Prevailing wage rates in Hampden County, MA
Davis-Bacon rates as of August 6, 2026, in the Springfield, MA BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Hampden County must be paid at least $52.16 an hour plus $29.56 an hour in fringe benefits (MA20260003, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Hampden County has 5 active determinations covering building, residential, highway and heavy construction; every rate is below.
Prevailing rate vs. market pay
The Davis-Bacon package (rate plus fringe) across the county's determinations, beside what the trade earns in the area according to the BLS (May 2025 median hourly wage for the metro).
| Trade | Davis-Bacon package | BLS median |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $60.54 – $103.25 | $37.22 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $83.31 – $106.27 | $44.27 an hour |
| Carpenters | $39.57 – $92.74 | $36.31 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $51.63 – $91.53 | $35.13 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $72.66 – $75.79 | not published |
| Roofers | $72.62 – $89.22 | $36.68 an hour |
Building construction
Determination MA20260003, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 68 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER & HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE… | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BERKSHIRE; FRANKLIN; HAMPDEN (CHESTER, HOLYOKE)… | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (FRANKLIN (ORANGE)) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Union |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BERKSHIRE (BECKET, OTIS… | $52.26 | $31.05 | $83.31 | Union |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (BERKSHIRE (EXCEPT OTIS, BECKET… | $52.26 | $31.05 | $83.31 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTERA. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF A CONTRACTOR 20 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO ANY SUCH PAID HOLIDAYS | $64.85 | $40.76 | $105.61 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (FRANKLIN COUNTY (ERVING, ORANGE, NORTH ORANGE AND… | $43.33 | $27.82 | $71.15 | Union |
| CARPENTER/LATHER/DRYWALL APPLICATOR (HAMPDEN; HAMPSHIRE AND… | $43.33 | $27.82 | $71.15 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BERKSHIRE COUNTY) | $43.33 | $27.82 | $71.15 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: GROUP 6 | $40.95 | $29.70 | $70.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 | $39.70 | $29.70 | $69.40 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 | $39.95 | $29.70 | $69.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 | $39.70 | $29.70 | $69.40 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 | $39.20 | $29.70 | $68.90 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: (BERKSHIRE COUNTY, FRANKLIN COUNTY, (THE TOWNS OF… | $31.54 | $25.63 | $57.17 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 | $36.00 | $28.87 | $64.87 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 | $35.75 | $28.87 | $64.62 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 | $35.75 | $28.87 | $64.62 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 | $35.00 | $28.87 | $63.87 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP15 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 350 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMB… | $50.73 | $30.58 | $81.31 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP14 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 300 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMB… | $49.23 | $30.58 | $79.81 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP13 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 250 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMB… | $48.23 | $30.58 | $78.81 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP12 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 200 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMB… | $47.23 | $30.58 | $77.81 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP11 BOOM LENGTHS OVER 150 FEET INCLUDING JIB HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMB… | $45.73 | $30.58 | $76.31 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP10 MASTER MECHANIC HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THA… | $44.73 | $30.58 | $75.31 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP9 OILER HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING D… | $42.72 | $30.58 | $73.30 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP8 TRUCK CRANE CREWS HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, TH… | $42.41 | $30.58 | $72.99 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP7 COMPRESSORS UP TO 315 CU FT; SMALL MIXERS WITH SKIP; PUMPS UP TO 4 INCHES; POWER HEATERS; OILER; A-FRAME TRUCKS; FORKLIFTS-UP TO 7 FT. LIFT AND UP TO 3 TON CAPACITY; HYDRO BROOM; STUD WELDER. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2… | $52.73 | $30.58 | $83.31 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP6 COMPRESSOR (ONE OR TWO) 315 CU FT TO 900 CU FT; PUMPS 4 INCHES TO 16 INCHES (TOTAL DISCHARGE). HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHD… | $34.41 | $30.58 | $64.99 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP5 HOISTS; CONVEYORS; POWER PAVEMENT BREAKERS; SELF-POWERED CONCRETE PAVEMENT FINISHING HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORI… | $36.35 | $30.58 | $66.93 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP4 ASPHALT ROLLERS; SELF-POWERED ROLLERS AND COMPACTORS; TRACTOR WITHOUT BLADE DRAWING SHEEPSFOOT ROLLER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER; VIBRATORY ROLLER OR OTHER TYPE OF COMPACTORS INCLUDING MACHINES FOR PULVERIZING AND AERATING SO… | $37.47 | $30.58 | $68.05 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP3 COMBINATION BACKHOE/LOADER UP TO 3/4 CU YD; SCRAPERS UP TO 21 CU YD (STRUCK LOAD, SELF PROPELLED OR TRACTOR DRAWN); TIREMAN; FRONT END LOADERS UP TO 4 YDS; WELL DRILLERS; ENGINEER OR FIREMAN ON HIGH PRESSURE BOILER; SE… | $40.70 | $30.58 | $71.28 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP2 ROTARY DRILL WITH MOUNTED COMPRESSOR; COMPRESSOR HOUSE (3 TO 6 COMPRESSORS); ROCK AND EARTH BORING MACHINES (EXCLUDING MCCARTHY AND SIMILAR DRILLS); FRONT END LOADERS 4 CU YDS TO 5 1/2 CU YDS); FORKLIFTS-7 FT LIFT AND … | $40.92 | $30.58 | $71.50 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP1 SHOVELS; CRAWLERS AND TRUCK CRANES INCLUDING ALL TOWER; SELF-PROPELLED HYDRAULIC CRANES 10 TONS AND OVER; DRAGLINES; CLAM SHELLS; CABLEWAYS; SHAFT HOISTS; MUCKING MACHINES DERRICKS; BACKHOES; BULLDOZERS; GRADALLS; ELEV… | $41.23 | $30.58 | $71.81 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEM… | $40.95 | $37.35 | $78.30 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER (BERKSHIRE (BECKET, EAST OTIS, HINSDALE, MONTEREY… | $41.89 | $33.90 | $75.79 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (BERKSHIRE (LEE)) | $40.75 | $31.91 | $72.66 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS: SHEETER (BERKSHIRE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY)) | $41.00 | $31.91 | $72.91 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: SPRAY, SANDBLAST (NEW CONSTRUCTION) | $39.48 | $31.95 | $71.43 | Union |
| PAINTER REPAINT: SPRAY, SANDBLAST | $36.80 | $31.95 | $68.75 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFERS: PITCH,SLATE, TILE AND PRECAST CONCRETEALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL (OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING), AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID | $42.48 | $30.14 | $72.62 | Union |
| ROOFERS: COMPOSITION ROOFERS & DAMP WATERPROOFERSALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL (OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING), AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID | $42.48 | $30.14 | $72.62 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER: BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE… | $50.81 | $32.27 | $83.08 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER: BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE… | $50.81 | $32.27 | $83.08 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEM… | $41.82 | $37.35 | $79.17 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 6POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEM… | $41.53 | $37.35 | $78.88 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 5POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEM… | $41.24 | $37.35 | $78.59 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEM… | $41.14 | $37.35 | $78.49 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEM… | $41.02 | $37.35 | $78.37 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEM… | $40.78 | $37.35 | $78.13 | Union |
Every other classification (16)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSULATOR/ASBESTOS WORKER (INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL… | $44.36 | $36.63 | $80.99 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER | $50.62 | $28.82 | $79.44 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT | $43.42 | $33.00 | $76.42 | Union |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $43.23 | $27.79 | $71.02 | Union |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: MATERIAL MAN, TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER… | $39.92 | $21.80 | $61.72 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN, CABLE SPLICER AND DYNAMITE MAN | $46.96 | $25.05 | $72.01 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $42.26 | $22.56 | $64.82 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANICFOOTNOTE: A.VACATION: 6%/UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. 8%/OVER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DA… | $66.41 | $38.44 | $104.85 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS: STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING, FENCE ERECTOR… | $40.75 | $31.91 | $72.66 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 | $35.25 | $28.87 | $64.12 | Union |
| MARBLE FINISHER | $28.43 | $25.85 | $54.28 | Union |
| GLAZIERFOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY (PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED ANY PART OF THE WEEK PRIOR TO LABOR DAY AND ANY PART OF THE WEEK AFTER LABOR DAY | $43.13 | $21.00 | $64.13 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, TAPER (NEW CONSTRUCTION) | $38.08 | $31.95 | $70.03 | Union |
| PAINTER REPAINT: BRUSH, TAPER | $35.40 | $31.95 | $67.35 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Residential construction
Determination MA20260004, modification 2, published August 6, 2026. 62 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER AND HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE… | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BERKSHIRE; HAMPDEN (CHESTER, HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE… | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS… | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (WORCESTER (WARREN)) | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BRISTOL (NORTH & SOUTH ATTLEBORO, SEEKONK)) | $56.11 | $24.74 | $80.85 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (AMESBURY, ANDOVER, BOXFORD, GEORGETOWN… | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (BEVERLY, DANVERS, ESSEX, GLOUCESTER… | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS… | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO, NORTH… | $50.02 | $31.05 | $81.07 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY… | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Union |
| PLUMBER (ESSEX(AMES, ANDOVER, BEVERLY, BOXFORD, BYFIELD… | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Union |
| PLUMBER (ESSEX(LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, AND… | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Union |
| PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (BARNSABLE… | $52.49 | $33.60 | $86.09 | Union |
| PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (BERKSHIRE (BECKET…FOOTNOTE FOR PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: INDEPENDENCE DAY AND LABOR DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE HOLIDAY BY THE SAME EMPLOYER | $52.26 | $31.05 | $83.31 | Union |
| PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (BERKSHIRE (EXCEPT…FOOTNOTE FOR PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: INDEPENDENCE DAY AND LABOR DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE HOLIDAY BY THE SAME EMPLOYER | $52.26 | $31.05 | $83.31 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER INCLUDING HVAC WORK (ESSEX (AMES, ANDOVER, BEVERLY… | $66.58 | $39.22 | $105.80 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING… | $61.19 | $31.55 | $92.74 | Union |
| CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING… | $50.10 | $31.45 | $81.55 | Union |
| CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING… | $43.33 | $27.82 | $71.15 | Union |
| CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING… | $50.10 | $31.45 | $81.55 | Union |
| CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING… | $39.28 | $27.90 | $67.18 | Union |
| CARPENTER, NEW WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION NOT EXCEEDING 4 STORIES… | $26.55 | $13.02 | $39.57 | Union |
| CARPENTER, NEW WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION NOT EXCEEDING 4 STORIES… | $26.55 | $13.02 | $39.57 | Union |
| CARPENTERS, NEW WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION NOT EXCEEDING 4 STORIES… | $31.61 | $14.02 | $45.63 | Union |
| CARPENTERS, NEW WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION NOT EXCEEDING 4 STORIES… | $31.61 | $14.02 | $45.63 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER (UNSKILLED) | $18.73 | $6.33 | $25.06 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: EXCAVATORS & LOADERS (BARNSTABLE…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: EXCAVATORS & LOADERS (WORCESTER…FOOTNOTES: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMBORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PATRIOTS DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: EXCAVATORS & LOADERS (BERKSHIRE…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $41.23 | $30.58 | $71.81 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (HARVARD, LANCASTER)) | $60.00 | $48.78 | $108.78 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL (ACUSHNET, DARTMOUTH… | $43.60 | $38.49 | $82.09 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH (EXCEPT… | $60.00 | $48.78 | $108.78 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (EXCEPT HARVARD & LANCASTER)) | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (BERKSHIRE, HAMPDEN AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES) | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING ONLY (BERKSHIRE, HAMPDEN, AND… | $32.33 | $26.35 | $58.68 | Union |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING ONLY (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX… | $39.86 | $30.25 | $70.11 | Union |
| PAINTER (BRUSH & ROLLER, EXCLUDING DRYWALL FINISHING) | $30.86 | $0.00 | $30.86 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER, WATERPROOFERS/CAULKERS (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX… | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Union |
| ROOFER: SLATE & TILE ROOF (BERKSHIRE, HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE) | $42.48 | $30.14 | $72.62 | Union |
| ROOFER, WATERPROOFERS/CAULKERS (BERKSHIRE, HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE) | $42.48 | $30.14 | $72.62 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $39.38 | $0.00 | $39.38 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER, PLASTERER, STONEMASON (LOWELL CHAPTER MIDDLESEX… | $62.40 | $34.40 | $96.80 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER, PLASTERERS, STONEMASONS, TILE LAYERS… | $50.81 | $32.27 | $83.08 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (FOXBORO CHAPTER BRISTOL (ATTLEBORO, BERKLEY… | $62.40 | $34.40 | $96.80 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER, PLASTERER, STONEMASON (WORCESTER CHAPTER (AUBURN… | $60.26 | $33.71 | $93.97 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (BOSTON CHAPTER MIDDLESEX (ARLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER, PLASTERER (LYNN CHAPTER ESSEX (AMESBURY, ANDOVER… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER, PLASTERER (NEWTON CHAPTER MIDDLESEX (NEWTON)… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (NEW BEDFORD CHAPTER BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL (ACUSHNET… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER, PLASTERER (QUINCY CHAPTER NORFOLK (AVON, BRAINTREE… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER, PLASTERER (WALTHAM CHAPTER MIDDLESEX (BELMONT… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
Every other classification (11)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TILE LAYER (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, SUFFOLK AND WORCESTER) | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER: BERKSHIRE COUNTY | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Union |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT… | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | Union |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER: ESSEX; MIDDLESEX {EXCLUDING ASHBY… | $52.94 | $34.74 | $87.68 | Union |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER: PLYMOUTH COUNTY (EXCEPT TOWNSHIPS OF… | $42.52 | $28.47 | $70.99 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX…FOOTNOTE FOR ELEVATOR MECHANICS A.VACATION: 6%/UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. 8%/OVER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIA… | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC (BERKSHIRE, HAMPDEN AND HAMPSHIRE)FOOTNOTE: A.VACATION: 6%/UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. 8%/OVER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DA… | $66.41 | $38.44 | $104.85 | Union |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER, STONE/STUCCO (BERKSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE… | $31.54 | $25.63 | $57.17 | Union |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER, STONE/STUCCO (HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE… | $32.75 | $26.02 | $58.77 | Union |
| PLASTERER (MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES) | $43.97 | $33.87 | $77.84 | Union |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $31.96 | $0.00 | $31.96 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Highway construction
Determination MA20260019, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 24 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $47.13 | $13.41 | $60.54 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $33.03 | $20.02 | $53.05 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER (TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER) | $35.00 | $26.91 | $61.91 | Union |
| LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) | $35.00 | $26.91 | $61.91 | Union |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $44.11 | $18.85 | $62.96 | Survey |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND) | $44.43 | $14.18 | $58.61 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND… | $33.10 | $18.09 | $51.19 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $39.12 | $31.04 | $70.16 | Union |
| OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $43.87 | $18.04 | $61.91 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $48.14 | $17.02 | $65.16 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $51.63 | $0.00 | $51.63 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL AND STRUCTURAL | $41.89 | $33.90 | $75.79 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: STEEL | $56.76 | $36.00 | $92.76 | Union |
| PAINTER: SPRAY (LINESTRIPING) | $38.30 | $17.43 | $55.73 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $52.13 | $20.89 | $73.02 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $43.81 | $5.39 | $49.20 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: CONCRETE TRUCK | $33.69 | $15.79 | $49.48 | Survey |
Every other classification (3)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Union |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELSSETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $43.73 | $15.06 | $58.79 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $46.21 | $21.27 | $67.48 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (MA20260006)
Determination MA20260006, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 7 classifications.
