Prevailing wage rates in Erie County, NY
Davis-Bacon rates as of July 30, 2026, in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Erie County must be paid at least $36.73 an hour plus $23.39 an hour in fringe benefits (NY20260050, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Erie 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 | $25.34 – $80.56 | $37.47 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $17.90 – $76.79 | $34.73 an hour |
| Carpenters | $20.00 – $72.74 | $30.53 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $21.20 – $89.53 | $35.41 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $64.86 – $96.33 | $36.74 an hour |
| Roofers | $18.11 – $61.14 | $30.09 an hour |
Building construction
Determination NY20260050, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 96 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| CABLE SPLICER | $36.73 | $23.39 | $60.12 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN | $44.50 | $36.06 | $80.56 | Union |
| CABLE SPLICER | $36.73 | $23.39 | $60.12 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN | $44.50 | $36.06 | $80.56 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PIPEFITTER: (ZONE 1 | $42.20 | $29.80 | $72.00 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $15.94 | $3.88 | $19.82 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER | $34.73 | $28.61 | $63.34 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: GROUP6 HAZARDOUS WASTE WORKER | $32.43 | $28.25 | $60.68 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP5 ASBESTOS REMOVAL, DELEADER | $31.93 | $28.25 | $60.18 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP4 STONE CUTTER, CURB SETTER AND FLAG LAYER | $31.18 | $28.25 | $59.43 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP3 WORKER ON ANY SWING SCAFFOLD, BLASTER, PLUMBING LABORER, WAGON DRILLER, BOTTOM (CAISSON OR COFFERDAM), LASER SETTER, ASPHALT RAKERS, ASPHALT SCREED MAN | $30.71 | $28.25 | $58.96 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP2 MORTAR MIXER, ASPHALT SMOOTHERS, PNEUMATIC GAS ELECTRIC TOOL OPERATOR INCLUDING ALL FORMS OF BUSTERS, JACKHAMMERS, AND CHIPPING GUNS OVER 8' IN DEPTH | $30.60 | $28.25 | $58.85 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP1 BASIC, BOAT SAFETY MAN, FLAGMAN, TOOL ROOM MAN, NURSERYMAN DEMOLITION WORKER; TOP MAN; WRECKER; IBC BARRIERS EXCEPT ON STRUCTURERS; GUARD RAIL. ASPHALT SHOVELERS, FOUNDATION LABORERS OVER 8' IN DEPTH, HOD CARRIERS, PLA… | $30.43 | $28.25 | $58.68 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 8NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE DAY BEFO… | $45.47 | $35.40 | $80.87 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 7NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE DAY BEFO… | $49.98 | $35.40 | $85.38 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $39.14 | $35.40 | $74.54 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER: SHEETER | $35.49 | $32.30 | $67.79 | Union |
| IRONWORKER | $35.49 | $32.30 | $67.79 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (ERIE COUNTY) | $39.50 | $29.18 | $68.68 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: SPRAYING, PAPERHANGERS, SAND BLASTING, SWINGING… | $25.95 | $23.69 | $49.64 | Union |
| PAINTERS: LEAD ABATEMENT ((AREA NORTH | $25.95 | $23.69 | $49.64 | Union |
| PAINTERS ((AREA NORTH | $25.95 | $23.69 | $49.64 | Union |
| PAINTERS: TAPING/DRYWALL (ENTIRE COUNTY, (EXCLUDING AREA NORTH | $34.00 | $28.51 | $62.51 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY, SANDBLASTING, SWING SCAFFOLD OR ANY HANGED… | $33.00 | $28.21 | $61.21 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH & ROLL (ENTIRE COUNTY, (EXCLUDING AREA NORTH | $33.00 | $28.21 | $61.21 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFERS: SLATE & TILE (ERIE COUNTY) | $35.11 | $26.03 | $61.14 | Union |
| ROOFERS: COMPOSITION (ERIE COUNTY) | $34.96 | $26.03 | $60.99 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON | $32.53 | $22.10 | $54.63 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON | $32.53 | $22.10 | $54.63 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON | $32.53 | $22.10 | $54.63 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON | $32.53 | $22.10 | $54.63 | Union |
