Residential Construction — Hunterdon, New Jersey
WD NJ20260024-16037-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Hunterdon, New Jersey (construction type: residential) is $49.60/hr base + $37.96/hr fringe = $87.56/hr total package (WD NJ20260024-16037-res, Rev. 2).
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WD Number: NJ20260024-16037-res
Revision: 2
Construction Type: residential
State: New Jersey (NJ)
County: Hunterdon
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $49.60 | $37.96 | $87.56 Top 10% +142% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $48.27 | $11.38 | $59.65 Top 10% +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON | $49.60 | $37.96 | $87.56 Top 10% +187% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $43.41 | $29.86 | $73.27 Above median +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (HUNTERDON COUNTY (Township of Delaware; Township of East Amwell; Borough of Flemington; City of Lambertville; Township of Raritan; Boroug | $63.82 | $41.99 | $105.81 +201% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: APARTMENTS OVER 4 UNITS (HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethelehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of Clinton | $65.43 | $42.86 | $108.29 +208% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: APARTMENTS OVER 4 UNITS PER BUILDING (MIDDLESEX COUNTY | $61.40 | $39.14 | $100.54 +186% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND APARTMENTS NOT TO EXCEED 4 UNITS PER BUILDING (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) | $13.25 | $5.96 | $19.21 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND APARTMENTS NOT TO EXCEED FOUR-UNIT APARTMENT (HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethelehem; Boroughs | $13.53 | $5.52 | $19.05 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $49.94 | $50.32 | $100.26 Top 10% +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $52.24 | $50.32 | $102.56 Top 10% +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.16 | $0.00 | $13.16 Above median -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER: CEMENT/CONCRETE | $29.35 | $23.07 | $52.42 Top 10% +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE PUMP, TRUCK MOUNTED | $13.50 | $2.34 | $15.84 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $20.53 | $0.00 | $20.53 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER (HUNTERDON COUNTY (north of a line drawn from a point where Bridge St. crosses the Delaware River, continuing along Bridge St. through Fren | $56.34 | $50.80 | $107.14 +189% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER (HUNTERDON COUNTY (north of a line drawn from a point where Bridge St. crosses the Delaware River, continuing along Bridge St. through Frencht | $62.09 | $45.05 | $107.14 +189% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (HUNTERDON COUNTY (south of a line drawn from a point where Bridge St. crosses the Delaware River, continuing along Bridge St. thro | $34.25 | $21.31 | $55.56 +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE INCLUDING BACKHOE TRACK; CRANE; FRONT END LOADER 5 CU YD AND OVER . PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washington's Bir | $61.72 | $37.50 | $99.22 Top 10% +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE LOADER COMBO; FRONT END LOADER 2 YD < 5 CU YD; HYDRAULIC CRANE < 10 CU YD. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washingto | $60.13 | $37.50 | $97.63 Top 10% +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER; ROLLER BLACKTOP; FRONT END LOADER 1 < 2 CU YD. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday observed, Me | $58.22 | $37.50 | $95.72 Top 10% +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER INCLUDING SUBGRADE ROLLER; FRONT END LOADER < 1 CU YD. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday observed | $56.59 | $37.50 | $94.09 Top 10% +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $34.35 | $21.75 | $56.10 Above median +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) | $44.52 | $32.25 | $76.77 +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) | $34.35 | $21.75 | $56.10 +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Hunterdon, NJ — Residential 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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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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Hunterdon, 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.