J.7 - DBA - Wage Determination - Washington DC.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document for building construction projects in the District of Columbia, effective January 16, 2026. The document supersedes General Decision Number DC20250002 and applies to building construction projects (excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories) undertaken statewide in the District of Columbia.

The wage determination establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for 30+ construction trade classifications, organized by trade code and effective date. Rates range from $13.04 per hour for common laborers to $59.50 per hour for electricians with HVAC/temperature controls installation. Fringe benefits vary by classification, ranging from 2.80% to 38.435% above base wages. Key classifications include asbestos workers (heat and frost insulation at $40.77/hour), hazardous material handlers ($24.46/hour), carpenters ($34.41/hour), plumbers ($53.30/hour), ironworkers structural and ornamental ($37.86/hour), elevator mechanics ($57.16/hour), and various finishing trades. The document contains notations explaining union rate identifiers (denoted by letters such as PLUM, UAVG, SU, and SA) and includes information regarding Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. The determination also provides instructions for filing wage determination appeals with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, including contact information for the Branch of Wage Surveys and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.