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ELECTRICIANS leads the residential schedule for Middlesex County, NJ at $65.43 base plus $42.86 fringe. The active federal wage determination covering residential construction in Middlesex County, NJ lists 25 classifications with published rates, base pay from $13.16 to $65.43 per hour. The determination was last modified May 18, 2026.
| Classification | Base | Fringe | WD |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $49.60 | $37.96 | NJ20260024 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $48.27 | $11.38 | NJ20260024 |
| CEMENT MASON | $49.60 | $37.96 | NJ20260024 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $43.41 | $29.86 | NJ20260024 |
| ELECTRICIAN |
Across the 25 published classifications for residential work in Middlesex County, NJ, base pay spans $13.16 to $65.43 per hour with a median of $49.60.
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.
88% 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 NJ20260024 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.
| $63.82 |
| $41.99 |
| NJ20260024 |
| ELECTRICIANSSINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND APARTMENTS NOT TO EXCEED FOUR-UNIT APARTMENT (HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethelehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of Clinton; Township of Clinton; Township of Delaware (west of a line following County Route 523 from the Delaware River north to the Raritan Township line); Township of East Amwell (east of State Hwy. 31); Township of Franklin; Boroughs of Frenchtown, Glen Gardner, Hampton and High Bridge; Townships of Holland and Kingwood; Boro | $13.53 | $5.52 | NJ20260024 |
| ELECTRICIANSAPARTMENTS OVER 4 UNITS (HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethelehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of Clinton; Township of Clinton; Township of Delaware (west of a line following County Route 523 from the Delaware River north to the Raritan Township line); Township of East Amwell (east of State Hwy. 31); Township of Franklin; Boroughs of Frenchtown, Glen Gardner, Hampton and High Bridge; Townships of Holland and Kingwood; Borough of Lebanon; Township of Lebanon; Borough | $65.43 | $42.86 | NJ20260024 |
| ELECTRICIANSAPARTMENTS OVER 4 UNITS PER BUILDING (MIDDLESEX COUNTY (REMAINDER OF COUNTY) | $61.40 | $39.14 | NJ20260024 |
| ELECTRICIANSSINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND APARTMENTS NOT TO EXCEED 4 UNITS PER BUILDING (MIDDLESEX COUNTY (REMAINDER OF COUNTY)) | $13.25 | $5.96 | NJ20260024 |
| IRONWORKERREINFORCING | $49.94 | $50.32 | NJ20260024 |
| IRONWORKERSTRUCTURAL | $52.24 | $50.32 | NJ20260024 |
| LABORERMASON TENDER: CEMENT/CONCRETE | $29.35 | $23.07 | NJ20260024 |
| LABORERCOMMON OR GENERAL | $13.16 | $0.00 | NJ20260024 |
| OPERATORCONCRETE PUMP, TRUCK MOUNTED | $13.50 | $2.34 | NJ20260024 |
| PAINTERBRUSH AND ROLLER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $20.53 | $0.00 | NJ20260024 |
| PIPEFITTER(HUNTERDON COUNTY (north of a line drawn from a point where Bridge St. crosses the Delaware River, continuing along Bridge St. through Frenchtown to Rt. 513; then, continuing along Rt. 513 to Rt. 12; then, continuing along Rt. 12 to Rt. 31/202; then, continung south on Rt. 31/202 to Rt. 514 (Amwell Rd. or Old York Rd.); then, making a left turn in a northeasterly direction onto Rt. 514 (Amwell Rd. or Old York Rd.); then, continuing along Rt. 514 (Amwell Rd. or Old York Rd.) to Reaville and the i | $56.34 | $50.80 | NJ20260024 |
| PLUMBER(HUNTERDON COUNTY (north of a line drawn from a point where Bridge St. crosses the Delaware River, continuing along Bridge St. through Frenchtown to Rt. 513; then, continuing along Rt. 513 to Rt. 12; then, continuing along Rt. 12 to Rt. 31/202; then, continung south on Rt. 31/202 to Rt. 514 (Amwell Rd. or Old York Rd.); then, making a left turn in a northeasterly direction onto Rt. 514 (Amwell Rd. or Old York Rd.); then, continuing along Rt. 514 (Amwell Rd. or Old York Rd.) to Reaville and the i | $62.09 | $45.05 | NJ20260024 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER(HUNTERDON COUNTY (south of a line drawn from a point where Bridge St. crosses the Delaware River, continuing along Bridge St. through Frenchtown to Rt. 513; then, continuing along Rt. 513 to Rt. 12; then, continuing along Rt. 12 to Rt. 31/202; then, continung south on Rt. 31/202 to Rt. 514 (Amwell Rd. or Old York Rd.); then, making a left turn in a northeasterly direction onto Rt. 514 (Amwell Rd. or Old York Rd.); then, continuing along Rt. 514 (Amwell Rd. or Old York Rd.) to Reaville and the i | $34.25 | $21.31 | NJ20260024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS(3) BULLDOZER; ROLLER BLACKTOP; FRONT END LOADER 1 < 2 CU YD. 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 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 | NJ20260024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS(2) BACKHOE LOADER COMBO; FRONT END LOADER 2 YD < 5 CU YD; HYDRAULIC CRANE < 10 CU YD. 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 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 da | $60.13 | $37.50 | NJ20260024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS(1) BACKHOE INCLUDING BACKHOE TRACK; CRANE; FRONT END LOADER 5 CU YD AND OVER . 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 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 | $61.72 | $37.50 | NJ20260024 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS(4) ROLLER INCLUDING SUBGRADE ROLLER; FRONT END LOADER < 1 CU YD. 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 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 | NJ20260024 |
| ROOFER(INCLUDES ALL TYPES OF ROOFS) (MIDDLESEX COUNTY (NORTH AND EAST OF ROUTE #18)) | $44.52 | $32.25 | NJ20260024 |
| ROOFER(ALL TYPES) (MIDDLESEX COUNTY (SOUTH AND WEST OF ROUTE #18)) | $34.35 | $21.75 | NJ20260024 |
| ROOFER(ALL TYPES) (HUNTERDON COUNTY) | $34.35 | $21.75 | NJ20260024 |
* 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.