Pulling the rate table…
ELEVATOR MECHANIC A. PAID VACATION leads the building schedule for Mercer County, NJ at $71.85 base plus $38.44 fringe. The active federal wage determination covering building construction in Mercer County, NJ lists 43 classifications with published rates, base pay from $28.37 to $71.85 per hour. The determination was last modified May 18, 2026.
| Classification | Base | Fringe | WD |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS REMOVAL LABORER The removal, abatement, enclosure and decontaminationof 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 mat | $28.37 | $21.62 | NJ20260035 |
| 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 lead PAID HOLIDAYS: The last day prior to the Christmas and New Year's Day observed holiday: 4 hrs. pay | $55.80 |
The most recent modification to the governing determination is dated May 18, 2026. DOL's weekly publication cycle means further modifications can post on any Friday.
With 43 classifications carrying published rates, this is a comparatively deep schedule; most trades a building project needs appear without a conformance request.
100% of the rate lines here carry union local identifiers, so the published figures track negotiated agreements, which is why some classifications carry high fringe amounts relative to base.
A wage determination is cited as number plus modification, for example NJ20260035 Mod dated May 18, 2026. Your certified payroll should reflect the determination in your contract, not necessarily the newest one.
Save the full determination text with your bid papers the day you price the job. If rates change later, the contract determination is your record of what you bid against.
DOL publishes modifications weekly, generally Fridays. A quick check before running payroll catches a mid-project modification before it shows up in an agency review instead.
The classification that applies is determined by the work performed, not the worker's title. A foreman who works with the tools is generally due the rate for the hours on the tools.
You can meet the fringe obligation with bona fide benefit plan contributions, cash, or a combination. Track the hourly equivalent of what you contribute; agencies ask for the math.
The signed Statement of Compliance may be the WH-347 back page or another document with identical wording. The signature is a federal certification by your company's officer; accuracy is on the certifier.
Synced from SAM.gov July 18, 2026. The wage determination incorporated into your contract is the legally operative document.
| $40.80 |
| NJ20260035 |
| BRICKLAYER Work on high stacks22% per hour additional | $45.20 | $33.26 | NJ20260035 |
| CARPENTER(SCAFFOLD The first sixty feet at the regular rate, 10% per hour additional for each additional fifty feet thereafter | $57.42 | $34.17 | NJ20260035 |
| CARPENTER(INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING AND FORMWORK) | $57.42 | $34.17 | NJ20260035 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $53.21 | $33.42 | NJ20260035 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $44.87 | $30.15 | NJ20260035 |
| ELECTRICIAN(INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $63.82 | $41.99 | NJ20260035 |
| ELECTRICIANCABLE SPLICER | $68.02 | $44.04 | NJ20260035 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC A. PAID VACATIONEmployer 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 | NJ20260035 |
| GLAZIER WORK 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 | NJ20260035 |
| IRONWORKERSTRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL, RIGGER | $54.24 | $40.40 | NJ20260035 |
| IRONWORKERREINFORCING | $53.24 | $40.40 | NJ20260035 |
| LABORERMASON TENDER: BRICK/CEMENT/CONCRETE | $29.85 | $23.07 | NJ20260035 |
| LABORERASPHALT SHOVELER, ASPHALT SPREADER, COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER, LANDSCAPE LABORER, PIPELAYER, POWER TOOL OPERATOR AND SCREEDMAN | $29.35 | $23.07 | NJ20260035 |
| PAINTER(SPRAY) | $45.55 | $29.86 | NJ20260035 |
| PAINTER(BRUSH & ROLLER) | $45.55 | $29.86 | NJ20260035 |
| PAINTER(PAPERHANGER) | $45.55 | $29.86 | NJ20260035 |
| PIPEFITTERSERVICE 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 | NJ20260035 |
| 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 | NJ20260035 |
| 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 | NJ20260035 |
| PLASTERER | $38.37 | $31.64 | NJ20260035 |
| PLUMBERSERVICE 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 | NJ20260035 |
| 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 | NJ20260035 |
| 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 | NJ20260035 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORSGROUP 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. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPEN | $56.59 | $37.50 | NJ20260035 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORSGROUP 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. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON | $60.13 | $37.50 | NJ20260035 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORSGROUP 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, | $61.72 | $37.50 | NJ20260035 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORSGROUP 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. PAID 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 W | $52.88 | $37.50 | NJ20260035 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORSGROUP 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. PAID HOLI | $58.22 | $37.50 | NJ20260035 |
| ROOFERALL 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 hour PAID HOLIDAY: The last working day before Christmas, to be paid at the rate of four hours pay | $46.03 | $34.27 | NJ20260035 |
| ROOFERSLATE 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 hour PAID HOLIDAY: The last working day before Christmas, to be paid at the rate of four hours pay | $38.95 | $21.85 | NJ20260035 |
| ROOFERMopper, 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 hour PAID HOLIDAY: The last working day before Christmas, to be paid at the rate of four hours pay | $35.95 | $21.85 | NJ20260035 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER(INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $59.08 | $47.06 | NJ20260035 |
| SPRINKLER FITTERFIRE SPRINKLERS (MERCER COUNTY (DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TOWN OF TRENTON)) | $59.19 | $36.51 | NJ20260035 |
| SPRINKLER FITTERFIRE (Within 15 miles beyond the city limits of Philadelphia.) | $60.83 | $30.34 | NJ20260035 |
| TILE FINISHER(MERCER COUNTY (NORTH OF ROUTE 33)) WORK GROUTING ALL EPOXY: $10.00 ADDITIONAL PER DAY | $50.05 | $33.90 | NJ20260035 |
| TILE FINISHER(MERCER COUNTY (SOUTH OF ROUTE 33)) WORK GROUTING ALL EPOXY: $10.00 ADDITIONAL PER DAY | $50.05 | $33.90 | NJ20260035 |
| TILE SETTER(MERCER COUNTY (NORTH OF ROUTE 33)) | $64.90 | $37.28 | NJ20260035 |
| TILE SETTER(MERCER COUNTY (SOUTH OF ROUTE 33)) | $64.90 | $37.28 | NJ20260035 |
| TRUCK DRIVERDUMP 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 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 hour PAID 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 | $48.63 | $42.66 | NJ20260035 |
| TRUCK DRIVEROFF 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 haTRUCK 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 hour PAID 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 d | $48.78 | $42.66 | NJ20260035 |
| Work of erection and dismantling of elevators and towers, such as concreteconveyors and temporary material elevators, scaffolding or other structures to be used as scaffolding inside or outside of buildings: the first sixty feet at the regular rate, 10% per hour additional for each additional fifty feet thereafter. | $58.84 | $35.06 | NJ20260035 |
* changed in the most recent modification. Survey-based (SU) identifiers are non-union survey rates. Amounts tagged per day or per shift are published that way in the source determination and are not hourly wages; they are excluded from the hourly figures above.