Prevailing wage rates in Middlesex County, MA
Davis-Bacon rates as of August 6, 2026, in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Middlesex County must be paid at least $48.16 an hour plus $36.20 an hour in fringe benefits (MA20260001, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Middlesex 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 | $80.85 – $103.25 | $38.42 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $83.00 – $112.81 | $46.52 an hour |
| Carpenters | $39.57 – $92.74 | $36.16 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $58.72 – $91.53 | $36.99 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $76.56 – $95.54 | $58.10 an hour |
| Roofers | $72.62 – $89.22 | $31.90 an hour |
Building construction
Determination MA20260001, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 113 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS… | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BRISTOL (ATTLEBORO, NORTH 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 AND PIPEFITTERS (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, AYER-WEST OF… | $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 AND PIPEFITTERS (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES… | $52.49 | $33.60 | $86.09 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER (ESSEX (AMES, ANDOVER, BEVERLY, BOXFORD, BYFIELD… | $66.58 | $39.22 | $105.80 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (BRISTOL (PORTION WITHIN 35 MILE RADIUS FROM…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 HOLIDAY | $72.05 | $40.76 | $112.81 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (BRISTOL (SEEKONK, SWANSEA, AND SOMERSET))A. 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 HOLIDAY | $64.85 | $40.76 | $105.61 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (BEYOND 35 MILE RADIUS OF… | $53.25 | $29.75 | $83.00 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (MIDDLESEX (BELMONT, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN… | $61.19 | $31.55 | $92.74 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BRISTOL (ATTLEBOROUGH, NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH); ESSEX… | $50.10 | $31.45 | $81.55 | Union |
| CARPENTER (NORFOLK COUNTY (BRAINTREE, COHASSETT, SCITUATE… | $50.10 | $31.45 | $81.55 | Union |
| CARPENTER (DUKES; NANTUCKET) | $46.43 | $28.35 | $74.78 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO & NORTH… | $39.28 | $27.90 | $67.18 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6 | $40.95 | $29.70 | $70.65 | Union |
| LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 5 | $39.70 | $29.70 | $69.40 | Union |
| LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4 | $39.95 | $29.70 | $69.65 | Union |
| LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 | $39.70 | $29.70 | $69.40 | Union |
| LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 7 | $27.01 | $29.70 | $56.71 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 6 | $46.10 | $29.70 | $75.80 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 | $46.10 | $29.70 | $75.80 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 | $46.10 | $29.70 | $75.80 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 | $46.10 | $29.70 | $75.80 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 | $46.10 | $29.70 | $75.80 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 6 | $46.10 | $29.70 | $75.80 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Union |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 6 | $46.25 | $29.70 | $75.95 | Union |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 5 | $45.35 | $29.70 | $75.05 | Union |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 4 | $42.25 | $29.70 | $71.95 | Union |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 3 | $47.25 | $29.70 | $76.95 | Union |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 2 | $47.00 | $29.70 | $76.70 | Union |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 1 | $46.25 | $29.70 | $75.95 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5FOOTNOTE 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 HOUR… | $25.02 | $33.70 | $58.72 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: 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 HOUR… | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3FOOTNOTE 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 HOUR… | $37.02 | $33.70 | $70.72 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: 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 HOUR… | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | 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 | ||||
| IRONWORKERS:: (AREA 2 | $53.46 | $37.67 | $91.13 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS:: (AREA 1 | $57.87 | $37.67 | $95.54 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, BOXBORO, HOLLISTON… | $57.57 | $37.67 | $95.24 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (ACUSHNET, ATTLEBORO, BERKLEY… | $43.03 | $33.53 | $76.56 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH (EXCEPT… | $60.00 | $48.78 | $108.78 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (ACUSHNET, ASSONET… | $43.60 | $38.49 | $82.09 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER SPRAY, SANDBLAST (REPAINT:) | $45.72 | $36.00 | $81.72 | Union |
