Prevailing wage rates in Albany County, NY
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY BLS area
Electricians on federal building, highway and heavy jobs in Albany County must be paid at least $48.00 an hour plus $32.09 an hour in fringe benefits (NY20260002, modification 2, published May 18, 2026). Albany County has 3 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 | $35.48 – $87.07 | $36.01 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $36.64 – $84.38 | $37.24 an hour |
| Carpenters | $61.03 – $75.95 | $29.19 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $21.20 – $96.85 | $39.68 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $64.23 – $96.33 | $37.07 an hour |
| Roofers | $16.66 – $62.32 | $30.73 an hour |
Building, highway and heavy construction
Determination NY20260002, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 120 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (ALBANY; COLUMBIA; FULTON; GREENE (THAT PORTION… | $48.00 | $32.09 | $80.09 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (GREENE COUNTY (PORTION OF))FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS DAY | $46.50 | $40.57 | $87.07 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL…PAID HOLIDAYS: A. MEMORIAL DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATION DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, AND ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ELEC… | $43.35 | $30.73 | $74.08 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL…PAID HOLIDAYS: A. MEMORIAL DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATION DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, AND ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ELEC… | $43.53 | $30.75 | $74.28 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL…PAID HOLIDAYS: A. MEMORIAL DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATION DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, AND ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ELEC… | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL… | $48.77 | $31.31 | $80.08 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL…PAID HOLIDAYS: A. MEMORIAL DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATION DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, AND ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ELEC… | $32.51 | $29.93 | $62.44 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (ALBANY; COLUMBIA; FULTON; GREENE… | $55.26 | $29.12 | $84.38 | Union |
| PLUMBER, INCLUDING STEAMFITTING (TOWNSHIPS OF CANAJOHARIE AND… | $31.40 | $31.70 | $63.10 | Union |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (SARATOGA (REMAINDER OF COUNTY); WASHINGTON… | $44.88 | $33.60 | $78.48 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $47.85 | $28.94 | $76.79 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTERS: CARPENTERS, MILLWRIGHTS, PILE DRIVERS (HEAVY AND… | $44.72 | $31.23 | $75.95 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: (WASHINGTON COUNTY BUILDING) | $36.38 | $24.65 | $61.03 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: (SARATOGA COUNTY BUILDING) | $36.38 | $24.65 | $61.03 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: HEAVY & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION (ALBANY, FULTON… | $44.28 | $24.50 | $68.78 | Union |
| CARPENTERS & SOFT FLOOR LAYERS: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION… | $36.38 | $24.65 | $61.03 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: (CARPENTERS) | $44.28 | $24.50 | $68.78 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER GROUP 4FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE IS AN EMPLOYEE… | $48.00 | $27.15 | $75.15 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 3GREENE COUNTY (TOWNSHIP OF CATSKILL) HEAVY & HIGHWAY FOOTNOTE: a. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Years Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day… | $43.15 | $27.15 | $70.30 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 1FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, ELECTION DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE IS AN EMPLOYEE… | $34.15 | $27.15 | $61.30 | Union |
