Prevailing wage rates in Suffolk County, NY
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ BLS area
Electricians on federal building, residential, highway and heavy jobs in Suffolk County must be paid at least $64.55 an hour plus $47.40 an hour in fringe benefits (NY20260012, modification 2, published May 18, 2026). Suffolk County has 2 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 | $75.36 – $111.95 | $37.99 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $55.68 – $106.48 | $37.79 an hour |
| Carpenters | $57.29 – $116.43 | $35.72 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $57.32 – $116.76 | $45.70 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $115.77 – $150.97 | $49.07 an hour |
| Roofers | $98.61 | $36.73 an hour |
Building, residential, highway and heavy construction
Determination NY20260012, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 63 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $64.55 | $47.40 | $111.95 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (TELEPHONE UNIT) | $42.93 | $32.43 | $75.36 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (MAINTENANCE UNIT) | $49.79 | $32.27 | $82.06 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER (RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION:) | $36.05 | $19.63 | $55.68 | Union |
| PLUMBER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION:) | $60.73 | $45.75 | $106.48 | Union |
| PLUMBER, SERVICE FITTERS | $47.85 | $23.96 | $71.81 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTERS: NASSAU COUNTY (REMAINDER OF COUNTY) AND SUFFOLK… | $53.56 | $34.28 | $87.84 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: (RESIDENTIAL) | $34.14 | $23.15 | $57.29 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: (HEAVY & HIGHWAY) | $53.56 | $34.28 | $87.84 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: (PILEDRIVERMAN) | $60.59 | $55.84 | $116.43 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: (DOCKBUILDERS) | $60.59 | $55.84 | $116.43 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: (TIMBERMEN) | $55.59 | $55.41 | $111.00 | Union |
| CARPENTER (SOFT FLOOR LAYERS) | $59.05 | $48.08 | $107.13 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: PLASTERERS TENDERS (BUILDING) | $42.55 | $34.79 | $77.34 | Union |
| LABORERS (BUILDING) | $42.55 | $34.79 | $77.34 | Union |
| LABORERS: ASBESTOS (REMOVAL, ABATEMENT, ENCAPSULATION OR… | $41.15 | $20.90 | $62.05 | Union |
| LABORERS: REGULAR LABORERS (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)A. FOOTNOTES: LABORERS WORKING IN A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HOT ZONE SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 20% PREMIUM. WHERE THE CONTRACT PROVIDES FOR NIGHT WORK OUTSIDE THE REGULAR HOURS OF WORK, THE EMPLOYEES SHALL BE PAID AT STRAIG… | $45.49 | $35.98 | $81.47 | Union |
| LABORERS: ASPHALT SHOVELERS, ROLLER BOYS & TAMPERS (HEAVY &…A. FOOTNOTES: LABORERS WORKING IN A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HOT ZONE SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 20% PREMIUM. WHERE THE CONTRACT PROVIDES FOR NIGHT WORK OUTSIDE THE REGULAR HOURS OF WORK, THE EMPLOYEES SHALL BE PAID AT STRAIG… | $49.96 | $35.98 | $85.94 | Union |
| LABORERS: ASPHALT RAKERS; FORMSETTERS (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)A. FOOTNOTES: LABORERS WORKING IN A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HOT ZONE SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 20% PREMIUM. WHERE THE CONTRACT PROVIDES FOR NIGHT WORK OUTSIDE THE REGULAR HOURS OF WORK, THE EMPLOYEES SHALL BE PAID AT STRAIG… | $51.43 | $35.98 | $87.41 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)NOTES: HAZMAT PREMIUMS: LEVEL A 3.50 LEVEL B 2.50 LEVEL C 1.50 LEVEL D 1.00 OILER ON TRUCK CRANES WITH BOOM LENGTH OF 100 FT. OR MORE .25 FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTH… | $73.78 | $39.99 | $113.77 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)NOTES: HAZMAT PREMIUMS: LEVEL A 3.50 LEVEL B 2.50 LEVEL C 1.50 LEVEL D 1.00 TRUCK AND CRAWLER CRANES LONG BOOM PREMIUMS: BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB) 100-149 FT 1.00 BOOM LENGHTS (INCLUDING JIB) 150-249 FT 1.50 BOOM LENG… | $44.37 | $12.95 | $57.32 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)NOTES: HAZMAT PREMIUMS: LEVEL A 3.50 LEVEL B 2.50 LEVEL C 1.50 LEVEL D 1.00 TRUCK AND CRAWLER CRANES LONG BOOM PREMIUMS: BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB) 100-149 FT 1.00 BOOM LENGHTS (INCLUDING JIB) 150-249 FT 1.50 BOOM LENG… | $76.61 | $40.15 | $116.76 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER (STONE DERRICKMAN) | $60.40 | $60.14 | $120.54 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $58.95 | $92.02 | $150.97 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $48.15 | $67.62 | $115.77 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION) | $35.79 | $25.37 | $61.16 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) | $53.60 | $60.74 | $114.34 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (SPRAY, SCAFFOLD, SANDBLASTING) | $47.75 | $44.11 | $91.86 | Union |
| PAINTER (PAINTERS, DRYWALL FINISHERS) | $44.75 | $44.11 | $88.86 | Union |
| PAINTER (GLAZIERS) | $49.20 | $57.20 | $106.40 | Union |
