Prevailing wage rates in Passaic County, NJ
Davis-Bacon rates as of August 13, 2026, in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Passaic County must be paid at least $65.43 an hour plus $42.86 an hour in fringe benefits (NJ20260040, modification 2, published August 13, 2026). Passaic County has 4 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 | $19.15 – $118.39 | $37.99 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $50.23 – $107.32 | $37.79 an hour |
| Carpenters | $22.27 – $105.42 | $35.72 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $15.84 – $107.74 | $45.70 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $58.05 – $102.56 | $49.07 an hour |
| Roofers | $74.54 | $36.73 an hour |
Building construction
Determination NJ20260040, modification 2, published August 13, 2026. 37 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING(WORK FORTY FT. OR MORE ABOVE THE GROUND OR PROTECTIVE RIGGING (DOES NOT APPLY TO POLE WORK, OR TO USE OF A MANLIFT OR HIGH REACH-TYPE LIFT): 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK WITH, OR THE REMOVAL OF, ASBESTOS MATERIALS: 112… | $65.43 | $42.86 | $108.29 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) (WORK… | $69.72 | $44.27 | $113.99 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $62.09 | $45.05 | $107.14 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $57.97 | $40.22 | $98.19 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER: FIRE SPRINKLERS | $67.97 | $39.35 | $107.32 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER: SCAFFOLD BUILDER (THE FIRST SIXTY FEET AT THE… | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 | Union |
| CARPENTER: INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL… | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: ASBESTOS REMOVAL(THE REMOVAL, ABATEMENT, ENCLOSURE AND DECONTAMINATION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND MACHINERY RELATING TO ASBESTOS AND/OR TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE OR MATERIALS WHICH SHALL INCLUDE B… | $28.37 | $21.62 | $49.99 | Union |
| LABORER: ASPHALT SHOVELER, ASPHALT SPREADER, COMMON OR GENERAL… | $35.75 | $30.22 | $65.97 | Union |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $38.85 | $0.14 | $38.99 | Survey |
| 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 | $52.24 | $50.32 | $102.56 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $51.30 | $51.55 | $102.85 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | Union |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER: INCLUDES ALL TYPES OF ROOFS | $45.40 | $29.14 | $74.54 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON | $49.60 | $37.96 | $87.56 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER: INCLUDING CAULKING, CLEANING AND POINTING (WORK ON… | $49.60 | $37.96 | $87.56 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK:WORK ON…PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, DECORATION DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO W… | $47.36 | $44.02 | $91.38 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK (HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK…PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, DECORATION DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO W… | $47.51 | $44.02 | $91.53 | Union |
Every other classification (15)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE… | $51.74 | $46.20 | $97.94 | Union |
| MASON - STONE (WORK ON HIGH STACKS: 22% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $49.60 | $37.96 | $87.56 | Union |
| MARBLE SETTER | $64.66 | $40.97 | $105.63 | Union |
| TILE SETTER | $64.90 | $37.28 | $102.18 | Union |
| TILE FINISHER (WORK GROUTING ALL EPOXY: $10.00 ADDITIONAL PER…per day | $50.05 | $33.90 | $83.95 | Union |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 | 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 | $49.94 | $50.32 | $100.26 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER: BRICK/CEMENT/CONCRETE | $36.50 | $30.22 | $66.72 | Union |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $44.87 | $30.15 | $75.02 | Union |
| GLAZIER(WORK WELDING OR USING A CUTTING TORCH: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) WORK ON A SWING STAGE SCAFFOLD; ON A PIPE SCAFFOLD PROVIDING THE WORKING HEIGHT OF THE PLATFORM IS 30 FT. OR ABOVE; AND ON MOTORIZED LIFTS PROVIDED THAT… | $52.68 | $31.29 | $83.97 | Union |
| PLASTERER | $54.64 | $30.95 | $85.59 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $40.21 | $11.22 | $51.43 | 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 NJ20260018, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 18 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN: APARTMENTS OVER 4 UNITES | $65.43 | $42.86 | $108.29 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ANDAPARTMENTS NOT TO EXCEED 4… | $13.63 | $5.52 | $19.15 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $34.83 | $15.40 | $50.23 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK) | $37.19 | $22.18 | $59.37 | Union |
| CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $15.91 | $6.36 | $22.27 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $25.30 | $10.92 | $36.22 | 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 | $52.24 | $50.32 | $102.56 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $33.85 | $10.35 | $44.20 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER (INCLUDES ALL TYPES OF ROOFS) | $45.40 | $29.14 | $74.54 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $54.64 | $30.95 | $85.59 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $49.60 | $37.96 | $87.56 | Union |
Every other classification (4)
| 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 | $49.94 | $50.32 | $100.26 | 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.