| LABORER (ASBESTOS, LEAD, TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE ABATEMENT… | $43.15 | $27.15 | $70.30 | Union |
| LABORER (ASBESTOS, LEAD, TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE ABATEMENT… | $38.90 | $27.15 | $66.05 | Union |
| LABORERS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, WAGON DRILL OPERATOR (FULTON…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $22.90 | $20.64 | $43.54 | Union |
| LABORERS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, PIPELAYERS, MOTOR MIXERS, MOTORBUGGY OPERATOR (WALK BEHIND) POWER LIFT (WALK BEHIND) (FULTON (TWPS OF CAROGA, EPHRATA, OPPENHEIM, AND STRAFORD); MONTGOMERY (TWPS OF CANAJOHARIE, MINDEN AND PALATINE, ROOT AND ST. JOHNSVILLE)). FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAY… | $22.65 | $20.64 | $43.29 | Union |
| LABORERS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, LABORERS (FULTON (TWPS OF…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $22.50 | $20.64 | $43.14 | Union |
| LABORERS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $24.00 | $20.64 | $44.64 | Union |
| LABORERS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, BLASTERS, FORM SETTERSMOTORBUGGY OPERATOR (RIDER TYPE) (FULTON (TWPS OF CAROGA, EPHRATA, OPPENHEIM, AND STRAFORD); MONTGOMERY (TWPS OF CANAJOHARIE, MINDEN AND PALATINE, ROOT AND ST. JOHNSVILLE)). PAID HOLIDAYS: A. MEMORIAL DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY… | $23.00 | $20.64 | $43.64 | Union |
| LABORERS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, ASBESTOS REMOVAL (FULTON (TWPS…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $24.00 | $20.64 | $44.64 | Union |
| LABORERS (HEAVY & HIGHWAY) GROUP 4FULTON (TWPS OF CAROGA, EPHRATA, OPPENHEIM, AND STRAFORD); MONTGOMERY (TWPS OF CANAJOHARIE, MINDEN AND PALATINE, ROOT AND ST. JOHNSVILLE FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR D… | $28.65 | $23.74 | $52.39 | Union |
| LABORERS (HEAVY & HIGHWAY) GROUP 3FULTON (TWPS OF CAROGA, EPHRATA, OPPENHEIM, AND STRAFORD); MONTGOMERY (TWPS OF CANAJOHARIE, MINDEN AND PALATINE, ROOT AND ST. JOHNSVILLE) FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR … | $28.45 | $23.74 | $52.19 | Union |
| LABORERS (HEAVY & HIGHWAY) GROUP 1FULTON (TWPS OF CAROGA, EPHRATA, OPPENHEIM, AND STRAFORD); MONTGOMERY (TWPS OF CANAJOHARIE, MINDEN AND PALATINE, ROOT AND ST. JOHNSVILLE) FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR … | $28.05 | $23.74 | $51.79 | Union |
| LABORER HEAVY & HIGHWAY: GROUP 5FULTON (TWPS. OF BLEEKER, MAYFIELD, NORTHHAMPTON, JOHNSTOWN, BROADALBIN AND PERTH); MONTGOMERY (TWPS. OF MOHAWK, GLEN, CHARLESTON, AMSTERDAM, AND FLORIDA); SARATOGA (TWPS. OF DAY, HADLEY, EDINBURG, CORINTH, MOREAU, SOUTH… | $41.69 | $26.75 | $68.44 | Union |
| LABORER HEAVY & HIGHWAY: GROUP 4FULTON (TWPS. OF BLEEKER, MAYFIELD, NORTHHAMPTON, JOHNSTOWN, BROADALBIN AND PERTH); MONTGOMERY (TWPS. OF MOHAWK, GLEN, CHARLESTON, AMSTERDAM, AND FLORIDA); SARATOGA (TWPS. OF DAY, HADLEY, EDINBURG, CORINTH, MOREAU, SOUTH… | $39.79 | $26.75 | $66.54 | Union |
| LABORER HEAVY & HIGHWAY: GROUP 3FULTON (TWPS. OF BLEEKER, MAYFIELD, NORTHHAMPTON, JOHNSTOWN, BROADALBIN AND PERTH); MONTGOMERY (TWPS. OF MOHAWK, GLEN, CHARLESTON, AMSTERDAM, AND FLORIDA); SARATOGA (TWPS. OF DAY, HADLEY, EDINBURG, CORINTH, MOREAU, SOUTH… | $39.59 | $26.75 | $66.34 | Union |
| LABORER HEAVY & HIGHWAY: GROUP 1FULTON (TWPS. OF BLEEKER, MAYFIELD, NORTHHAMPTON, JOHNSTOWN, BROADALBIN AND PERTH); MONTGOMERY (TWPS. OF MOHAWK, GLEN, CHARLESTON, AMSTERDAM, AND FLORIDA); SARATOGA (TWPS. OF DAY, HADLEY, EDINBURG, CORINTH, MOREAU, SOUTH… | $39.19 | $26.75 | $65.94 | Union |
| LABORERS: BUILDING (TOWNSHIPS OF STILLWATER, HALFMOON, SARATOGA)GROUP 2 HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL COMMERCIAL PROJECTS VALUED AT $800,000 OR LESS AND/OR INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS VALUED AT $100,000 OR LESS EXCLUDING DEMOLITION WORK, (COMPLETE RAZING OF STRUCTURES) WILL RECEIVE 75% OF BASIC WA… | $37.51 | $26.68 | $64.19 | Union |