| PAINTER SPRAY, SANDBLAST (NEW CONSTRUCTION:) | $47.66 | $36.00 | $83.66 | Union |
| PAINTER SPRAY, SANDBLAST (REPAINT:) | $45.72 | $36.00 | $81.72 | Union |
| PAINTER SPRAY, SANDBLAST (NEW CONSTRUCTION:) | $47.66 | $36.00 | $83.66 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING… | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK AND… | $49.19 | $40.86 | $90.05 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER, CEMENT MASON, PLASTERER (FOXBORO CHAPTER BRISTOL… | $60.26 | $33.71 | $93.97 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER AND PLASTERER (LOWELL CHAPTER MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ASBY… | $60.26 | $33.71 | $93.97 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (LOWELL CHAPTER MIDDLESEX (ASHLAND, FRAMINGHAM… | $60.26 | $33.71 | $93.97 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (BOSTON CHAPTER MIDDLESEX (ARLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER, CEMENT MASON AND PLASTERER (LYNN CHAPTER ESSEX… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER AND PLASTERER (WALTHAM CHAPTER MIDDLESEX (BELMONT… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER, CEMENT MASON AND PLASTERER (NEWTON CHAPTER… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER, CEMENT MASON AND PLASTERER (NEW BEDFORD BARNSTABLE… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER, CEMENT MASON AND PLASTERER (QUINCY CHAPTER NORFOLK… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | 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 (40)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSULATOR/ASBESTOS WORKER (ZONE B | $55.45 | $36.63 | $92.08 | Union |
| INSULATOR/ASBESTOS WORKER (ZONE A | $55.45 | $36.63 | $92.08 | Union |
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER: INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTINGSTRIPPING, REMOVAL, SCRAPPING, VACUUMING, BAGGING AND DISPOSING OF ALL INSULATION MATERIALS FROM MECHANICAL SYSTEMS WHETHER THEY CONTAIN ASBESTOS OR NOT (BARNSTABLE (BREWSTER, CHATHAM, DENNIS, EASTHAM, HARWICH, ORLEANS, … | $55.45 | $36.63 | $92.08 | Union |
| INSULATOR/ASBESTOS WORKER: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL… | $55.45 | $36.63 | $92.08 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER | $50.62 | $28.82 | $79.44 | Union |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $63.44 | $37.33 | $100.77 | Union |
| MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS | $64.52 | $37.51 | $102.03 | Union |
| MARBLE & TILE FINISHER | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (SUFFOLK (ALL OF COUNTY); AND THOSE AREAS OF… | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (THE AREAS OF BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, AND NORFOLK… | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES… | $49.19 | $35.47 | $84.66 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (SUFFOLK COUNTY) | $50.47 | $33.50 | $83.97 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX… | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Union |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET (MIDDLESEX (BELMONT, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT… | $57.49 | $31.75 | $89.24 | Union |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET (BRISTOL; ESSEX; MIDDLESEX (EXCEPT BELMONT… | $57.49 | $31.75 | $89.24 | Union |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET (BARNSTABALE; DUKES; AND NANTUCKET) | $49.18 | $31.75 | $80.93 | Union |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT… | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | Union |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (BRISTOL (ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO… | $42.09 | $19.71 | $61.80 | Union |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX (EXCLUDING ASHBY… | $52.94 | $34.74 | $87.68 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMANA. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY AND COLUMBUS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED 5 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO ANY ONE OF THE LISTED HOLIDAY… | $58.41 | $30.19 | $88.60 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMANA. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY AND COLUMBUS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED 5 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO ANY ONE OF THE LISTED HOLIDAY… | $32.13 | $12.70 | $44.83 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATORA. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY AND COLUMBUS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED 5 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO ANY ONE OF THE LISTED HOLIDAY… | $49.65 | $26.72 | $76.37 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLEMANA. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY AND COLUMBUS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED 5 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO ANY ONE OF THE LISTED HOLIDAY… | $58.41 | $30.19 | $88.60 | Union |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT… | $42.52 | $28.47 | $70.99 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANICFOOTNOTE 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; MEMORI… | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6FOOTNOTE 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 HOUR… | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: 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 HOUR… | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Union |
| LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 | $39.20 | $29.70 | $68.90 | Union |
| PLASTERER TENDER | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Union |
| PLASTERER TENDER (SUFFOLK COUNTY (BOSTON, CHELSEA, REVERE… | $46.10 | $29.70 | $75.80 | Union |
| PLASTERER TENDER (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, NANTUCKET… | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 | $46.10 | $29.70 | $75.80 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Union |
| GLAZIER (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, AND NANTUCKET COUNTIES)FOOTNOTE: 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 (REPAINT:) | $44.32 | $36.00 | $80.32 | Union |
| PAINTER BRUSH, TAPER (NEW CONSTRUCTION:) | $46.26 | $36.00 | $82.26 | Union |
| PAINTER BRUSH, TAPER (REPAINT:) | $44.32 | $36.00 | $80.32 | Union |
| PAINTER BRUSH, TAPER (NEW CONSTRUCTION:) | $46.26 | $36.00 | $82.26 | Union |
| GLAZIER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK; SUFFOLK) | $46.26 | $36.00 | $82.26 | Union |
| PLASTERER (MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES) | $49.19 | $40.86 | $90.05 | 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 MA20260021, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 24 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $47.93 | $19.46 | $67.39 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND… | $33.50 | $22.92 | $56.42 | Union |
| LABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $33.25 | $22.92 | $56.17 | Union |
| LABORER: GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION | $37.70 | $15.37 | $53.07 | Survey |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND) | $41.78 | $18.37 | $60.15 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $36.58 | $19.40 | $55.98 | 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 | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | 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 | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) | $41.49 | $23.07 | $64.56 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $44.46 | $16.94 | $61.40 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $48.14 | $17.02 | $65.16 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $64.67 | $0.00 | $64.67 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: STEEL | $56.76 | $36.00 | $92.76 | Union |
| PAINTER: SPRAY (LINESTRIPING) | $40.87 | $13.86 | $54.73 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $56.70 | $21.08 | $77.78 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $38.92 | $9.73 | $48.65 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: CONCRETE TRUCK | $33.69 | $15.79 | $49.48 | Survey |
Every other classification (5)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRONWORKER (ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING, AND STRUCTURAL) | $57.87 | $37.67 | $95.54 | Union |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELSSETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $44.49 | $12.41 | $56.90 | Survey |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $23.00 | $20.44 | $43.44 | Survey |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $45.65 | $23.33 | $68.98 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $57.61 | $0.00 | $57.61 | 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 (MA20260008)
Determination MA20260008, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 123 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS… | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BRISTOL (ATTLEBORO, NORTH 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 AND PIPEFITTERS (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, AYER-WEST OF… | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Union |
| PLUMBER (ESSEX (AMES, ANDOVER, BEVERLY, BOXFORD, BYFIELD… | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Union |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (ESSEX (AMES, ANDOVER, BEVERLY… | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Union |
| PLUMBER (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, AND… | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Union |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES… | $52.49 | $33.60 | $86.09 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER (MIDDLESEX (ARLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN… | $66.58 | $39.22 | $105.80 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (MIDDLESEX (BELMONT, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN… | $61.19 | $31.55 | $92.74 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BRISTOL (ATTLEBOROUGH, NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH); ESSEX… | $50.10 | $31.45 | $81.55 | Union |
| CARPENTER (NORFOLK (BRAINTREE, QUINCY, COHASSET, WEYMOUTH… | $50.10 | $31.45 | $81.55 | Union |
