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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Ponce Municipio for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 51 rates across 13 trades. Of each trade's main rate, roofer is the highest at $10.49 an hour and painter the lowest at $7.25, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Puerto Rico modification we hold is dated May 18, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
These are the federal Davis-Bacon rates for Puerto Rico, for federally funded or assisted construction. We haven't checked whether Puerto Rico also sets its own.
Ponce Municipio rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Roofer$10.49
- Striping & Traffic Control$8.84
- Bricklayer$7.67
- Carpenter$7.59
- Cement Mason$7.56
- Plumber / Pipefitter$7.56
- Sheet Metal Worker$7.56
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$7.55
- Electrician$7.25
- Ironworker$7.25
- Laborer$7.25
- Operating Engineer$7.25
- Painter$7.25
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer · Adjuntas Municipio group | BRICKLAYER | $7.67 | $7.25 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER | $7.59 | $7.25 | 4 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $7.56 | $7.25 | 4 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING HVAC CONTROL WIRING) | $7.25 | $7.25 | 5 |
| Ironworker · Juana Díaz Municipio group | IRONWORKER | $7.25 | $7.25 | 2 |
| Laborer | LABORER, UNSKILLED | $7.25 | $7.25 | 6 |
| Operating Engineer | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (DIGGERS) | $7.25 | $7.25 | 14 |
| Painter | PAINTER | $7.25 | $7.25 | 2 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) | $7.56 | $7.25 | 3 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $10.49 | $9.44 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Adjuntas Municipio group | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK) | $7.56 | $7.25 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Juana Díaz Municipio group | TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $8.84 | $8.27 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER | $7.55 | $7.25 | 6 |
Wage determinations for Ponce Municipio
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | PR20260001 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | PR20260026 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | PR20260025 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | PR20260036 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Ponce Municipio rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Ponce Municipio?
$7.25 an hour: a $7.25 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination PR20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Ponce Municipio.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Ponce Municipio?
$7.25 an hour: a $7.25 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER, UNSKILLED), under wage determination PR20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Ponce Municipio.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For roofer, the highest-paid trade in Ponce Municipio, the $10.49 total is a $9.44 base wage plus $1.05 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Ponce Municipio?
It depends on the kind of construction: PR20260001 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, PR20260026 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, PR20260025 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and PR20260036 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Ponce Municipio share its rates with other counties?
For 4 of its 13 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Ironworker rates, for example, are the same in 3 counties (the Juana Díaz Municipio group). The other 9 are Ponce Municipio's own.