Prevailing wage rates in Gloucester County, NJ
Davis-Bacon rates as of August 13, 2026, in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Gloucester County must be paid at least $55.05 an hour plus $48.76 an hour in fringe benefits (NJ20260032, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Gloucester 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 | $64.52 – $105.81 | $35.86 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $91.17 – $107.06 | $35.99 an hour |
| Carpenters | $91.44 – $91.59 | $29.70 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $15.84 – $107.74 | $32.12 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $94.64 – $102.56 | $49.68 an hour |
| Roofers | $56.10 – $80.30 | $28.72 an hour |
Building construction
Determination NJ20260032, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 42 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) AND CABLE SPLICER | $55.05 | $48.76 | $103.81 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) CABLE SPLICER ON… | $46.51 | $34.39 | $80.90 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $56.30 | $50.76 | $107.06 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $56.30 | $50.76 | $107.06 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $60.83 | $30.34 | $91.17 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (SCAFFOLD The first sixty feet at the regular rate… | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 | Union |
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL… | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| ASBESTOS REMOVAL LABORER The removal, abatement, enclosure and…labeling, bagging, cartoning, crating, or other packaging of materials for disposal; the clean-up of the worksite; and all other work incidental to the removal, abatement, encapsulation, enclosure, and decontamination of… | $28.37 | $21.62 | $49.99 | Union |
| LABORER: ASPHALT SHOVELER, ASPHALT SPREADER, COMMON OR GENERAL… | $35.75 | $30.22 | $65.97 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $52.88 | $37.50 | $90.38 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $56.59 | $37.50 | $94.09 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS TH… | $58.22 | $37.50 | $95.72 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL | $54.24 | $40.40 | $94.64 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $62.62 | $50.66 | $113.28 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (SIGN MAKERS & HANGERS)PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $35.13 | $24.76 | $59.89 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $62.62 | $50.66 | $113.28 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (SIGN MAKERS & HANGERS)PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $35.13 | $24.76 | $59.89 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (BRUSH & ROLLER) | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | Union |
| PAINTER (SPRAY) | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER: Mopper, and operator of felt-laying machine$.50 per hour Work applying roofing material, on any new construction job, on those days on which a felt-laying machine or slag dispensing machine is used: $.50 per hour PAID HOLIDAY: The last working day before Christma… | $35.95 | $21.85 | $57.80 | Union |
| ROOFER: SLATE AND Mopper, and operator of felt-laying machine$.50 per hour Work applying roofing material, on any new construction job, on those days on which a felt-laying machine or slag dispensing machine is used: $.50 per hour PAID HOLIDAY: The last working day before Christma… | $38.95 | $21.85 | $60.80 | Union |
| ROOFER: ALL OTHER Mopper, and operator of felt-laying machine$.50 per hour Work applying roofing material, on any new construction job, on those days on which a felt-laying machine or slag dispensing machine is used: $.50 per hour PAID HOLIDAY: The last working day before Christma… | $46.03 | $34.27 | $80.30 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $49.57 | $37.06 | $86.63 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD Hazardous waste removal work: Work…$3.00 per hour additional. Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where personal protection A, B, C or D is NOT required: $1.00 per hour SHIFT WORK: An owner mandated irregular shift staring any ti… | $44.65 | $34.11 | $78.76 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DRUMP Hazardous waste removal work: Work on a…$3.00 per hour additional. Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where personal protection A, B, C or D is NOT required: $1.00 per hour SHIFT WORK: An owner mandated irregular shift staring any ti… | $44.30 | $34.11 | $78.41 | Union |
Every other classification (17)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Includes the… | $60.84 | $48.38 | $109.22 | Union |
| Work on high stacks: 22% per hour additional | $45.20 | $33.26 | $78.46 | Union |
| MARBLE SETTER | $64.66 | $40.97 | $105.63 | Union |
| TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER | $61.77 | $42.82 | $104.59 | Union |
| TILE SETTER | $52.31 | $38.01 | $90.32 | Union |
| TILE FINISHER Work grouting all epoxyper day$10.00 additional per day | $43.63 | $32.12 | $75.75 | Union |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 | Union |
| PAID New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day… | $46.73 | $41.69 | $88.42 | Union |
| Work of erection and dismantling of elevators and towers, such… | $58.84 | $35.06 | $93.90 | Union |
