Prevailing Wages in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Prevailing wages in Erie County, Pennsylvania run $24.33 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 $56.72, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $23.42. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $65.44
Base Rate: $37.44 | Fringe: $28.00
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.44
Base Rate: $37.44 | Fringe: $28.00
#federal – Diver in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $88.12
Base Rate: $64.70 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Diver in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $88.12
Base Rate: $64.70 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Millwright in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $66.44
Base Rate: $43.00 | Fringe: $23.44
#federal – Millwright in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.44
Base Rate: $43.00 | Fringe: $23.44
#federal – Piledriverman (Piledriverman) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $66.55
Base Rate: $43.13 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Piledriverman (Piledriverman) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.55
Base Rate: $43.13 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Piledriverman (Piledriverman (welder)) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $68.05
Base Rate: $44.63 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Piledriverman (Piledriverman (welder)) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.05
Base Rate: $44.63 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Tender in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.55
Base Rate: $43.13 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Tender in Erie 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 Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $50.45
Base Rate: $30.41 | Fringe: $20.04
#federal – Boilermaker in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $81.45
Base Rate: $48.28 | Fringe: $33.17
#federal – Bricklayer (Including Pointing, Caulking, and Cleaning) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $54.16
Base Rate: $31.24 | Fringe: $22.92
#federal – Carpenter (Acoustical Ceiling Installation Only) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $58.98
Base Rate: $38.92 | Fringe: $20.06
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Drywall Hanging, Metal Stud Installation, Floor Laying-carpet, Vinyl, and Form Work; Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $55.36
Base Rate: $35.83 | Fringe: $19.53
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $49.28
Base Rate: $31.89 | Fringe: $17.39
#federal – Electrician (Alarm Installation and Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $81.22
Base Rate: $51.45 | Fringe: $29.77
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring and Alarm Installation) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $69.81
Base Rate: $43.25 | Fringe: $26.56
#federal – Glazier in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $44.95
Base Rate: $26.85 | Fringe: $18.10
#federal – Ironworker (Ornamental, Reinforcing, Rigger and Structural; Metal Buildings: Metal Siding/Wall Panels Installation) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $65.80
Base Rate: $33.57 | Fringe: $32.23
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $24.33
Base Rate: $17.40 | Fringe: $6.93
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-brick in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $34.73
Base Rate: $21.92 | Fringe: $12.81
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $42.29
Base Rate: $30.24 | Fringe: $12.05
#federal – Mason - Stone in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $54.16
Base Rate: $31.24 | Fringe: $22.92
#federal – Millwright in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $66.44
Base Rate: $43.00 | Fringe: $23.44
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $51.26
Base Rate: $26.37 | Fringe: $24.89
#federal – Painter (Drywall Finishing/Taping) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $51.51
Base Rate: $26.62 | Fringe: $24.89
#federal – Painter: Spray in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $52.01
Base Rate: $27.12 | Fringe: $24.89
#federal – Piledriverman in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $66.55
Base Rate: $43.13 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $77.32
Base Rate: $48.15 | Fringe: $29.17
#federal – Plasterer in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $46.88
Base Rate: $28.26 | Fringe: $18.62
#federal – Plumber in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $72.45
Base Rate: $46.98 | Fringe: $25.47
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer, Compactor, Drill, Gradall, Grader/Blade, Mechanic, Forklift (Lull) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $56.17
Base Rate: $34.10 | Fringe: $22.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Hoist, Pump, Forklift (Ridden or Self-propelled) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $56.17
Base Rate: $34.10 | Fringe: $22.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $56.17
Base Rate: $34.10 | Fringe: $22.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Oiler in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $51.32
Base Rate: $29.25 | Fringe: $22.07
#federal – Roofer (Excludes Metal Roof Installation and Waterproofing) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $54.79
Base Rate: $36.70 | Fringe: $18.09
#federal – Roofer: Waterproofing Only in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $39.34
Base Rate: $26.77 | Fringe: $12.57
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct, Metal Roof, and Metal Flashing Installation) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $70.29
Base Rate: $39.50 | Fringe: $30.79
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $80.01
Base Rate: $49.75 | Fringe: $30.26
#federal – Tile Finisher in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $45.92
Base Rate: $28.76 | Fringe: $17.16
#federal – Tile Setter in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $57.27
Base Rate: $35.64 | Fringe: $21.63
#federal – Bricklayer in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $54.16
Base Rate: $31.24 | Fringe: $22.92
#federal – Carpenters: (Including Drywall Hanging) in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $40.61
Base Rate: $28.02 | Fringe: $12.59
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $49.28
Base Rate: $31.89 | Fringe: $17.39
#federal – Electrician in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $39.40
Base Rate: $29.13 | Fringe: $10.27
#federal – Floor Layer: Carpet in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $40.61
Base Rate: $28.02 | Fringe: $12.59
#federal – Ironworker in Erie County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $65.80
Base Rate: $33.57 | Fringe: $32.23
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Erie 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 Erie County, Pennsylvania runs from $24.33 to $88.12 per hour, median $56.72. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Erie 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 Erie 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.