Prevailing wage rates in Onondaga County, NY
Davis-Bacon rates as of July 30, 2026, in the Syracuse, NY BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Onondaga County must be paid at least $50.50 an hour plus $35.03 an hour in fringe benefits (NY20260026, modification 2, published May 18, 2026). Onondaga 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 | $46.54 – $85.53 | $37.07 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $19.49 – $75.77 | $32.23 an hour |
| Carpenters | $22.72 – $66.68 | $29.93 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $20.80 – $98.91 | $30.68 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $66.55 – $96.33 | $34.53 an hour |
| Roofers | $15.15 – $61.79 | $29.56 an hour |
Building construction
Determination NY20260026, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 27 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF… | $50.50 | $35.03 | $85.53 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $35.51 | $24.57 | $60.08 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $35.51 | $24.57 | $60.08 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $45.06 | $30.71 | $75.77 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL… | $32.99 | $21.92 | $54.91 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $29.88 | $22.90 | $52.78 | Union |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $20.47 | $0.00 | $20.47 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND… | $20.89 | $10.46 | $31.35 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, &… | $29.18 | $17.72 | $46.90 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $48.11 | $31.85 | $79.96 | Union |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $28.51 | $12.31 | $40.82 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: PAVER(ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) | $30.19 | $17.42 | $47.61 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $33.14 | $21.04 | $54.18 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $31.03 | $20.05 | $51.08 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $36.17 | $17.76 | $53.93 | Survey |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT, METAL… | $36.29 | $23.31 | $59.60 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $23.25 | $21.21 | $44.46 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $35.80 | $25.99 | $61.79 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $34.53 | $15.59 | $50.12 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER (INCLUDES POINTING, CAULKING, AND CLEANING) | $33.16 | $19.77 | $52.93 | Union |
Every other classification (7)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (DUCT, PIPE, &… | $43.25 | $27.29 | $70.54 | Union |
| TILE SETTER | $31.81 | $17.50 | $49.31 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT | $30.20 | $23.83 | $54.03 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $49.61 | $31.85 | $81.46 | Union |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $37.16 | $30.68 | $67.84 | Union |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $23.25 | $21.21 | $44.46 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $30.00 | $27.59 | $57.59 | 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 NY20260087, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 21 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $28.28 | $18.26 | $46.54 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $18.05 | $1.44 | $19.49 | Survey |
| PLUMBER, INCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION | $19.84 | $5.70 | $25.54 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES BATT INSULATION | $20.00 | $2.72 | $22.72 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.24 | $0.62 | $13.86 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (REMOVAL FROM FLOORS, WALLS, &… | $16.83 | $0.00 | $16.83 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $27.88 | $21.40 | $49.28 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $20.80 | $0.00 | $20.80 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.35 | $0.00 | $23.35 | 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 | $17.11 | $2.75 | $19.86 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER ((BRUSH AND ROLLER), EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING) | $23.25 | $21.21 | $44.46 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $15.15 | $0.00 | $15.15 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.73 | $14.28 | $36.01 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $25.38 | $12.02 | $37.40 | Union |
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… | $58.44 | $38.44 | $96.88 | Union |
| PAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING ONLY) | $19.91 | $0.00 | $19.91 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $19.69 | $0.00 | $19.69 | Survey |
| 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.
Highway and heavy construction
Determination NY20260016, modification 3, published July 30, 2026. 56 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (ALL OF ONONDAGA COUNTY EXCEPT ELBRIDGE AND… | $50.50 | $35.03 | $85.53 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (REMAINDER OF ONONDAGA COUNTY (ELBRIDGE AND… | $45.00 | $31.12 | $76.12 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) | $35.51 | $24.57 | $60.08 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER | $39.52 | $27.16 | $66.68 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ASBESTOS AND TOXIC, HAZARDOUS… | $32.10 | $22.90 | $55.00 | Union |
| LABORERS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION LABORER ASBESTOS REMOVAL… | $29.60 | $22.90 | $52.50 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 1FOOTNOTE: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $36.31 | $25.70 | $62.01 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 3FOOTNOTE: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $36.71 | $25.70 | $62.41 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 4FOOTNOTE: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $36.91 | $25.70 | $62.61 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1CONCRETE PLANT (AUTOMATED), CONCRETE CURB MACHINE, SELF PROPELLED, SLIPFORM, CONCRETE PUMP, CRANE, CHERRY PICKER, DERRICKS (STEEL ERECTION), DRAGLINE, OVERHEAD CRANE (GANTRY OR STRADDLE TYPE), PILE DRIVER, TRUCK CRANE, D… | $55.85 | $33.40 | $89.25 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2FOOTNOTE: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $54.97 | $33.40 | $88.37 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 | $51.69 | $33.40 | $85.09 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4FOOTNOTE: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $65.51 | $33.40 | $98.91 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5FOOTNOTE: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $60.35 | $33.40 | $93.75 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6FOOTNOTE: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $58.85 | $33.40 | $92.25 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 7FOOTNOTE: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $57.20 | $33.40 | $90.60 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 (TUNNEL AND SHAFT)FOOTNOTE: 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 THE HOLIDAY AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER TH… | $40.73 | $27.65 | $68.38 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 (TUNNEL AND SHAFT)NOTE: HAZMAT PREMIUM 5.00 FOOTNOTE: 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 THE HOLIDAY AN… | $37.72 | $27.65 | $65.37 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5 (TUNNEL AND SHAFT)NOTE: HAZMAT PREMIUM 5.00 FOOTNOTE: 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 THE HOLIDAY AN… | $47.15 | $27.65 | $74.80 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (PROJECTS 10 MILLION OR LESS) | $36.29 | $23.31 | $59.60 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (PROJECTS OVER $10 MILLION) | $46.29 | $23.31 | $69.60 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: (BRIDGES) | $42.06 | $30.59 | $72.65 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $35.80 | $25.99 | $61.79 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER, CEMENT MASONS (SYRACUSE CHAPTER)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY,JULY THE 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKGIVING DAY (PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE IS EMPLOYED (1) DAY BEFORE AND (1) DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $38.63 | $25.05 | $63.68 | Union |
Every other classification (32)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 (TUNNEL AND SHAFT)NOTE: HAZMAT PREMIUM 5.00 FOOTNOTE: 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 THE HOLIDAY AN… | $44.74 | $27.65 | $72.39 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 (TUNNEL AND SHAFT)FOOTNOTE: 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 THE HOLIDAY AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER TH… | $43.52 | $27.65 | $71.17 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 2FOOTNOTE: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED THE WORKING DAY BEFORE AND THE WORKING DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $36.51 | $25.70 | $62.21 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $12.01 | $0.52 | $12.53 | 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 NY20260026, NY20260087, NY20260016, 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.