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Delaware sheet metal worker prevailing wage, county by county
A sheet metal worker's prevailing wage on Delaware public works is $87.84 an hour in every county that has one (3), for the main classification.
Sheet Metal Worker rate in each Delaware county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kent CountySHEET METAL WORKERS | incl. | incl. | $87.84 | Mar 13, 2026 | DE-OLLE-20260313-building |
New Castle CountySHEET METAL WORKERS | incl. | incl. | $87.84 | Mar 13, 2026 | DE-OLLE-20260313-building |
Sussex CountySHEET METAL WORKERS | incl. | incl. | $87.84 | Mar 13, 2026 | DE-OLLE-20260313-building |
Main sheet metal worker classification in each county (Sheet metal workers), Delaware DOL determinations effective March 13, 2026. A project uses the rates in effect when its specifications are published; if the contract isn't signed within 120 days, the rates at signing apply (Regulations 6.3). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a sheet metal worker make on prevailing wage in Delaware?
$87.84 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 3 counties, highest main rate first.
- Kent County1 county · SHEET METAL WORKERS$87.84
- New Castle County1 county · SHEET METAL WORKERS$87.84
- Sussex County1 county · SHEET METAL WORKERS$87.84
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | SHEET METAL WORKERS | — | $87.84 |
| New Castle County | SHEET METAL WORKERS | — | $87.84 |
| Sussex County | SHEET METAL WORKERS | — | $87.84 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Delaware's determinations list one mechanic (journeyworker) rate per classification. Apprentices registered with the Delaware DOL get the percentage of that rate set in their apprenticeship agreement; non-registered apprentices must be paid the full mechanic's rate.
Questions about Delaware sheet metal worker pay
What is the sheet metal worker prevailing wage in New Castle County?
$87.84 an hour, fringe benefits included (one rate, no separate base wage), under Delaware DOL determinations effective March 13, 2026. Overtime and every sheet metal worker classification in New Castle County.
Does sheet metal worker prevailing wage pay overtime in Delaware?
Delaware's prevailing wage law sets no overtime premium, and the determinations print only a straight-time rate. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act applies: 1½ times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek (U.S. DOL).
Do apprentice sheet metal workers get this rate?
Delaware's determinations list one mechanic (journeyworker) rate per classification. Apprentices registered with the Delaware DOL get the percentage of that rate set in their apprenticeship agreement; non-registered apprentices must be paid the full mechanic's rate.