| ELEVATOR APAID VACATION: Employer contributes 8% of basic hourly rate for 5 years or more of service or 6% for 6 months to 5 years of service. B. Eight Paid Holidays (provided employee has worked 5 consecutive days before and the … | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $60.13 | $37.50 | $97.63 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $61.72 | $37.50 | $99.22 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $53.24 | $40.40 | $93.64 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER: BRICK/CEMENT/CONCRETE | $36.50 | $30.22 | $66.72 | Union |
| Work at 30 ftabove the working surface, or on the swing stage: $1.00 per hour additional | $49.96 | $35.11 | $85.07 | Union |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $44.87 | $30.15 | $75.02 | Union |
| PLASTERER | $42.33 | $0.00 | $42.33 | 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 NJ20260012, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 10 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.10 | $6.90 | $24.00 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (4) ROLLER INCLUDING SUBGRADE…PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday observed, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; provided 1) that the worker works th… | $56.59 | $37.50 | $94.09 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (3) BULLDOZER; ROLLER BLACKTOP…PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday observed, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; provided 1) that the worker works th… | $58.22 | $37.50 | $95.72 | Union |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE PUMP, TRUCK MOUNTED | $13.50 | $2.34 | $15.84 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $54.24 | $40.40 | $94.64 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER (ALL TYPES) | $34.35 | $21.75 | $56.10 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $49.60 | $37.96 | $87.56 | Union |
Every other classification (3)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (2) BACKHOE LOADER COMBO; FRONT END…PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday observed, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; provided 1) that the worker works th… | $60.13 | $37.50 | $97.63 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (1) BACKHOE INCLUDING BACKHOE TRACK…5 CU YD AND OVER . PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday observed, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; provided 1) that … | $61.72 | $37.50 | $99.22 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $53.24 | $40.40 | $93.64 | 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.
Highway construction
Determination NJ20260001, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 65 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIANS:, CABLE SPLICER (MIDDLESEX COUNTY; SOMERSET COUNTY…WORK FROM TRUSSES, SCAFFOLDS AND LADDERS 40 FT. OR MORE FROM THE GROUND OR FLOOR; OR UNDER AIR PRESSURE; OR OVER CONVEYORS OR MOVING EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY: 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL | $45.20 | $33.26 | $78.46 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER (BURLINGTON COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE… | $63.82 | $41.99 | $105.81 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS:: ELECTRICIAN AND CABLE SPLICER (ATLANTIC COUNTY… | $55.05 | $48.76 | $103.81 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (HUNTERDON COUNTY (TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE (EAST OF A… | $37.35 | $27.17 | $64.52 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS:, ELECTRICIAN (MIDDLESEX COUNTY; SOMERSET COUNTY…WORK FROM TRUSSES, SCAFFOLDS AND LADDERS 40 FT. OR MORE FROM THE GROUND OR FLOOR; OR UNDER AIR PRESSURE; OR OVER CONVEYORS OR MOVING EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY: 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL | $59.29 | $33.56 | $92.85 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER | $57.42 | $34.02 | $91.44 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS REQUIRED TO WEAR LEVEL A, B OR C PERSONAL PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHE… | $55.45 | $38.53 | $93.98 | Union |
| LABORERS: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS REQUIRED TO WEAR LEVEL A, B OR C PERSONAL PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALL… | $51.90 | $38.53 | $90.43 | Union |
| LABORERS: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS REQUIRED TO WEAR LEVEL A, B OR C PERSONAL PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALL… | $51.65 | $38.53 | $90.18 | Union |
| LABORERS: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS REQUIRED TO WEAR LEVEL A, B OR C PERSONAL PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALL… | $50.95 | $38.53 | $89.48 | Union |
| LABORERS: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: ASPHALT WORK: (GROUP 4PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE DAYS FOR THE S… | $55.45 | $38.53 | $93.98 | Union |
| LABORERS: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: ASPHALT WORK: (GROUP 3PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE DAYS FOR THE S… | $51.90 | $38.53 | $90.43 | Union |
| LABORERS: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: ASPHALT WORK: (GROUP 2PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE DAYS FOR THE S… | $51.65 | $38.53 | $90.18 | Union |
| LABORERS: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: ASPHALT WORK: (GROUP 1 | $50.95 | $38.53 | $89.48 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $63.54 | $37.50 | $101.04 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $52.88 | $37.50 | $90.38 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $56.59 | $37.50 | $94.09 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $58.22 | $37.50 | $95.72 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, STEEL ERECTION: (GROUP 7HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $65.74 | $37.50 | $103.24 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, STEEL ERECTION: (GROUP 6PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS TH… | $53.34 | $37.50 | $90.84 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, STEEL ERECTION: (GROUP 5HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $57.10 | $37.50 | $94.60 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, STEEL ERECTION: (GROUP 4PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS TH… | $58.63 | $37.50 | $96.13 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, STEEL ERECTION: (GROUP 3HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $61.29 | $37.50 | $98.79 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, STEEL ERECTION: (GROUP 2HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $68.58 | $37.50 | $106.08 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, STEEL ERECTION: (GROUP 1HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $70.24 | $37.50 | $107.74 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKERS: STRUCTURAL (MONMOUTH COUNTY; OCEAN COUNTY (NORTH… | $52.24 | $50.32 | $102.56 | Union |
| IRONWORKER | $54.24 | $40.40 | $94.64 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: (PRECAST AND STRUCTURAL)… | $54.24 | $40.40 | $94.64 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS:: SPRAY (ALL OTHER WORK:) | $53.24 | $40.40 | $93.64 | Union |
| PAINTERS:: BRUSH AND ROLLER (ALL OTHER WORK:) | $51.77 | $39.65 | $91.42 | Union |
| PAINTERS: (WORK ON BRIDGES (ALL BRIDGES THAT SPAN MAJOR… | $53.21 | $33.42 | $86.63 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON (DOES NOT INCLUDE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IN MERCER…CEMENT MASON: EPOXY, ACID AND LATEX WORK: $.50 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL | $45.20 | $33.26 | $78.46 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON (ATLANTIC, CAPE MAY, CUMBERLAND AND OCEAN… | $53.21 | $33.72 | $86.93 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER WORK 100 DEGREES F. AND OVER: TO BE PAID AT THE RATE…WORK ON HIGH STACKS: 22% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL | $57.70 | $45.92 | $103.62 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (HUNTERDON COUNTY (SOUTH AND EAST OF A LINE DRAWN…WORK 100 DEGREES F. AND OVER: TO BE PAID AT THE RATE OF DOUBLE TIME. WORK ON HIGH STACKS: 22% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK 100 DEGREES F. AND OVER: TO BE PAID AT THE RATE OF DOUBLE TIME. WORK ON HIGH STACKS: 22% PER HOUR AD… | $49.57 | $37.06 | $86.63 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS:, GROUP 5HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $48.58 | $25.98 | $74.56 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS:, GROUP 4HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $48.58 | $25.98 | $74.56 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS:, GROUP 3HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $48.23 | $25.98 | $74.21 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS:, GROUP 2HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $48.23 | $25.98 | $74.21 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS:, GROUP 4HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $48.63 | $42.66 | $91.29 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS:, GROUP 3$3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, IN A ZONE REQUIRING LEVEL A PERSONAL PROTECTION FOR ANY WORKERS OTHER THAN THE TRUCK DRIVER: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON A S… | $48.68 | $42.66 | $91.34 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS:, GROUP 2HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $48.78 | $42.66 | $91.44 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS:, GROUP 1HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $48.88 | $42.66 | $91.54 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS:, GROUP 5MECHANIC (BURLINGTON COUNTY (WEST OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE TO THE DELAWARE RIVER); CAMDEN, CUMBERLAND, GLOUCESTER AND SALEM COUNTIES) HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNA… | $44.80 | $34.11 | $78.91 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS:, GROUP 4HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATO… | $44.65 | $34.11 | $78.76 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS:, GROUP 3HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATO… | $44.45 | $34.11 | $78.56 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS:, GROUP 2$3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE PERSONAL PROTECTION A, B, C OR D IS NOT REQUIRED: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. SHIFT WORK: AN OWNER MANDATED IRREGULAR SHIFT ST… | $44.30 | $34.11 | $78.41 | Union |
Every other classification (18)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILEDRIVER (ATLANTIC, BURLINGTON, CAMDEN, CAPE MAY, CUMBERLAND…PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED THAT THE WORKER WORKS ANY OF THE THREE DAYS IN THE FIVE-DAY WORK WEEK PRECEDIN… | $46.73 | $41.69 | $88.42 | Union |
