Prevailing Wages in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Prevailing wages in Mercer County, Pennsylvania run $34.63 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 $65.44, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $23.43. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.44
Base Rate: $37.44 | Fringe: $28.00
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $65.44
Base Rate: $37.44 | Fringe: $28.00
#federal – Diver in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $88.12
Base Rate: $64.70 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Diver in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $88.12
Base Rate: $64.70 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Millwright in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $66.44
Base Rate: $43.00 | Fringe: $23.44
#federal – Millwright in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.44
Base Rate: $43.00 | Fringe: $23.44
#federal – Piledriverman (Piledriverman) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.55
Base Rate: $43.13 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Piledriverman (Piledriverman) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $66.55
Base Rate: $43.13 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Piledriverman (Piledriverman (welder)) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Highway
Total Wage: $68.05
Base Rate: $44.63 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Piledriverman (Piledriverman (welder)) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.05
Base Rate: $44.63 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Tender in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.55
Base Rate: $43.13 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Tender in Mercer 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 Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $50.59
Base Rate: $30.55 | Fringe: $20.04
#federal – Boilermaker in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $81.45
Base Rate: $48.28 | Fringe: $33.17
#federal – Bricklayer (Including Pointing, Caulking, and Cleaning) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $34.73 | Fringe: $24.14
#federal – Carpenter (Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Floor Laying-carpet and Vinyl Only) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $54.96
Base Rate: $35.94 | Fringe: $19.02
#federal – Carpenter (Including Drywall Hanging, Metal Stud Installation, and Form Work; Excludes Floor Laying- Carpet, Vinyl; and Acoustical Ceiling Installation) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $54.96
Base Rate: $35.94 | Fringe: $19.02
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $53.66
Base Rate: $31.77 | Fringe: $21.89
#federal – Electrician (Including Alarm Installation and Low Voltage Wiring) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $81.22
Base Rate: $51.45 | Fringe: $29.77
#federal – Glazier in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $50.87
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $25.47
#federal – Ironworker (Metal Buildings: Metal Siding/Wall Panels Installation Only) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $65.80
Base Rate: $33.57 | Fringe: $32.23
#federal – Ironworker (Metal Roof Installation Only) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $67.10
Base Rate: $36.72 | Fringe: $30.38
#federal – Ironworker (Ornamental, Reinforcing, Rigger and Structural) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $64.42
Base Rate: $36.26 | Fringe: $28.16
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $41.70
Base Rate: $22.73 | Fringe: $18.97
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-brick in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $41.85
Base Rate: $22.88 | Fringe: $18.97
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $42.29
Base Rate: $30.24 | Fringe: $12.05
#federal – Mason - Stone in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $34.73 | Fringe: $24.14
#federal – Millwright in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $66.44
Base Rate: $43.00 | Fringe: $23.44
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller Only in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $54.28
Base Rate: $30.56 | Fringe: $23.72
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping Only in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $55.65
Base Rate: $32.39 | Fringe: $23.26
#federal – Painter: Spray Only in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $52.01
Base Rate: $27.12 | Fringe: $24.89
#federal – Piledriverman in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $66.55
Base Rate: $43.13 | Fringe: $23.42
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $77.32
Base Rate: $48.15 | Fringe: $29.17
#federal – Plumber in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $72.45
Base Rate: $46.98 | Fringe: $25.47
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skidsteer/Skid Loader, Drill Rig Caisson, Highlift, Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $65.74
Base Rate: $41.69 | Fringe: $24.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $65.74
Base Rate: $41.69 | Fringe: $24.05
#federal – Roofer (Excludes Metal Roof Installation and Waterproofing) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $54.79
Base Rate: $36.70 | Fringe: $18.09
#federal – Roofer: Waterproofing Only in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $39.34
Base Rate: $26.77 | Fringe: $12.57
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct and Metal Flashing Installation) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $70.29
Base Rate: $39.50 | Fringe: $30.79
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $80.01
Base Rate: $49.75 | Fringe: $30.26
#federal – Tile Finisher in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $45.92
Base Rate: $28.76 | Fringe: $17.16
#federal – Tile Setter in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $57.27
Base Rate: $35.64 | Fringe: $21.63
#federal – Asbestos Workers/Insulator (Includes Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings & Finishings to All Types of Mechanical Systems) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $75.93
Base Rate: $46.50 | Fringe: $29.43
#federal – Boilermaker in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $81.45
Base Rate: $48.28 | Fringe: $33.17
#federal – Bricklayer in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $58.87
Base Rate: $34.73 | Fringe: $24.14
#federal – Carpenters: in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $34.63
Base Rate: $23.23 | Fringe: $11.40
#federal – Electrician in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $43.87
Base Rate: $27.15 | Fringe: $16.72
#federal – Floor Layer: Carpet in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $49.46
Base Rate: $33.01 | Fringe: $16.45
#federal – Ironworker (Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $64.42
Base Rate: $36.26 | Fringe: $28.16
#federal – Laborer in Mercer County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $41.70
Base Rate: $22.73 | Fringe: $18.97
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Mercer 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 Mercer County, Pennsylvania runs from $34.63 to $88.12 per hour, median $65.44. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Mercer 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 Mercer 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.