TradeSalary

Prevailing wage rates in Worcester County, MA

Davis-Bacon rates as of August 6, 2026, in the Worcester, MA BLS area

Electricians on federal building jobs in Worcester County must be paid at least $36.12 an hour plus $34.51 an hour in fringe benefits (MA20260013, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Worcester 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).

TradeDavis-Bacon packageBLS median
Electricians$70.63 – $103.25$36.30 an hour
Plumbers and pipefitters$83.00 – $106.27$39.55 an hour
Carpenters$39.57 – $92.74$35.10 an hour
Power equipment operators$58.72 – $91.53$37.05 an hour
Ironworkers$95.24not published
Roofers$72.62 – $89.22$50.61 an hour

Building construction

Determination MA20260013, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 17 classifications.

ClassificationRateFringeTotalBasis
Electricians
ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)$36.12$34.51$70.63Union
ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION)$48.16$36.20$84.36Union
Plumbers and pipefitters
PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION)$55.00$31.57$86.57Union
Carpenters
CARPENTER (INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, BATT…$50.10$31.45$81.55Union
Laborers
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$39.84$12.04$51.88Survey
Power equipment operators
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1BFOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERSNS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY$57.83$33.70$91.53Union
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2$57.18$33.70$90.88Union
Sheet metal workers
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION)$43.48$36.46$79.94Union
Roofers
ROOFER$53.53$35.69$89.22Union
Bricklayers
BRICKLAYER (INCLUDES POINTING, CAULKING, CLEANING, AND…$62.36$36.80$99.16Union
Every other classification (7)
ClassificationRateFringeTotalBasis
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (DUCT, PIPE, &…$49.10$36.63$85.73Union
TILE SETTER$64.52$37.51$102.03Union
TILE FINISHER$49.32$35.26$84.58Union
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$104.85Union
IRONWORKER (ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING, AND STRUCTURAL)$57.57$37.67$95.24Union
LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK$38.95$29.81$68.76Union
PAINTER (BRUSH/ROLLER, INCLUDING DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER)$46.26$36.00$82.26Union

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.

