Which rate do I pay on NJ20260047?

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.

Prevailing wage rates · New Jersey · Wage determination

Prevailing wage rates: Bergen County, New Jersey

Heavy construction · NJ20260047 modification 2, published August 13, 2026

The short answer

This sheet sets 24 classifications for heavy work in Bergen 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 $35.37 an hour (laborer: common or general) to $119.58 (work on line voltage of 440 or 480 volts). 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
BRNJ0002-017 · Bricklayers agreement, May 1, 2025
(WORK ON HIGH STACKS: 22% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.)	$49.60	$37.96	$87.56	Agreement
Group definitions, zones and premiums for BRNJ0002-017 BRICKLAYER
BRNJ0004-001 · Bricklayers agreement, May 1, 2025
CEMENT MASON	$49.60	$37.96	$87.56	Agreement
CARP0006-013 · Carpenters agreement, May 1, 2025
THE FIRST SIXTY FEET AT THE REGULAR RATE… Full text 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
Group definitions, zones and premiums for CARP0006-013 CARPENTER: INCLUDING FORM WORK
CARP0715-007 · Carpenters agreement, May 1, 2025
WORK OF ERECTION AND DISMANTLING OF ELEVATORS AND TOWERS… Full text 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
Group definitions, zones and premiums for CARP0715-007 MILLWRIGHT
CARP1556-003 · Carpenters agreement, May 1, 2024
CARPENTER: DOCK BUILDER… Full text CARPENTER: DOCK BUILDER (CONCRETE FORM WORK) WORK ON LAND PILE DRIVING, FLOATING MARINE CONSTRUCTION AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF WHARVES, WHILE HANDLING AND WORKING WITH CREOSOTE AND CREOSOTE-IMPREGNATED PRODUCTS: $0.25 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON HAZARDOUS/TOXIC/CONTAMINATED WASTE REMOVAL, ON A HAZARDOUS/TOXIC/CONTAMINATED WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER COMES INTO CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS/TOXIC/CONTAMINATED WASTE MATERIAL, AND WHEN A, B OR C PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED AND USED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN OR EYE PROTECTION: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL	$52.02	$39.23	$91.25	Agreement
CARPENTER: DOCK BUILDER… Full text CARPENTER: DOCK BUILDER (ALL OTHER WORK) WORK ON LAND PILE DRIVING, FLOATING MARINE CONSTRUCTION AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF WHARVES, WHILE HANDLING AND WORKING WITH CREOSOTE AND CREOSOTE-IMPREGNATED PRODUCTS: $0.25 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON HAZARDOUS/TOXIC/CONTAMINATED WASTE REMOVAL, ON A HAZARDOUS/TOXIC/CONTAMINATED WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER COMES INTO CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS/TOXIC/CONTAMINATED WASTE MATERIAL, AND WHEN A, B OR C PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED AND USED FOR RESPIRATORY, SKIN OR EYE PROTECTION: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL	$52.98	$52.44	$105.42	Agreement
ELEC0164-007 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 3, 2024
WORK ON LINE VOLTAGE OF 440 OR 480 VOLTS… Full text WORK ON LINE VOLTAGE OF 440 OR 480 VOLTS: 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK FROM TRUSSES, SCAFFOLDS, FRAMES, LADDERS AND POLES, 40 FT. OR MORE ABOVE THE GROUND OR FLOOR (DOES NOT INCLUDE WORK FROM A MANLIFT): 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON RADIO TOWERS, TRANSMISSION TOWERS AND SMOKESTACKS: 21% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL	$62.90	$39.31	$102.21	Agreement
WORK ON LINE VOLTAGE OF 440 OR 480 VOLTS… Full text WORK ON LINE VOLTAGE OF 440 OR 480 VOLTS: 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK FROM TRUSSES, SCAFFOLDS, FRAMES, LADDERS AND POLES, 40 FT. OR MORE ABOVE THE GROUND OR FLOOR (DOES NOT INCLUDE WORK FROM A MANLIFT): 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON RADIO TOWERS, TRANSMISSION TOWERS AND SMOKESTACKS: 21% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL	$73.59	$45.99	$119.58	Agreement
Group definitions, zones and premiums for ELEC0164-007 ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER
ENGI0825-021 · Operating Engineers agreement, July 1, 2025
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5… Full text POWER 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 text POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 BROOM; COMPRESSOR (SINGLE); FARM TRACTOR; FRONT END LOADER (UNDER 1 CU. YD.); ROLLER, GRADE; PUMP (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 text POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 ASPHALT SPREADER; BULLDOZER; COMPRESSOR(2 OR 3) (IN BATTERY) (WITHIN 100 FT.); CRUSHER; 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 text POWER 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 text POWER 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) (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
IRON0011-012 · Ironworkers agreement, July 1, 2025
IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL	$52.24	$50.32	$102.56	Agreement
IRONWORKER: REINFORCING	$49.94	$50.32	$100.26	Agreement
LABO0077-008 · Laborers agreement, July 1, 2012
LABORER: MASON TENDER: CEMENT/CONCRETE	$29.35	$23.07	$52.42	Agreement
LABO0172-008 · Laborers agreement, March 1, 2025
LABORER: LANDSACPE LABORER… Full text LABORER: LANDSACPE LABORER, POWER TOOL OPERATOR (HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL WORK: WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS REQUIRED TO WEAR LEVEL A, B OR C PERSONAL PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK ON A STATE OR FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHERE THE WORKER IS NOT REQUIRED TO WEAR LEVEL A, B, OR C PERSONAL PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL.) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED THAT THE WORKER WORKS THREE DAYS FOR THE SAME EMPLOYER WITHIN A PERIOD OF TEN WORKING DAYS CONSISTING OF FIVE WORKING DAYS BEFORE AND FIVE WORKING DAYS AFTER THE DAY UPON WHICH THE HOLIDAY FALLS OR IS OBSERVED	$50.95	$38.53	$89.48	Agreement
PAIN0711-023 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, May 1, 2023
PAINTER: WORK ON BRIDGES (MAJOR BRIDGES DESIGNED FOR COMMERCIAL NAVIGATION)	$58.28	$33.85	$92.13	Agreement
PAIN0711-024 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, May 1, 2017
PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER (REPAINT WORK, ON PROJECTS ON WHICH NO MAJOR ALTERATIONS OCCUR.)	$29.05	$18.91	$47.96	Agreement
PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER (NEW CONSTRUCTION)	$40.19	$22.72	$62.91	Agreement
SUNJ2004-023 · Survey of contractors in NJ, January 2, 2009
LABORER: PIPELAYER	$24.05	$13.67	$37.72	Survey
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL	$25.93	$9.44	$35.37	Survey
TEAM0560-003 · Teamsters agreement, May 1, 2025
TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK… Full text TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK; PICKUP 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, IN A ZONE REQUIRING LEVEL B, C OR D PERSONAL PROTECTION FOR ANY WORKERS OTHER THAN THE TRUCK DRIVER: $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; PROVIDED THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO WORK, OR, ""SHAPES"", ONE DAY OF THE CALENDAR WEEK DURING WHICH THE HOLIDAY OCCURS	$47.51	$44.02	$91.53	Agreement
TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK… Full text TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK; FLATBED 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, IN A ZONE REQUIRING LEVEL B, C OR D PERSONAL PROTECTION FOR ANY WORKERS OTHER THAN THE TRUCK DRIVER: $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; PROVIDED THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO WORK, OR, ""SHAPES"", ONE DAY OF THE CALENDAR WEEK DURING WHICH THE HOLIDAY OCCURS	$47.36	$44.02	$91.38	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 NJ20260047?: 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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