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Prevailing wage rates: Mercer County, New Jersey

Building construction · NJ20260035 modification 2, published May 18, 2026

The short answer

This sheet sets 43 classifications for building work in Mercer 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 $112.06 (electrician: cable splicer). 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.

ClassificationBasic rateFringeTotalSource
ASBE0089-004 · Asbestos Workers and Heat & Frost Insulators agreement, July 1, 2025
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR…
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ASBESTOS 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$96.60Agreement
BRNJ0002-013 · Bricklayers agreement, May 1, 2021
BRICKLAYER Work on high stacks: 22% per hour additional$45.20$33.26$78.46Agreement
BRNJ0007-015 · Bricklayers agreement, June 2, 2025
TILE SETTER (MERCER COUNTY (NORTH OF ROUTE 33))$64.90$37.28$102.18Agreement
TILE FINISHER (MERCER COUNTY…
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TILE FINISHER (MERCER COUNTY (NORTH OF ROUTE 33)) WORK GROUTING ALL EPOXY: $10.00 ADDITIONAL PER DAY

$50.05$33.90$83.95Agreement
BRNJ0007-018 · Bricklayers agreement, June 2, 2025
TILE SETTER (MERCER COUNTY (SOUTH OF ROUTE 33))$64.90$37.28$102.18Agreement
TILE FINISHER (MERCER COUNTY…
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TILE FINISHER (MERCER COUNTY (SOUTH OF ROUTE 33)) WORK GROUTING ALL EPOXY: $10.00 ADDITIONAL PER DAY

$50.05$33.90$83.95Agreement
CARP0006-009 · Carpenters agreement, May 1, 2025
CARPENTER (SCAFFOLD The first sixty feet at the regular rate…
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CARPENTER (SCAFFOLD The first sixty feet at the regular rate, 10% per hour additional for each additional fifty feet thereafter

$57.42$34.17$91.59Agreement
CARP0006-011 · Carpenters agreement, May 1, 2025
CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING AND FORMWORK)$57.42$34.17$91.59Agreement
CARP0715-007 · Carpenters agreement, May 1, 2025
Work of erection and dismantling of elevators and towers…
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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$93.90Agreement
ELEC0269-016 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, January 5, 2026
ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)$63.82$41.99$105.81Agreement
ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER$68.02$44.04$112.06Agreement
ELEV0005-004 · Elevator Constructors agreement, January 1, 2025
ELEVATOR MECHANIC A. PAID VACATION…
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ELEVATOR MECHANIC 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$110.29Agreement
ENGI0825-020 · Operating Engineers agreement, July 1, 2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5…
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POWER 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$90.38Agreement
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4…
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POWER 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$94.09Agreement
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3…
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POWER 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; 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$95.72Agreement
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2…
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POWER 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$97.63Agreement
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1…
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POWER 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$99.22Agreement
IRON0399-016 · Ironworkers agreement, July 1, 2025
IRONWORKER: REINFORCING$53.24$40.40$93.64Agreement
IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL, RIGGER$54.24$40.40$94.64Agreement
LABO0008-001 · Laborers agreement, May 1, 2011
ASBESTOS REMOVAL LABORER The removal…
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ASBESTOS 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$49.99Agreement
LABO0222-006 · Laborers agreement, July 1, 2012
LABORER: MASON TENDER: BRICK/CEMENT/CONCRETE$29.85$23.07$52.92Agreement
LABO0222-009 · Laborers agreement, July 1, 2012
LABORER: ASPHALT SHOVELER…
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LABORER: ASPHALT SHOVELER, ASPHALT SPREADER, COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER, LANDSCAPE LABORER, PIPELAYER, POWER TOOL OPERATOR AND SCREEDMAN

$29.35$23.07$52.42Agreement
PAIN0711-017 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, May 1, 2025
GLAZIER WORK WELDING OR USING A CUTTING TORCH…
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GLAZIER WORK WELDING OR USING A CUTTING TORCH: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON A SWING STAGE SCAFFOLD; ON A PIPE SCAFFOLD PROVIDING THE WORKING HEIGHT OF THE PLATFORM IS 30 FT. OR ABOVE; AND ON MOTORIZED LIFTS PROVIDED THAT THE HEIGHT OF THE LIFT PLATFORM IS ABOVE THE SECOND FLOOR OR ABOVE THIRTY FEET: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL

$52.68$31.29$83.97Agreement
PAIN0711-018 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, May 1, 2025
DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER$44.87$30.15$75.02Agreement
PAIN0711-020 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, May 1, 2025
PAINTER (BRUSH & ROLLER)$45.55$29.86$75.41Agreement
PAINTER (PAPERHANGER)$45.55$29.86$75.41Agreement
PAINTER (SPRAY)$45.55$29.86$75.41Agreement
PLAS0008-007 · Plasterers and Cement Masons agreement, May 1, 2021
PLASTERER$38.37$31.64$70.01Agreement
PLAS0592-036 · Plasterers and Cement Masons agreement, May 1, 2025
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER$53.21$33.42$86.63Agreement
PLUM0009-016 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, July 1, 2025
PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION…
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PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (MERCER COUNTY (south of a line drawn from the point at which Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) meets the Hunterdon/Mercer County line; then, south along Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) to the Borough of Hopewell, includes the Borough of Hopewell; then, east along the Reading Railroad to the Mercer/Somerset County line (Province Line Rd.))