ClassificationRateFringeTotalBasis
Electricians
ELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER AND HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE…$52.16$29.56$81.72Union
ELECTRICIAN (BERKSHIRE; HAMPDEN (CHESTER, HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE…$52.16$29.56$81.72Union
ELECTRICIAN (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS…$48.16$36.20$84.36Union
ELECTRICIAN (WORCESTER (WARREN))$48.16$36.20$84.36Union
ELECTRICIAN (BRISTOL (NORTH & SOUTH ATTLEBORO, SEEKONK))$56.11$24.74$80.85Union
ELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (AMESBURY, ANDOVER, BOXFORD, GEORGETOWN…$66.17$37.08$103.25Union
ELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (BEVERLY, DANVERS, ESSEX, GLOUCESTER…$66.17$37.08$103.25Union
ELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS…$66.17$37.08$103.25Union
ELECTRICIAN (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO, NORTH…$50.02$31.05$81.07Union
Plumbers and pipefitters
PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY…$55.00$31.57$86.57Union
PLUMBER (ESSEX(AMES, ANDOVER, BEVERLY, BOXFORD, BYFIELD…$69.84$36.43$106.27Union
PLUMBER (ESSEX(LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, AND…$69.84$36.43$106.27Union
PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (BARNSABLE…$52.49$33.60$86.09Union
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$83.31Union
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$83.31Union
PIPEFITTER INCLUDING HVAC WORK (ESSEX (AMES, ANDOVER, BEVERLY…$66.58$39.22$105.80Union
Carpenters
CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING…$61.19$31.55$92.74Union
CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING…$50.10$31.45$81.55Union
CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING…$43.33$27.82$71.15Union
CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING…$50.10$31.45$81.55Union
CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING…$39.28$27.90$67.18Union
CARPENTER, NEW WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION NOT EXCEEDING 4 STORIES…$26.55$13.02$39.57Union
CARPENTER, NEW WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION NOT EXCEEDING 4 STORIES…$26.55$13.02$39.57Union
CARPENTERS, NEW WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION NOT EXCEEDING 4 STORIES…$31.61$14.02$45.63Union
CARPENTERS, NEW WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION NOT EXCEEDING 4 STORIES…$31.61$14.02$45.63Union
Laborers
LABORER (UNSKILLED)$18.73$6.33$25.06Survey
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$90.88Union
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$90.88Union
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$71.81Union
Sheet metal workers
SHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (HARVARD, LANCASTER))$60.00$48.78$108.78Union
SHEET METAL WORKER (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL (ACUSHNET, DARTMOUTH…$43.60$38.49$82.09Union
SHEET METAL WORKER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH (EXCEPT…$60.00$48.78$108.78Union
SHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (EXCEPT HARVARD & LANCASTER))$43.48$36.46$79.94Union
SHEET METAL WORKER (BERKSHIRE, HAMPDEN AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES)$43.48$36.46$79.94Union
Painters
PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING ONLY (BERKSHIRE, HAMPDEN, AND…$32.33$26.35$58.68Union
PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING ONLY (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX…$39.86$30.25$70.11Union
PAINTER (BRUSH & ROLLER, EXCLUDING DRYWALL FINISHING)$30.86$0.00$30.86Survey
Roofers
ROOFER, WATERPROOFERS/CAULKERS (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX…$53.53$35.69$89.22Union
ROOFER: SLATE & TILE ROOF (BERKSHIRE, HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE)$42.48$30.14$72.62Union
ROOFER, WATERPROOFERS/CAULKERS (BERKSHIRE, HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE)$42.48$30.14$72.62Union
Cement masons
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER$39.38$0.00$39.38Survey
Bricklayers
BRICKLAYER, PLASTERER, STONEMASON (LOWELL CHAPTER MIDDLESEX…$62.40$34.40$96.80Union
BRICKLAYER, PLASTERERS, STONEMASONS, TILE LAYERS…$50.81$32.27$83.08Union
BRICKLAYER (FOXBORO CHAPTER BRISTOL (ATTLEBORO, BERKLEY…$62.40$34.40$96.80Union
BRICKLAYER, PLASTERER, STONEMASON (WORCESTER CHAPTER (AUBURN…$60.26$33.71$93.97Union
BRICKLAYER (BOSTON CHAPTER MIDDLESEX (ARLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE…$64.50$37.54$102.04Union
BRICKLAYER, PLASTERER (LYNN CHAPTER ESSEX (AMESBURY, ANDOVER…$64.50$37.54$102.04Union
BRICKLAYER, PLASTERER (NEWTON CHAPTER MIDDLESEX (NEWTON)…$64.50$37.54$102.04Union
BRICKLAYER (NEW BEDFORD CHAPTER BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL (ACUSHNET…$64.50$37.54$102.04Union
BRICKLAYER, PLASTERER (QUINCY CHAPTER NORFOLK (AVON, BRAINTREE…$64.50$37.54$102.04Union
BRICKLAYER, PLASTERER (WALTHAM CHAPTER MIDDLESEX (BELMONT…$64.50$37.54$102.04Union
Every other classification (11)
ClassificationRateFringeTotalBasis
TILE LAYER (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, SUFFOLK AND WORCESTER)$64.50$37.54$102.04Union
TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER: BERKSHIRE COUNTY$52.16$29.56$81.72Union
TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT…$36.12$34.51$70.63Union
TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER: ESSEX; MIDDLESEX {EXCLUDING ASHBY…$52.94$34.74$87.68Union
TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER: PLYMOUTH COUNTY (EXCEPT TOWNSHIPS OF…$42.52$28.47$70.99Union
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$112.61Union
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$104.85Union
LABORERS: MASON TENDER, STONE/STUCCO (BERKSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE…$31.54$25.63$57.17Union
LABORERS: MASON TENDER, STONE/STUCCO (HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE…$32.75$26.02$58.77Union
PLASTERER (MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES)$43.97$33.87$77.84Union
FLOOR LAYER: CARPET$31.96$0.00$31.96Survey

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 MA20260025, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 26 classifications.

