Building Construction — Worcester, Massachusetts
WD MA20260013-15425-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Worcester, Massachusetts (construction type: building) is $49.10/hr base + $36.63/hr fringe = $85.73/hr total package (WD MA20260013-15425-bld, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $49.10 | $36.63 | $85.73 Above median +212% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $62.36 | $36.80 | $99.16 Top 10% +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 Above median +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 Top 10% +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC FOOTNOTE: A.VACATION: 6%/UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. 8%/OVER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RA | $66.41 | $38.44 | $104.85 Above median +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $57.57 | $37.67 | $95.24 Top 10% +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $39.84 | $12.04 | $51.88 Top 10% +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK | $38.95 | $29.81 | $68.76 Top 10% +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $46.26 | $36.00 | $82.26 Top 10% +206% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2: BULLDOZER | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1B BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, LOADER FOOTNOTE: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 +162% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 Top 10% +156% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 Above median +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $64.52 | $37.51 | $102.03 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Worcester, MA — Building 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 building construction in Worcester, 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.