Prevailing wage rates · New Jersey · Wage determination
Prevailing wage rates: Cumberland County, New Jersey
Building construction · NJ20260030 modification 1, published May 18, 2026
The short answer
This sheet sets 39 classifications for building work in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Each line is a basic hourly rate plus a fringe rate, and the sum is the minimum you must pay for that work, from $49.99 an hour (asbestos removal laborer the removal) to $110.29 (elevator a. paid vacation). Your contract may lock an earlier modification.
Rates by classification
Total is the basic rate plus the fringe. Source is the agreement or survey the rate came from; a marker means the group changed in this modification. A dagger (†) means the fringe carries a footnote or percentage the total does not include; read the group’s notes.
| Classification | Basic rate | Fringe | Total | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBE0089-004 · Asbestos Workers and Heat & Frost Insulators agreement, July 1, 2025 | ||||
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR…Full textASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all types of mechanical systems; also, the application of firestopping material to openings and penetrations in walls, floors, ceilings and curtain walls; also, all lead PAID HOLIDAYS: The last day prior to the Christmas and New Year's Day observed holiday: 4 hrs. pay | $55.80 | $40.80 | $96.60 | Agreement |
| BRNJ0002-013 · Bricklayers agreement, May 1, 2021 | ||||
| BRICKLAYER Work on high stacks: 22% per hour additional | $45.20 | $33.26 | $78.46 | Agreement |
| BRNJ0007-012 · Bricklayers agreement, July 7, 2025 | ||||
| MARBLE SETTER | $64.66 | $40.97 | $105.63 | Agreement |
| BRNJ0007-013 · Bricklayers agreement, June 2, 2025 | ||||
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $43.63 | $32.12 | $75.75 | Agreement |
| BRNJ0007-017 · Bricklayers agreement, June 2, 2025 | ||||
| TILE SETTER | $52.31 | $38.01 | $90.32 | Agreement |
Group definitions, zones and premiums for BRNJ0007-017TILE FINISHER Work grouting all epoxy: $10.00 additional per day. $ 43.63 32.12 | ||||
| CARP0006-009 · Carpenters agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
CARPENTER (SCAFFOLD The first sixty feet at the regular rate…Full textCARPENTER (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 | Agreement |
| CARP0006-010 · Carpenters agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION…Full textCARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORMWORK, BATT AND BLOWN INSULATION) | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 | Agreement |
| CARP0029-006 · Carpenters agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $57.42 | $34.17 | $91.59 | Agreement |
| CARP0715-007 · Carpenters agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
MILLWRIGHT Work of erection and dismantling of elevators and towers…Full textMILLWRIGHT Work of erection and dismantling of elevators and towers, such as concrete conveyors and temporary material elevators, scaffolding or other structures to be used as scaffolding inside or outside of buildings: the first sixty feet at the regular rate, 10% per hour additional for each additional fifty feet thereafter | $58.84 | $35.06 | $93.90 | Agreement |
| ELEC0351-009 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, September 1, 2024 | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN: TELEDATA TECHNICIANS: 15 VOICE DATA LINES OR LESS | $41.00 | $32.75 | $73.75 | Agreement |
| ELECTRICIAN: TELEDATA TECHNICIANS: 16 VOICE DATA LINES OR MORE AND FIBER OPTICS | $41.00 | $32.75 | $73.75 | Agreement |
| ELEC0351-011 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, September 30, 2024 | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN AND CABLE SPLICER | $55.05 | $48.76 | $103.81 | Agreement |
| ELECTRICIAN : CABLE SPLICER ON LEAD CABLE | $46.51 | $34.39 | $80.90 | Agreement |
| ELEV0005-004 · Elevator Constructors agreement, January 1, 2025 | ||||
ELEVATOR A. PAID VACATION…Full textELEVATOR 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. Eight Paid Holidays: (provided employee has worked 5 consecutive days before and the working day after the holiday): New Years's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | Agreement |
| ENGI0825-017 · Operating Engineers agreement, July 1, 2025 | ||||
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5 OILER HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE OF THE PRECEDING FIVE WORK DAYS BEFORE THE HOLIDAY; OR, THE WORK DAY BEFORE THE HOLIDAY AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY; AND, 2) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THE WORK DAY BEFORE AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $52.88 | $37.50 | $90.38 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 BOBCAT/SKID LOADER; COMPRESSOR (SINGLE); FARM TRACTOR; FRONT END LOADER (UNDER 1 CU. YD.); HYDROSEEDER; ROLLER, GRADE; PUMP, HYDRAULIC HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE OF THE PRECEDING FIVE WORK DAYS BEFORE THE HOLIDAY; OR, THE WORK DAY BEFORE THE HOLIDAY AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY; AND, 2) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THE WORK DAY BEFORE AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $56.59 | $37.50 | $94.09 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 ASPHALT