Highway Construction — Hampden, Massachusetts
WD MA20260019-15436-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Hampden, Massachusetts (construction type: highway) is $33.03/hr base + $20.02/hr fringe = $53.05/hr total package (WD MA20260019-15436-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, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $33.03 | $20.02 | $53.05 Top 10% +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $52.13 | $20.89 | $73.02 Top 10% +138% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $47.13 | $13.41 | $60.54 Above median +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $46.21 | $21.27 | $67.48 Top 10% +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL AND STRUCTURAL | $41.89 | $33.90 | $75.79 Top 10% +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: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $33.10 | $18.09 | $51.19 Top 10% +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $44.43 | $14.18 | $58.61 Top 10% +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $44.11 | $18.85 | $62.96 Top 10% +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $51.63 | $0.00 | $51.63 Above median | $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 | $43.87 | $18.04 | $61.91 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $38.30 | $17.43 | $55.73 Top 10% +107% 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 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; LOADER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOL | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; POST DRIVER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 BULLDOZER; GRADER/BLADE FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHD | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 +162% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 MILLING MACHINE; PAVER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDA | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 +162% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4 ROLLER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, ME | $39.12 | $31.04 | $70.16 +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $43.73 | $15.06 | $58.79 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 | $43.81 | $5.39 | $49.20 Top 10% +69% 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 Hampden, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Hampden, 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.