| CEMENT FINISHER | $33.65 | $31.47 | $65.12 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $39.44 | $32.11 | $71.55 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER | $39.44 | $32.11 | $71.55 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER | $39.44 | $32.11 | $71.55 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER | $39.44 | $32.11 | $71.55 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS: INCLUDES SINGLE AXLE DUMP AND OFF-HIGHWAY DUMP…WORK ON A HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE THEN ADDITIONAL $2.00 PER HOUR. EUCLIDS ADD $0.25 TO JOURNEYMAN RATE FOOTNOTE: A. HEALTH AND WELFARE $438.61 PER WEEK B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR … | $47.18 | $15.09 | $62.27 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS:: DUMP TRUCK ONLY, EXCLUDES SINGLE AXLE DUMP AND…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $32.00 | $0.00 | $32.00 | Union |
Every other classification (58)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $39.35 | $33.18 | $72.53 | Union |
| MARBLE SETTER | $36.85 | $30.80 | $67.65 | Union |
| TILE FINISHER | $34.71 | $17.54 | $52.25 | Union |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $34.71 | $17.54 | $52.25 | Union |
| TILESETTER & TERRAZZO WORKER | $38.85 | $32.20 | $71.05 | Union |
| MARBLE SETTER | $36.85 | $30.80 | $67.65 | Union |
| TILE FINISHER | $34.71 | $17.54 | $52.25 | Union |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $34.71 | $17.54 | $52.25 | Union |
| TILESETTER & TERRAZZO WORKER | $38.85 | $32.20 | $71.05 | Union |
| MARBLE SETTER | $36.85 | $30.80 | $67.65 | Union |
| TILE FINISHER | $34.71 | $17.54 | $52.25 | Union |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $34.71 | $17.54 | $52.25 | Union |
| TILESETTER & TERRAZZO WORKER | $38.85 | $32.20 | $71.05 | Union |
| MARBLE SETTER | $36.85 | $30.80 | $67.65 | Union |
| TILE FINISHER | $34.71 | $17.54 | $52.25 | Union |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $34.71 | $17.54 | $52.25 | Union |
| TILESETTER & TERRAZZO WORKER | $38.85 | $32.20 | $71.05 | Union |
| COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (SOUND WIREMAN) WORK COVERS LOW VOLTAGE…ALSO, INSTALLATION OF SOUND SYSTEMS, NURSES CALL SYSTEMS, INTERCOM SYSTEMS, STAFF REGISTRY/LOCATING/SIGNALING SYSTEMS, ANTENNA SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES; INSTALLATION OF SECURITY SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS, AND CABLING F… | $44.50 | $36.05 | $80.55 | Union |
| COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (MASTER TECHNICIAN) WORK COVERS LOW…ALSO, INSTALLATION OF SOUND SYSTEMS, NURSES CALL SYSTEMS, INTERCOM SYSTEMS, STAFF REGISTRY/LOCATING/SIGNALING SYSTEMS, ANTENNA SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES; INSTALLATION OF SECURITY SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS, AND CABLING F… | $44.50 | $36.05 | $80.55 | Union |
| COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (INSTALLER) WORK COVERS LOW VOLTAGE…ALSO, INSTALLATION OF SOUND SYSTEMS, NURSES CALL SYSTEMS, INTERCOM SYSTEMS, STAFF REGISTRY/LOCATING/SIGNALING SYSTEMS, ANTENNA SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES; INSTALLATION OF SECURITY SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS, AND CABLING F… | $22.90 | $21.38 | $44.28 | Union |
| COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (CABLER) WORK COVERS LOW VOLTAGE…ALSO, INSTALLATION OF SOUND SYSTEMS, NURSES CALL SYSTEMS, INTERCOM SYSTEMS, STAFF REGISTRY/LOCATING/SIGNALING SYSTEMS, ANTENNA SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES; INSTALLATION OF SECURITY SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS, AND CABLING F… | $14.20 | $14.02 | $28.22 | 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 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 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… | $62.39 | $38.44 | $100.83 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE DAY BEFO… | $49.48 | $35.40 | $84.88 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE DAY BEFO… | $48.98 | $35.40 | $84.38 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE DAY BEFO… | $48.48 | $35.40 | $83.88 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE DAY BEFO… | $47.48 | $35.40 | $82.88 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1TOWED ROLLER, TRACTOR DRAWN BELT TYPE GRADER/LOADER, TRACTOR SHOVEL, TRACTOR WITH TOWED ACCESSORIES, TRACTORS (WHEN USING WINCH POWER), TRACTORS, TRENCHER, TRUCK CRANE, TUNNEL SHOVEL, TUBE FINISHER (CMI AND SIMILAR TYPE)… | $44.23 | $35.40 | $79.63 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $34.68 | $27.64 | $62.32 | Union |