Highway construction
Determination NJ20260002, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 82 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN HUNTERDON COUNTY (Township of Delaware (east of a… | $63.82 | $41.99 | $105.81 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER (MIDDLESEX COUNTY; SOMERSET COUNTY… | $65.35 | $46.56 | $111.91 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (MIDDLESEX COUNTY; SOMERSET COUNTY (Township of… | $61.40 | $39.14 | $100.54 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER | $57.42 | $34.02 | $91.44 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: 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: GROUP 2A 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… | $51.65 | $38.53 | $90.18 | Union |
| LABORERS: 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: GROUP 4HAZARDOUS 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… | $55.45 | $38.53 | $93.98 | Union |
| LABORER: ASPHALT WORK: (GROUP 1PAID 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 |
| LABORER: 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 |
| LABORER: 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 |
| LABORER: 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 |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| 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 |
| 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 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 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 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 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 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: 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: 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 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 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 |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKERS: STRUCTURAL (BERGEN, ESSEX, HUDSON AND HUNTERDON… | $52.24 | $50.32 | $102.56 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS (WARREN COUNTY) | $34.05 | $24.00 | $58.05 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (MIDDLESEX COUNTY (south half); SOMERSET COUNTY… | $54.24 | $38.40 | $92.64 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: WORK ON BRIDGES (ALL BRIDGES THAT SPAN MAJOR… | $59.29 | $33.56 | $92.85 | Union |
| PAINTERS: (ALL OTHER WORK) BRUSH AND ROLLER | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | Union |
| PAINTERS: (ALL OTHER WORK) SPRAY | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON (BERGEN, ESSEX AND HUDSON COUNTIES; HUNTERDON… | $49.60 | $37.96 | $87.56 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON (HUNTERDON COUNTY (south and east of a line drawn… | $43.56 | $32.50 | $76.06 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON (BERGEN, ESSEX, HUDSON, MORRIS, PASSAIC, SUSSEX… | $54.64 | $30.95 | $85.59 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON (HUNTERDON, MIDDLESEX, SOMERSET AND UNION COUNTIES) | $53.21 | $33.42 | $86.63 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER (BERGEN, ESSEX AND HUDSON COUNTIES; HUNTERDON COUNTY… | $49.60 | $37.96 | $87.56 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (HUNTERDON COUNTY (south and east of a line drawn… | $43.56 | $32.50 | $76.06 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 | $46.61 | $31.82 | $78.43 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2A. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES $1472.15 PER MONTH PER WORKER FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE. HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRE… | $46.51 | $31.82 | $78.33 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3A. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES $1472.15 PER MONTH PER WORKER FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE. HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRE… | $46.41 | $31.82 | $78.23 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4A. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES $1472.15 PER MONTH PER WORKER FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE. HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRE… | $45.77 | $31.82 | $77.59 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. HAZARDO… | $48.88 | $42.66 | $91.54 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. HAZARDO… | $48.78 | $42.66 | $91.44 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. HAZARDO… | $48.68 | $42.66 | $91.34 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. HAZARDO… | $48.63 | $42.66 | $91.29 | 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… | $47.36 | $44.17 | $91.53 | 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… | $47.41 | $44.17 | $91.58 | 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… | $47.51 | $44.17 | $91.68 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4WINCH TRAILER DRIVER (BERGEN, HUDSON AND PASSAIC COUNTIES) HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WH… | $47.61 | $44.17 | $91.78 | Union |
Every other classification (35)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOCK BUILDER & PILEDRIVERMEN WORK ON LAND PILE DRIVING, WHILE…$.