Prevailing wage rates · New Jersey · Wage determination
Prevailing wage rates: Somerset County, New Jersey
Building construction · NJ20260042 modification 2, published August 13, 2026
The short answer
This sheet sets 47 classifications for building work in Somerset 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 (laborer: asbestos removal) to $113.99 (electrician: cable splicer). Your contract may lock an earlier modification.
Rates by classification
Total is the basic rate plus the fringe. Source is the agreement or survey the rate came from; a marker means the group changed in this modification. A dagger (†) means the fringe carries a footnote or percentage the total does not include; read the group’s notes.
| Classification | Basic rate | Fringe | Total | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBE0032-007 · Asbestos Workers and Heat & Frost Insulators agreement, September 19, 2024 | ||||
Group definitions, zones and premiums for ASBE0032-007ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ALSO, THE APPLICATION OF FIRESTOPPING MATERIAL TO OPENINGS AND PENETRATIONS IN WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS AND CURTAIN WALLS; ALSO, ALL LEAD ABATEMENT (SOMERSET COUNTY (BOROUGHS OF BERNARDSVILLE AND BOUND BROOK; TOWNSHIP OF BRIDGEWATER; BOROUGH OF FAR HILLS; TOWNSHIP OF GREEN BROOK; BOROUGHS OF NORTH PLAINFIELD, PEAPACK-GLADSTONE, RARITAN, SOMERVILLE, SOUTH BOUND BROOK AND WATCHUNG; TOWNSHIP OF WARREN).$ 51.74 46.20 | ||||
| ASBE0089-007 · Asbestos Workers and Heat & Frost Insulators agreement, July 1, 2024 | ||||
PAID HOLIDAYS: THE LAST DAY PRIOR TO THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S DAY OBSERVED HOLIDAY…Full textPAID 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 |
Group definitions, zones and premiums for ASBE0089-007ASBESTOS 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 ABATEMENT (SOMERSET COUNTY (TOWNSHIPS OF BRANCHBURG, FRANKLIN, HILLSBOROUGH AND MONTGOMERY)) | ||||
| BRNJ0002-013 · Bricklayers agreement, May 1, 2021 | ||||
| BRICKLAYER (WORK ON HIGH STACKS: 22% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $45.20 | $33.26 | $78.46 | Agreement |
| BRNJ0004-001 · Bricklayers agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
| CEMENT MASON | $49.60 | $37.96 | $87.56 | Agreement |
| BRNJ0007-001 · Bricklayers agreement, June 2, 2025 | ||||
| TILE SETTER | $64.90 | $37.28 | $102.18 | Agreement |
| TILE FINISHER (WORK GROUTING ALL EPOXY: $10.00 ADDITIONAL PER DAY.) | $50.05 | $33.90 | $83.95 | Agreement |
| CARP0006-009 · Carpenters agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
CARPENTER: SCAFFOLD BUILDER…Full textCARPENTER: SCAFFOLD BUILDER (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 |
| CARP0006-011 · 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 |
| 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 |
| ELEC0102-022 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 2, 2025 | ||||
ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING…Full textELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING (SOMERSET COUNTY (DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN EAST OF A LINE FOLLOWING CEDAR GROVE LANE FROM THE RARITAN RIVER, IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION, TO THE MILLSTONE BRANCH OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD; THEN, WEST ALONG THE RAILROAD TO THE DELAWARE AND RARITAN CANAL; THEN, SOUTH ALONG THE CANAL TO THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY LINE; DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTGOMERY WEST AND SOUTH OF A LINE FOLLOWING U.S. HWY. 206 (FORMERLY STATE HWY. 31) NORTH FROM THE MERCER COUNTY LINE TO HARLINGEN RD.; THEN, WEST ALONG HARLINGEN RD. AND THE DUTCHTOWN-ZION ROAD TO THE HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP LINE) (WORK FORTY FT. OR MORE ABOVE THE GROUND OR PROTECTIVE RIGGING (DOES NOT APPLY TO POLE WORK, OR TO USE OF A MANLIFT OR HIGH REACH-TYPE LIFT): 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) (WORK WITH, OR THE REMOVAL OF, ASBESTOS MATERIALS: 112% TIMES THE JOURNEYMAN RATE.) | $65.43 | $42.86 | $108.29 | Agreement |
ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER…Full textELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) (SOMERSET COUNTY (DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN EAST OF A LINE FOLLOWING CEDAR GROVE LANE FROM THE RARITAN RIVER, IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION, TO THE MILLSTONE BRANCH OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD; THEN, WEST ALONG THE RAILROAD TO THE DELAWARE AND RARITAN CANAL; THEN, SOUTH ALONG THE CANAL TO THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY LINE; DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTGOMERY WEST AND SOUTH OF A LINE FOLLOWING U.S. HWY. 206 (FORMERLY STATE HWY. 31) NORTH FROM THE MERCER COUNTY LINE TO HARLINGEN RD.; THEN, WEST ALONG HARLINGEN RD. AND THE DUTCHTOWN-ZION ROAD TO THE HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP LINE) (WORK FORTY FT. OR MORE ABOVE THE GROUND OR PROTECTIVE RIGGING (DOES NOT APPLY TO POLE WORK, OR TO USE OF A MANLIFT OR HIGH REACH-TYPE LIFT): 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) (WORK WITH, OR THE REMOVAL OF, ASBESTOS MATERIALS: 112% TIMES THE JOURNEYMAN RATE.) | $69.72 | $44.27 | $113.99 | Agreement |
| ELEC0269-019 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, July 7, 2025 | ||||
ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING…Full textELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING (SOMERSET COUNTY (TOWNSHIP OF MONTGOMERY (WEST AND SOUTH OF A LINE FOLLOWING U.S. HWY. 206 (FORMERLY STATE HWY. 31) NORTH FROM THE MERCER COUNTY LINE TO HARLINGEN RD.; THEN, WEST ALONG HARLINGEN RD. AND THE DUTCHTOWN-ZION ROAD TO THE HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP LINE))) | $61.84 | $40.32 | $102.16 | Agreement |
| ELEC0456-007 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, May 30, 2022 | ||||
ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING…Full textELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING (SOMERSET COUNTY (TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN (EAST OF A LINE FOLLOWING CEDAR GROVE LANE FROM THE RARITAN RIVER, IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION, TO THE MILLSTONE BRANCH OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD; THEN, WEST ALONG THE RAILROAD TO THE DELAWARE AND RARITAN CANAL; THEN, SOUTH ALONG THE CANAL TO THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY LINE)) (WORK ON LINE VOLTAGE OF 440 VOLTS AND OVER: 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK FROM TRUSSES, SCAFFOLDS AND LADDERS 40 FT. OR MORE FROM THE GROUND OR FLOOR; OR UNDER AIR PRESSURE; OR OVER CONVEYORS OR MOVING EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY: 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $55.85 | $39.79 | $95.64 | Agreement |
ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER…Full textELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) (SOMERSET COUNTY (TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN (EAST OF A LINE FOLLOWING CEDAR GROVE LANE FROM THE RARITAN RIVER, IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION, TO THE MILLSTONE BRANCH OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD; THEN, WEST ALONG THE RAILROAD TO THE DELAWARE AND RARITAN CANAL; THEN, SOUTH ALONG THE CANAL TO THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY LINE)) (WORK ON LINE VOLTAGE OF 440 VOLTS AND OVER: 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK FROM TRUSSES, SCAFFOLDS AND LADDERS 40 FT. OR MORE FROM THE GROUND OR FLOOR; OR UNDER AIR PRESSURE; OR OVER CONVEYORS OR MOVING EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY: 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) | $65.35 | $46.56 | $111.91 | Agreement |
| ELEV0001-003 · Elevator Constructors agreement, March 17, 2013 | ||||
ELEVATOR MECHANIC: ALL OTHER WORK…Full textELEVATOR MECHANIC: ALL OTHER WORK (PAID HOLIDAYS:NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY.)(PAID VACATION:A WORKER WHO HAS WORKED LESS THAN 5 YEARS: 4% OF HIS OR HER HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. A WORKER WHO HAS WORKED 5 TO 10 YEARS: 6% OF HIS OR HER HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. A WORKER WHO HAS WORKED 15 OR MORE YEARS: 8% OF HIS OR HER HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED.) | $57.01 | $27.61 | $84.62 | Agreement |
ELEVATOR MECHANIC: WORK ON THE ADDITION…Full textELEVATOR MECHANIC: WORK ON THE ADDITION, REPLACEMENT, REFURBISHING OR RELOCATION OF CONTROL, DRIVE, GENERATING EQUIPMENT, HOISTWAY OR PIT EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING WORK INVOLVING A STRUCTURAL RISE IN THE ELEVATOR SHAFTS IN AN EXISTING BUILDING AND OTHER ELEVATOR WORK IN THE MACHINE ROOM, HOISTWAY OR PIT; ALSO, CHANGES IN DESIGN AND APPEARANCE OF BASIC ESCALATOR EQUIPMENT (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY.) (PAID VACATION: A WORKER WHO HAS WORKED LESS THAN 5 YEARS: 4% OF HIS OR HER HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. A WORKER WHO HAS WORKED 5 TO 10 YEARS: 6% OF HIS OR HER HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. A WORKER WHO HAS WORKED 15 OR MORE YEARS: 8% OF HIS OR HER HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED.) | $45.14 | $27.46 | $72.60 | Agreement |
| ENGI0825-020 · Operating Engineers agreement, July 1, 2025 | ||||
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: 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 OPERATOR: GROUP 4…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: 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 OPERATOR: GROUP 3…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: 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 | $95.72 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: 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 OPERATOR: GROUP 1…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: 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 |
| IRON0011-010 · Ironworkers agreement, July 1, 2025 | ||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL, RIGGER (SOMERSET COUNTY (NORTHERN HALF OF COUNTY)) | $52.24 | $50.32 | $102.56 | Agreement |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING (SOMERSET COUNTY (NORTHERN HALF OF COUNTY)) | $49.94 | $50.32 | $100.26 | Agreement |
| IRON0399-018 · Ironworkers agreement, July 1, 2024 | ||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL, RIGGER (SOMERSET COUNTY (SOUTHERN HALF OF COUNTY)) | $54.24 | $38.40 | $92.64 | Agreement |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING (SOMERSET COUNTY (SOUTHERN HALF OF COUNTY)) | $53.24 | $38.40 | $91.64 | Agreement |
| LABO0008-001 · Laborers agreement, May 1, 2011 | ||||
LABORER: ASBESTOS REMOVAL…Full textLABORER: ASBESTOS REMOVAL (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 |
| LABO0077-005 · Laborers agreement, May 1, 2022 | ||||
LABORER: ASPHALT SHOVELER…Full textLABORER: ASPHALT SHOVELER, ASPHALT SPREADER, COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER, LANDSCAPE LABORER, POWER TOOL OPERATOR AND SCREEDMAN | $35.75 | $30.22 | $65.97 | Agreement |
| PAIN0711-018 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $44.87 | $30.15 | $75.02 | Agreement |
| PAIN0711-020 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | Agreement |
| PAINTER: PAPERHANGER | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | Agreement |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $45.55 | $29.86 | $75.41 | Agreement |
| PAIN0711-021 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
GLAZIER (WORK WELDING OR USING A CUTTING TORCH…Full textGLAZIER (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 | $83.97 | Agreement |
| PLAS0008-008 · Plasterers and Cement Masons agreement, May 1, 2021 | ||||
| PLASTERER | $38.37 | $31.64 | $70.01 | Agreement |
| PLUM0009-020 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, July 1, 2025 | ||||
PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION…Full textPLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (SOMERSET COUNTY (TOWNSHIP OF MONTGOMERY; BOROUGH OF ROCKY HILL)) | $59.57 | $46.45 | $106.02 | Agreement |
PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION…Full textPIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (SOMERSET COUNTY (TOWNSHIP OF MONTGOMERY; BOROUGH OF ROCKY HILL)) | $59.57 | $46.45 | $106.02 | Agreement |
PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER…Full textPLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: SERVICE AND REPAIR (SOMERSET COUNTY (TOWNSHIP OF MONTGOMERY; BOROUGH OF ROCKY HILL)) | $46.23 | $29.23 | $75.46 | Agreement |
| PLUM0024-011 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION…Full textPLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (SOMERSET COUNTY (DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTGOMERY; BOROUGH OF ROCKY HILL)) | $62.09 | $45.05 | $107.14 | Agreement |