| LABORERS: BUILDING: GROUP 1 | $36.16 | $26.68 | $62.84 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY & HIGHWAY: GROUP 5ALBANY; RENSSELAER; COLUMBIA (TWPS. OF STUYVESANT, STOCKPORT, KINDERHOOK, NEW LEBANON, CANNAN, GHENT, CHATHAM, AUSTERLITZ). GREENE (EXCEPT CATSKILL TOWNSHIP). WASHINGTON COUNTY. SARATAGO COUNTY (TOWNSHIPS OF STILLWATER, … | $44.19 | $27.65 | $71.84 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY & HIGHWAY: GROUP 4SARATAGO COUNTY (TOWNSHIPS OF STILLWATER, HALFMOON SARATOGA) FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $42.29 | $27.65 | $69.94 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY & HIGHWAY: GROUP 3ALBANY; RENSSELAER; COLUMBIA (TWPS. OF STUYVESANT, STOCKPORT, KINDERHOOK, NEW LEBANON, CANNAN, GHENT, CHATHAM, AUSTERLITZ). GREENE (EXCEPT CATSKILL TOWNSHIP). WASHINGTON COUNTY. SARATAGO COUNTY (TOWNSHIPS OF STILLWATER, … | $42.09 | $27.65 | $69.74 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY & HIGHWAY: GROUP 1ALBANY; RENSSELAER; COLUMBIA (TWPS. OF STUYVESANT, STOCKPORT, KINDERHOOK, NEW LEBANON, CANNAN, GHENT, CHATHAM, AUSTERLITZ). GREENE (EXCEPT CATSKILL TOWNSHIP). WASHINGTON COUNTY. SARATAGO COUNTY (TOWNSHIPS OF STILLWATER, … | $41.69 | $27.65 | $69.34 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY & HIGHWAY GROUP 3COLUMBIA (TWPS. OF GREENPORT, CLAVERACK, HILLSDALE, LIVINGSTON, GERMANTOWN, TAGHKANIC, COPAKE, CLERMONT, GALLATIN, ANCRAM) FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, PRESIDENTS DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENC… | $43.90 | $27.80 | $71.70 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY & HIGHWAY GROUP 2COLUMBIA (TWPS. OF GREENPORT, CLAVERACK, HILLSDALE, LIVINGSTON, GERMANTOWN, TAGHKANIC, COPAKE, CLERMONT, GALLATIN, ANCRAM) FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, PRESIDENTS DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENC… | $42.80 | $27.80 | $70.60 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY & HIGHWAY GROUP 1COLUMBIA (TWPS. OF GREENPORT, CLAVERACK, HILLSDALE, LIVINGSTON, GERMANTOWN, TAGHKANIC, COPAKE, CLERMONT, GALLATIN, ANCRAM) FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, PRESIDENTS DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENC… | $36.45 | $27.80 | $64.25 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP CHAZARDOUS WORK - ANYTIME OPERATING ENGINEERS ARE INVOLVED WITH LEVEL C OR ABOVE, $2.50 PER HOUR OVER REGULAR RATE. FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, C… | $51.01 | $33.20 | $84.21 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP A (1)CRANE, HYDRAULIC CRANES, TOWER CRANE, LOCOMOTIVE CRANE, PILEDRIVER, CABLEWAY, DERRICKS, WHIRLIES, DRAGLINE, BOOM TRUCK (OVER 5 TONS) EXCLUDING MONTGOMERY COUNTY GROUP A(1): CRANE PREMIUMS: 1 OVER 150'- $1.00 2 OVER 200'-… | $55.42 | $33.20 | $88.62 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BUILDING): GROUP BHAZARDOUS WORK - ANYTIME OPERATING ENGINEERS ARE INVOLVED WITH LEVEL C OR ABOVE, $2.50 PER HOUR OVER REGULAR RATE. FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, C… | $53.91 | $33.20 | $87.11 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BUILDING): GROUP AHAZARDOUS WORK - ANYTIME OPERATING ENGINEERS ARE INVOLVED WITH LEVEL C OR ABOVE, $2.50 PER HOUR OVER REGULAR RATE. FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, C… | $54.93 | $33.20 | $88.13 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 | $53.82 | $33.55 | $87.37 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS (HEAVY & HIGHWAY): GROUP 7FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $58.91 | $33.55 | $92.46 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS (HEAVY & HIGHWAY): GROUP 6FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $60.30 | $33.55 | $93.85 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS (HEAVY & HIGHWAY): GROUP 5FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $61.80 | $33.55 | $95.35 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS (HEAVY & HIGHWAY): GROUP 4FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $63.30 | $33.55 | $96.85 