Heavy Construction — Warren, New Jersey
WD NJ20260066-16040-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 19, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER: INCLUDING FORM WORK THE FIRST SIXTY FEET AT THE REGULAR RATE, 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL FOR EACH ADDITIONAL FIFTY FEET THEREAFTER in Warren, New Jersey (construction type: heavy) is $57.42/hr base + $34.02/hr fringe = $91.44/hr total package (WD NJ20260066-16040-hvy, Rev. 2).
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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: INCLUDING FORM WORK THE FIRST SIXTY FEET AT THE REGULAR RATE, 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL FOR EACH ADDITIONAL FIFTY FEET THEREAFTER | $57.42 | $34.02 | $91.44 +207% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER: SCAFFOLD BUILDER. The first sixty feet at the regular rate, 10% per hour additional for each additional fifty feet thereafter | $57.42 | $34.02 | $91.44 +207% 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 |
| ELECTRICIAN WORK FORTY FT. OR MORE ABOVE THE GROUND OR PROTECTIVE RIGGING: 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK WITH, OR THE REMOVAL OF, ASBESTOS MATERIALS | $65.43 | $42.86 | $108.29 +208% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN WORK FORTY FT. OR MORE ABOVE THE GROUND OR PROTECTIVE RIGGING: 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK WITH, OR THE REMOVAL OF, ASBESTOS MATERIALS | $71.97 | $46.42 | $118.39 +237% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $48.44 | $49.37 | $97.81 Top 10% +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL | $50.74 | $49.37 | $100.11 Above median +86% 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 |
| LABORERS: COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER; LANDSCAPE LABORER, POWER TOOL OPERATOR. HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZ | $50.95 | $38.53 | $89.48 +195% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: PIPELAYER. HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS REQUIRED TO WEAR | $51.65 | $38.53 | $90.18 +197% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT. Work of erection and dismantling of elevators and towers, such as concrete conveyors and tempoaray material elevators, scaffolding or othe | $58.84 | $35.06 | $93.90 +175% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: (WORK ON BRIDGES) | $58.28 | $33.85 | $92.13 Top 10% +218% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $29.05 | $18.91 | $47.96 Bottom 10% +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $40.19 | $22.72 | $62.91 Above median +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER (WARREN COUNTY (TOWN OF BELVIDERE; TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN; TOWNSHIPS OF GREENWICH, HARMONY, HOPE, LOPATCONG AND OXFORD; TOWN OF PHILLIPSBURG | $56.34 | $50.80 | $107.14 +189% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER (WARREN COUNTY (TOWNSHIP OF ALLAMUCHY; BOROUGH OF ALPHA; TOWNSHIP OF BLAIRSTOWN; TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN; TOWNSHIP OF FRELINGHUYSEN; TOWN OF H | $57.97 | $40.22 | $98.19 +165% 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; CRUSHER; FORKLIFT; FRONT END LOADER; LULL; MECHANIC; PAVER, ASPHALT; ROLLE | $58.22 | $37.50 | $95.72 +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 BROOM; COMPRESSOR; FARM TRACTOR; FRONT END LOADER; ROLLER, GRADE; PUMP. HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STA | $56.59 | $37.50 | $94.09 +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 +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: DUMP TRUCK; FLATBED TRUCK; PICKUP TRUCK; VACUUM TRUCK. HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS | $48.78 | $42.66 | $91.44 +194% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Warren, NJ — Heavy 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 heavy construction in Warren, 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.