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: ALL OTHER WORK: GROUNDMAN. HUNTERDON COUNTY…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $38.21 | $23.98 | $62.19 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: LINE TECHNICIAN; EQUIPMENT…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $65.43 | $42.20 | $107.63 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: LINE TECHNICIAN-WELDER…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $66.86 | $41.95 | $108.81 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION)…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $61.82 | $34.46 | $96.28 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION)…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $38.21 | $18.80 | $57.01 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION)…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $65.43 | $42.20 | $107.63 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION)…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $56.20 | $31.33 | $87.53 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION)…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $59.01 | $32.90 | $91.91 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: CABLE SPLICER HUNTERDON…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $71.97 | $46.42 | $118.39 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: GROUNDMAN. HUNTERDON COUNTY…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $38.21 | $23.98 | $62.19 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: LINE TECHNICIAN; EQUIPMENT…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $65.43 | $42.20 | $107.63 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: LINE TECHNICIAN-WELDER…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $66.86 | $41.95 | $108.81 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION)…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $61.82 | $34.46 | $96.28 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION)…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $38.21 | $18.80 | $57.01 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION)…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $65.43 | $42.20 | $107.63 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION)…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $56.20 | $31.33 | $87.53 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION)…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $59.01 | $32.90 | $91.91 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: CABLE SPLICER HUNTERDON…Work with, or the removal of, asbestos materials: 112% times the journeyman rate | $71.97 | $46.42 | $118.39 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED… | $39.83 | $24.27 | $64.10 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED… | $49.79 | $30.34 | $80.13 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: GROUNDPERSON; TRUCK WITH… | $39.83 | $24.27 | $64.10 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: LINE TECHNICIAN; CABLE… | $49.79 | $30.34 | $80.13 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED… | $59.47 | $40.29 | $99.76 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED… | $59.47 | $40.29 | $99.76 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED… | $31.03 | $21.02 | $52.05 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED… | $50.92 | $34.50 | $85.42 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED… | $51.71 | $35.03 | $86.74 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (ALL OTHER WORK:) CABLE SPLICER. (MIDDLESEX… | $59.46 | $40.28 | $99.74 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (ALL OTHER WORK:) CRANE OPERATOR. (MIDDLESEX… | $58.44 | $39.59 | $98.03 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (ALL OTHER WORK:) LINE TECHNICIAN… | $51.71 | $35.03 | $86.74 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (ALL OTHER WORK:) WINCH OPERATOR. (MIDDLESEX… | $50.92 | $34.50 | $85.42 | 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 |
| 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 |
| IRONWORKERS: REINFORCING (BERGEN, ESSEX, HUDSON AND HUNTERDON… | $49.94 | $50.32 | $100.26 | 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.
Heavy construction
Determination NJ20260061, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 24 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN WORK FORTY FT. OR MORE ABOVE THE GROUND OR…WORK WITH, OR THE REMOVAL OF, ASBESTOS MATERIALS: 112% TIMES THE JOURNEYMAN RATE | $65.43 | $42.86 | $108.29 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (CABLE SPLICER) WORK FORTY FT. OR MORE ABOVE THE…WORK WITH, OR THE REMOVAL OF, ASBESTOS MATERIALS: 112% TIMES THE JOURNEYMAN RATE | $71.97 | $46.42 | $118.39 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER: INCLUDING FORM WORK THE FIRST SIXTY FEET AT THE… | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 | Union |
| CARPENTER DOCK BUILDER (Concrete form Work on land pile driving… | $52.02 | $39.23 | $91.25 | Union |
| CARPENTER DOCK BUILDER (All other Work on land pile driving… | $52.98 | $52.44 | $105.42 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE LABORER, POWER TOOL OPERATOR HAZARDOUS WASTE…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 FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHE… | $50.95 | $38.53 | $89.48 | Union |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $24.05 | $13.67 | $37.72 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $28.65 | $8.52 | $37.17 | Survey |
| 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 | $52.24 | $50.32 | $102.56 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: WORK ON BRIDGES (MAJOR BRIDGES DESIGNED FOR… | $58.28 | $33.85 | $92.13 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH AND ROLLER (REPAINT WORK, ON PROJECTS ON WHICH… | $29.05 | $18.91 | $47.96 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH AND ROLLER (NEW CONSTRUCTION) | $40.19 | $22.72 | $62.91 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON | $49.60 | $37.96 | $87.56 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK; PICKUP TRUCK HAZARDOUS WASTE…$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… | $47.51 | $44.02 | $91.53 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK; FLATBED TRUCK HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL…$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… | $47.36 | $44.02 | $91.38 | Union |
Every other classification (6)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work on high stacks: 22% per hour additional | $49.60 | $37.96 | $87.56 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT Work of erection and dismantling of elevators and… | $58.84 | $35.06 | $93.90 | 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 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 | $49.94 | $50.32 | $100.26 | 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 NJ20260040, NJ20260018, NJ20260002, NJ20260061, 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.