$59.57$46.45$106.02Agreement
PIPEFITTER: SERVICE AND REPAIR…
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PIPEFITTER: SERVICE AND REPAIR (MERCER COUNTY (south of a line drawn from the point at which Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) meets the Hunterdon/Mercer County line; then, south along Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) to the Borough of Hopewell, includes the Borough of Hopewell; then, east along the Reading Railroad to the Mercer/Somerset County line (Province Line Rd.))

$46.23$29.23$75.46Agreement
PLUMBER, EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION…
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PLUMBER, EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (MERCER COUNTY (south of a line drawn from the point at which Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) meets the Hunterdon/Mercer County line; then, south along Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) to the Borough of Hopewell, includes the Borough of Hopewell; then, east along the Reading Railroad to the Mercer/Somerset County line (Province Line Rd.))

$59.57$46.45$106.02Agreement
PLUMBER: SERVICE AND REPAIR…
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PLUMBER: SERVICE AND REPAIR (MERCER COUNTY (south of a line drawn from the point at which Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) meets the Hunterdon/Mercer County line; then, south along Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) to the Borough of Hopewell, includes the Borough of Hopewell; then, east along the Reading Railroad to the Mercer/Somerset County line (Province Line Rd.))

$46.23$29.23$75.46Agreement
PLUM0024-009 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, May 1, 2025
PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION…
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PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (MERCER COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE POINT AT WHICH RT. 602 (ALSO KNOWN AS HOPEWELL - WERTSVILLE RD.) MEETS THE HUNTERDON/MERCER COUNTY LINE; THEN, SOUTH ALONG RT. 602 (ALSO KNOWN AS HOPEWELL - WERTSVILLE RD.) TO THE BOROUGH OF HOPEWELL, INCLUDES THE BOROUGH OF HOPEWELL; THEN, EAST ALONG THE READING RAILROAD TO THE MERCER/SOMERSET COUNTY LINE (PROVINCE LINE RD.))

$62.09$45.05$107.14Agreement
PLUM0475-010 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, May 1, 2025
PIPEFITTER, INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION…
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PIPEFITTER, INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (MERCER COUNTY (north of a line drawn from point at which Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) meets the Hunterdon/Mercer County line; then, south along Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) to the Borough of Hopewell, includes the Borough of Hopewell; then, east along the Reading Railroad to the Mercer/Somerset County line (Province Line Rd.)

$56.34$50.80$107.14Agreement
ROOF0030-027 · Roofers agreement, May 1, 2025
ROOFER: Mopper, and operator of felt-laying machine…
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ROOFER: 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$57.80Agreement
ROOFER: SLATE AND Mopper…
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ROOFER: 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$60.80Agreement
ROOFER: ALL OTHER Mopper…
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ROOFER: 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$80.30Agreement
SFNJ0669-003 · SFNJ, April 1, 2025
SPRINKLER FITTER: FIRE SPRINKLERS (MERCER COUNTY (DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TOWN OF TRENTON))$59.19$36.51$95.70SFNJ
SFNJ0692-002 · SFNJ, May 1, 2021
SPRINKLER FITTER: FIRE (Within 15 miles beyond the city limits of Philadelphia.)$60.83$30.34$91.17SFNJ
SHEE0027-009 · Sheet Metal Workers agreement, June 1, 2024
SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION)$59.08$47.06$106.14Agreement
TEAM0469-004 · Teamsters agreement, May 1, 2025
TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK…
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TRUCK 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 material, 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, in a zone requiring Level A personal protection for any workers other than the truck driver: $3.00 per hour additional. Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site where the worker is not working in a zone requiring Level A, B or C personal protection: $1.00 per hour

PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, President's Day, Decoration Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas VACATION PAY CREDIT: Workers working or receiving pay for 80 days within a year receive one week paid vacation (48 hours); 125 days receive two weeks paid vacation (96 hours); 145 days receive 15 days paid vacation (120 hours); 15 years seniority and 145 days receive 4 weeks paid vacation (160 hours)

$48.78$42.66$91.44Agreement
TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK…
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TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP 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: $3.00 per hour Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, in a zone requiring Level A personal protection for any workers other than the truck driver: $3.00 per hour additional. Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site where the worker is not working in a zone requiring Level A, B or C personal protection: $1.00 per hour

PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, President's Day, Decoration Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas VACATION PAY CREDIT: Workers working or receiving pay for 80 days within a year receive one week paid vacation (48 hours); 125 days receive two weeks paid vacation (96 hours); 145 days receive 15 days paid vacation (120 hours); 15 years seniority and 145 days receive 4 weeks paid vacation (160 hours)

$48.63$42.66$91.29Agreement

Modification history

Modification 1January 30, 2026
Modification 2May 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 NJ20260035?
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 2 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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