Building Construction — Salem, New Jersey
WD NJ20260041-16454-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Salem, New Jersey (construction type: building) is $47.34/hr base + $30.99/hr fringe = $78.33/hr total package (WD NJ20260041-16454-bld, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: NJ20260041-16454-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: New Jersey (NJ)
County: Salem
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 36
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 | $47.34 | $30.99 | $78.33 Above median +192% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER: INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORMWORK, BATT AND BLOWN INSULATION | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 +208% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $49.57 | $37.06 | $86.63 Top 10% +184% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY): NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERAN'S DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY AND THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING D | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | $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 AND CABLE SPLICER: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $55.05 | $48.76 | $103.81 +195% 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 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $53.24 | $40.40 | $93.64 Top 10% +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL | $54.24 | $40.40 | $94.64 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT SHOVELER, ASPHALT SPREADER, COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER, LANDSCAPE LABORER, 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 |
| MOPPER, AND OPERATOR OF FELT-LAYING MACHINE: $0.50 PER HOUR WORK APPLYING ROOFING MATERIAL, ON ANY NEW CONSTRUCTION JOB, ON THOSE DAYS ON WHICH A FELT | $35.95 | $21.85 | $57.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOPPER, AND OPERATOR OF FELT-LAYING MACHINE: $0.50 PER HOUR WORK APPLYING ROOFING MATERIAL, ON ANY NEW CONSTRUCTION JOB, ON THOSE DAYS ON WHICH A FELT | $38.95 | $21.85 | $60.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOPPER, AND OPERATOR OF FELT-LAYING MACHINE: $0.50 PER HOUR WORK APPLYING ROOFING MATERIAL, ON ANY NEW CONSTRUCTION JOB, ON THOSE DAYS ON WHICH A FELT | $46.03 | $34.27 | $80.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $62.62 | $50.66 | $113.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAID HOLIDAY: ELECTION DAY | $35.13 | $24.76 | $59.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, TH | $52.88 | $37.50 | $90.38 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, TH | $56.59 | $37.50 | $94.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, TH | $58.22 | $37.50 | $95.72 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, TH | $60.13 | $37.50 | $97.63 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, TH | $61.72 | $37.50 | $99.22 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 Top 10% +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 Top 10% +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $56.30 | $50.76 | $107.06 Top 10% +189% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $42.33 | $0.00 | $42.33 -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $56.30 | $50.76 | $107.06 +189% 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: FIRE SPRINKLERS | $60.83 | $30.34 | $91.17 +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER: FIRE SPRINKLERS (SALEM COUNTY) | $59.19 | $36.51 | $95.70 +158% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER | $61.77 | $42.82 | $104.59 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| THE REMOVAL, ABATEMENT, ENCLOSURE AND DECONTAMINATION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND MACHINERY RELATING TO ASBESTO | $28.37 | $21.62 | $49.99 | $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 A SWING STAGE: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL | $49.96 | $35.11 | $85.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK GROUTING ALL EPOXY: $10.00 ADDITIONAL PER DAY | $43.63 | $32.12 | $75.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK OF ERECTION AND DISMANTLING OF ELEVATORS AND TOWERS, SUCH AS CONCRETE CONVEYORS AND TEMPORARY MATERIAL ELEVATORS, SCAFFOLDING OR OTHER STRUCTURES | $58.84 | $35.06 | $93.90 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Salem, 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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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 Salem, 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.