| DOCK BUILDER & PILEDRIVERMEN (MERCER AND MONMOUTH COUNTIES:)…$.25 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON HAZARDOUS/TOXIC/CONTAMINATED WASTE REMOVAL, ON A HAZARDOUS/TOXIC/CONTAMINATED WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER COMES INTO CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS/TOXIC/CONTAMINATED WASTE MATERIAL, AND WHEN A… | $52.98 | $52.44 | $105.42 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED… | $61.84 | $40.04 | $101.88 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED… | $49.47 | $32.03 | $81.50 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: (LINE TECHNICIAN; CABLE…BURLINGTON COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE FOLLOWING THE WEST AND SOUTH LIMITS OF BURLINGTON BOROUGH FROM THE DELAWARE RIVER, IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION, TO THE BURLINGTON - MT. HOLLY ROAD; THEN, SOUTH-SOUTHEAST ALONG THE BURL… | $61.84 | $40.04 | $101.88 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: (GROUND PERSON; TRUCK WITH…BURLINGTON COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE FOLLOWING THE WEST AND SOUTH LIMITS OF BURLINGTON BOROUGH FROM THE DELAWARE RIVER, IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION, TO THE BURLINGTON - MT. HOLLY ROAD; THEN, SOUTH-SOUTHEAST ALONG THE BURL… | $49.47 | $32.03 | $81.50 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION:: LINEMAN (ATLANTIC COUNTY; BURLINGTON COUNTY… | $57.65 | $49.77 | $107.42 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION:: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ATLANTIC COUNTY… | $46.12 | $42.70 | $88.82 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION:: GROUNDMEN (ATLANTIC COUNTY; BURLINGTON… | $30.88 | $33.36 | $64.24 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED… | $53.35 | $38.81 | $92.16 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED… | $53.35 | $38.81 | $92.16 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED… | $53.12 | $38.81 | $91.93 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: (LINE TECHNICIAN, CABLE… | $53.35 | $38.81 | $92.16 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS TH… | $60.13 | $37.50 | $97.63 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATOR… | $61.72 | $37.50 | $99.22 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS: REINFORCING (MONMOUTH COUNTY; OCEAN COUNTY (NORTH… | $49.94 | $50.32 | $100.26 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED… | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED… | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | 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 (NJ20260003)
Determination NJ20260003, 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 (NJ20260053)
Determination NJ20260053, modification 2, published August 13, 2026. 24 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN AND CABLE SPLICER | $55.05 | $48.76 | $103.81 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER ON LEAD CABLE | $46.51 | $34.39 | $80.90 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PIPEFITTER | $56.30 | $50.76 | $107.06 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER: SCAFFOLD BUILDER (THE FIRST SIXTY FEET AT THE… | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 | Union |
| CARPENTER: INCLUDING FORM WORK (THE FIRST SIXTY FEET AT THE… | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PIPELAYER (HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A…PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE DAYS FOR THE S… | $51.65 | $38.53 | $90.18 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER; LANDSCAPE LABORER, POWER…PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE DAYS FOR THE S… | $50.95 | $38.53 | $89.48 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS TH… | $52.88 | $37.50 | $90.38 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS TH… | $56.59 | $37.50 | $94.09 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS TH… | $58.22 | $37.50 | $95.72 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL | $54.24 | $40.40 | $94.64 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: WORK ON BRIDGES (MAJOR BRIDGES DESIGNED FOR COMMERCIAL… | $58.28 | $33.85 | $92.13 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER (REPAINT WORK, ON PROJECTS ON WHICH… | $29.05 | $18.91 | $47.96 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER (NEW CONSTRUCTION) | $40.19 | $22.72 | $62.91 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $49.57 | $37.06 | $86.63 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK; FLATBED TRUCK (HAZARDOUS…WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE PERSONAL PROTECTION A, B, C OR D IS NOT REQUIRED: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) SHIFT WORK: AN OWNER MANDATED IRREGULAR SHIFT STARING ANY TIME OTHER THAN … | $44.65 | $34.11 | $78.76 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK; PICKUP TRUCK (HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL…WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE PERSONAL PROTECTION A, B, C OR D IS NOT REQUIRED: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) SHIFT WORK: AN OWNER MANDATED IRREGULAR SHIFT STARING ANY TIME OTHER THAN … | $44.30 | $34.11 | $78.41 | Union |
Every other classification (7)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE… | $60.84 | $48.38 | $109.22 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S… | $46.73 | $41.69 | $88.42 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (WORK OF ERECTION AND DISMANTLING OF ELEVATORS AND… | $58.84 | $35.06 | $93.90 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS TH… | $60.13 | $37.50 | $97.63 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS TH… | $61.72 | $37.50 | $99.22 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $53.24 | $40.40 | $93.64 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER: CEMENT/CONCRETE | $29.35 | $23.07 | $52.42 | 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 New Jersey'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 NJ20260032, NJ20260012, NJ20260001, NJ20260003, NJ20260053, 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.