Prevailing Wage for a Ironworker in Elk County, Pennsylvania (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Ironworker (Building construction) in Elk County is $32.29 base + $32.41 fringe = $64.70 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Elk County. Pennsylvania also sets its own prevailing wage (PA DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the PA rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · PA20260050 | $32.29 | $32.41 | $64.70 |
| Heavy | Federal · PA20260002 | $38.89 | $34.54 | $73.43 |
| Heavy | Federal · PA20260020 | $38.89 | $34.54 | $73.43 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Pennsylvania (they govern federally funded work); the PA state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Pennsylvania's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- PA20260050
- Modification
- #2
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination PA20260050 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Ironworker on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,291.60 in base wages plus $1,296.40 in fringe = $2,588.00 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Ironworker in Adams Countyrate →Ironworker in Allegheny Countyrate →Ironworker in Armstrong Countyrate →Ironworker in Beaver Countyrate →Ironworker in Bedford Countyrate →Ironworker in Berks Countyrate →Ironworker in Blair Countyrate →Ironworker in Bradford Countyrate →Boilermaker in Elk Countyrate →Bricklayer in Elk Countyrate →Carpenter in Elk Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Elk Countyrate →
Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team