| CARPENTER (DUKES; NANTUCKET) | $46.43 | $28.35 | $74.78 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO & NORTH… | $39.28 | $27.90 | $67.18 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: GROUP 6 | $46.20 | $29.70 | $75.90 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 | $27.01 | $29.70 | $56.71 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 | $46.20 | $29.70 | $75.90 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 | $46.20 | $29.70 | $75.90 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2- (SUFFOLK COUNTY (BOSTON, CHELSEA, REVERE…ASPHALT RAKER; FENCE AND GUARD RAIL ERECTOR; LASER BEAM OPERATOR; MASON TENDER; PIPELAYER; PNEUMATIC DRILL OPERATOR; PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATOR; WAGON DRILL OPERATOR | $46.20 | $29.70 | $75.90 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 | $46.20 | $29.70 | $75.90 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 6 | $46.10 | $29.70 | $75.80 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 | $27.01 | $29.70 | $56.71 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Union |
| LABORERS:(TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR)…PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $58.43 | $29.70 | $88.13 | Union |
| LABORERS: LABORERS; TOP MAN ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING… | $41.18 | $29.70 | $70.88 | Union |
| LABORERS: LABORERS; TOP MAN ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING… | $46.20 | $29.70 | $75.90 | Union |
| LABORERS: LABORER ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST… | $41.18 | $29.70 | $70.88 | Union |
| LABORERS: LABORER ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST… | $46.20 | $29.70 | $75.90 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND… | $47.48 | $29.70 | $77.18 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND… | $52.50 | $29.70 | $82.20 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN… | $53.41 | $29.70 | $83.11 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN… | $58.43 | $29.70 | $88.13 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND… | $45.48 | $29.70 | $75.18 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND… | $50.50 | $29.70 | $80.20 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN… | $53.41 | $29.70 | $83.11 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN… | $58.43 | $29.70 | $88.13 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND… | $45.48 | $29.70 | $75.18 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND… | $50.50 | $29.70 | $80.20 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN… | $53.41 | $29.70 | $83.11 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN… | $58.43 | $29.70 | $88.13 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND… | $45.48 | $29.70 | $75.18 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND… | $50.50 | $29.70 | $80.20 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 (CLEANING CONCRETE AND CAULKING TUNNEL (Both… | $45.48 | $29.70 | $75.18 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 (CLEANING CONCRETE AND CAULKING TUNNEL (Both… | $50.50 | $29.70 | $80.20 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN… | $53.41 | $29.70 | $83.11 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN… | $58.43 | $29.70 | $88.13 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 ((FREE AIR OPERATION) | $50.50 | $29.70 | $80.20 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND… | $42.93 | $29.70 | $72.63 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND… | $47.95 | $29.70 | $77.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 (CLEANING CONCRETE AND CAULKING TUNNEL (Both… | $45.48 | $29.70 | $75.18 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 (CLEANING CONCRETE AND CAULKING TUNNEL (Both… | $50.50 | $29.70 | $80.20 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN… | $42.93 | $29.70 | $72.63 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN… | $47.95 | $29.70 | $77.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 ((FREE AIR OPERATION) | $50.50 | $29.70 | $80.20 | Union |
| LABORERS: DRILLER ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST… | $42.58 | $29.70 | $72.28 | Union |
| LABORERS: DRILLER ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST… | $50.20 | $29.70 | $79.90 | Union |
| LABORERS: BOTTOM MAN ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST… | $42.33 | $29.70 | $72.03 | Union |
| LABORERS: BOTTOM MAN ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST… | $47.35 | $29.70 | $77.05 | Union |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 6 | $46.25 | $29.70 | $75.95 | Union |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 5 | $45.35 | $29.70 | $75.05 | Union |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 4 | $42.25 | $29.70 | $71.95 | Union |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 3 | $47.25 | $29.70 | $76.95 | Union |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 2 | $47.00 | $29.70 | $76.70 | Union |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 1 | $46.25 | $29.70 | $75.95 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAY… | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAY… | $25.02 | $33.70 | $58.72 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAY… | $46.52 | $33.70 | $80.22 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3+2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON,S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL … | $37.02 | $33.70 | $70.72 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAY… | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | 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: (AREA 2 | $53.46 | $37.67 | $91.13 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: (AREA 1 | $57.87 | $37.67 | $95.54 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, BOXBORO, HOLLISTON… | $57.57 | $37.67 | $95.24 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (ACUSHNET, ATTLEBORO, BERKLEY… | $43.03 | $33.53 | $76.56 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER BRIDGE (BARNSTABLE BRISTOL; DUKES; ESSEX; NANTUCKET… | $56.76 | $36.00 | $92.76 | Union |
