New Jersey Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for New Jersey: 24 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 24 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in New Jersey. 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 New Jersey: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician and Cable Splicer | $55.05 | $55.05 | $57.70 | 6 |
| Laborer: Common or General | $17.10 | $25.30 | $28.82 | 8 |
| Plumber: Excluding HVAC Pipe Installation | $56.30 | $62.09 | $62.09 | 6 |
| Carpenter: Including Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Formwork, Batt and Blown Insulation | $57.42 | $57.42 | $57.42 | 6 |
| Operator: Backhoe Loader Combo | $31.28 | $31.28 | $31.28 | 3 |
| Ironworker: Reinforcing | $48.44 | $49.94 | $53.24 | 22 |
| Painter: Brush and Roller | $29.05 | $29.05 | $45.55 | 20 |
| Cement Mason | $45.20 | $49.60 | $49.60 | 17 |
| Roofer | $34.35 | $34.35 | $34.35 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker: Including HVAC Duct Installation | $45.02 | $51.30 | $62.62 | 5 |
| Pipefitter | $56.30 | $56.32 | $59.57 | 10 |
| Bricklayer: Including Caulking, Cleaning and Pointing | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 | 4 |
| Drywall Finisher/Taper | $44.87 | $44.87 | $44.87 | 6 |
| Laborer: Mason Tender: Cement/Concrete | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.35 | 17 |
| Ironworker: Structural and Ornamental | $50.74 | $52.24 | $54.24 | 16 |
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 New Jersey: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $16.76 | $19.00 | $20.60 | 13 |
| Guard I | $17.98 | $19.36 | $21.15 | 13 |
| Guard II | $19.47 | $21.66 | $23.66 | 13 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $23.29 | $25.93 | $28.63 | 13 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $18.05 | $20.45 | $21.89 | 13 |
| Laborer | $17.61 | $20.81 | $20.89 | 14 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $22.58 | $22.95 | 14 |
| General Clerk I | $17.75 | $18.72 | $19.14 | 13 |
| Secretary I | $20.29 | $22.64 | $22.79 | 13 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $32.12 | $40.85 | $46.90 | 14 |
| Environmental Technician | $27.12 | $30.12 | $33.38 | 14 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $42.17 | $42.17 | 14 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $21.70 | $24.00 | $28.65 | 14 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $28.26 | $29.70 | $31.36 | 14 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $19.21 | $22.22 | $23.22 | 13 |
Building construction wage determinations (6)
- Passaic County, New Jersey NJ20260040
- Salem County, New Jersey NJ20260041
- Somerset County, New Jersey NJ20260042
- Sussex County, New Jersey NJ20260043
- Union County, New Jersey NJ20260044
- Warren County, New Jersey NJ20260045
Heavy construction wage determinations (17)
- Atlantic County, New Jersey NJ20260046
- Bergen County, New Jersey NJ20260047
- Burlington County, New Jersey NJ20260048
- Camden County, New Jersey NJ20260049
- Cape May County, New Jersey NJ20260050
- Cumberland County, New Jersey NJ20260051
- Essex County, New Jersey NJ20260052
- Gloucester County, New Jersey NJ20260053
- Hudson County, New Jersey NJ20260054
- Hunterdon County, New Jersey NJ20260055
- Mercer County, New Jersey NJ20260056
- Middlesex County, New Jersey NJ20260057
- Monmouth County, New Jersey NJ20260058
- Morris County, New Jersey NJ20260059
- Sussex County, New Jersey NJ20260064
- Union County, New Jersey NJ20260065
- Warren County, New Jersey NJ20260066
Residential construction wage determinations (1)
- Burlington County, New Jersey NJ20260007
Service Contract Act wage determinations (24)
- 2015-4191 3 Counties in New Jersey, 345 occupations
- 2015-4185 Hudson County, New Jersey, 345 occupations
- 2015-4183 Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, 345 occupations
- 2015-4199 Cumberland County, New Jersey, 345 occupations
- 2015-4203 Warren County, New Jersey, 345 occupations
- 2015-4209 Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, New Jersey, 345 occupations
- 2015-4193 Middlesex County, New Jersey, 345 occupations
- 2015-4195 Monmouth and Ocean Counties, New Jersey, 345 occupations
- 2015-4215 3 Counties in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey, 345 occupations
- 2015-4201 Mercer County, New Jersey, 345 occupations
- 2015-4189 Atlantic County, New Jersey, 345 occupations
- 2015-4197 Cape May County, New Jersey, 345 occupations
- 2015-4211 4 Counties in New Jersey, 345 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 1977-0195 149 Counties in 10 States, 5 occupations
- 2023-0201 Ocean County, New Jersey, 2 occupations
- 2023-0197 Monmouth County, New Jersey, 2 occupations
- 2023-0199 Burlington County, New Jersey, 2 occupations
- 2017-0117 Cape May County, New Jersey, 2 occupations
- 2017-0115 Atlantic County, New Jersey, 2 occupations
- 2017-0121 7 Counties in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, 2 occupations
- 2017-0119 Mercer County, New Jersey, 2 occupations
- 2024-0071 Burlington County, New Jersey, 1 occupations
- 1980-0339 16 Counties in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in New Jersey?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across New Jersey's wage determinations the median base rate is $55.05 an hour for an electrician and $25.30 for a general laborer, plus fringe benefits. State-funded public works follow the state's own prevailing wage.
What is the SCA wage for a janitor in New Jersey?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across New Jersey's wage determinations is $19.00 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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