| PLUM0475-012 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION…Full textPIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (SOMERSET COUNTY (DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTGOMERY; BOROUGH OF ROCKY HILL)) | $56.34 | $50.80 | $107.14 | Agreement |
| ROOF0004-004 · Roofers agreement, June 1, 2024 | ||||
(SOMERSET COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE MERCER/SOMERSET COUNTY LINE ALONG ROUTE…Full text(SOMERSET COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE MERCER/SOMERSET COUNTY LINE ALONG ROUTE #206 NORTH TO ROUTE #514; THEN, WEST ALONG ROUTE #514 TO THE HUNTERDON/SOMERSET COUNTY LINE)) | $44.52 | $32.25 | $76.77 | Agreement |
Group definitions, zones and premiums for ROOF0004-004ROOFER: ALL TYPES | ||||
| ROOF0030-029 · Roofers agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
ROOFER: SLATE AND TILE…Full textROOFER: SLATE AND TILE (SOMERSET COUNTY (SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE MERCER/SOMERSET COUNTY LINE NORTH ALONG ROUTE #206 TO ROUTE #514; THEN, WEST ALONG ROUTE #514 TO THE HUNTERDON/SOMERSET COUNTY LINE) (MOPPER, AND OPERATOR OF FELT-LAYING MACHINE: $0.50 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) ( WORK APPLYING ROOFING MATERIAL, ON ANY NEW CONSTRUCTION JOB, ON THOSE DAYS ON WHICH A FELT-LAYING MACHINE OR SLAG-DISPENSING MACHINE IS USED: $0.50 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) (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: SHINGLES (SOMERSET COUNTY…Full textROOFER: SHINGLES (SOMERSET COUNTY (SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE MERCER/SOMERSET COUNTY LINE NORTH ALONG ROUTE #206 TO ROUTE #514; THEN, WEST ALONG ROUTE #514 TO THE HUNTERDON/SOMERSET COUNTY LINE) (MOPPER, AND OPERATOR OF FELT-LAYING MACHINE: $0.50 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) (WORK APPLYING ROOFING MATERIAL, ON ANY NEW CONSTRUCTION JOB, ON THOSE DAYS ON WHICH A FELT-LAYING MACHINE OR SLAG-DISPENSING MACHINE IS USED: $0.50 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) (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: ALL OTHER WORK…Full textROOFER: ALL OTHER WORK (SOMERSET COUNTY (SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE MERCER/SOMERSET COUNTY LINE NORTH ALONG ROUTE #206 TO ROUTE #514; THEN, WEST ALONG ROUTE #514 TO THE HUNTERDON/SOMERSET COUNTY LINE) (MOPPER, AND OPERATOR OF FELT-LAYING MACHINE: $0.50 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK APPLYING ROOFING MATERIAL, ON ANY NEW CONSTRUCTION JOB, ON THOSE DAYS ON WHICH A FELT-LAYING MACHINE OR SLAG-DISPENSING MACHINE IS USED: $0.50 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) (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 |
| SFNJ0669-008 · SFNJ, July 1, 2025 | ||||
SPRINKLER FITTER: FIRE SPRINKLERS…Full textSPRINKLER FITTER: FIRE SPRINKLERS (SOMERSET COUNTY (TOWNSHIPS OF BRANCHBURG AND MONTGOMERY; BOROUGH OF ROCKY HILL)) | $49.97 | $41.35 | $91.32 | SFNJ |
| SFNJ0696-004 · SFNJ, January 1, 2025 | ||||
| SPRINKLER FITTER: FIRE SPRINKLERS (SOMERSET COUNTY (REMAINDER OF COUNTY)) | $67.97 | $39.35 | $107.32 | SFNJ |
| SHEE0025-005 · Sheet Metal Workers agreement, June 1, 2024 | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $51.30 | $51.55 | $102.85 | Agreement |
| TEAM0469-005 · Teamsters agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK…Full textTRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK (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 ADDITIONAL. 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 ADDITIONAL. (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 DAY.) (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 | $91.44 | Agreement |
TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK…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 MATERIAL, AND WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. 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 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 ADDITIONAL.) (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 DAY.) (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 | $91.29 | Agreement |
Modification history
| Modification 0 | January 2, 2026 |
| Modification 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Modification 2 | August 13, 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 NJ20260042?
- 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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