SPREADER; BULLDOZER;COMPRESSOR(2 OR 3) (IN BATTERY) (WITHIN 100 FT.); FORKLIFT; FRONT END LOADER (1 CU. YD. AND OVER BUT LESS THAN 2 CU. YD.); LULL; MAN LIFT/OUTSIDE ELEVATOR; MECHANIC; PAVER, ASPHALT; ROLLER, BLACKTOP; TRACTOR; HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE OF THE PRECEDING FIVE WORK DAYS BEFORE THE HOLIDAY; OR, THE WORK DAY BEFORE THE HOLIDAY AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY; AND, 2) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THE WORK DAY BEFORE AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $58.22 | $37.50 | $95.72 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 BACKHOE LOADER COMBO; CONCRETE PUMPER; GRADER/BLADE (FINISH); HOIST; HYDRAULIC CRANE, 10 TONS AND UNDER; FRONT END LOADER (2 CU. YD. BUT LESS THAN 5 CU. YD.); SCRAPER; SIDE BOOM HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE OF THE PRECEDING FIVE WORK DAYS BEFORE THE HOLIDAY; OR, THE WORK DAY BEFORE THE HOLIDAY AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY; AND, 2) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THE WORK DAY BEFORE AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $60.13 | $37.50 | $97.63 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 BACKHOE, INCLUDING BACKHOE TRACK; BOOM; CONCRETE PAVING MACHINE; CRANE (ALL TYPES, INCLUDING OVERHEAD AND STRADDLE TRAVELING TYPE); DRILL (DOWN-THE-HOLE DRILL, ROTARY DRILL, SELF-PROPELLED HYDRAULIC DRILL, SELF-POWERED DRILL); ELEVATING GRADER; EXCAVATOR; FRONT END LOADER (5 CU. YD. AND OVER); PILEDRIVER (LENGTH OF BOOM, INCLUDING LENGTH OF LEADS, SHALL DETERMINE PREMIUM RATE APPLICABLE); TRENCHER HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED 1) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE OF THE PRECEDING FIVE WORK DAYS BEFORE THE HOLIDAY; OR, THE WORK DAY BEFORE THE HOLIDAY AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY; AND, 2) THAT THE WORKER WORKS THE WORK DAY BEFORE AND THE WORK DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY | $61.72 | $37.50 | $99.22 | Agreement |
| IRON0399-006 · Ironworkers agreement, July 1, 2024 | ||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL | $54.24 | $38.40 | $92.64 | Agreement |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $53.24 | $38.40 | $91.64 | Agreement |
| LABO0008-001 · Laborers agreement, May 1, 2011 | ||||
ASBESTOS REMOVAL LABORER The removal…Full textASBESTOS REMOVAL LABORER The removal, abatement, enclosure and decontamination of personal protective equipment, chemical protective clothing and machinery relating to asbestos and/or toxic and hazardous waste or materials which shall include but not necessarily be limited to: the erection, moving, servicing and dismantling of all enclosures, scaffolding and barricades; the operation of all tools and equipment normally used in the removal or abatement of asbestos and toxic or hazardous waste or materials; the labeling, bagging, cartoning, crating, or other packaging of materials for disposal; the clean-up of the worksite; and all other work incidental to the removal, abatement, encapsulation, enclosure, and decontamination of asbestos and toxic or hazardous waste or materials; and, in addition, all work tasks involved in the maintenance and operation of energy resource recovery plants (co-generation plants) | $28.37 | $21.62 | $49.99 | Agreement |
| LABO0077-002 · Laborers agreement, May 1, 2022 | ||||
| LABORER: MASON TENDER: BRICK/CEMENT/CONCRETE | $36.50 | $30.22 | $66.72 | Agreement |
| LABO0077-003 · Laborers agreement, May 1, 2022 | ||||
LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER…Full textLABORER: ASPHALT RAKER, ASPHALT SHOVELER, ASPHALT SPREADER, COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER, LANDSCAPE LABORER, PIPELAYER, POWER TOOL OPERATOR AND SCREEDMAN | $35.75 | $30.22 | $65.97 | Agreement |
| PAIN0021-035 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
GLAZIER Work at 30 ft. above the working surface…Full textGLAZIER Work at 30 ft. above the working surface, or on a swing stage: $1.00 per hour additional | $49.96 | $35.11 | $85.07 | Agreement |
| PAIN0711-018 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $44.87 | $30.15 | $75.02 | Agreement |
| PAIN0711-019 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
| PAINTER (BRUSH & ROLLER) | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | Agreement |
| PAINTER (SPRAY) | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | Agreement |
| PLAS0008-007 · Plasterers and Cement Masons agreement, May 1, 2021 | ||||
| PLASTERER | $38.37 | $31.64 | $70.01 | Agreement |
| PLAS0592-036 · Plasterers and Cement Masons agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $53.21 | $33.42 | $86.63 | Agreement |
| PLUM0322-009 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $56.30 | $50.76 | $107.06 | Agreement |
| PIPEFITTER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $56.30 | $50.76 | $107.06 | Agreement |
| ROOF0030-027 · Roofers agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
ROOFER: Mopper, and operator of felt-laying machine…Full textROOFER: Mopper, and operator of felt-laying machine: $.50 per hour Work applying roofing material, on any new construction job, on those days on which a felt-laying machine or slag dispensing machine is used: $.50 per hour PAID HOLIDAY: The last working day before Christmas, to be paid at the rate of four hours pay | $35.95 | $21.85 | $57.80 | Agreement |