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS (HEAVY & HIGHWAY): GROUP 2FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $56.39 | $33.55 | $89.94 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKERS:: SHEETER, BUCKER-UP (ALBANY; COLUMBIA; FULTON… | $38.75 | $25.48 | $64.23 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS:: SHEETER (ALBANY; COLUMBIA; FULTON (ALBIN… | $38.75 | $25.48 | $64.23 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL, RODMAN, MACHINERY MOVER… | $35.50 | $31.39 | $66.89 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKERFOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. IF ANY OF THESE HOLIDAYS FALL ON A SATURDAY OR SUNDAY, EITHER THE PRECEDING FRIDAY OR FOLLOWING MOND… | $33.73 | $33.04 | $66.77 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS:: SPRAY RATE (COLUMBIA AND GREENE COUNTIES) | $36.94 | $24.66 | $61.60 | Union |
| PAINTERS: PAINTER/PAPERHANGER (COLUMBIA AND GREENE COUNTIES) | $35.94 | $24.66 | $60.60 | Union |
| PAINTERS: LEAD ABATEMENT WORK (COLUMBIA AND GREENE COUNTIES) | $35.94 | $24.66 | $60.60 | Union |
| PAINTERS: DRYWALL FINISHER (COLUMBIA AND GREENE COUNTIES) | $35.94 | $24.66 | $60.60 | Union |
| PAINTERS: ZONE 2 (PAINTERS, DRYWALL FINISHERS, SPRAY)ALL OF WASHINGTON COUNTY | $33.50 | $21.69 | $55.19 | Union |
| PAINTERS: ZONE 2 (LEAD ABATEMENT WORKERS, STRUCTURAL STEEL)ALL OF WASHINGTON COUNTY | $34.50 | $21.69 | $56.19 | Union |
| PAINTERS: ZONE 1 (PAINTERS, DRYWALL FINISHERS, SPRAY)ENTIRE COUNTIES OF ALBANY, FULTON, MONTGOMERY, RENNSELAER, SCHOHARIE, SCHENECTADY AND SARATOGA | $33.50 | $21.69 | $55.19 | Union |
| PAINTERS: ZONE 1 (LEAD ABATEMENT WORKERS, STRUCTURAL STEEL)ENTIRE COUNTIES OF ALBANY, FULTON, MONTGOMERY, RENNSELAER, SCHOHARIE, SCHENECTADY AND SARATOGA | $34.50 | $21.69 | $56.19 | Union |
| PAINTERS: STRUCTURAL STEEL AND BRIDGE (ALBANY, COLUMBIA, FULTON… | $56.25 | $55.14 | $111.39 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER (SCHOHARIE COUNTY:) | $30.50 | $19.84 | $50.34 | Union |
| ROOFER | $38.05 | $24.27 | $62.32 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER (BRICKLAYERS, STONE MASONS, CEMENT MASONS… | $41.79 | $22.33 | $64.12 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 5 (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $41.69 | $31.42 | $73.11 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4 (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $41.52 | $31.42 | $72.94 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3 (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $41.38 | $31.42 | $72.80 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2 (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $41.29 | $31.42 | $72.71 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $41.23 | $31.42 | $72.65 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 2FOOTNOTES: A. ONE WEEK VACATION AFTER 1 YEAR; 2 WEEKS VACATION AFTER 5 YEARS | $33.95 | $30.79 | $64.74 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION): GROUP 1FOOTNOTES: A. ONE WEEK VACATION AFTER 1 YEAR; 2 WEEKS VACATION AFTER 5 YEARS | $33.65 | $30.79 | $64.44 | Union |
Every other classification (43)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER (DUTIES LIMITED TO PREPARATION… | $41.74 | $27.58 | $69.32 | Union |
| ASBESTOS/INSULATOR WORKER (SCOPE OF WORK: INCLUDES APPLICATION… | $41.74 | $27.58 | $69.32 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER | $43.34 | $27.66 | $71.00 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: DIVERS | $69.28 | $24.50 | $93.78 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: (DIVERS (DRY DAY)) | $45.28 | $24.50 | $69.78 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL…FOOTNOTE: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATION DAY, ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ELECTION… | $42.29 | $30.66 | $72.95 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL…FOOTNOTE: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATION DAY, ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ELECTION… | $52.86 | $35.60 | $88.46 