Prevailing Wages in Elk County, Pennsylvania
Prevailing wages in Elk County, Pennsylvania run $13.22 to $88.12 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $56.95, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $22.95. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $65.44
Base Rate: $37.44 | Fringe: $28.00
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.44
Base Rate: $37.44 | Fringe: $28.00
#federal – Diver in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $88.12
Base Rate: $64.70 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Diver in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $88.12
Base Rate: $64.70 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Millwright in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.44
Base Rate: $43.00 | Fringe: $23.44
#federal – Millwright in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $66.44
Base Rate: $43.00 | Fringe: $23.44
#federal – Piledriverman (Piledriverman) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $66.55
Base Rate: $43.13 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Piledriverman (Piledriverman) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.55
Base Rate: $43.13 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Piledriverman (Piledriverman (welder)) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.05
Base Rate: $44.63 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Piledriverman (Piledriverman (welder)) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $68.05
Base Rate: $44.63 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Tender in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.55
Base Rate: $43.13 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Tender in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $66.55
Base Rate: $43.13 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $52.41
Base Rate: $33.62 | Fringe: $18.79
#federal – Boilermaker in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $81.45
Base Rate: $48.28 | Fringe: $33.17
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $61.19
Base Rate: $39.85 | Fringe: $21.34
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Metal Stud Installation, Floor Laying-carpet and Vinyl, and Gutter Installation; Excludes Scaffold Building and Form Work) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $51.10
Base Rate: $33.01 | Fringe: $18.09
#federal – Carpenter (Scaffold Building Only) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $55.40
Base Rate: $34.76 | Fringe: $20.64
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $53.32
Base Rate: $31.97 | Fringe: $21.35
#federal – Electrician (Includes Alarm Installation, Installation of Sound and Communication System, Low Voltage Wiring and HVAC Temperature Control Installation) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $82.64
Base Rate: $50.86 | Fringe: $31.78
#federal – Glazier in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $50.87
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $25.47
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental, Reinforcing, Rigger, and Structural in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $64.70
Base Rate: $32.29 | Fringe: $32.41
#federal – Laborer: Common or General, Including Cement Mason Tending in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $27.54
Base Rate: $18.20 | Fringe: $9.34
#federal – Laborer (Concrete Worker) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $45.51
Base Rate: $25.98 | Fringe: $19.53
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $41.76
Base Rate: $23.23 | Fringe: $18.53
#federal – Mason - Stone in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $56.63
Base Rate: $34.00 | Fringe: $22.63
#federal – Millwright in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $66.44
Base Rate: $43.00 | Fringe: $23.44
#federal – Operator: Forklift, All Types in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $36.82
Base Rate: $23.69 | Fringe: $13.13
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $58.54
Base Rate: $36.53 | Fringe: $22.01
#federal – Operator: Roller in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $33.96
Base Rate: $21.89 | Fringe: $12.07
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller Only in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $54.28
Base Rate: $30.56 | Fringe: $23.72
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping Only in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $55.65
Base Rate: $32.39 | Fringe: $23.26
#federal – Painter (Industrial: Spray Only) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $59.73
Base Rate: $36.01 | Fringe: $23.72
#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $44.07
Base Rate: $27.95 | Fringe: $16.12
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation and HVAC Unit Installation, Excludes Work on Industrial Sites) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $66.57
Base Rate: $40.02 | Fringe: $26.55
#federal – Pipefitter (Industrial) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $74.30
Base Rate: $47.75 | Fringe: $26.55
#federal – Plasterer in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $31.75
Base Rate: $20.97 | Fringe: $10.78
#federal – Plumber in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $66.57
Base Rate: $40.02 | Fringe: $26.55
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $51.02
Base Rate: $29.70 | Fringe: $21.32
#federal – Power Equipment Operator Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $36.87 | Fringe: $21.32
#federal – Roofer in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $39.19
Base Rate: $27.00 | Fringe: $12.19
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $70.29
Base Rate: $39.50 | Fringe: $30.79
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $54.62
Base Rate: $30.58 | Fringe: $24.04
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $49.41
Base Rate: $30.95 | Fringe: $18.46
#federal – Tile Finisher in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $45.92
Base Rate: $28.76 | Fringe: $17.16
#federal – Tile Setter in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $57.27
Base Rate: $35.64 | Fringe: $21.63
#federal – Carpenter in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $17.54
Base Rate: $14.26 | Fringe: $3.28
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $13.22
Base Rate: $10.65 | Fringe: $2.57
#federal – Electrician in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $20.29
Base Rate: $14.99 | Fringe: $5.30
#federal – Laborer, Unskilled in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $14.20
Base Rate: $11.02 | Fringe: $3.18
#federal – Painters: Brush,roller (Excld. Drywall Finishing in Elk County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $20.61
Base Rate: $14.30 | Fringe: $6.31
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Elk County, Pennsylvania?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Elk County, Pennsylvania runs from $13.22 to $88.12 per hour, median $56.95. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Elk County, Pennsylvania?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway, Residential construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Elk County, Pennsylvania rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 30, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.