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Tunnel Worker prevailing wage in Danbury, Connecticut
$69.06an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum) · Form Erectors
$38.59 base wage + $30.47 fringe benefits
Danbury uses the same tunnel worker rates as 169 other towns. See all of them on one page.
On Connecticut public works in Danbury, a tunnel worker working as form erectors must be paid at least $69.06 an hour: a $38.59 base wage plus $30.47 in benefits. CTDOL prints no total, so $69.06 is our sum of the two.
CTDOL schedules as of July 1, 2026; this rate, effective July 1, 2026. Rates are not fixed for the life of a contract: contractors must adjust wages and benefits every July 1 to CTDOL's new rates (CGS § 31-55a, as amended by PA 25-168). Checked against portal.ct.gov on October 25, 2026.
CTDOL lists 11 tunnel worker rates for Danbury, from $68.62 to $76.78 an hour. See all of them.
CTDOL's online rates are informational. The contracting agency gets a project schedule from CTDOL before advertising, and that schedule, in the bid documents, is the one that applies.
- Benefit printed with “+ a”: extra paid holidays or vacation defined in CTDOL's Footnotes sheet.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $38.59 + $30.47
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. CTDOL prints the benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $38.59 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $30.47 |
| Base + benefits (our sum; CTDOL prints no total) | $69.06 |
When does this rate change?
- Connecticut re-rates contracts already under way. Each contractor must check with the Labor Commissioner by July 1 every year and adjust wages and benefits effective each July 1 (CGS § 31-55a, as amended by PA 25-168).
- This page uses CTDOL's schedules "As of: July 1, 2026". CTDOL can replace a schedule during the year to correct it; the Building schedule now carries a Bricklayers Zone A and B fringe correction (CTDOL prevailing wage).
Every tunnel worker rate in Danbury
As CTDOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- 21) Mucking Machine Operator, Grout Boss, Track Boss$76.78
- 18a) Blaster$76.19
- 19) Brakemen, Trackmen, Groutman, Laborers, Outside Lock Tender, Gauge Tenders$75.99
- 20) Change House Attendants, Powder Watchmen, Top on Iron Bolts$74.01
- 13a) Miners, Motormen, Mucking Machine Operators, Nozzle Men, Grout Men, Shaft & Tunnel Steel & Rodmen, Shield & Erector, Arm Operator, Cable Tenders$69.70
- 18) Miners$69.70
- 15) Form Erectors$69.06
- 13b) Brakemen, Trackmen, Miners' Helpers and all other men$68.73
- 14) Concrete Workers, Form Movers, and Strippers$68.73
- 16) Brakemen, Trackmen, Tunnel Laborers, Shaft Laborers, Miners Helpers$68.73
- 17) Laborers Topside, Cage Tenders, Bellman$68.62
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13a) Miners, Motormen, Mucking Machine Operators, Nozzle Men, Grout Men, Shaft & Tunnel Steel & Rodmen, Shield & Erector, Arm Operator, Cable Tenders | $39.23 | $30.47 | $69.70 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 13b) Brakemen, Trackmen, Miners' Helpers and all other men | $38.26 | $30.47 | $68.73 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 14) Concrete Workers, Form Movers, and Strippers | $38.26 | $30.47 | $68.73 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 15) Form Erectors | $38.59 | $30.47 | $69.06 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 16) Brakemen, Trackmen, Tunnel Laborers, Shaft Laborers, Miners Helpers | $38.26 | $30.47 | $68.73 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 17) Laborers Topside, Cage Tenders, Bellman | $38.15 | $30.47 | $68.62 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 18) Miners | $39.23 | $30.47 | $69.70 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 18a) Blaster | $45.72 | $30.47 | $76.19 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 19) Brakemen, Trackmen, Groutman, Laborers, Outside Lock Tender, Gauge Tenders | $45.52 | $30.47 | $75.99 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 20) Change House Attendants, Powder Watchmen, Top on Iron Bolts | $43.54 | $30.47 | $74.01 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 21) Mucking Machine Operator, Grout Boss, Track Boss | $46.31 | $30.47 | $76.78 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon tunnel worker rate in Danbury
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's wage determinations. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply.
