What is the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for a sheet metal worker in Wisconsin?

There is no single figure. Active federal determinations for Wisconsin publish 57 sheet metal worker classification rates ranging from $24.83 to $58.03 per hour before fringe benefits. The rate that applies depends on the county, the type of construction and the wage determination incorporated into the contract.

How many counties in Wisconsin have a published sheet metal worker rate?

72 of the counties covered by active federal determinations list at least one sheet metal worker classification.

Do these rates apply to state-funded projects?

No. These are federal Davis-Bacon rates, which apply to federally funded or assisted construction. Wisconsin may set its own prevailing wage rates for state and locally funded work; the state law summary is on the Wisconsin prevailing wage page.

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Sheet Metal Worker prevailing wage rates in Wisconsin

Federal Davis-Bacon rates published in 35 active determinations, 2026

Active federal Davis-Bacon determinations for Wisconsin publish 57 sheet metal worker classification rates, across 35 determinations covering 72 counties.
Those published base rates run from $24.83 to $58.03 an hour before fringe benefits. Which one applies to a job depends on its county, its construction type and the determination written into the contract.
Construction types covered: Building, Residential.
Last determination revision affecting sheet metal worker rates in Wisconsin: 2026-05-18.

The official source: binding Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations are published by the U.S. Department of Labor at SAM.gov Wage Determinations. This site indexes them and links every determination to its official document - the determination incorporated into a contract governs.

This page collects every classification in Wisconsin's active federal determinations that is a form of sheet metal worker work (ductwork, architectural sheet metal and metal roofing) and shows the rate published for it. Determinations name a classification the way the underlying union agreement or wage survey named it, so the wording varies between them; the rate and the fringe are reproduced exactly as published.

Published rates by determination

WI20260001 rev 1 · Building · Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK AND TECHNICIANS)	$58.03	29.98	SHEE0018-001 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260001 on SAM.gov.

WI20260002 rev 1 · Building · Marathon

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC WORK)	$42.90	32.47	SHEE0018-035 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260002 on SAM.gov.

WI20260003 rev 1 · Building · La Crosse

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK AND TECHNICIANS)	$45.63	29.02	SHEE0018-008 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260003 on SAM.gov.

WI20260004 rev 1 · Building · Kenosha

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER	$48.92	38.21	SHEE0018-028 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260004 on SAM.gov.

WI20260005 rev 1 · Building · Dane

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK AND TECHNICIANS)	$51.92	34.78	SHEE0018-009 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260005 on SAM.gov.

WI20260006 rev 1 · Building · Chippewa, Eau Claire

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK AND TECHNICIANS)	$42.00	31.56	SHEE0018-007 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260006 on SAM.gov.

WI20260007 rev 1 · Building · Douglas

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK AND TECHNICIANS)	$31.61	16.52	SHEE0010-012 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260007 on SAM.gov.

WI20260009 rev 1 · Building · Racine

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER	$48.92	38.21	SHEE0018-028 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260009 on SAM.gov.

WI20260011 rev 1 · Building · Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett and 46 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (ASHLAND, BAYFIELD AND IRON COUNTIES)	$40.43	29.99	SHEE0010-031 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)	$31.97	20.67	SHEE0010-035 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC WORK (FOND DU LAC AND MANITOWOC COUNTIES)	$45.07	31.04	SHEE0018-003 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC WORK (ADAMS, DOOR, FLORENCE, FOREST, GREEN LAKE, KEWAUNEE, MARINETTE, MARQUETTE, MENOMINEE, OCONTO, SHAWANO, WAUPACA, AND WAUSHARA COUNTIES)	$46.47	31.33	SHEE0018-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC WORK (DODGE AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES)	$58.03	29.98	SHEE0018-014 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC WORK (WALWORTH COUNTY)	$48.92	38.21	SHEE0018-015 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC WORK (GREEN AND IOWA COUNTIES)	$48.51	35.86	SHEE0018-017 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC WORK (BARRON, BUFFALO, BURNETT, CLARK, DUNN, JACKSON, PEPIN, POLK, PRICE, RUSK, SAWYER, TAYLOR, TREMPEALEAU, AND WASHBURN COUNTIES)	$42.00	31.56	SHEE0018-022 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC WORK (COLUMBIA AND SAUK COUNTIES)	$51.92	34.78	SHEE0018-023 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC WORK (CRAWFORD, GRANT, JUNEAU, MONROE, RICHLAND, AND VERNON COUNTIES)	$45.63	29.02	SHEE0018-024 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC WORK (LANGLADE, LINCOLN, ONEIDA, PORTAGE, AND WOOD COUNTIES)	$42.90	32.47	SHEE0018-036 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260011 on SAM.gov.

WI20260012 rev 1 · Building · Rock

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK AND TECHNICIANS)	$48.51	35.86	SHEE0018-002 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260012 on SAM.gov.

WI20260013 rev 1 · Building · Pierce, St Croix

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK AND TECHNICIANS)	$42.00	31.56	SHEE0018-007 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260013 on SAM.gov.

WI20260014 rev 1 · Building · Brown

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK AND TECHNICIANS)	$46.47	31.33	SHEE0018-021 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260014 on SAM.gov.

WI20260016 rev 1 · Building · Calumet, Outagamie, Sheboygan, Winnebago

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK AND TECHNICIAN (CALUMET & SHEBOYGAN COUNTIES)	$45.07	31.04	SHEE0018-025 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK AND TECHNICIAN (OUTAGAMIE AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES)	$46.47	31.33	SHEE0018-029 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260016 on SAM.gov.

