Massachusetts prevailing wage rates: MA20260013
Building construction in Worcester County.
MA20260013, modification 1, published 05/18/2026. Official source on SAM.gov
Verify against the official determination before bidding. These rates are formatted from the published SAM.gov wage determination. The determination in your contract documents is what applies.
What changed since modification 0
No existing rate changed amount.
1 classifications added, 1 removed or reworded
- removed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe, Loader was $57.83 + $33.70 fringe
- added POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1B BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, LOADER $57.83 + $33.70 fringe
Rates per hour
Total = base + fringe. Fringe may be paid to bona fide benefit plans, in cash, or both.
| Classification | Base | Fringe | Total | Rate ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (DUCT, PIPE, & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $49.10 | $36.63 | $85.73 | ASBE0006-013 eff. 09/01/2024 |
| TILE SETTER | $64.52 | $37.51 | $102.03 | BRMA0003-004 eff. 08/01/2024 |
| TILE FINISHER | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | BRMA0003-004 eff. 08/01/2024 |
| BRICKLAYER (INCLUDES POINTING, CAULKING, CLEANING, AND WATERPROOFING) | $62.36 | $36.80 | $99.16 | BRMA0003-005 eff. 08/01/2024 |
| CARPENTER (INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, BATT INSULATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, METAL BUILDING-METAL SIDING/WALL PANELS, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, SCAFFOLD BUILDING, FIREPROOFER, WINDOW AND CURTAIN WALL INSTALLATION) | $50.10 | $31.45 | $81.55 | CARP0336-001 eff. 09/01/2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | ELEC0096-003 eff. 09/07/2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION) | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | ELEC0096-003 eff. 09/07/2025 |
ELEVATOR MECHANICScope and notesFOOTNOTE: 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 DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERANS' DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY; AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $66.41 | $38.44 | $104.85 | ELEV0041-005 eff. 01/01/2025 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1B BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, LOADERScope and notesFOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERSNS DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | ENGI0004-012 eff. 06/01/2025 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2: BULLDOZER | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | ENGI0004-012 eff. 06/01/2025 |
| IRONWORKER (ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING, AND STRUCTURAL) | $57.57 | $37.67 | $95.24 | IRON0007-018 eff. 09/16/2025 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK | $38.95 | $29.81 | $68.76 | LABR0721-002 eff. 12/01/2024 |
| PAINTER (BRUSH/ROLLER, INCLUDING DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER) | $46.26 | $36.00 | $82.26 | PAIN0035-018 eff. 07/01/2024 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | PLUM0004-004 eff. 09/01/2025 |
| ROOFER | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | ROOF0033-005 eff. 08/01/2025 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | SHEE0063-006 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $39.84 | $12.04 | $51.88 | SUMA2014-002 eff. 04/04/2016 |
Footnotes
- Executive Order 13658
- Note: Executive Order 13658 generally applies to contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act that were awarded on or between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, and that have not been renewed or extended on or after January 30, 2022. Executive Order 13658 does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts regardless of when they were awarded. If a contract is subject to Executive Order 13658, the contractor must pay all covered workers at least $13.65 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract from May 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under Executive Order 13658 is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
About this determination
Welders receive the rate for the craft performing the work to which welding is incidental. Classifications not listed may be added after award through the conformance process (29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii)). Executive Order minimum wages and paid sick leave may also apply; the official document has the full text.
Page built from modification 1 published 05/18/2026. We format and check the official text; the determination in your contract is what applies.