Davis-Bacon Act WG PA20260002 Rev. 3 01.30.2026.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for heavy and highway construction projects in Pennsylvania. The document, numbered PA20260002 and effective January 30, 2026, supersedes a prior determination (PA20250002) and applies to 32 counties across Pennsylvania including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Mifflin, Potter, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland. The determination covers heavy and highway construction projects excluding sewer grouting projects and sewage/water treatment plant projects.

The wage determination specifies hourly rates and fringe benefits for numerous classifications including boilermakers, carpenters, electricians, equipment operators, ironworkers, laborers, painters, plumbers, and truck drivers, with rates varying by county or county groupings. Rates range from approximately $28.64 to $68.06 per hour depending on classification and location, with fringe benefits typically comprising 16 to 36 percent of the base rate. The document includes detailed classifications for power equipment operators organized into five groups based on equipment type and capacity. It also provides guidance on wage determination appeals processes, references Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors effective January 1, 2017, and notes Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements of $13.30 per hour for covered workers in 2025. The determination includes multiple modifications with publication dates ranging from January 2 through January 30, 2026.