Highway Construction — Norfolk, Massachusetts
WD MA20260022-15424-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Norfolk, Massachusetts (construction type: highway) is $43.64/hr base + $22.09/hr fringe = $65.73/hr total package (WD MA20260022-15424-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, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $43.64 | $22.09 | $65.73 Top 10% +92% 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 | $44.52 | $19.36 | $63.88 Above median +14% 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: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $33.65 | $17.32 | $50.97 Top 10% +70% 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 | $44.43 | $14.18 | $58.61 Top 10% +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SURFACER | $46.20 | $29.85 | $76.05 +153% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FENCE ERECTION | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 Top 10% +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: JACK HAMMER | $38.69 | $17.33 | $56.02 Top 10% +87% vs market | $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 | $48.74 | $11.79 | $60.53 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $42.56 | $17.34 | $59.90 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $47.30 | $6.42 | $53.72 Top 10% +100% 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; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; PAVER; POST DRIVER FOOTNOTE | $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 | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 +162% 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 | $53.35 | $12.78 | $66.13 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 | $37.74 | $11.86 | $49.60 Top 10% +70% 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Norfolk, 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.