All classifications (7)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DREDGING: CLASS DINCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $30.86 | $14.15 | $45.01 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS C2INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $37.15 | $14.57 | $51.72 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS C1INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $38.38 | $14.66 | $53.04 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS B2INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $39.46 | $14.73 | $54.19 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS B1INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $41.93 | $14.90 | $56.83 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS A2INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $43.20 | $14.99 | $58.19 | Union |
| DREDGING: CLASS A1INCENTIVE PAY: (ADD TO HOURLY RATE) OPERATOR (NCCCO LICENSE/CERTIFICATION) $1.80 LICENSED TUG OPERATOR OVER 1000 HP (ASSIGNED AS MASTER) (USCG LICENSED MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS (MOTV) $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR (ASSIG… | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (MA20260010)
Determination MA20260010, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 70 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER & HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE… | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BERKSHIRE; FRANKLIN; HAMPDEN (CHESTER, HOLYOKE)… | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (FRANKLIN (ORANGE)) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Union |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BERKSHIRE (BECKET, OTIS… | $52.26 | $31.05 | $83.31 | Union |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (BERKSHIRE (EXCEPT OTIS, BECKET… | $52.26 | $31.05 | $83.31 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (FRANKLIN COUNTY (ERVING, ORANGE, NORTH ORANGE, AND… | $43.33 | $27.82 | $71.15 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BERKSHIRE) | $43.33 | $27.82 | $71.15 | Union |
| CARPENTER (HAMPDEN; HAMPSHIRE; AND FRANKLIN (REMAINDER OF… | $43.33 | $27.82 | $71.15 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: GROUP 6 | $40.95 | $29.70 | $70.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 | $39.70 | $29.70 | $69.40 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 | $39.95 | $29.70 | $69.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 | $39.70 | $29.70 | $69.40 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 | $39.20 | $29.70 | $68.90 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 6 | $35.00 | $29.70 | $64.70 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 | $27.01 | $29.70 | $56.71 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 | $35.00 | $29.70 | $64.70 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 | $35.00 | $29.70 | $64.70 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 | $35.00 | $29.70 | $64.70 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 6 | $33.99 | $26.65 | $60.64 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 | $27.01 | $26.65 | $53.66 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 | $33.99 | $26.65 | $60.64 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 | $33.99 | $26.65 | $60.64 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 (BERKSHIRE; HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES (THE TOWNS OF…CARPENTER TENDERS, CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, LABORERS, WRECKING LABORERS | $33.99 | $26.65 | $60.64 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 6 | $46.25 | $29.70 | $75.95 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 | $45.35 | $29.70 | $75.05 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 | $42.25 | $29.70 | $71.95 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 | $47.25 | $29.70 | $76.95 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 | $47.00 | $29.70 | $76.70 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 | $46.25 | $29.70 | $75.95 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 15HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND C… | $52.38 | $31.04 | $83.42 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 14HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND C… | $50.88 | $31.04 | $81.92 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 13HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND C… | $49.88 | $31.04 | $80.92 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 12HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND C… | $48.88 | $31.04 | $79.92 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 11HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND C… | $47.38 | $31.04 | $78.42 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 10HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND C… | $46.38 | $31.04 | $77.42 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP9 OILER HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING D… | $44.37 | $31.04 | $75.41 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP8 TRUCK CRANE CREWS HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, TH… | $44.06 | $31.04 | $75.