ClassificationRateFringeTotalBasis
Electricians
ELECTRICIAN$66.17$37.08$103.25Union
Carpenters
CARPENTER (INCLUDES FORM WORK)$50.10$31.45$81.55Union
Laborers
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL$33.25$22.92$56.17Union
LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND…$33.50$22.92$56.42Union
LABORER (GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION)$33.50$22.92$56.42Union
LABORER: LANDSCAPE$40.39$17.68$58.07Survey
LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND)$41.78$18.37$60.15Survey
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$90.88Union
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$91.53Union
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINEFOOTNOTE 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$91.53Union
OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER$44.46$16.94$61.40Survey
OPERATOR: MECHANIC$48.14$17.02$65.16Survey
OPERATOR: FORKLIFT$64.67$0.00$64.67Survey
Ironworkers
IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL$57.57$37.67$95.24Union
IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL$57.57$37.67$95.24Union
Painters
PAINTER: STEEL$56.76$36.00$92.76Union
PAINTER: SPRAY (LINESTRIPING)$48.00$0.00$48.00Survey
Cement masons
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER$56.70$21.08$77.78Survey
Truck drivers
TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK$48.53$0.00$48.53Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK$30.38$7.20$37.58Survey
TRUCK DRIVER: CONCRETE TRUCK$33.69$15.79$49.48Survey
Every other classification (5)
ClassificationRateFringeTotalBasis
TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELSSETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER$44.49$12.41$56.90Survey
TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER$23.00$20.44$43.44Survey
PILEDRIVERMAN$45.65$23.33$68.98Survey
OPERATOR: CRANE$52.14$21.08$73.22Survey
IRONWORKER, REINFORCING$56.48$20.62$77.10Survey

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 (MA20260002)

Determination MA20260002, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 113 classifications.