| PAINTERS: TAPERS ((AREA NORTH | $26.45 | $23.69 | $50.14 | Union |
| PLASTERER | $33.05 | $25.09 | $58.14 | 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 NY20260082, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 24 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $20.64 | $4.70 | $25.34 | Survey |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $27.44 | $23.40 | $50.84 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $18.96 | $2.77 | $21.73 | Survey |
| PIPEFITTER (HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.14 | $3.76 | $17.90 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (EXCLUDES BATT INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING AND… | $34.73 | $28.61 | $63.34 | Union |
| CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION ONLY) | $15.36 | $4.64 | $20.00 | Survey |
| CARPENTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING ONLY) | $18.74 | $4.64 | $23.38 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $13.65 | $1.09 | $14.74 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.18 | $0.00 | $14.18 | 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 | $51.04 | $5.78 | $56.82 | 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, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $20.49 | $0.00 | $20.49 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER ((BRUSH AND ROLLER), EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING) | $25.50 | $20.59 | $46.09 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $18.11 | $0.00 | $18.11 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.07 | $2.15 | $23.22 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $29.57 | $0.00 | $29.57 | Survey |
Every other classification (5)
| 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… | $62.39 | $38.44 | $100.83 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $26.38 | $23.65 | $50.03 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $18.79 | $0.00 | $18.79 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $27.06 | $23.02 | $50.08 | Survey |
| INSULATOR - BATT | $10.92 | $0.00 | $10.92 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Highway and heavy construction
Determination NY20260008, modification 3, published July 30, 2026. 106 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| CABLE SPLICER (ERIE, CATTARAUGUS (ASHFORD, EAST OTTO… | $36.73 | $23.39 | $60.12 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (ERIE, CATTARAUGUS (ASHFORD, EAST OTTO… | $44.50 | $36.06 | $80.56 | Union |
| CABLE SPLICER (CHAUTAUQUA, CATTARAUGUS (REMAINDER OF COUNTY)) | $35.75 | $20.68 | $56.43 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (CHAUTAUQUA, CATTARAUGUS (REMAINDER OF COUNTY)) | $42.50 | $27.23 | $69.73 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: (ZONE 1 | $42.20 | $29.80 | $72.00 | Union |
| STEAMFITTER: (ZONE 1 | $42.20 | $29.80 | $72.00 | Union |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: (ZONE 2 | $42.20 | $29.80 | $72.00 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $47.85 | $28.94 | $76.79 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTERS: (CHAUTAUQUA; CATTARAUGUS (REMAINDER OF COUNTY)FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: INDEPENDENCE DAY AND LABOR DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS HIS SCHEDULED DAY BEFORE AND AFTER THE HOLIDAY AND IS ON THE PAYROLL WEEK IN WHICH THE HOLIDAY FALLS | $38.18 | $26.11 | $64.29 | Union |
| CARPENTER, HEAVY & HIGHWAY (ERIE (GRAND ISLAND))FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS HIS SCHEDULED DAY BEFORE AND AFTER THE HOLIDAY AND IS ON THE PAYROLL IN THE PAYROLL WEEK IN WHICH THE HOLIDAY FALLS | $41.19 | $31.55 | $72.74 | Union |