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL…FOOTNOTE: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATION DAY, ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ELECTION… | $47.57 | $31.03 | $78.60 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL…FOOTNOTE: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATION DAY, ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ELECTION… | $42.29 | $30.66 | $72.95 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION: LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL…FOOTNOTE: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PLUS PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATION DAY, ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ELECTION… | $31.72 | $29.87 | $61.59 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: MECHANIC (Switching structures… | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: MECHANIC (Substation:) | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: MECHANIC (Overhead and… | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN & TECHNICIAN… | $61.56 | $36.21 | $97.77 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN & TECHNICIAN… | $61.56 | $36.21 | $97.77 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN TRUCK DRIVER (TRACTOR… | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN TRUCK DRIVER (TRACTOR… | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN TRUCK DRIVER… | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN TRUCK DRIVER… | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN DIGGING MACHINE… | $55.40 | $31.78 | $87.18 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN DIGGING MACHINE… | $55.40 | $31.78 | $87.18 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN DIGGING MACHINE… | $55.40 | $31.78 | $87.18 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: FLAGMAN (Switching structures… | $35.34 | $30.12 | $65.46 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: FLAGMAN (Substation:) | $35.34 | $30.12 | $65.46 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: FLAGMAN (Overhead and… | $35.34 | $30.12 | $65.46 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLE SPLICER (Switching… | $64.59 | $42.92 | $107.51 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLE SPLICER (Substation:) | $63.14 | $33.82 | $96.96 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION SWITCHING STRUCTURES; RAILROAD…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENTS' DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, AND ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ELECTION D… | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION SUBSTATION: GROUND MAN TRUCK…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENTS' DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, AND ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ELECTION D… | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION OVERHEAD AND UNDERGROUND…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENTS' DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, AND ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ELECTION D… | $61.56 | $36.21 | $97.77 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCLUDING ANY AND ALL…PAID HOLIDAYS: A. MEMORIAL DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATION DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, AND ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND ELEC… | $54.19 | $35.69 | $89.88 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION TELEPHONE, CATV FIBEROPTICS CABLE…A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATION DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS DAY | $38.73 | $6.93 | $45.66 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION TELEPHONE, CATV FIBEROPTICS CABLE…A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATION DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS DAY | $20.53 | $6.39 | $26.92 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN LINE CONSTRUCTION TELEPHONE, CATV FIBEROPTICS CABLE…A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, DECORATION DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS DAY | $40.81 | $6.99 | $47.80 | Union |
| ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTOR (ALBANY; COLUMBIA (TOWNS OF CLAVERACK…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… | $57.73 | $38.44 | $96.17 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC (COLUMBIA COUNTY (THE TOWNS OF ANCRAM…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… | $76.12 | $38.98 | $115.10 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS (HEAVY & HIGHWAY): GROUP 1FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.30 | $33.55 | $90.85 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS:: STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL, RODMAN, MACHINERY MOVER… | $38.50 | $25.48 | $63.98 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 2GROUND MAN ON MILLING MACHINE (GREENE COUNTY (TOWNSHIP OF CATSKILL) HEAVY & HIGHWAY) FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, ELECTION DAY… | $38.90 | $27.15 | $66.05 | Union |
| LABORERS (HEAVY & HIGHWAY) GROUP 2FULTON (TWPS OF CAROGA, EPHRATA, OPPENHEIM, AND STRAFORD); MONTGOMERY (TWPS OF CANAJOHARIE, MINDEN AND PALATINE, ROOT AND ST. JOHNSVILLE) FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR … | $28.25 | $23.74 | $51.99 | Union |
| LABORER HEAVY & HIGHWAY: GROUP 2FULTON (TWPS. OF BLEEKER, MAYFIELD, NORTHHAMPTON, JOHNSTOWN, BROADALBIN AND PERTH); MONTGOMERY (TWPS. OF MOHAWK, GLEN, CHARLESTON, AMSTERDAM, AND FLORIDA); SARATOGA (TWPS. OF DAY, HADLEY, EDINBURG, CORINTH, MOREAU, SOUTH… | $39.39 | $26.75 | $66.14 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY & HIGHWAY: GROUP 2ALBANY; RENSSELAER; COLUMBIA (TWPS. OF STUYVESANT, STOCKPORT, KINDERHOOK, NEW LEBANON, CANNAN, GHENT, CHATHAM, AUSTERLITZ). GREENE (EXCEPT CATSKILL TOWNSHIP). WASHINGTON COUNTY. SARATAGO COUNTY (TOWNSHIPS OF STILLWATER, … | $41.89 | $27.65 | $69.54 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $37.25 | $33.54 | $70.79 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Residential construction
Determination NY20260081, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 17 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $24.42 | $11.06 | $35.48 | Survey |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $25.44 | $11.20 | $36.64 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER | $36.38 | $24.65 | $61.03 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING BRICK MASON TENDING AND… | $14.38 | $5.22 | $19.60 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $27.88 | $21.40 | $49.28 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $21.20 | $0.00 | $21.20 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $29.76 | $15.89 | $45.65 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $35.75 | $30.80 | $66.55 | Union |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTALA) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING (UNPAID), CHRISTMAS DAY | $42.63 | $53.70 | $96.33 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $37.49 | $24.67 | $62.16 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $23.50 | $7.30 | $30.80 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $23.09 | $16.39 | $39.48 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $16.66 | $0.00 | $16.66 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $26.49 | $17.83 | $44.32 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $25.38 | $12.02 | $37.40 | Union |
Every other classification (2)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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… | $57.73 | $38.44 | $96.17 | Union |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $27.06 | $23.02 | $50.08 | 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
Determination NY20260001, 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.
Before you rely on a rate
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federal and federally assisted construction; state-funded work may follow New York'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 NY20260002, NY20260081, NY20260001, 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.