Sprinkler Fitter Prevailing Wage Rates in District of Columbia (2026)
Sprinkler Fitters on prevailing wage projects in District of Columbia are paid $72.91 per hour, with a median total of $72.91 across the 2 determination records listed below. That total is base rate plus fringe benefits; the median base rate is $45.22, and among the 2 records listing a fringe separately the median fringe is $27.69. Rates differ by county, construction type and funding source, so use the row that matches your project.
Figures above are computed over the 2 hourly records in the table below. They are not a statewide average of all sprinkler fitters in District of Columbia. Most recent determination in this set: May 18, 2026.
How much do sprinkler fitters earn on prevailing wage jobs in District of Columbia?
Every row below is one wage determination line: a sprinkler fitter classification, in one county, for one construction type, under one funding source. The rate that applies to your project is the row whose county, construction type and funding source all match it — a Highway rate does not apply to a Building project in the same county, and a state determination does not substitute for a federal one.
| Classification | County | Construction type | Funding | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) | D.c | Building | #federal | $45.22 | $27.69 | $72.91 |
| Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) | Washington | Building | #federal | $45.22 | $27.69 | $72.91 |
What does the sprinkler fitter classification cover?
Sprinkler fitters install fire suppression piping, heads, standpipes and the associated valves and alarms. The classification is distinct from both plumber and pipefitter on most determinations because fire protection work is separately licensed in most states.
Work typically covered
- Wet and dry sprinkler systems
- Standpipes and risers
- Fire pumps
- Backflow preventers
- System testing and certification
Also listed as
- Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Protection)
- Fire Sprinkler Installer
Sprinkler Fitter rates by county in District of Columbia
Prevailing wage is set county by county. These are the District of Columbia counties with sprinkler fitter records in the set above — open one to see every classification on that county's determination, not just this trade.
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Sprinkler Fitter prevailing wage questions
What is the prevailing wage for a sprinkler fitter in District of Columbia?
Across the 2 federal-funded determination records WageFinder lists for sprinkler fitters in District of Columbia, total prevailing wage runs from $72.91 to $72.91 per hour, median $72.91. There is no single statewide figure: each county's determination sets its own rate, and the same county can carry different rates for Building, Highway, Heavy and Residential work.
Does the sprinkler fitter rate include benefits?
The total prevailing wage shown is the base hourly rate plus the fringe benefit rate. Of the 2 District of Columbia records on this page, 2 list a fringe amount separately, with a median of $27.69 per hour — roughly 38% of the median total. The rest list no separate fringe, meaning the base rate is the whole obligation. Fringe can be paid as bona fide benefit plan contributions, as cash added to the paycheck, or as a mix of both.
Which District of Columbia counties have sprinkler fitter rates?
This page lists sprinkler fitter records for 2 counties in District of Columbia: D.c, Washington. Determinations that apply statewide appear under a statewide entry rather than a named county.
How current are these District of Columbia sprinkler fitter rates?
The most recent determination in this set is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly, but the date that matters for compliance is the determination date on the document itself, which is shown on every wage detail page and links back to the government source.
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