Highway Construction — Franklin, Massachusetts
WD MA20260007-15435-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Franklin, Massachusetts (construction type: highway) is $43.33/hr base + $27.82/hr fringe = $71.15/hr total package (WD MA20260007-15435-hwy, Rev. 1).
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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 | $43.33 | $27.82 | $71.15 Top 10% +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $41.89 | $33.90 | $75.79 Above median +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $35.00 | $26.91 | $61.91 Above median +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $33.99 | $26.91 | $60.90 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $38.95 | $26.91 | $65.86 Top 10% +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $35.00 | $26.91 | $61.91 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $38.85 | $0.00 | $38.85 Above median +45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR D | $42.88 | $31.04 | $73.92 +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VET | $46.38 | $31.04 | $77.42 +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VE | $42.88 | $31.04 | $73.92 +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VE | $39.12 | $31.04 | $70.16 +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Franklin, 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 Franklin
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Franklin, 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.