| CARPENTER, HEAVY & HIGHWAY (CATTARAUGUS (TOWNSHIPS OF PERSIA…FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS HIS SCHEDULED DAY BEFORE AND AFTER THE HOLIDAY AND IS ON THE PAYROLL IN THE PAYROLL WEEK IN WHICH THE HOLIDAY FALLS | $38.18 | $26.11 | $64.29 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER GROUP1 LABORERS; FLAGMEN; OUTBOARD AND HAND BOATS; DEMOLITION WORKER; IBC BARRIERS (EXCEPT ON STRUCTURES); GUARD RAILS;ROAD MARKERS (ERIE COUNTY HEAVY & HIGHWAY) FOR HEAVY/HIGHWAY & TUNNEL: ADDITIONAL $1.00 ADDED TO BASE RATE… | $34.66 | $28.65 | $63.31 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP2 BULL FLOAT; CHAIN SAW; CONCRETE AGGREGATE BIN; CONCRETE BOOTMAN; GIN BUGGY; HAND OR MACHINE VIBRATOR; JACKHAMMER; MASON TENDER MORTAR MIXER; PAVEMENT BREAKER; HANDLERS OF ALL STEEL MESH; SMALL GENERATORS FOR LABORERS' … | $34.86 | $28.65 | $63.51 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP3 ALL ROCK OR DRILLING MACHINE OPERATORS (EXCEPT QUARRY MASTER AND SIMILAR TYPE); ACETYLENE TORCH OPERATOR; ASPHALT RAKER; POWDERMAN; WELDER (ERIE COUNTY HEAVY & HIGHWAY) FOR HEAVY/HIGHWAY & TUNNEL: ADDITIONAL $1.00 ADDE… | $35.06 | $28.65 | $63.71 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP4 BLASTERS; CURB & FLAT WORK FORM SETTERS (EXCEPT ON STRUCTURES); STONE OR GRANITE CURB SETTERS (ERIE COUNTY HEAVY & HIGHWAY) FOR HEAVY/HIGHWAY & TUNNEL: ADDITIONAL $1.00 ADDED TO BASE RATE FOR ALL DELEADER & ASBESTOS WO… | $35.26 | $28.65 | $63.91 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 1 | $34.66 | $28.65 | $63.31 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 1FOR HEAVY/HIGHWAY & TUNNEL: ADDITIONAL $1.00 ADDED TO BASE RATE FOR ALL DELEADER & ASBESTOS WORK. ADDITIONAL $2.00 ADDED TO BASE RATE FOR ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE WORK | $36.16 | $28.65 | $64.81 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 2FOR HEAVY/HIGHWAY & TUNNEL: ADDITIONAL $1.00 ADDED TO BASE RATE FOR ALL DELEADER & ASBESTOS WORK. ADDITIONAL $2.00 ADDED TO BASE RATE FOR ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE WORK | $36.31 | $28.65 | $64.96 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 2 | $34.76 | $28.65 | $63.41 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 3 | $34.81 | $28.65 | $63.46 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 3FOR HEAVY/HIGHWAY & TUNNEL: ADDITIONAL $1.00 ADDED TO BASE RATE FOR ALL DELEADER & ASBESTOS WORK. ADDITIONAL $2.00 ADDED TO BASE RATE FOR ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE WORK | $36.41 | $28.65 | $65.06 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 4 | $34.91 | $28.65 | $63.56 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 4FOR HEAVY/HIGHWAY & TUNNEL: ADDITIONAL $1.00 ADDED TO BASE RATE FOR ALL DELEADER & ASBESTOS WORK. ADDITIONAL $2.00 ADDED TO BASE RATE FOR ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE WORK | $36.91 | $28.65 | $65.56 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 5 | $35.26 | $28.65 | $63.91 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 5FOR HEAVY/HIGHWAY & TUNNEL: ADDITIONAL $1.00 ADDED TO BASE RATE FOR ALL DELEADER & ASBESTOS WORK. ADDITIONAL $2.00 ADDED TO BASE RATE FOR ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE WORK | $37.01 | $28.65 | $65.66 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 6 | $35.66 | $28.65 | $64.31 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 6 | $37.41 | $28.65 | $66.06 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY (ZONE I | $33.93 | $28.69 | $62.62 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY (ZONE I | $34.33 | $28.69 | $63.02 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY GROUP 2ALL ROCK OR DRILLING MACHINE OPERATORS (EXCEPT QUARRY MASTER AND SIMILAR TYPE), ACETYLENE TORCH OPERATORS, POWDERMAN | $34.33 | $28.69 | $63.02 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: A-NEW YEAR'S DAY; B-MEMORIAL DAY; C-INDEPENDENCE DAY; D-LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; F-CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $42.89 | $36.89 | $79.78 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: A-NEW YEAR'S DAY; B-MEMORIAL DAY; C-INDEPENDENCE DAY; D-LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; F-CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED TH… | $50.64 | $36.89 | $87.53 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: A-NEW YEAR'S DAY; B-MEMORIAL DAY; C-INDEPENDENCE DAY; D-LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; F-CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED TH… | $51.64 | $36.89 | $88.53 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: A-NEW YEAR'S DAY; B-MEMORIAL DAY; C-INDEPENDENCE DAY; D-LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; F-CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED TH… | $52.14 | $36.89 | $89.03 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6NOTE: HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: A-NEW YEAR'S DAY; B-MEMORIAL DAY; C-INDEPENDENCE DAY; D-LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; F-CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED TH… | $52.64 | $36.89 | $89.53 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 7$2.50 TUNNEL WORK $1.00 FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: A-NEW YEAR'S DAY; B-MEMORIAL DAY; C-INDEPENDENCE DAY; D-LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; F-CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER… | $48.46 | $36.89 | $85.35 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER (FENCE ERECTORS) | $34.06 | $30.80 | $64.86 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (WINDOW ERECTORS) | $33.14 | $32.30 | $65.44 | Union |
| IRONWORKER | $35.49 | $32.30 | $67.79 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: SHEETER | $35.49 | $32.30 | $67.79 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (ERIE COUNTY) | $39.50 | $29.18 | $68.68 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (CATTARAUGUS AND CHAUTAUQUA COUNTIES:) | $31.00 | $24.56 | $55.56 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: CATTARAUGUS, CHAUTAUQUA & ERIE COUNTIES | $38.50 | $28.40 | $66.90 | Union |
| PAINTERS:, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: BRUSH AND ROLLER (ERIE COUNTY) | $33.00 | $28.21 | $61.21 | Union |
| PAINTERS:, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: WALLCOVERING (ERIE COUNTY) | $33.00 | $28.21 | $61.21 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRIDGE PAINTER (HEAVY & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION) | $42.06 | $30.59 | $72.65 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRIDGES (CATTARAUGUS COUNTY - Townships of Leon… | $42.06 | $30.59 | $72.65 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRIDGES (CATTARAUGUS COUNTY (Townships of Cold Spring… | $42.06 | $30.59 | $72.65 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFERS: COMPOSITION (ERIE COUNTY) | $34.96 | $26.03 | $60.99 | Union |
| ROOFERS: SLATE & TILE (ERIE COUNTY) | $35.11 | $26.03 | $61.14 | Union |
| ROOFER | $23.65 | $11.99 | $35.64 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (CHATAUQUA COUNTY AND… | $38.63 | $25.05 | $63.68 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON (ERIE, CATTARAUGUS (TOWNS OF PERRYSBURG & GOWANDA)) | $36.82 | $31.33 | $68.15 | Union |
| CEMENT FINISHER | $33.65 | $31.47 | $65.12 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER, STONEMASON (ERIE, CATTARAUGUS (TOWNS OF PERRYSBURG… | $37.44 | $32.71 | $70.15 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY. TRUCK DRIVER CLASSIFICATIONS | $49.66 | $16.82 | $66.48 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY. TRUCK DRIVER CLASSIFICATIONS | $49.66 | $16.82 | $66.48 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: INCLUDES SINGLE AXLE DUMP AND OFF-HIGHWAY DUMP…per dayWORK ON A HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE THEN ADDITIONAL $2.00 PER HOUR. FOOTNOTE: A. PENSION $56.20 PER DAY B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE … | $49.23 | $8.75 | $57.98 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS:: DUMP TRUCK ONLY, EXCLUDES SINGLE AXLE DUMP AND…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $32.00 | $0.00 | $32.00 | Union |
