Prevailing wage rates in Hillsborough County, NH
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the Manchester-Nashua, NH BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Hillsborough County must be paid at least $36.12 an hour plus $22.92 an hour in fringe benefits (NH20260021, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Hillsborough 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 | $10.89 – $59.04 | $30.81 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $11.70 – $71.95 | $32.54 an hour |
| Carpenters | $11.11 – $33.77 | $29.47 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $11.47 – $42.81 | $29.02 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $36.80 – $51.65 | $28.81 an hour |
| Roofers | $11.72 – $20.80 | $27.68 an hour |
Building construction
Determination NH20260021, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 25 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND ALARM INSTALLATION) | $36.12 | $22.92 | $59.04 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $31.29 | $9.78 | $41.07 | Survey |
| PLUMBER | $23.97 | $9.68 | $33.65 | Survey |
| PIPEFITTER, INCLUDESHVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $25.17 | $11.87 | $37.04 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL… | $24.43 | $6.49 | $30.92 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.46 | $9.86 | $27.32 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $23.56 | $3.28 | $26.84 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $22.54 | $2.29 | $24.83 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $24.08 | $4.75 | $28.83 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $24.05 | $12.75 | $36.80 | Survey |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $33.83 | $10.09 | $43.92 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $22.99 | $3.28 | $26.27 | Survey |
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $20.00 | $3.28 | $23.28 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $17.55 | $3.25 | $20.80 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $27.70 | $2.61 | $30.31 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $43.91 | $28.47 | $72.38 | Union |
Every other classification (9)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $44.36 | $36.63 | $80.99 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER | $42.83 | $25.29 | $68.12 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANICA. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY AND THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING. B. VACATION: EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR… | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | Union |
| WATERPROOFER | $31.22 | $3.70 | $34.92 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $27.42 | $3.83 | $31.25 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $17.01 | $4.43 | $21.44 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.60 | $19.89 | $42.49 | Survey |
| GLAZIER | $27.74 | $3.74 | $31.48 | Survey |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $28.67 | $11.69 | $40.36 | 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.
Residential construction
Determination NH20260002, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 8 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $10.89 | $0.00 | $10.89 | Survey |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPING) | $11.70 | $0.00 | $11.70 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING) | $11.11 | $0.00 | $11.11 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER, GENERAL | $8.85 | $0.00 | $8.85 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE | $11.47 | $0.00 | $11.47 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (DOES NOT INCLUDE DRYWALL FINISHING) | $9.28 | $0.00 | $9.28 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $11.72 | $0.00 | $11.72 | Survey |
Every other classification (1)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRYWALL FINISHER | $13.57 | $0.00 | $13.57 | 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 NH20260039, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 31 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $29.00 | $2.78 | $31.78 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $26.23 | $2.51 | $28.74 | Survey |
| CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $23.11 | $1.06 | $24.17 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $19.02 | $2.72 | $21.74 | Survey |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $18.34 | $2.85 | $21.19 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.62 | $2.60 | $21.22 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND… | $23.03 | $8.88 | $31.91 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $27.19 | $6.12 | $33.31 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: POUNDER | $35.06 | $7.75 | $42.81 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: PAVER(ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) | $28.25 | $6.51 | $34.76 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $29.25 | $5.47 | $34.72 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $25.12 | $3.44 | $28.56 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.40 | $7.51 | $32.91 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $25.96 | $6.00 | $31.96 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $25.97 | $6.59 | $32.56 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BUCKET | $30.00 | $0.00 | $30.00 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $23.09 | $5.09 | $28.18 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $20.21 | $3.98 | $24.19 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $24.98 | $7.21 | $32.19 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: AUGER | $26.07 | $0.00 | $26.07 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $34.45 | $17.20 | $51.65 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $27.29 | $6.95 | $34.24 | Survey |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $20.87 | $0.00 | $20.87 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.81 | $0.00 | $21.81 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $22.75 | $4.95 | $27.70 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.06 | $3.37 | $22.43 | Survey |
Every other classification (5)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $14.82 | $1.37 | $16.19 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $29.76 | $3.29 | $33.05 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.59 | $2.00 | $24.59 | Survey |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $29.25 | $5.56 | $34.81 | Survey |
| FENCE ERECTOR (CHAIN LINK FENCE) | $19.59 | $0.00 | $19.59 | 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 (NH20260003)
Determination NH20260003, 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 (NH20260024)
Determination NH20260024, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 18 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $36.12 | $22.92 | $59.04 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PIPEFITTER | $45.76 | $26.19 | $71.95 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $26.83 | $6.94 | $33.77 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $22.80 | $1.45 | $24.25 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.93 | $1.70 | $18.63 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND… | $23.70 | $1.54 | $25.24 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $24.09 | $4.43 | $28.52 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: PAVER(ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) | $27.10 | $5.69 | $32.79 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $20.80 | $2.65 | $23.45 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $27.15 | $13.39 | $40.54 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $21.70 | $4.09 | $25.79 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $25.00 | $1.84 | $26.84 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $30.00 | $25.50 | $55.50 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $27.46 | $13.30 | $40.76 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.02 | $5.73 | $24.75 | Survey |
Every other classification (3)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRONWORKER (REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL) | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Union |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $17.24 | $1.54 | $18.78 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $28.37 | $9.74 | $38.11 | 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.
Before you rely on a rate
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federal and federally assisted construction; state-funded work may follow New Hampshire'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 NH20260021, NH20260002, NH20260039, NH20260003, NH20260024, 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.