ClassificationRateFringeTotalBasis
Electricians
ELECTRICIAN (WORCESTER (WARREN))$48.16$36.20$84.36Union
Plumbers and pipefitters
PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (WORCESTER (EXCEPT HOPEDALE AND…$55.00$31.57$86.57Union
PLUMBER (WORCESTER (HOPEDALE AND SOUTHBORO))$69.84$36.43$106.27Union
SPRINKLER FITTER$53.25$29.75$83.00Union
Carpenters
CARPENTER/LATHER (WORCESTER (EXCEPT GILBERTVILLE, HARWICK…$50.10$31.45$81.55Union
CARPENTER/LATHER (WORCESTER (GILBERTVILLE, HARDWICK, WARREN…$50.10$31.45$81.55Union
Laborers
LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6$40.95$29.70$70.65Union
LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 5$39.70$29.70$69.40Union
LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4$39.95$29.70$69.65Union
LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3$39.70$29.70$69.40Union
LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1$38.95$29.70$68.65Union
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$88.13Union
LABORERS: LABORERS; TOP MAN ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING…$41.18$29.70$70.88Union
LABORERS: LABORERS; TOP MAN ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING…$46.20$29.70$75.90Union
LABORERS: LABORER ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST…$41.18$29.70$70.88Union
LABORERS: LABORER ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST…$46.20$29.70$75.90Union
LABORERS: GROUP 5 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND…$47.48$29.70$77.18Union
LABORERS: GROUP 5 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND…$52.50$29.70$82.20Union
LABORERS: GROUP 5 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN…$53.41$29.70$83.11Union
LABORERS: GROUP 5 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN…$58.43$29.70$88.13Union
LABORERS: GROUP 4 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND…$45.48$29.70$75.18Union
LABORERS: GROUP 4 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND…$50.50$29.70$80.20Union
LABORERS: GROUP 4 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN…$53.41$29.70$83.11Union
LABORERS: GROUP 4 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN…$58.43$29.70$88.13Union
LABORERS: GROUP 3 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND…$45.48$29.70$75.18Union
LABORERS: GROUP 3 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND…$50.50$29.70$80.20Union
LABORERS: GROUP 3 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN…$53.41$29.70$83.11Union
LABORERS: GROUP 3 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN…$58.43$29.70$88.13Union
LABORERS: GROUP 2 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND…$45.48$29.70$75.18Union
LABORERS: GROUP 2 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND…$50.50$29.70$80.20Union
LABORERS: GROUP 2 (CLEANING CONCRETE AND CAULKING TUNNEL (Both…$45.48$29.70$75.18Union
LABORERS: GROUP 2 (CLEANING CONCRETE AND CAULKING TUNNEL (Both…$50.50$29.70$80.20Union
LABORERS: GROUP 2 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN…$53.41$29.70$83.11Union
LABORERS: GROUP 2 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN…$58.43$29.70$88.13Union
LABORERS: GROUP 2 ((FREE AIR OPERATION)$50.50$29.70$80.20Union
LABORERS: GROUP 1 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND…$42.93$29.70$72.63Union
LABORERS: GROUP 1 (ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE LINING OF SAME AND…$47.95$29.70$77.65Union
LABORERS: GROUP 1 (CLEANING CONCRETE AND CAULKING TUNNEL (Both…$45.48$29.70$75.18Union
LABORERS: GROUP 1 (CLEANING CONCRETE AND CAULKING TUNNEL (Both…$50.50$29.70$80.20Union
LABORERS: GROUP 1 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN…$42.93$29.70$72.63Union
LABORERS: GROUP 1 ((TUNNELS, CAISSON & CYLINDER WORK IN…$47.95$29.70$77.65Union
LABORERS: GROUP 1 ((FREE AIR OPERATION)$50.50$29.70$80.20Union
LABORERS: DRILLER ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST…$42.58$29.70$72.28Union
LABORERS: DRILLER ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST…$50.20$29.70$79.90Union
LABORERS: BOTTOM MAN ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST…$42.33$29.70$72.03Union
LABORERS: BOTTOM MAN ((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST…$47.35$29.70$77.05Union
LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 6$46.25$29.70$75.95Union
LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 5$45.35$29.70$75.05Union
LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 4$42.25$29.70$71.95Union
LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 3$47.25$29.70$76.95Union
LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 2$47.00$29.70$76.70Union
LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 1$46.25$29.70$75.95Union
Power equipment operators
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY HOUR…$57.18$33.70$90.88Union
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS : GROUP 4(WORCESTER (EXCEPT ATHOL, BARRE, BROOKFIELD, EAST BROOKFIELD, HARDWICK, NEW BRAINTREE, NORTH BROOKFIELD, OAKHAM, PETERSHAM, PHILLIPSTON, ROYALSTON, STRUTBRIDGE, TEMPLETON, WARREN, WEST BROOKFIELD, WINCHENDON)) FOOTNOTE F…$46.52$33.70$80.22Union
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS(BUIDING, HEAVY & MARINE): GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) (WORCESTER (EXCEPT ATHOL, BARRE, BROOKFIELD, EAST BROOKFIELD, HARDWICK, NEW BRAINTREE, NORTH BROOKFIELD, OAKHAM, PETERSHAM, PHILLIPSTON, ROYALSTON, …$30.85$33.70$64.55Union
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS(BUIDING, HEAVY & MARINE): GROUP 5 OILER (OTHER THAN TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) (WORCESTER (EXCEPT ATHOL, BARRE, BROOKFIELD, EAST BROOKFIELD, HARDWICK, NEW BRAINTREE, NORTH BROOKFIELD, OAKHAM, PETERSHAM, PHILLIPSTON, ROY…$25.02$33.70$58.72Union
