Wage Determination MA20260018-15426-hwy
Essex, MA · highway · Rev. 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
Wage determination MA20260018-15426-hwy covers 23 trade classifications for highway construction in Essex, MA. Total packages (base + fringe) range from $43.44/hr to $103.25/hr, with the highest going to ELECTRICIAN. Federal contracts of $2,000+ for this work must pay no less than the rates below.
WD Number: MA20260018-15426-hwy
Revision: 1
Type: highway
County: Essex
State: MA
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 23
Highest rate: $103.25/hr
Prevailing Wage Rates
| Trade | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $50.10 | $31.45 | $81.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $56.70 | $21.08 | $77.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $49.94 | $22.45 | $72.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL AND STRUCTURAL | $57.87 | $37.67 | $95.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $41.78 | $18.37 | $60.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION | $35.00 | $25.94 | $60.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $52.14 | $21.08 | $73.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $64.67 | $0.00 | $64.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $48.14 | $17.02 | $65.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $44.46 | $16.94 | $61.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $41.14 | $15.50 | $56.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: STEEL | $56.76 | $36.00 | $92.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $45.65 | $23.33 | $68.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER; POST DRIVER FOOTNOT | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 BULLDOZER; GRADER/BLADE; MILLING MACHINE; ROLLER FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $23.00 | $20.44 | $43.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $44.49 | $12.41 | $56.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: CONCRETE TRUCK | $33.69 | $15.79 | $49.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $38.92 | $9.73 | $48.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |