer$26.89
23080Aircraft Worker$28.31
23110Appliance Mechanic$29.80
23120Bicycle Repairer$25.35
23125Cable Splicer$51.60
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$29.40
23140Carpet Layer$28.31
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.66
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.63
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$32.23
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$33.86
23260Fabric Worker$26.89
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.93
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$25.35
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$35.82
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$29.01
23370General Maintenance Worker$25.77
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$31.30
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$26.89
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$28.31
23391Gunsmith I$25.35
23392Gunsmith II$28.31
23393Gunsmith III$31.30
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$31.71
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$29.74
23460Instrument Mechanic$31.30
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$29.80
23470Laborer$20.85
23510Locksmith$29.80
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$31.99
23550Machinist, Maintenance$25.62
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.86
23591Metrology Technician I$31.30
23592Metrology Technician II$32.76
23593Metrology Technician III$34.27
23640Millwright$31.03
23710Office Appliance Repairer$22.62
23760Painter, Maintenance$25.97
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$33.70
23810Plumber, Maintenance$32.08
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$31.30
23850Rigger$31.30
23870Scale Mechanic$28.31
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$31.78
23910Small Engine Mechanic$21.49
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.25
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.67
23950Telephone Lineman$31.37
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$27.63
23965Well Driller$31.30
23970Woodcraft Worker$31.30
23980Woodworker$25.35
24550Case Manager$19.99
24570Child Care Attendant$14.57
24580Child Care Center Clerk$18.18
24610Chore Aide$15.72
24630Homemaker$19.99
25010Boiler Tender$32.67
25040Sewage Plant Operator$28.55
25070Stationary Engineer$32.67
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$24.91
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$28.55
27004Alarm Monitor$24.41
27007Baggage Inspector$17.15
27008Corrections Officer$32.82
27010Court Security Officer$32.82
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.19
27040Detention Officer$32.82
27070Firefighter$32.82
27101Guard I$17.15
27102Guard II$19.19
27131Police Officer I$35.96
27132Police Officer II$39.96
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$13.41
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$14.25
28043Carnival Worker$10.92
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.77
28310Lifeguard$14.30
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$22.11
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.14
28515Recreation Specialist$27.39
28630Sports Official$17.61
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.88
29010Blocker And Bracer$32.24
29020Hatch Tender$32.24
29030Line Handler$32.24
29041Stevedore I$30.62
29042Stevedore II$33.94
30021Archeological Technician I$23.69
30022Archeological Technician II$26.50
30023Archeological Technician III$32.82
30030Cartographic Technician$32.82
30040Civil Engineering Technician$33.14
30051Cryogenic Technician I$36.35
30052Cryogenic Technician II$40.14
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$23.69
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$26.50
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$29.53
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$36.35
30081Engineering Technician I$20.74
30082Engineering Technician II$23.28
30083Engineering Technician III$26.04
30084Engineering Technician IV$32.26
30085Engineering Technician V$39.47
30086Engineering Technician VI$47.74
30090Environmental Technician$32.82
30095Evidence Control Specialist$32.82
30210Laboratory Technician$25.47
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$36.35
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$40.14
30240Mathematical Technician$32.82
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$24.75
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$30.67
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$37.51
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$45.38
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$40.14
30390Photo-Optics Technician$32.82
30395Radiation Control Technician$40.14
30461Technical Writer I$30.56
30462Technical Writer II$37.37
30463Technical Writer III$45.22
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$33.84
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$40.94
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$49.07
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$33.84
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$33.84
30501Weather Forecaster I$36.35
30502Weather Forecaster II$44.21
30621Weather Observer, Senior$32.82
31010Airplane Pilot$40.94
31020Bus Aide$17.48
31030Bus Driver$22.48
31043Driver Courier$20.82
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.89
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.27
31310Taxi Driver$13.42
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.11
31362Truckdriver, Medium$23.45
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.17
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.17
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.96
99030Cashier$14.12
99050Desk Clerk$14.62
99095Embalmer$32.76
99130Flight Follower$33.84
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.62
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.72
99260Marketing Analyst$31.26
99310Mortician$32.76
99410Pest Controller$21.54
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.78
99710Recycling Laborer$24.34
99711Recycling Specialist$27.78
99730Refuse Collector$22.62
99810Sales Clerk$14.65
99820School Crossing Guard$19.19
99830Survey Party Chief$32.07
99831Surveying Aide$20.89
99832Surveying Technician$28.61
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.72
99841Vending Machine Repairer$28.14
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.72

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.