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS(BUIDING, HEAVY & MARINE): GROUP 3 PUMPS (1-3 GROUPED); COMPRESSOR; WELDING MACHINES (1-3 GROUPED); GENERATOR; SIGHTING PLANT; HEATERS (POWER DRIVEN, 1- 5); SYPHON-PULSOMETER; CONCRETE MIXER; VALVES CONTROLLING PERMANENT…$37.02$33.70$70.72Union
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$83.42Union
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$81.92Union
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$80.92Union
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$79.92Union
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$78.42Union
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$77.42Union
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$75.41Union
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$75.10Union
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$85.42Union
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$67.10Union
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$69.04Union
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$70.16Union
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$73.39Union
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$73.61Union
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$73.92Union
TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAN 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$78.30Union
Ironworkers
IRONWORKER$57.57$37.67$95.24Union
Sheet metal workers
SHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (HARVARD, LANCASTER))$60.00$48.78$108.78Union
SHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (EXCEPT HARVARD & LANCASTER))$43.48$36.46$79.94Union
Painters
PAINTER: SPRAY, SANDBLAST (REPAINT)$45.72$36.00$81.72Union
PAINTER: SPRAY, SANDBLAST (NEW CONSTRUCTION)$47.66$36.00$83.66Union
PAINTER: BRIDGE (REPAINT)$44.32$36.00$80.32Union
PAINTER: BRIDGE (NEW CONSTRUCTION)$56.76$36.00$92.76Union
Roofers
ROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING…$53.53$35.69$89.22Union
Bricklayers
BRICKLAYER, CEMENT MASON, PLASTERER & STONEMASON…$50.81$32.27$83.08Union
BRICKLAYER, CEMENT MASON, PLASTERER & STONEMASON (WORCESTER…$60.26$33.71$93.97Union
BRICKLAYER, CEMENT MASON, PLASTERER & STONEMASON (LOWELL…$60.26$33.71$93.97Union
BRICKLAYER, CEMENT MASON, PLASTERER & STONEMASON (LOWELL…$60.26$33.71$93.97Union
Truck drivers
TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAN 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$79.17Union
TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 6POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAN 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$78.88Union
TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 5POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAN 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$78.59Union
TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAN 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$78.49Union
TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAN 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$78.37Union
TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAN 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$78.13Union
Every other classification (22)
ClassificationRateFringeTotalBasis
INSULATOR/ASBESTOS WORKER (INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL…$49.10$36.63$85.73Union
BOILERMAKER$50.62$28.82$79.44Union
TERRAZZO FINISHER$63.44$37.33$100.77Union
MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS$64.52$37.51$102.03Union
MARBLE & TILE FINISHER$49.32$35.26$84.58Union
DIVER TENDER$61.70$35.47$97.17Union
DIVER$78.11$35.47$113.58Union
PILEDRIVERMAN$49.19$35.47$84.66Union
MILLWRIGHT$43.42$33.00$76.42Union
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$88.60Union
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$44.83Union
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$76.37Union
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$88.60Union
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$104.85Union
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS (BUIDING, HEAVY & MARINE): GROUP 1(WORCESTER (EXCEPT ATHOL, BARRE, BROOKFIELD, EAST BROOKFIELD, HARDWICK, NEW BRAINTREE, NORTH BROOKFIELD, OAKHAM, PETERSHAM, PHILLIPSTON, ROYALSTON, STRUTBRIDGE, TEMPLETON, WARREN, WEST BROOKFIELD, WINCHENDON)) FOOTNOTE F…$57.83$33.70$91.53Union
LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2$39.20$29.70$68.90Union
((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST BORING INDUSTRIES):)$41.18$29.70$70.88Union
((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST BORING INDUSTRIES):)$42.33$29.70$72.03Union
((OPEN AIR CASSONS, UNDERPINNING AND TEST BORING INDUSTRIES):)$42.58$29.70$72.28Union
PAINTER: BRUSH, TAPER (REPAINT)$44.32$36.00$80.32Union
PAINTER: BRUSH, TAPER (NEW CONSTRUCTION)$46.26$36.00$82.26Union
GLAZIER$46.26$36.00$82.26Union

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)
ClassificationRateFringeTotalBasis
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$45.01Union
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$51.72Union
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$53.04Union
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$54.19Union
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$56.83Union
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$58.19Union
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$63.82Union

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 MA20260013, MA20260004, MA20260025, MA20260002, MA20260006, 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.