Question 1

What is the prevailing wage in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 0 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania runs from $ to $ per hour, median $. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.

Question 2

Which construction types are covered in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Are these federal or state rates?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How current are the Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania rates?

Accepted Answer

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.

Prevailing Wages in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania