Prevailing wage rates in Monroe County, NY
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the Rochester, NY BLS area
Electricians on federal building, highway and heavy jobs in Monroe County must be paid at least $44.30 an hour plus $30.20 an hour in fringe benefits (NY20260010, modification 2, published May 18, 2026). Monroe 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 | $27.82 – $74.50 | $37.17 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $33.56 – $76.79 | $35.38 an hour |
| Carpenters | $22.47 – $64.29 | $28.60 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $21.20 – $97.13 | $31.60 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $66.55 – $96.33 | $36.64 an hour |
| Roofers | $18.17 – $62.30 | $29.27 an hour |
Building, highway and heavy construction
Determination NY20260010, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 95 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $44.30 | $30.20 | $74.50 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER | $42.68 | $27.88 | $70.56 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $47.85 | $28.94 | $76.79 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTERS: (SOFT FLOOR LAYERS) | $26.36 | $17.70 | $44.06 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: (HEAVY & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS - NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $38.18 | $26.11 | $64.29 | Union |
| CARPENTER BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONFOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS - NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $33.24 | $23.46 | $56.70 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: PILEDRIVERS (HEAVY & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION) | $29.00 | $18.89 | $47.89 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: PILEDRIVERS (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) | $29.00 | $18.89 | $47.89 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| TUNNEL AND SHAFT LABORERS: TUGGER, MINERFOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $31.24 | $18.62 | $49.86 | Union |
| TUNNEL AND SHAFT LABORERS: HAZARDOUS WASTEFOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $35.24 | $18.62 | $53.86 | Union |
| TUNNEL AND SHAFT LABORERS: CHANGE HOUSE MANFOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $31.04 | $18.62 | $49.66 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $35.44 | $25.30 | $60.74 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $34.69 | $25.30 | $59.99 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $33.86 | $25.30 | $59.16 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $33.66 | $25.30 | $58.96 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $32.96 | $25.30 | $58.26 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATING ENGINEER: MASTER MECHANIC (TUNNEL AND SHAFT). FOR…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY, REGARDLESS OF THE DAY OF THE WEEK ON WHICH THE HOLIDAY MAY FALL, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS EITHER … | $60.84 | $35.00 | $95.84 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: MASTER MECHANIC (EXCAVATING AND PAVING)…FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY, REGARDLESS OF THE DAY OF THE WEEK ON WHICH THE HOLIDAY MAY FALL, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS EITHER … | $43.26 | $34.85 | $78.11 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 7 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTE: B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $56.81 | $35.75 | $92.56 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 6 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTE: B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $58.38 | $35.75 | $94.13 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 5 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTE: B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $59.88 | $35.75 | $95.63 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 4 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTE: B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $61.38 | $35.75 | $97.13 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 4 (EXCAVATING AND PAVING)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY, REGARDLESS OF THE DAY OF THE WEEK ON WHICH THE HOLIDAY MAY FALL, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS EITHER … | $36.61 | $34.85 | $71.46 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 3 (TUNNEL AND SHAFT)FOOTNOTE: B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, REGARDLESS OF THE DAY OF THE WEEK ON WHICH THE HOLIDAY MAY FALL, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE WOR… | $54.42 | $35.00 | $89.42 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 3 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTE: B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $51.81 | $35.75 | $87.56 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 3 (EXCAVATING AND PAVING)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY, REGARDLESS OF THE DAY OF THE WEEK ON WHICH THE HOLIDAY MAY FALL, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS EITHER … | $40.10 | $34.85 | $74.95 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 2 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTE: B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $54.68 | $35.75 | $90.43 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 2 (EXCAVATING AND PAVING)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY, REGARDLESS OF THE DAY OF THE WEEK ON WHICH THE HOLIDAY MAY FALL, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS EITHER … | $40.79 | $34.85 | $75.64 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 8 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS ON THE WORK DAY IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE HOLIDAY OR ON THE SCHEDULE… | $50.14 | $35.20 | $85.34 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 7 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS ON THE WORK DAY IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE HOLIDAY OR ON THE SCHEDULE… | $50.64 | $35.20 | $85.84 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS ON THE WORK DAY IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE HOLIDAY OR ON THE SCHEDULE… | $49.64 | $35.20 | $84.84 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS ON THE WORK DAY IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE HOLIDAY OR ON THE SCHEDULE… | $47.64 | $35.20 | $82.84 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS ON THE WORK DAY IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE HOLIDAY OR ON THE SCHEDULE… | $39.64 | $35.20 | $74.84 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS ON THE WORK DAY IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE HOLIDAY OR ON THE SCHEDULE… | $39.64 | $35.20 | $74.84 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)ATTACHMENTS, STONE CRUSHER TOURNADOZER AND SIMILAR TYPES TOURNAPULL AND SIMILAR TYPES, TRENCHING MACHINES, WELL DRILL, WELLPOINT SYSTEM EXCEPTION: SINGLE ELECTRIC PUMPS UP TO AND INCLUDING FOUR (4) INCHES NEED NOT BE MAN… | $42.34 | $35.20 | $77.54 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKERS: (SHEETER) | $36.00 | $30.80 | $66.80 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $43.01 | $28.66 | $71.67 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: WALLCOVERING (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) | $28.02 | $26.23 | $54.25 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) | $27.77 | $26.23 | $54.00 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SANDBLASTING (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) | $27.77 | $26.23 | $54.00 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH & ROLL (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) | $27.27 | $26.23 | $53.50 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $34.10 | $28.20 | $62.30 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: HEAVY & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION… | $38.63 | $25.05 | $63.68 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 5HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE WORK RECEIVES AN ADDITIONAL $1.50 PER HOUR FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LAOBR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY | $31.79 | $27.77 | $59.56 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE WORK RECEIVES AN ADDITIONAL $1.50 PER HOUR FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LAOBR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY | $31.64 | $27.77 | $59.41 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE WORK RECEIVES AN ADDITIONAL $1.50 PER HOUR FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LAOBR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY | $31.49 | $27.77 | $59.26 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE WORK RECEIVES AN ADDITIONAL $1.50 PER HOUR FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LAOBR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY | $31.44 | $27.77 | $59.21 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE WORK RECEIVES AN ADDITIONAL $1.50 PER HOUR FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LAOBR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY | $31.39 | $27.77 | $59.16 | Union |
Every other classification (47)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER (DUTIES LIMITED TO PREPARATION… | $40.26 | $25.41 | $65.67 | Union |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF… | $40.26 | $25.41 | $65.67 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER | $39.35 | $33.18 | $72.53 | Union |
| MARBLE/TERRAZZO/TILE FINISHER (ROCHESTER CHAPTER) | $29.56 | $22.36 | $51.92 | Union |
| MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS (ROCHESTER CHAPTER) | $37.45 | $26.82 | $64.27 | Union |
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: BRICKLAYERS, STONE MASONS, PLASTERERS… | $35.81 | $27.65 | $63.46 | Union |
| MARBLE/TERRAZZO/TILE FINISHER (ROCHESTER CHAPTER) | $29.56 | $22.36 | $51.92 | Union |
| MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS (ROCHESTER CHAPTER) | $37.45 | $26.82 | $64.27 | Union |
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: BRICKLAYERS, STONE MASONS, PLASTERERS… | $35.81 | $27.65 | $63.46 | 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: 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… | $61.52 | $38.44 | $99.96 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 4 (TUNNEL AND SHAFT)FOOTNOTE: B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, REGARDLESS OF THE DAY OF THE WEEK ON WHICH THE HOLIDAY MAY FALL, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE WOR… | $51.41 | $35.00 | $86.41 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 2 (TUNNEL AND SHAFT)FOOTNOTE: B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, REGARDLESS OF THE DAY OF THE WEEK ON WHICH THE HOLIDAY MAY FALL, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE WOR… | $57.21 | $35.00 | $92.21 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 1 (TUNNEL AND SHAFT)FOOTNOTE: B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, REGARDLESS OF THE DAY OF THE WEEK ON WHICH THE HOLIDAY MAY FALL, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE WOR… | $58.43 | $35.00 | $93.43 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 1 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY)FOOTNOTE: B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $55.38 | $35.75 | $91.13 | Union |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 1 (EXCAVATING AND PAVING)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS DAY, REGARDLESS OF THE DAY OF THE WEEK ON WHICH THE HOLIDAY MAY FALL, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS EITHER … | $41.26 | $34.85 | $76.11 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS ON THE WORK DAY IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE HOLIDAY OR ON THE SCHEDULE… | $43.14 | $35.20 | $78.34 | Union |
| IRONWORKERS: (ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING STONE DERRICKMAN, RIGGER… | $35.75 | $30.80 | $66.55 | Union |
| PAINTERS: DRYWALL TAPER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) | $28.02 | $26.23 | $54.25 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $31.05 | $31.55 | $62.60 | 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 NY20260085, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 20 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $20.86 | $6.96 | $27.82 | Survey |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $22.36 | $11.20 | $33.56 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $33.24 | $23.46 | $56.70 | Union |
| CARPENTER (EXCLUDES FORM WORK, DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD… | $33.24 | $23.46 | $56.70 | Union |
| CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION ONLY) | $16.91 | $5.56 | $22.47 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.38 | $0.00 | $16.38 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, &… | $18.53 | $10.88 | $29.41 | 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 | $27.88 | $19.75 | $47.63 | 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 | $21.39 | $8.25 | $29.64 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $22.15 | $15.62 | $37.77 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $18.17 | $0.00 | $18.17 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $24.58 | $7.50 | $32.08 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $25.38 | $12.02 | $37.40 | Union |
Every other classification (3)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $26.38 | $23.65 | $50.03 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $18.03 | $0.00 | $18.03 | Survey |
| 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 NY20260010, NY20260085, 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.