Highway Construction — Essex, Massachusetts
WD MA20260018-15426-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Essex, Massachusetts (construction type: highway) is $50.10/hr base + $31.45/hr fringe = $81.55/hr total package (WD MA20260018-15426-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 23 trade classifications covered by this determination.
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $50.10 | $31.45 | $81.55 Top 10% +139% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $56.70 | $21.08 | $77.78 Top 10% +153% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 Top 10% +162% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $49.94 | $22.45 | $72.39 Top 10% +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL AND STRUCTURAL | $57.87 | $37.67 | $95.54 Top 10% +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 Top 10% +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 Top 10% +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $41.78 | $18.37 | $60.15 Top 10% +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION | $35.00 | $25.94 | $60.94 Top 10% +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $52.14 | $21.08 | $73.22 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $64.67 | $0.00 | $64.67 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $48.14 | $17.02 | $65.16 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $44.46 | $16.94 | $61.40 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $41.14 | $15.50 | $56.64 Top 10% +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: STEEL | $56.76 | $36.00 | $92.76 Top 10% +245% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $45.65 | $23.33 | $68.98 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER; POST DRIVER FOOTNOT | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 +162% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 BULLDOZER; GRADER/BLADE; MILLING MACHINE; ROLLER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $23.00 | $20.44 | $43.44 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $44.49 | $12.41 | $56.90 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: CONCRETE TRUCK | $33.69 | $15.79 | $49.48 Bottom 10% +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $38.92 | $9.73 | $48.65 Top 10% +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 Top 10% +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Essex, MA — Highway construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Other Construction Types in Essex
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Essex, Massachusetts.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.