ROOFER: SLATE AND Mopper…Full textROOFER: SLATE AND Mopper, and operator of felt-laying machine: $.50 per hour Work applying roofing material, on any new construction job, on those days on which a felt-laying machine or slag dispensing machine is used: $.50 per hour PAID HOLIDAY: The last working day before Christmas, to be paid at the rate of four hours pay | $38.95 | $21.85 | $60.80 | Agreement |
ROOFER: ALL OTHER Mopper…Full textROOFER: ALL OTHER Mopper, and operator of felt-laying machine: $.50 per hour Work applying roofing material, on any new construction job, on those days on which a felt-laying machine or slag dispensing machine is used: $.50 per hour PAID HOLIDAY: The last working day before Christmas, to be paid at the rate of four hours pay | $46.03 | $34.27 | $80.30 | Agreement |
| SFNJ0669-006 · SFNJ, April 1, 2025 | ||||
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $59.19 | $36.51 | $95.70 | SFNJ |
| SHEE0027-009 · Sheet Metal Workers agreement, June 1, 2024 | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $59.08 | $47.06 | $106.14 | Agreement |
| TEAM0676-003 · Teamsters agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK…Full textTRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where the worker is in direct contact with hazardous materials, and when personal protective equipment is required for respiratory, skin and eye protection: $3.00 per hour Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where personal protection A, B, C or D is NOT required: $1.00 per hour SHIFT WORK: An owner mandated irregular shift staring any time other than between 6:00 am and 8:00 am to receive $1.00 per hour, for each hour worked, in addition to the regular rate of PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day (or the day after Thanksgiving, at the option of the contractor), Thanksgiving Day, the afternoon of the day before Christmas (Dec. 24) provided that the worker works in the morning, and Christmas Day, provided that the worker works or is available for work on at least two days in the week in which the holiday BEREAVEMENT PAY: In case of a death in the worker's immediate famiy (mother, father, wife, husband, children, brother, sister, current mother-in-law, current father-in-law, grandparents), the worker shall be allowed leave not to exceed three (3) days straight-time pay, provided that he or she shall receive no pay unless the day of death and the burial day falls on a regular work day, and not on days off, holidays, vacation, Saturdays or Sundays | $44.65 | $34.11 | $78.76 | Agreement |
TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK…Full textTRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where the worker is in direct contact with hazardous materials, and when personal protective equipment is required for respiratory, skin and eye protection: $3.00 per hour Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where personal protection A, B, C or D is NOT required: $1.00 per hour SHIFT WORK: An owner mandated irregular shift staring any time other than between 6:00 am and 8:00 am to receive $1.00 per hour, for each hour worked, in addition to the regular rate of PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day (or the day after Thanksgiving, at the option of the contractor), Thanksgiving Day, the afternoon of the day before Christmas (Dec. 24) provided that the worker works in the morning, and Christmas Day, provided that the worker works or is available for work on at least two days in the week in which the holiday BEREAVEMENT PAY: In case of a death in the worker's immediate famiy (mother, father, wife, husband, children, brother, sister, current mother-in-law, current father-in-law, grandparents), the worker shall be allowed leave not to exceed three (3) days straight-time pay, provided that he or she shall receive no pay unless the day of death and the burial day falls on a regular work day, and not on days off, holidays, vacation, Saturdays or Sundays | $44.30 | $34.11 | $78.41 | Agreement |
Modification history
| Modification 0 | January 2, 2026 |
| Modification 1 | May 18, 2026 (current) |
Published by the Wage and Hour Division; read from sam.gov. The sheet is checked for a newer modification each day. Contracts awarded since January 1, 2017 also carry Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave (one hour per 30 worked, up to 56 a year).
Questions people ask
- Which rate do I pay on NJ20260030?
- The line for the classification of work actually performed: the basic rate plus the fringe. You may pay the fringe into benefit plans, as cash on every hour, or a mix. Overtime after 40 hours is 1.5 times the basic rate; fringe is paid on every hour and never multiplied.
- My trade is not on this sheet. What do I do?
- Do not borrow the nearest name. Ask the contracting agency for a conformance on Standard Form 1444 before the first week of that work, and note it as pending on the payroll.
- Does modification 1 apply to my contract?
- Only if it was in force when your contract was awarded (generally at bid opening). An earlier modification locked into the contract keeps applying, except on option years, added scope and indefinite-quantity contracts. The number and modification are on the first page of the exhibit in your contract.
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