Building Construction — Cape May, New Jersey
WD NJ20260029-16033-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all typ in Cape May, New Jersey (construction type: building) is $55.80/hr base + $40.80/hr fringe = $96.60/hr total package (WD NJ20260029-16033-bld, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: NJ20260029-16033-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: New Jersey (NJ)
County: Cape May
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 35
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 (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all typ | $55.80 | $40.80 | $96.60 +260% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER Work on high stacks: 22% per hour additional | $45.20 | $33.26 | $78.46 +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 Top 10% +208% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER (SCAFFOLD The first sixty feet at the regular rate, 10% per hour additional for each additional fifty feet thereafter | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 Top 10% +208% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $53.21 | $33.42 | $86.63 Top 10% +184% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $44.87 | $30.15 | $75.02 Above median +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN : CABLE SPLICER ON LEAD CABLE | $46.51 | $34.39 | $80.90 +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN AND CABLE SPLICER | $55.05 | $48.76 | $103.81 Top 10% +195% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: TELEDATA TECHNICIANS: 15 VOICE DATA LINES OR LESS | $41.00 | $32.75 | $73.75 +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: TELEDATA TECHNICIANS: 16 VOICE DATA LINES OR MORE AND FIBER OPTICS | $41.00 | $32.75 | $73.75 +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC A. PAID VACATION: Employer contributes 8% of basic hourly rate for 5 years or more of service or 6% for 6 months to 5 years of B. Ei | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $53.24 | $38.40 | $91.64 Top 10% +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL | $54.24 | $38.40 | $92.64 Above median +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER, ASPHALT SHOVELER, ASPHALT SPREADER, COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER, LANDSCAPE LABORER, PIPELAYER, POWER TOOL OPERATOR AND SCREEDMAN | $35.75 | $30.22 | $65.97 +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER: BRICK/CEMENT/CONCRETE | $36.50 | $30.22 | $66.72 Top 10% +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE SETTER | $64.66 | $40.97 | $105.63 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT Work of erection and dismantling of elevators and towers, such as concrete conveyors and temporary material elevators, scaffolding or other | $58.84 | $35.06 | $93.90 Top 10% +175% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 Top 10% +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $56.30 | $50.76 | $107.06 Top 10% +189% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $38.37 | $31.64 | $70.01 Above median +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $56.30 | $50.76 | $107.06 Top 10% +189% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 BACKHOE, INCLUDING BACKHOE TRACK; BOOM; CONCRETE PAVING MACHINE; CRANE; DRILL; ELEVATING GRADER; EXCAVATOR; FRONT E | $61.72 | $37.50 | $99.22 Top 10% +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 BACKHOE LOADER COMBO; CONCRETE PUMPER; GRADER/BLADE; HOIST; HYDRAULIC CRANE, 10 TONS AND UNDER; FRONT END LOADER; S | $60.13 | $37.50 | $97.63 Top 10% +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 ASPHALT SPREADER; BULLDOZER;COMPRESSOR; FORKLIFT; FRONT END LOADER; LULL; MAN LIFT/OUTSIDE ELEVATOR; MECHANIC; PAVE | $58.22 | $37.50 | $95.72 +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 BOBCAT/SKID LOADER; COMPRESSOR; FARM TRACTOR; FRONT END LOADER; HYDROSEEDER; ROLLER, GRADE; PUMP, HYDRAULIC HAZARDO | $56.59 | $37.50 | $94.09 Top 10% +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5 OILER HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER | $52.88 | $37.50 | $90.38 Top 10% +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER: ALL OTHER Mopper, and operator of felt-laying machine: $.50 per hour Work applying roofing material, on any new construction job, on those day | $46.03 | $34.27 | $80.30 +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER: Mopper, and operator of felt-laying machine: $.50 per hour Work applying roofing material, on any new construction job, on those days on which | $35.95 | $21.85 | $57.80 +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER: SLATE AND Mopper, and operator of felt-laying machine: $.50 per hour Work applying roofing material, on any new construction job, on those day | $38.95 | $21.85 | $60.80 +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $59.08 | $47.06 | $106.14 Top 10% +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 Above median +224% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $59.19 | $36.51 | $95.70 Top 10% +158% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $43.63 | $32.12 | $75.75 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $52.31 | $38.01 | $90.32 Top 10% +220% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Work at 30 ft. above the working surface, or on the swing stage: $1.00 per hour additional | $49.96 | $35.11 | $85.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Cape May, NJ — 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.
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 Cape May, New Jersey.
- 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.