New Jersey prevailing wage rates: NJ20260035
Building construction in Mercer County.
NJ20260035, modification 2, published 05/18/2026. Official source on SAM.gov
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What changed since modification 1
We do not have the previous modification on file, so changes are not listed. Rate groups marked “changed” in the table were flagged by the Department of Labor in this modification.
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 (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all types of mechanical systems; also, the application of firestopping material to openings and penetrations in walls, floors, ceilings and curtain walls; also, all leadScope and notesPAID HOLIDAYS: The last day prior to the Christmas and New Year's Day observed holiday: 4 hrs. pay | $55.80 | $40.80 | $96.60 | ASBE0089-004 eff. 07/01/2025 |
BRICKLAYERScope and notesWork on high stacks: 22% per hour additional | $45.20 | $33.26 | $78.46 | BRNJ0002-013 eff. 05/01/2021 |
| TILE SETTER (MERCER COUNTY (NORTH OF ROUTE 33)) | $64.90 | $37.28 | $102.18 | BRNJ0007-015 eff. 06/02/2025 |
TILE FINISHER (MERCER COUNTY (NORTH OF ROUTE 33))Scope and notesWORK GROUTING ALL EPOXY: $10.00 ADDITIONAL PER DAY | $50.05 | $33.90 | $83.95 | BRNJ0007-015 eff. 06/02/2025 |
| TILE SETTER (MERCER COUNTY (SOUTH OF ROUTE 33)) | $64.90 | $37.28 | $102.18 | BRNJ0007-018 eff. 06/02/2025 |
TILE FINISHER (MERCER COUNTY (SOUTH OF ROUTE 33))Scope and notesWORK GROUTING ALL EPOXY: $10.00 ADDITIONAL PER DAY | $50.05 | $33.90 | $83.95 | BRNJ0007-018 eff. 06/02/2025 |
| CARPENTER (SCAFFOLD The first sixty feet at the regular rate, 10% per hour additional for each additional fifty feet thereafter | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 | CARP0006-009 eff. 05/01/2025 |
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING AND FORMWORK) | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 | CARP0006-011 eff. 05/01/2025 |
Work of erection and dismantling of elevators and towers, such as concrete conveyors and temporary material elevators, scaffolding or other structures to be used as scaffolding inside or outside of buildingsScope and notesthe first sixty feet at the regular rate, 10% per hour additional for each additional fifty feet thereafter | $58.84 | $35.06 | $93.90 | CARP0715-007 eff. 05/01/2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $63.82 | $41.99 | $105.81 | ELEC0269-016 eff. 01/05/2026 |
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER | $68.02 | $44.04 | $112.06 | ELEC0269-016 eff. 01/05/2026 |
ELEVATOR MECHANIC A.Scope and notesPAID VACATION: Employer contributes 8% of basic hourly rate for 5 years or more of service or 6% for 6 months to 5 years of B. Eight Paid Holidays (provided employee has worked 5 consecutive days before and the working day after the holiday): New Years's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | ELEV0005-004 eff. 01/01/2025 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5 OILER HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.Scope and notesPAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE OF THE PRECEDING FIVE WORK DAYS BEFORE THE HOLIDAY; OR, THE WORK DAY BEFORE THE HOLIDAY AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY; AND, 2) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THE WORK DAY BEFORE AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $52.88 | $37.50 | $90.38 | ENGI0825-020 eff. 07/01/2025 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 BOBCAT/SKID LOADER; COMPRESSOR (SINGLE); FARM TRACTOR; FRONT END LOADER (UNDER 1 CU. YD.); HYDROSEEDER; ROLLER, GRADE; PUMP, HYDRAULIC HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.Scope and notesPAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE OF THE PRECEDING FIVE WORK DAYS BEFORE THE HOLIDAY; OR, THE WORK DAY BEFORE THE HOLIDAY AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY; AND, 2) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THE WORK DAY BEFORE AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $56.59 | $37.50 | $94.09 | ENGI0825-020 eff. 07/01/2025 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 ASPHALT SPREADER; BULLDOZER;COMPRESSOR(2 OR 3) (IN BATTERY) (WITHIN 100 FT.); FORKLIFT; FRONT END LOADER (1 CU. YD. AND OVER BUT LESS THAN 2 CU. YD.); LULL; MECHANIC; PAVER, ASPHALT; ROLLER, BLACKTOP; TRACTOR; HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.Scope and notesPAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE OF THE PRECEDING FIVE WORK DAYS BEFORE THE HOLIDAY; OR, THE WORK DAY BEFORE THE HOLIDAY AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY; AND, 2) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THE WORK DAY BEFORE AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $58.22 | $37.50 | $95.72 | ENGI0825-020 eff. 07/01/2025 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 BACKHOE LOADER COMBO; CONCRETE PUMPER; GRADER/BLADE (FINISH); HOIST; HYDRAULIC CRANE, 10 TONS AND UNDER; FRONT END LOADER (2 CU. YD. BUT LESS THAN 5 CU. YD.); SCRAPER; SIDE BOOM HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.Scope and notesPAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE OF THE PRECEDING FIVE WORK DAYS BEFORE THE HOLIDAY; OR, THE WORK DAY BEFORE THE HOLIDAY AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY; AND, 2) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THE WORK DAY BEFORE AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $60.13 | $37.50 | $97.63 | ENGI0825-020 eff. 07/01/2025 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 BACKHOE, INCLUDING BACKHOE TRACK; BOOM; CONCRETE PAVING MACHINE; CRANE (ALL TYPES, INCLUDING OVERHEAD AND STRADDLE TRAVELING TYPE); DRILL (DOWN-THE-HOLE DRILL, ROTARY DRILL, SELF-PROPELLED HYDRAULIC DRILL, SELF-POWERED DRILL); ELEVATING GRADER; EXCAVATOR; FRONT END LOADER (5 CU. YD. AND OVER); PILEDRIVER (LENGTH OF BOOM, INCLUDING LENGTH OF LEADS, SHALL DETERMINE PREMIUM RATE APPLICABLE); TRENCHER HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.Scope and notesPAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE OF THE PRECEDING FIVE WORK DAYS BEFORE THE HOLIDAY; OR, THE WORK DAY BEFORE THE HOLIDAY AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY; AND, 2) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THE WORK DAY BEFORE AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $61.72 | $37.50 | $99.22 | ENGI0825-020 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $53.24 | $40.40 | $93.64 | IRON0399-016 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL, RIGGER | $54.24 | $40.40 | $94.64 | IRON0399-016 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| ASBESTOS REMOVAL LABORER The removal, abatement, enclosure and decontamination of personal protective equipment, chemical protective clothing and machinery relating to asbestos and/or toxic and hazardous waste or materials which shall include but not necessarily be limited to: the erection, moving, servicing and dismantling of all enclosures, scaffolding and barricades; the operation of all tools and equipment normally used in the removal or abatement of asbestos and toxic or hazardous waste or materials; the labeling, bagging, cartoning, crating, or other packaging of materials for disposal; the clean-up of the worksite; and all other work incidental to the removal, abatement, encapsulation, enclosure, and decontamination of asbestos and toxic or hazardous waste or materials; and, in addition, all work tasks involved in the maintenance and operation of energy resource recovery plants (co-generation plants) | $28.37 | $21.62 | $49.99 | LABO0008-001 eff. 05/01/2011 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER: BRICK/CEMENT/CONCRETE | $29.85 | $23.07 | $52.92 | LABO0222-006 eff. 07/01/2012 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT SHOVELER, ASPHALT SPREADER, COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER, LANDSCAPE LABORER, PIPELAYER, POWER TOOL OPERATOR AND SCREEDMAN | $29.35 | $23.07 | $52.42 | LABO0222-009 eff. 07/01/2012 |
GLAZIERScope and notesWORK WELDING OR USING A CUTTING TORCH: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON A SWING STAGE SCAFFOLD; ON A PIPE SCAFFOLD PROVIDING THE WORKING HEIGHT OF THE PLATFORM IS 30 FT. OR ABOVE; AND ON MOTORIZED LIFTS PROVIDED THAT THE HEIGHT OF THE LIFT PLATFORM IS ABOVE THE SECOND FLOOR OR ABOVE THIRTY FEET: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL | $52.68 | $31.29 | $83.97 | PAIN0711-017 eff. 05/01/2025 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $44.87 | $30.15 | $75.02 | PAIN0711-018 eff. 05/01/2025 |
| PAINTER (BRUSH & ROLLER) | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | PAIN0711-020 eff. 05/01/2025 |
| PAINTER (PAPERHANGER) | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | PAIN0711-020 eff. 05/01/2025 |
| PAINTER (SPRAY) | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | PAIN0711-020 eff. 05/01/2025 |
| PLASTERER | $38.37 | $31.64 | $70.01 | PLAS0008-007 eff. 05/01/2021 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $53.21 | $33.42 | $86.63 | PLAS0592-036 eff. 05/01/2025 |
| PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (MERCER COUNTY (south of a line drawn from the point at which Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) meets the Hunterdon/Mercer County line; then, south along Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) to the Borough of Hopewell, includes the Borough of Hopewell; then, east along the Reading Railroad to the Mercer/Somerset County line (Province Line Rd.)) | $59.57 | $46.45 | $106.02 | PLUM0009-016 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| PIPEFITTER: SERVICE AND REPAIR (MERCER COUNTY (south of a line drawn from the point at which Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) meets the Hunterdon/Mercer County line; then, south along Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) to the Borough of Hopewell, includes the Borough of Hopewell; then, east along the Reading Railroad to the Mercer/Somerset County line (Province Line Rd.)) | $46.23 | $29.23 | $75.46 | PLUM0009-016 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (MERCER COUNTY (south of a line drawn from the point at which Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) meets the Hunterdon/Mercer County line; then, south along Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) to the Borough of Hopewell, includes the Borough of Hopewell; then, east along the Reading Railroad to the Mercer/Somerset County line (Province Line Rd.)) | $59.57 | $46.45 | $106.02 | PLUM0009-016 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| PLUMBER: SERVICE AND REPAIR (MERCER COUNTY (south of a line drawn from