Prevailing Wages in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Prevailing wages in Monroe County, Pennsylvania run $40.61 to $107.63 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 $53.12, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $19.99. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Basic Hourly Rate for All Classifications in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $74.36
Base Rate: $44.54 | Fringe: $29.82
#federal – Boilermaker in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $90.48
Base Rate: $55.00 | Fringe: $35.48
#federal – Drillers, Blasters, Pneumatic Shield Operators, Lining, Spotting and Timber Workmen, Rebar Steel Placer, Bonding and Securing, Welders, and Concrete Surfacers (Free Air Tunnels and Rock Shafts) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.42
Base Rate: $31.43 | Fringe: $19.99
#federal – Floor Layer: Carpet in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $56.16
Base Rate: $31.47 | Fringe: $24.69
#federal – Laborer: Heavy Construction: Group 1 Flag Person in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.60
Base Rate: $26.61 | Fringe: $19.99
#federal – Laborer: Heavy Construction: Group 2 Hazardous/Toxic/Asbestos Waste Handler, Lead Paint Handler in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.22
Base Rate: $33.23 | Fringe: $19.99
#federal – Laborer: Heavy Construction: Group 3 Concrete Pitman, Puddlers, Highway Guide Rail Right of Way and Property Fence Slab Reinforcement Placers, Laborers, Landscaper, Seeders, Planters, Magazine Tenders, Laser Beam Men for Pipe Laying and Paving Machines,, Railroad Trackman, Signalman, Asphalt Rakers, Asphalt Tamper, Lute or Screed Man, Pneumatic and Electric Tool Operators, Jackmammers, Paving Breakers, Concrete Saws, Whacker Vibrator, Chainsaw, Highway Concrete Block Layers, Sheet Hammer, Pipe Layers, Walk Behind Rollers, Walk Behind Trencher in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.21
Base Rate: $30.22 | Fringe: $19.99
#federal – Laborer: Heavy Construction: Group 4 Caisson-open Air Below 8 Feet, Cofferdam Open Air Below 8 Feet Where Excavations for Circular Caissons and Cofferdams 8 Ft and Below Level of Natural Grade Adjacent to Starting Point, Form Setters (Road)Wagon Drill Diamond Point Drill, Gunite Nozzle Operators, Walk Behind Rollers and Concrete Rubbers, Blaster in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.56
Base Rate: $30.57 | Fringe: $19.99
#federal – Laborer: Heavy Construction: Group 5 Form Setter, Reinforced Steel Placer, Bonding Aligning and Securing and Burning and Welding in Conjunction Wth Rebar, and Concrete Surfacer. in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.23
Base Rate: $31.24 | Fringe: $19.99
#federal – S Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veterans Day; Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***toxic/Hazardous Waste Removal*** Add 20% to Basic Hourly Rate for All Classifications in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.44
Base Rate: $38.42 | Fringe: $28.02
#federal – Terrazzo Finisher in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.74
Base Rate: $32.26 | Fringe: $18.48
#federal – Terrazzo Worker/Setter in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.02
Base Rate: $32.91 | Fringe: $20.11
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Mechanical- Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $65.25
Base Rate: $39.18 | Fringe: $26.07
#federal – Boilermaker in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $90.48
Base Rate: $55.00 | Fringe: $35.48
#federal – Bricklayer in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $44.31
Base Rate: $30.34 | Fringe: $13.97
#federal – Carpenter (Including Drywall Hanging, Metal Stud Installation, and Form Work) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $56.61
Base Rate: $36.57 | Fringe: $20.04
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $41.57
Base Rate: $24.97 | Fringe: $16.60
#federal – Electrician (Alarm Installation Only) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $73.02
Base Rate: $48.28 | Fringe: $24.74
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Alarm Installation, Installation of Sound and Communication Systems, HVAC/Temperature Control Installation and Low Voltage Wiring) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $107.63
Base Rate: $65.43 | Fringe: $42.20
#federal – Electrician (HVAC/Temperature Controls Installation Only) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $86.50
Base Rate: $55.63 | Fringe: $30.87
#federal – Electrician (Installation of Sound and Communication Systems Only) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $73.02
Base Rate: $48.28 | Fringe: $24.74
