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Pennsylvania carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage, county by county
A carpet and soft floor layer's prevailing wage on Pennsylvania public works runs from $59.20 an hour in Lancaster County to $91.40 in Philadelphia County. The median county is $79.36.
Carpet & Soft Floor Layer rate in each Pennsylvania county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Berks CountyFloor Coverer | $38.59 | $20.61 | $59.20 | May 1, 2026 | 26-09338 |
Bucks CountyFloor Coverer · Montgomery County group | $52.84 | $32.86 | $85.70 | May 1, 2026 | 26-09339 |
Carbon CountyFloor Coverer | $42.23 | $30.79 | $73.02 | May 1, 2026 | 26-09067 |
Chester CountyFloor Coverer | $52.84 | $32.86 | $85.70 | May 1, 2026 | 26-09266 |
Delaware CountyFloor Coverer | $52.84 | $32.86 | $85.70 | May 1, 2026 | 26-09317 |
Lancaster CountyFloor Coverer | $38.59 | $20.61 | $59.20 | May 1, 2026 | 26-09261 |
Lehigh CountyFloor Coverer | $42.23 | $30.79 | $73.02 | May 1, 2026 | 26-09343 |
Montgomery CountyFloor Coverer · Montgomery County group | $52.84 | $32.86 | $85.70 | May 1, 2026 | 26-09328 |
Northampton CountyFloor Coverer | $42.23 | $30.79 | $73.02 | May 1, 2026 | 26-09320 |
Philadelphia CountyFloor Coverer | $57.76 | $33.64 | $91.40 | May 1, 2026 | 26-09340 |
Main carpet and soft floor layer classification in each county (Floor coverer), PPWS county schedules from each county's newest determination (Oct 25, 2026). Rates are set per project: the public body gets a determination before bidding, and once the contract is signed its rates "shall not be altered" while it is in force (Act § 4). A determination must be re-requested if the contract isn't awarded within 120 days (34 Pa. Code 9.104(a)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a carpet and soft floor layer make on prevailing wage in Pennsylvania?
$59.20 to $91.40 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $79.36. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 8 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Philadelphia County1 county$91.40
- Montgomery County group2 counties$85.70
- Chester County1 county$85.70
- Delaware County1 county$85.70
- Carbon County1 county$73.02
- Lehigh County1 county$73.02
- Northampton County1 county$73.02
- Berks County1 county$59.20
- Lancaster County1 county$59.20
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | Floor Coverer | $57.76 | $91.40 |
| Montgomery County group, 2 localities: Bucks, Montgomery | Floor Coverer | $52.84 | $85.70 |
| Chester County | Floor Coverer | $52.84 | $85.70 |
| Delaware County | Floor Coverer | $52.84 | $85.70 |
| Carbon County | Floor Coverer | $42.23 | $73.02 |
| Lehigh County | Floor Coverer | $42.23 | $73.02 |
| Northampton County | Floor Coverer | $42.23 | $73.02 |
| Berks County | Floor Coverer | $38.59 | $59.20 |
| Lancaster County | Floor Coverer | $38.59 | $59.20 |
1 group of counties with identical L&I rates, and 8 counties with rates of their own.
PPWS determinations list journeyperson rates only. Apprentices may be paid less only when registered with the Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Council and employed within its ratios (34 Pa. Code 9.103(9)); otherwise pay the journeyperson rate.
Questions about Pennsylvania carpet and soft floor layer pay
What is the carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage in Philadelphia County?
$91.40 an hour: a $57.76 base wage plus $33.64 in fringe benefits, under PPWS county schedules from each county's newest determination (Oct 25, 2026). Overtime and every carpet and soft floor layer classification in Philadelphia County.
Does carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Philadelphia County the $91.40 total is a $57.76 base wage plus $33.64 in fringe benefits, about 37% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage pay overtime in Pennsylvania?
The Act sets no overtime rule and determinations print no overtime rates. The state Minimum Wage Act requires 1½ times the regular rate over 40 hours in a workweek (L&I FAQ).
Do apprentice carpet and soft floor layers get this rate?
PPWS determinations list journeyperson rates only. Apprentices may be paid less only when registered with the Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Council and employed within its ratios (34 Pa. Code 9.103(9)); otherwise pay the journeyperson rate.
Why do some counties have the same carpet and soft floor layer rate?
L&I often publishes the same carpet and soft floor layer rates for several counties. Across Pennsylvania, the 10 counties with a carpet and soft floor layer rate fall into 9 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the Montgomery County group).