the point at which Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) meets the Hunterdon/Mercer County line; then, south along Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) to the Borough of Hopewell, includes the Borough of Hopewell; then, east along the Reading Railroad to the Mercer/Somerset County line (Province Line Rd.)) | $46.23 | $29.23 | $75.46 | PLUM0009-016 eff. 07/01/2025 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (MERCER COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE POINT AT WHICH RT. 602 (ALSO KNOWN AS HOPEWELL - WERTSVILLE RD.) MEETS THE HUNTERDON/MERCER COUNTY LINE; THEN, SOUTH ALONG RT. 602 (ALSO KNOWN AS HOPEWELL - WERTSVILLE RD.) TO THE BOROUGH OF HOPEWELL, INCLUDES THE BOROUGH OF HOPEWELL; THEN, EAST ALONG THE READING RAILROAD TO THE MERCER/SOMERSET COUNTY LINE (PROVINCE LINE RD.)) | $62.09 | $45.05 | $107.14 | PLUM0024-009 eff. 05/01/2025 |
| PIPEFITTER, INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (MERCER COUNTY (north of a line drawn from point at which Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) meets the Hunterdon/Mercer County line; then, south along Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) to the Borough of Hopewell, includes the Borough of Hopewell; then, east along the Reading Railroad to the Mercer/Somerset County line (Province Line Rd.) | $56.34 | $50.80 | $107.14 | PLUM0475-010 eff. 05/01/2025 |
ROOFER: Mopper, and operator of felt-laying machine: $.50 per hour Work applying roofing material, on any new construction job, on those days on which a felt-laying machine or slag dispensing machine is used: $.50 per hourScope and notesPAID HOLIDAY: The last working day before Christmas, to be paid at the rate of four hours pay | $35.95 | $21.85 | $57.80 | ROOF0030-027 eff. 05/01/2025 |
ROOFER: SLATE AND Mopper, and operator of felt-laying machine: $.50 per hour Work applying roofing material, on any new construction job, on those days on which a felt-laying machine or slag dispensing machine is used: $.50 per hourScope and notesPAID HOLIDAY: The last working day before Christmas, to be paid at the rate of four hours pay | $38.95 | $21.85 | $60.80 | ROOF0030-027 eff. 05/01/2025 |
ROOFER: ALL OTHER Mopper, and operator of felt-laying machine: $.50 per hour Work applying roofing material, on any new construction job, on those days on which a felt-laying machine or slag dispensing machine is used: $.50 per hourScope and notesPAID HOLIDAY: The last working day before Christmas, to be paid at the rate of four hours pay | $46.03 | $34.27 | $80.30 | ROOF0030-027 eff. 05/01/2025 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER: FIRE SPRINKLERS (MERCER COUNTY (DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TOWN OF TRENTON)) | $59.19 | $36.51 | $95.70 | SFNJ0669-003 eff. 04/01/2025 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER: FIRE (Within 15 miles beyond the city limits of Philadelphia.) | $60.83 | $30.34 | $91.17 | SFNJ0692-002 eff. 05/01/2021 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $59.08 | $47.06 | $106.14 | SHEE0027-009 eff. 06/01/2024 |
TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where the worker is in direct contact with hazardous material, and when personal protective equipment is required for respiratory, skin and eye protection: $3.00 per hour Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, in a zone requiring Level A personal protection for any workers other than the truck driver: $3.00 per hour additional. Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site where the worker is not working in a zone requiring Level A, B or C personal protection: $1.00 per hourScope and notesPAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, President's Day, Decoration Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas VACATION PAY CREDIT: Workers working or receiving pay for 80 days within a year receive one week paid vacation (48 hours); 125 days receive two weeks paid vacation (96 hours); 145 days receive 15 days paid vacation (120 hours); 15 years seniority and 145 days receive 4 weeks paid vacation (160 hours) | $48.78 | $42.66 | $91.44 | TEAM0469-004 eff. 05/01/2025 |
TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where the worker is in direct contact with hazardous material, and when personal protective equipment is required for respiratory, skin and eye protection: $3.00 per hour Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, in a zone requiring Level A personal protection for any workers other than the truck driver: $3.00 per hour additional. Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site where the worker is not working in a zone requiring Level A, B or C personal protection: $1.00 per hourScope and notesPAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, President's Day, Decoration Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas VACATION PAY CREDIT: Workers working or receiving pay for 80 days within a year receive one week paid vacation (48 hours); 125 days receive two weeks paid vacation (96 hours); 145 days receive 15 days paid vacation (120 hours); 15 years seniority and 145 days receive 4 weeks paid vacation (160 hours) | $48.63 | $42.66 | $91.29 | TEAM0469-004 eff. 05/01/2025 |
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.
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