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP7 COMPRESSORS UP TO 315 CU FT; SMALL MIXERS WITH SKIP; PUMPS UP TO 4 INCHES; POWER HEATERS; OILER; A-FRAME TRUCKS; FORKLIFTS-UP TO 7 FT. LIFT AND UP TO 3 TON CAPACITY; HYDRO BROOM; STUD WELDER. HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2… | $54.38 | $31.04 | $85.42 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP6 COMPRESSOR (ONE OR TWO) 315 CU FT TO 900 CU FT; PUMPS 4 INCHES TO 16 INCHES (TOTAL DISCHARGE). HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHD… | $36.06 | $31.04 | $67.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP5 HOISTS; CONVEYORS; POWER PAVEMENT BREAKERS; SELF-POWERED CONCRETE PAVEMENT FINISHING MACHINES; TWO BAG MIXERS WITH SKIP; MCCARTHY AND SIMILAR DRILLS; BATCH PLANTS (NOT SELF LOADING); BULK CEMENT PLANTS; SELF-PROPELLED … | $38.00 | $31.04 | $69.04 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP4 ASPHALT ROLLERS; SELF-POWERED ROLLERS AND COMPACTORS; TRACTOR WITHOUT BLADE DRAWING SHEEPSFOOT ROLLER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER; VIBRATORY ROLLER OR OTHER TYPE OF COMPACTORS INCLUDING MACHINES FOR PULVERIZING AND AERATING SO… | $39.12 | $31.04 | $70.16 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP3 COMBINATION BACKHOE/LOADER UP TO 3/4 CU YD; SCRAPERS UP TO 21 CU YD (STRUCK LOAD, SELF PROPELLED OR TRACTOR DRAWN); TIREMAN; FRONT END LOADERS UP TO 4 YDS; WELL DRILLERS; ENGINEER OR FIREMAN ON HIGH PRESSURE BOILER; SE… | $42.35 | $31.04 | $73.39 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP2 ROTARY DRILL WITH MOUNTED COMPRESSOR; COMPRESSOR HOUSE (3 TO 6 COMPRESSORS); ROCK AND EARTH BORING MACHINES (EXCLUDING MCCARTHY AND SIMILAR DRILLS); FRONT END LOADERS 4 CU YDS TO 5 1/2 CU YDS); FORKLIFTS-7 FT LIFT AND … | $42.57 | $31.04 | $73.61 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP1 SHOVELS; CRAWLERS AND TRUCK CRANES INCLUDING ALL TOWER; SELF-PROPELLED HYDRAULIC CRANES 10 TONS AND OVER; DRAGLINES; CLAM SHELLS; CABLEWAYS; SHAFT HOISTS; MUCKING MACHINES DERRICKS; BACKHOES; BULLDOZERS; GRADALLS; ELEV… | $42.88 | $31.04 | $73.92 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEM… | $40.95 | $37.35 | $78.30 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER (BERKSHIRE (BECKET, EAST OTIS, HINSDALE, MONTEREY… | $41.89 | $33.90 | $75.79 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (BERKSHIRE (LEE)) | $40.75 | $31.91 | $72.66 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS: SHEETER (BERKSHIRE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY)) | $41.00 | $31.91 | $72.91 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: SPRAY, SANDBLAST (NEW CONSTRUCTION) | $39.48 | $31.85 | $71.33 | Union |
| PAINTER REPAINT: SPRAY, SANDBLAST | $36.80 | $31.85 | $68.65 | Union |
| PAINTER REPAINT: BRIDGE | $56.76 | $31.85 | $88.61 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE MASONS; MARBLE… | $50.81 | $32.27 | $83.08 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER: BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE… | $50.81 | $32.27 | $83.08 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEM… | $41.82 | $37.35 | $79.17 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 6POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEM… | $41.53 | $37.35 | $78.88 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 5POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEM… | $41.24 | $37.35 | $78.59 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEM… | $41.14 | $37.35 | $78.49 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEM… | $41.02 | $37.35 | $78.37 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEM… | $40.78 | $37.35 | $78.13 | Union |
Every other classification (10)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $50.62 | $28.82 | $79.44 | Union |
| DIVER TENDER | $61.70 | $35.47 | $97.17 | Union |
| DIVER | $78.11 | $35.47 | $113.58 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $51.97 | $35.47 | $87.44 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT | $43.42 | $33.00 | $76.42 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS: STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING, FENCE ERECTOR… | $40.75 | $31.91 | $72.66 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 | $35.00 | $29.70 | $64.70 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 | $33.99 | $26.65 | $60.64 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, TAPER (NEW CONSTRUCTION) | $38.78 | $31.85 | $70.63 | Union |
| PAINTER REPAINT: BRUSH, TAPER | $35.40 | $31.85 | $67.25 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Before you rely on a rate
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federal and federally assisted construction; state-funded work may follow Massachusetts's own law. The contracting agency chooses which determination applies, and the one attached to the contract governs, even after a newer modification. Apprentices in registered programs may be paid a percentage of these rates. Nothing here is legal advice.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, general wage determinations MA20260003, MA20260004, MA20260019, MA20260006, MA20260010, as published on SAM.gov and refreshed here weekly. Rates are shown exactly as published; the construction types are building, residential, highway, heavy. TradeSalary is not affiliated with the Department of Labor.