| PAINTER SPAY NEW CONSTRUCTION: SANDBLAST | $47.66 | $36.00 | $83.66 | Union |
| PAINTER REPAINT: SPRAY, SANDBLAST | $45.72 | $36.00 | $81.72 | Union |
| PAINTER BRIDGE (MIDDLESEX (Cambridge, Everett, Malden, Medford… | $56.76 | $36.00 | $92.76 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK AND… | $49.19 | $40.86 | $90.05 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER/CEMENT MASON (FOXBORO CHAPTER BRISTOL (ATTLEBORO… | $60.35 | $34.40 | $94.75 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (LOWELL CHAPTER MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ASHBY, AYER… | $58.21 | $33.71 | $91.92 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (LOWELL CHAPTER MIDDLESEX (ASHLAND, FRAMINGHAM… | $62.40 | $34.40 | $96.80 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (BOSTON CHAPTER MIDDLESEX (ARLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER/CEMENT MASON (LYNN CHAPTER ESSEX (AMESBURY, ANDOVER… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (WALTHAM CHAPTER - MIDDLESEX (BELMONT, BURLINGTON… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER/CEMENT MASON (QUINCY CHAPTER PLYMOUTH COUNTY… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER/CEMENT MASON (NEW BEDFORD CHAPTER BARNSTABLE… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER, PLASTERER (NEWTON CHAPTER MIDDLESEX (NEWTON)… | $64.50 | $37.54 | $102.04 | 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 (24)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $50.62 | $28.82 | $79.44 | Union |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $63.44 | $37.33 | $100.77 | Union |
| MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS | $64.52 | $37.51 | $102.03 | Union |
| MARBLE & TILE FINISHER | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (ALL OF SUFFOLK COUNTY; AND THOSE AREAS OF… | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (THE AREAS OF BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, PLYMOUTH, AND… | $51.97 | $35.47 | $87.44 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES… | $49.19 | $35.47 | $84.66 | Union |
| DIVER TENDER | $61.70 | $35.47 | $97.17 | Union |
| DIVER | $78.11 | $35.47 | $113.58 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (SUFFOLK COUNTY) | $50.47 | $33.50 | $83.97 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX… | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Union |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT… | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | Union |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (BRISTOL (ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO… | $42.09 | $19.71 | $61.80 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMANA. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY AND COLUMBUS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED 5 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO ANY ONE OF THE LISTED HOLIDAY… | $58.41 | $30.19 | $88.60 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMANA. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY AND COLUMBUS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED 5 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO ANY ONE OF THE LISTED HOLIDAY… | $32.13 | $12.70 | $44.83 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATORA. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY AND COLUMBUS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED 5 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO ANY ONE OF THE LISTED HOLIDAY… | $49.65 | $26.72 | $76.37 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLEMANA. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY AND COLUMBUS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED 5 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO ANY ONE OF THE LISTED HOLIDAY… | $58.41 | $30.19 | $88.60 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAY… | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Union |
| ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST BORING INDUSTRIES):) | $41.18 | $29.70 | $70.88 | Union |
| ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST BORING INDUSTRIES):) | $42.33 | $29.70 | $72.03 | Union |
| ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST BORING INDUSTRIES):) | $42.58 | $29.70 | $72.28 | Union |
| PAINTER BRUSH, TAPER (Repaint) | $44.32 | $36.00 | $80.32 | Union |
| PAINTER BRUSH, TAPER (NEw Construction) | $46.26 | $36.00 | $82.26 | 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 MA20260001, MA20260004, MA20260021, MA20260006, MA20260008, 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.