WI20260017 rev 1 · Residential · Ashland

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)	$27.74	1.26	SUWI2012-001 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: WI20260017 on SAM.gov.

WI20260018 rev 1 · Residential · Monroe

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)	$27.74	1.26	SUWI2012-002 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: WI20260018 on SAM.gov.

WI20260019 rev 1 · Residential · Rusk

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)	$27.74	1.26	SUWI2012-003 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: WI20260019 on SAM.gov.

WI20260020 rev 1 · Residential · Adams, Florence, Green Lake, Juneau, Marinette, Marquette and 6 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)	$27.74	1.26	SUWI2012-004 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: WI20260020 on SAM.gov.

WI20260021 rev 1 · Residential · Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Forest, Iron, Langlade and 8 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)	$27.74	1.26	SUWI2012-005 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: WI20260021 on SAM.gov.

WI20260022 rev 1 · Residential · Buffalo, Clark, Crawford, Dunn, Grant, Jackson and 4 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)	$27.74	1.26	SUWI2012-006 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: WI20260022 on SAM.gov.

WI20260023 rev 1 · Residential · Dodge, Green, Jefferson, Lafayette, Sauk, Walworth

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)	$27.74	1.26	SUWI2012-007 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: WI20260023 on SAM.gov.

WI20260024 rev 1 · Residential · Door, Manitowoc

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)	$27.74	1.26	SUWI2012-008 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: WI20260024 on SAM.gov.

WI20260025 rev 2 · Residential · Chippewa

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION)	$36.50	30.29	SHEE0018-019 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260025 on SAM.gov.

WI20260026 rev 1 · Residential · Kenosha

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT AND SYSTEM INSTALLATION)	$41.58	38.21	SHEE0018-037 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260026 on SAM.gov.

WI20260027 rev 1 · Residential · Milwaukee

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION; EXCLUDING HVAC SYSTEM INSTALLATION ((2) FOUR STORIES)	$37.14	29.98	SHEE0018-026 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION; EXCLUDING HVAC SYSTEM INSTALLATION ((1) THREE STORIES & UNDER)	$37.14	29.98	SHEE0018-026 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION)	$24.83	0.00	SUWI2012-011 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: WI20260027 on SAM.gov.

WI20260028 rev 1 · Residential · Racine

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION)	$41.58	38.21	SHEE0018-038 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260028 on SAM.gov.

WI20260029 rev 1 · Residential · Rock

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION)	$38.46	25.82	SHEE0018-034 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260029 on SAM.gov.

WI20260030 rev 2 · Residential · Sheboygan

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION)	$27.92	21.43	SHEE0018-012 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260030 on SAM.gov.

WI20260031 rev 1 · Residential · Waukesha

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION; EXCLUDING HVAC SYSTEM INSTALLATION ((2) FOUR STORIES)	$37.14	29.98	SHEE0018-026 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION; EXCLUDING HVAC SYSTEM INSTALLATION ((1) THREE STORIES & UNDER)	$37.14	29.98	SHEE0018-026 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION)	$24.83	0.00	SUWI2012-015 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: WI20260031 on SAM.gov.

WI20260032 rev 2 · Residential · Winnebago

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION)	$41.84	16.60	SHEE0018-010 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260032 on SAM.gov.

WI20260033 rev 2 · Residential · Brown, Kewaunee, Oconto

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION)	$41.84	16.60	SHEE0018-010 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260033 on SAM.gov.

WI20260034 rev 2 · Residential · Calumet, Outagamie

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (CALUMET COUNTY)	$27.92	21.43	SHEE0018-030 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (OUTAGAMIE COUNTY)	$41.84	16.60	SHEE0018-032 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260034 on SAM.gov.

WI20260035 rev 1 · Residential · Columbia, Dane, Iowa

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (COLUMBIA & DANE COUNTIES)	$39.18	26.01	SHEE0018-020 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (IOWA COUNTY)	$38.46	25.82	SHEE0018-033 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260035 on SAM.gov.

WI20260036 rev 2 · Residential · Douglas, Fond Du Lac, Marathon

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (DOUGLAS COUNTY)	$31.06	25.70	SHEE0010-032 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (MARATHON COUNTY)	$28.78	19.61	SHEE0018-013 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (FOND DU LAC COUNTY)	$27.92	21.43	SHEE0018-031 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260036 on SAM.gov.

WI20260037 rev 2 · Residential · Eau Claire, La Crosse, Pierce, St Croix

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (LA CROSSE COUNTY)	$45.63	29.02	SHEE0018-011 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (EAU CLAIRE, PIERCE & ST. CROIX COUNTIES)	$36.50	30.29	SHEE0018-027 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: WI20260037 on SAM.gov.

WI20260038 rev 1 · Residential · Ozaukee, Washington

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION; EXCLUDING HVAC SYSTEM INSTALLATION ((2) FOUR STORIES)	$37.14	29.98	SHEE0018-026 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION; EXCLUDING HVAC SYSTEM INSTALLATION ((1) THREE STORIES & UNDER)	$37.14	29.98	SHEE0018-026 collectively bargained (union) rate
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION)	$24.83	0.00	SUWI2012-022 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: WI20260038 on SAM.gov.

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