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Pennsylvania striping and traffic control worker prevailing wage, county by county
A striping and traffic control worker's prevailing wage on Pennsylvania public works is $74.53 an hour in every county that has one (35), for the main classification.
Striping & Traffic Control Worker rate in each Pennsylvania county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adams CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Adams County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09288 |
Berks CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Berks County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09338 |
Bradford CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Montgomery County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09331 |
Bucks CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Philadelphia County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09339 |
Carbon CountyPainters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09067 |
Chester CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Lancaster County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09266 |
Clinton CountyPainters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09136 |
Columbia CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Berks County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09335 |
Cumberland CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Delaware County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09287 |
Dauphin CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Berks County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09346 |
Delaware CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Delaware County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09317 |
Franklin CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Northampton County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09303 |
Lackawanna CountyPainters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09227 |
Lancaster CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Lancaster County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09261 |
Lebanon CountyPainters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09214 |
Lehigh CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Berks County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09343 |
Luzerne CountyPainters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09337 |
Lycoming CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Berks County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09344 |
Monroe CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Berks County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09348 |
Montgomery CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Montgomery County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09328 |
Montour CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Wayne County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09166 |
Northampton CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Northampton County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09320 |
Northumberland CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Northampton County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09280 |
Perry CountyPainters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-08914 |
Philadelphia CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Philadelphia County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09340 |
Pike CountyPainters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09059 |
Schuylkill CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Berks County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09349 |
Snyder CountyPainters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-08603 |
Sullivan CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Adams County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09301 |
Susquehanna CountyPainters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-08636 |
Tioga CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Lancaster County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09250 |
Union CountyPainters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-08515 |
Wayne CountyPainters - Line Stripping · Wayne County group | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09140 |
Wyoming CountyPainters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09168 |
York CountyPainters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $29.41 | $74.53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26-09264 |
Main striping and traffic control worker classification in each county (Painters - line stripping), 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 striping and traffic control worker make on prevailing wage in Pennsylvania?
$74.53 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 8 groups of counties with identical rates and 12 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Berks County group7 counties$74.53
- Lancaster County group3 counties$74.53
- Northampton County group3 counties$74.53
- Adams County group2 counties$74.53
- Delaware County group2 counties$74.53
- Montgomery County group2 counties$74.53
- Philadelphia County group2 counties$74.53
- Wayne County group2 counties$74.53
- Carbon County1 county$74.53
- Clinton County1 county$74.53
- Lackawanna County1 county$74.53
- Lebanon County1 county$74.53
- Luzerne County1 county$74.53
- Perry County1 county$74.53
- Pike County1 county$74.53
- Snyder County1 county$74.53
- Susquehanna County1 county$74.53
- Union County1 county$74.53
- Wyoming County1 county$74.53
- York County1 county$74.53
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berks County group, 7 localities: Berks, Columbia, Dauphin, Lehigh, Lycoming, Monroe, Schuylkill | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Lancaster County group, 3 localities: Chester, Lancaster, Tioga | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Northampton County group, 3 localities: Franklin, Northampton, Northumberland | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Adams County group, 2 localities: Adams, Sullivan | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Delaware County group, 2 localities: Cumberland, Delaware | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Montgomery County group, 2 localities: Bradford, Montgomery | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Philadelphia County group, 2 localities: Bucks, Philadelphia | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Wayne County group, 2 localities: Montour, Wayne | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Carbon County | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Clinton County | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Lackawanna County | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Lebanon County | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Luzerne County | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Perry County | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Pike County | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Snyder County | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Susquehanna County | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Union County | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| Wyoming County | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
| York County | Painters - Line Stripping | $45.12 | $74.53 |
8 groups of counties with identical L&I rates, and 12 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 striping and traffic control worker pay
What is the striping and traffic control worker prevailing wage in Philadelphia County?
$74.53 an hour: a $45.12 base wage plus $29.41 in fringe benefits, under PPWS county schedules from each county's newest determination (Oct 25, 2026). Overtime and every striping and traffic control worker classification in Philadelphia County.
Does striping and traffic control worker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Philadelphia County the $74.53 total is a $45.12 base wage plus $29.41 in fringe benefits, about 39% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does striping and traffic control worker 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 striping and traffic control workers 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 striping and traffic control worker rate?
L&I often publishes the same striping and traffic control worker rates for several counties. Across Pennsylvania, the 35 counties with a striping and traffic control worker rate fall into 20 distinct sets of rates, and 8 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 7 counties (the Berks County group).