| PAINTERS: (STUCTURAL STEEL AND BRIDGE) | $56.25 | $55.14 | $111.39 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $51.25 | $47.36 | $98.61 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $59.87 | $41.81 | $101.68 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $67.39 | $35.90 | $103.29 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER | $67.39 | $35.90 | $103.29 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERFOOTNOTES: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENTS' DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, ELECTION DAY, VETERANS' DAY (ARMISTICE DAY), THANKSGIVING DAY, DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS D… | $45.65 | $56.20 | $101.85 | Union |
Every other classification (27)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $47.75 | $13.70 | $61.45 | Union |
| ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL… | $71.76 | $36.81 | $108.57 | Union |
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $47.75 | $13.70 | $61.45 | Union |
| ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL… | $71.76 | $36.81 | $108.57 | Union |
| BOILERMAKERFOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY AND GOOD FRIDAY, FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS EVE DAY AND NEW YEAR'S EVE | $68.88 | $49.83 | $118.71 | Union |
| MASON - STONE | $69.91 | $44.02 | $113.93 | Union |
| MASON - STONE | $69.91 | $44.02 | $113.93 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT | $60.83 | $58.03 | $118.86 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: DIVERS | $75.46 | $55.84 | $131.30 | Union |
| CARPENTERS: (DIVERS TENDERS) | $55.00 | $55.84 | $110.84 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: MATERIAL MAN (SUBSTATION AND SWITCHING… | $61.40 | $36.24 | $97.64 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN & CABLE SPLICER (SUBSTATION AND… | $70.57 | $39.19 | $109.76 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (SUBSTATION AND… | $56.46 | $34.63 | $91.09 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN (SUBSTATION AND SWITCHING… | $42.34 | $30.05 | $72.39 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC (MODERNIZATION AND REPAIR)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B. PAID VA… | $59.09 | $45.56 | $104.65 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC (ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTOR)FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B. PAID VA… | $75.14 | $47.45 | $122.59 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)NOTES: HAZMAT PREMIUMS: LEVEL A 3.50 LEVEL B 2.50 LEVEL C 1.50 LEVEL D 1.00 OILER ON TRUCK CRANES WITH BOOM LENGTH OF 100 FT. OR MORE .25 FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTH… | $54.21 | $39.99 | $94.20 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)NOTES: HAZMAT PREMIUMS: LEVEL A 3.50 LEVEL B 2.50 LEVEL C 1.50 LEVEL D 1.00 OILER ON TRUCK CRANES WITH BOOM LENGTH OF 100 FT. OR MORE .25 FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTH… | $56.54 | $39.99 | $96.53 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)NOTES: HAZMAT PREMIUMS: LEVEL A 3.50 LEVEL B 2.50 LEVEL C 1.50 LEVEL D 1.00 OILER ON TRUCK CRANES WITH BOOM LENGTH OF 100 FT. OR MORE .25 FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTH… | $76.44 | $39.99 | $116.43 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)NOTES: HAZMAT PREMIUMS: LEVEL A 3.50 LEVEL B 2.50 LEVEL C 1.50 LEVEL D 1.00 OILER ON TRUCK CRANES WITH BOOM LENGTH OF 100 FT. OR MORE .25 FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTH… | $80.43 | $39.99 | $120.42 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5 (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)NOTES: HAZMAT PREMIUMS: LEVEL A 3.50 LEVEL B 2.50 LEVEL C 1.50 LEVEL D 1.00 TRUCK AND CRAWLER CRANES LONG BOOM PREMIUMS: BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB) 100-149 FT 1.00 BOOM LENGHTS (INCLUDING JIB) 150-249 FT 1.50 BOOM LENG… | $56.55 | $40.15 | $96.70 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)3.50 LEVEL B 2.50 LEVEL C 1.50 LEVEL D 1.00 TRUCK AND CRAWLER CRANES LONG BOOM PREMIUMS: BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB) 100-149 FT 1.00 BOOM LENGHTS (INCLUDING JIB) 150-249 FT 1.50 BOOM LENGHTS (INCLUDING JIB) 250-349 FT 2… | $58.93 | $40.15 | $99.08 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)3.50 LEVEL B 2.50 LEVEL C 1.50 LEVEL D 1.00 TRUCK AND CRAWLER CRANES LONG BOOM PREMIUMS: BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB) 100-149 FT 1.00 BOOM LENGHTS (INCLUDING JIB) 150-249 FT 1.50 BOOM LENGHTS (INCLUDING JIB) 250-349 FT 2… | $79.33 | $40.15 | $119.48 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)NOTES: HAZMAT PREMIUMS: LEVEL A 3.50 LEVEL B 2.50 LEVEL C 1.50 LEVEL D 1.00 TRUCK AND CRAWLER CRANES LONG BOOM PREMIUMS: BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB) 100-149 FT 1.00 BOOM LENGHTS (INCLUDING JIB) 150-249 FT 1.50 BOOM LENG… | $84.70 | $40.15 | $124.85 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (METALLIC LATHERS AND REINFORCING IRONWORKERS) | $57.00 | $32.96 | $89.96 | Union |
| PAINTERS: (DRYWALL TAPERS/POINTERS) | $48.47 | $35.91 | $84.38 | Union |
| PLASTERER | $48.51 | $32.78 | $81.29 | 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 NY20260012, 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.