Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for Massachusetts: 1 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 64 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in Massachusetts. Many states also set their own prevailing wage for state and local public works; those rates come from the state's labor department and are not listed here.
Davis-Bacon wage rates in Massachusetts: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $52.16 | $52.16 | $52.16 | 1 |
| Painter: Drywall Finishing Only | $32.33 | $32.33 | $32.33 | 1 |
| Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher | $39.38 | $39.38 | $39.38 | 1 |
| Roofer, Waterproofers/Caulkers | $53.53 | $53.53 | $53.53 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| Bricklayer, Plasterer | $64.50 | $64.50 | $64.50 | 1 |
| Tile Layer | $64.50 | $64.50 | $64.50 | 1 |
| Teledata System Installer: Berkshire County | $52.16 | $52.16 | $52.16 | 1 |
| Teledata System Installer: Plymouth County | $42.52 | $42.52 | $42.52 | 1 |
| Plasterer | $43.97 | $43.97 | $43.97 | 1 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters (Including HVAC Work) | $52.49 | $52.49 | $52.49 | 1 |
| Roofer: Slate & Tile Roof | $42.48 | $42.48 | $42.48 | 1 |
| Painter | $30.86 | $30.86 | $30.86 | 1 |
| Laborer | $18.73 | $18.73 | $18.73 | 1 |
| Floor Layer: Carpet | $31.96 | $31.96 | $31.96 | 1 |
Base rates an hour, before fringe benefits, across all construction types; "areas" is how many wage determinations list the classification. Open a wage determination below for the exact rate and fringe in a county.
Service Contract Act wages in Massachusetts: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $18.35 | $20.97 | $22.38 | 49 |
| Guard I | $18.80 | $21.30 | $21.78 | 49 |
| Guard II | $21.03 | $23.83 | $24.36 | 49 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $23.53 | $27.15 | $28.69 | 49 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $21.76 | $23.56 | $23.95 | 49 |
| Laborer | $18.71 | $21.32 | $22.53 | 50 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $22.48 | $23.86 | 50 |
| General Clerk I | $18.40 | $19.91 | $20.49 | 49 |
| Secretary I | $19.54 | $22.62 | $22.87 | 49 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $30.99 | $36.99 | $38.46 | 50 |
| Environmental Technician | $28.08 | $29.62 | $33.64 | 50 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $40.53 | $40.53 | 50 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $20.92 | $23.60 | $28.65 | 50 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $28.52 | $30.12 | $30.96 | 50 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $20.74 | $22.81 | $23.66 | 49 |
Residential construction wage determinations (1)
- 11 Counties in Massachusetts MA20260004
Service Contract Act wage determinations (64)
- 2015-4077 Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 347 occupations
- 2015-4079 Franklin County, Massachusetts, 347 occupations
- 2015-4081 Franklin County, Massachusetts, 347 occupations
- 2015-6103 Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 347 occupations
- 2015-4083 2 Counties in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 346 occupations
- 2015-4075 Dukes and Nantucket Counties, Massachusetts, 346 occupations
- 2015-4069 Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 346 occupations
- 2015-4087 Bristol County, Massachusetts, 346 occupations
- 2015-6107 Worcester County, Massachusetts, 346 occupations
- 2015-6105 Hampshire County, Massachusetts, 346 occupations
- 2015-6083 Hampshire County, Massachusetts, 346 occupations
- 2015-6101 Barnstable County, Massachusetts, 346 occupations
- 2015-4047 5 Counties in Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4101 Worcester County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4085 Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4063 Bristol County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4049 Essex County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4095 Franklin County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4071 Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4053 Norfolk and Plymouth Counties, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4039 Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4045 Barnstable County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4061 Worcester County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4055 Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4103 Worcester County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4099 Worcester County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4065 Essex County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4033 2 Counties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 345 occupations
- 2015-4073 Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4035 Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4041 Essex County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4067 Essex County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4051 Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-4029 2 Counties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 345 occupations
- 2015-6093 Bristol County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-6109 Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-6117 Hampden County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-6115 Hampshire County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-6081 Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-6085 Worcester County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-6111 Worcester County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-6095 Worcester County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-6113 Hampden County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-6079 Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-6097 Bristol County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-6091 Bristol County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-6089 Worcester County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-6099 Bristol County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 2015-5765 Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 345 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 1994-0375 14 Counties in Massachusetts, 13 occupations
- 2019-0179 Barnstable and Dukes Counties, Massachusetts, 2 occupations
- 2017-0071 7 Counties in Massachusetts, 2 occupations
- 2017-0083 8 Counties in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 2 occupations
- 2017-0073 Middlesex and Worcester Counties, Massachusetts, 2 occupations
- 2017-0069 Essex County, Massachusetts, 2 occupations
- 2017-0081 3 Counties in Massachusetts, 2 occupations
- 2017-0067 2 Counties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 2 occupations
- 2017-0077 Berkshire and Hampshire Counties, Massachusetts, 2 occupations
- 2017-0075 Bristol and Plymouth Counties, Massachusetts, 2 occupations
- 2017-0079 3 Counties in Massachusetts, 2 occupations
- 2017-0065 2 Counties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 2 occupations
- 2017-0085 3 Counties in Connecticut and Massachusetts, 2 occupations
- 1986-1115 21 Counties in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in Massachusetts?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across Massachusetts's wage determinations the median base rate is $52.16 an hour for an electrician, plus fringe benefits. State-funded public works follow the state's own prevailing wage.
What is the SCA wage for a janitor in Massachusetts?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across Massachusetts's wage determinations is $20.97 an hour, plus health and welfare. The exact wage depends on the county in the wage determination attached to the contract.
Which wage determination applies to my bid?
The one included in the solicitation. Federal construction bids include a Davis-Bacon general decision for the county and construction type; service bids include an SCA wage determination for the place of performance. Our bid pages list the documents of each bid, the wage determination among them.
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