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $73.02
Base Rate: $48.28 | Fringe: $24.74
#federal – Ironworker (Ornamental, Structural, Reinforcing, & Rigger) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $69.89
Base Rate: $37.26 | Fringe: $32.63
#federal – Laborer (Common or General; Concrete Worker; Tamper (hand Held)) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $42.73
Base Rate: $25.39 | Fringe: $17.34
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-brick in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $44.08
Base Rate: $26.74 | Fringe: $17.34
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $47.70
Base Rate: $27.89 | Fringe: $19.81
#federal – Operator: Crane in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $73.95
Base Rate: $44.13 | Fringe: $29.82
#federal – Operator: Drill in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $44.33
Base Rate: $28.55 | Fringe: $15.78
#federal – Operator: Gradall in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $51.13
Base Rate: $32.70 | Fringe: $18.43
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $50.49
Base Rate: $32.51 | Fringe: $17.98
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $51.38
Base Rate: $33.01 | Fringe: $18.37
#federal – Painter (Brush, Roller, Spray, and Drywall Finishing/Taping) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $44.07
Base Rate: $27.95 | Fringe: $16.12
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $78.76
Base Rate: $51.69 | Fringe: $27.07
#federal – Plumber in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $78.76
Base Rate: $51.69 | Fringe: $27.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Backhoe/ Excavator/ Trackhoe, Bobcat/ Skid/ Steer/ Skid Loader, Bulldozer, Hoist (with Two Towers), Mechanic, Loader, Forklift (20 Ft and Over, Excludes Masonry Work)) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $75.44
Base Rate: $44.61 | Fringe: $30.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Hoist (single Drum), Forklift (Under 20 Ft, Excludes Masonry Work)) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $71.91
Base Rate: $41.88 | Fringe: $30.03
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $68.72
Base Rate: $39.42 | Fringe: $29.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pump) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $46.46
Base Rate: $28.36 | Fringe: $18.10
#federal – Roofer, Excludes Metal Roof Installation and Waterproofing in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $44.54
Base Rate: $26.56 | Fringe: $17.98
#federal – Roofer: Waterproofing Only in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $46.62
Base Rate: $28.60 | Fringe: $18.02
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct and Metal Roof Installation) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $66.45
Base Rate: $36.13 | Fringe: $30.32
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $80.01
Base Rate: $49.75 | Fringe: $30.26
#federal – Tile Finisher in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $46.61
Base Rate: $30.20 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Tile Setter in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Building
Total Wage: $52.23
Base Rate: $32.92 | Fringe: $19.31
#federal – Asbestos Workers/Insulator (Includes the Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings and Finishings to All Types of Mechanical Systems) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $65.25
Base Rate: $39.18 | Fringe: $26.07
#federal – Boilermaker in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $90.48
Base Rate: $55.00 | Fringe: $35.48
#federal – Bricklayer, Stonemason (Except Tobyhanna) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $48.45
Base Rate: $32.39 | Fringe: $16.06
#federal – Bricklayer, Stonemason (Tobyhanna Army Depot) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $55.89
Base Rate: $37.07 | Fringe: $18.82
#federal – Carpenter & Soft Floor Layer in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $40.61
Base Rate: $28.02 | Fringe: $12.59
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Tobyhanna Army Depot) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania – Residential
Total Wage: $51.43
Base Rate: $37.13 | Fringe: $14.30
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Monroe 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 Monroe County, Pennsylvania runs from $40.61 to $107.63 per hour, median $53.12. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Monroe County, Pennsylvania?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, 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 Monroe County, Pennsylvania rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 20, 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.