Every other classification (47)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $34.15 | $26.09 | $60.24 | Union |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (INCLUDE APPLICATION OF… | $37.65 | $30.69 | $68.34 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER | $39.35 | $33.18 | $72.53 | Union |
| TILESETTER & TERRAZZO WORKER (ERIE, CATTARAUGUS (TOWNS OF… | $31.21 | $20.54 | $51.75 | Union |
| MARBLE SETTER (ERIE, CATTARAUGUS (TOWNS OF PERRYSBURG &… | $31.72 | $29.18 | $60.90 | Union |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER (ERIE, CATTARAUGUS (TOWNS OF PERRYSBURG &… | $34.71 | $17.54 | $52.25 | Union |
| TILE FINISHER (ERIE, CATTARAUGUS (TOWNS OF PERRYSBURG &… | $34.71 | $17.54 | $52.25 | Union |
| COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (ERIE, CATTARAUGUS (ASHFORD, EAST OTTO… | $14.20 | $14.02 | $28.22 | Union |
| COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, INSTALLER (ERIE, CATTARAUGUS (ASHFORD… | $22.90 | $21.38 | $44.28 | Union |
| COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, MASTER TECHNICIAN (ERIE, CATTARAUGUS… | $44.50 | $36.05 | $80.55 | Union |
| COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, SOUND WIREMAN (ERIE, CATTARAUGUS… | $44.50 | $36.05 | $80.55 | 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: 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… | $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… | $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… | $42.29 | $30.66 | $72.95 | 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 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 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: CABLE SPLICER (Substation:) | $63.14 | $33.82 | $96.96 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLE SPLICER (Switching… | $64.59 | $42.92 | $107.51 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: FLAGMAN (Overhead and… | $35.34 | $30.12 | $65.46 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: FLAGMAN (Substation:) | $35.34 | $30.12 | $65.46 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: FLAGMAN (Switching structures… | $35.34 | $30.12 | $65.46 | 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: 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 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: LINEMAN & TECHNICIAN… | $61.56 | $36.21 | $97.77 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN & TECHNICIAN… | $61.56 | $36.21 | $97.77 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: MECHANIC (Overhead and… | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: MECHANIC (Substation:) | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN, LINE CONSTRUCTION: MECHANIC (Switching structures… | $49.25 | $31.15 | $80.40 | 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 |
| 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 | $38.73 | $6.93 | $45.66 | Union |
| 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… | $62.39 | $38.44 | $100.83 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1TOWED ROLLER, TRACTOR DRAWN BELT TYPE GRADER/LOADER, TRACTOR SHOVEL, TRACTOR WITH TOWED ACCESSORIES, TRACTORS (WHEN USING WINCH POWER), TRACTORS, TRENCHER, TRUCK CRANE, TUNNEL SHOVEL, TUBE FINISHER (CMI AND SIMILAR TYPE)… | $47.39 | $36.89 | $84.28 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING STEEL, WELDERS… | $35.49 | $32.30 | $67.79 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 7FOR HEAVY/HIGHWAY & TUNNEL: ADDITIONAL $1.00 ADDED TO BASE RATE FOR ALL DELEADER & ASBESTOS WORK. ADDITIONAL $2.00 ADDED TO BASE RATE FOR ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE WORK | $37.66 | $28.65 | $66.31 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY AND HIGHWAYGROUP 1: FLAGMAN, OUTBOARD AND HAND… | $33.93 | $28.69 | $62.62 | Union |
| PAINTERS:, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: DRYWALL/TAPING (ERIE COUNTY) | $34.00 | $28.51 | $62.51 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $34.68 | $27.64 | $62.32 | Union |
| PLASTERER | $33.05 | $25.09 | $58.14 | 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 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 NY20260050, NY20260082, NY20260008, 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.