We don't put a federal figure next to CTDOL's here, because the federal determinations split this trade into groups that don't line up with CTDOL's. The federal rows for this trade are below; match the classification to the work.
| Construction | Federal classification | Base wage | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: TUNNELS, CAISSON AND CYLINDER WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR: MUCKING MACHINE OPERATOR A. PAID HOLIDAYS: ON TUNNEL WORK ONLY: NEW YEAR'S …LABO0146-002 | $45.01 | $73.86 | CT20260001 Mod 2 |
| Highway | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: TUNNELS, CAISSON AND CYLINDER WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR: CHANGE HOUSE ATTENDANTS, POWDER WATCHMEN, TOP ON IRON BOLT A. PAID …LABO0146-002 | $42.24 | $71.09 | CT20260001 Mod 2 |
| Highway | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: TUNNELS, CAISSON AND CYLINDER WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR: BRAKEMEN, TRACKMEN, GROUTMAN, LABORERS, OUTSIDE LOCK TENDER, GAUGE TENDERS …LABO0146-002 | $44.22 | $73.07 | CT20260001 Mod 2 |
| Highway | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: TUNNELS, CAISSON AND CYLINDER WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR: BLASTER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: ON TUNNEL WORK ONLY: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL …LABO0146-002 | $44.42 | $73.27 | CT20260001 Mod 2 |
| Highway | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: SHIELD DRIVE AND LINER PLATE TUNNELS IN FREE AIR: MINERS, MOTORMEN, MUCKING MACHINE OPERATORS, NOZZLEMEN, GROUT MEN, SHAFT AND …LABO0146-002 | $37.93 | $66.78 | CT20260001 Mod 2 |
| Highway | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: SHIELD DRIVE AND LINER PLATE TUNNELS IN FREE AIR: BRAKEMEN AND TRACKMEN A. PAID HOLIDAYS: ON TUNNEL WORK ONLY: NEW YEAR'S DAY, …LABO0146-002 | $36.96 | $65.81 | CT20260001 Mod 2 |
| Highway | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE, LINING OF SAME AND TUNNEL IN FREE AIR: MINERS A. PAID HOLIDAYS: ON TUNNEL WORK ONLY: NEW YEAR'S DAY, …LABO0146-002 | $37.93 | $66.78 | CT20260001 Mod 2 |
| Highway | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE, LINING OF SAME AND TUNNEL IN FREE AIR: LABORERS TOPSIDE, CAGE TENDERS, BELLMAN A. PAID HOLIDAYS: ON TUNNEL …LABO0146-002 | $36.85 | $65.70 | CT20260001 Mod 2 |
| Highway | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE, LINING OF SAME AND TUNNEL IN FREE AIR: BRAKEMEN, TRACKMEN, TUNNEL LABORERS, SHAFT LABORERS A. PAID …LABO0146-002 | $36.96 | $65.81 | CT20260001 Mod 2 |
| Highway | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: CLEANING, CONCRETE AND CAULKING TUNNEL: FORM ERECTORS A. PAID HOLIDAYS: ON TUNNEL WORK ONLY: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, …LABO0146-002 | $37.29 | $66.14 | CT20260001 Mod 2 |
| Highway | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: CLEANING, CONCRETE AND CAULKING TUNNEL: CONCRETE WORKERS, FORM MOVERS AND STRIPPERS A. PAID HOLIDAYS: ON TUNNEL WORK ONLY: NEW …LABO0146-002 | $36.96 | $65.81 | CT20260001 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: TUNNELS, CAISSON AND CYLINDER WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR: MUCKING MACHINE OPERATOR A. PAID HOLIDAYS: ON TUNNEL WORK ONLY: NEW YEAR'S …LABO0146-002 | $45.01 | $73.86 | CT20260013 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: TUNNELS, CAISSON AND CYLINDER WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR: CHANGE HOUSE ATTENDANTS, POWDER WATCHMEN, TOP ON IRON BOLT A. PAID …LABO0146-002 | $42.24 | $71.09 | CT20260013 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: TUNNELS, CAISSON AND CYLINDER WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR: BRAKEMEN, TRACKMEN, GROUTMAN, LABORERS, OUTSIDE LOCK TENDER, GAUGE TENDERS …LABO0146-002 | $44.22 | $73.07 | CT20260013 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: TUNNELS, CAISSON AND CYLINDER WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR: BLASTER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: ON TUNNEL WORK ONLY: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL …LABO0146-002 | $44.42 | $73.27 | CT20260013 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: SHIELD DRIVE AND LINER PLATE TUNNELS IN FREE AIR: MINERS, MOTORMEN, MUCKING MACHINE OPERATORS, NOZZLEMEN, GROUT MEN, SHAFT AND …LABO0146-002 | $37.93 | $66.78 | CT20260013 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: SHIELD DRIVE AND LINER PLATE TUNNELS IN FREE AIR: BRAKEMEN AND TRACKMEN A. PAID HOLIDAYS: ON TUNNEL WORK ONLY: NEW YEAR'S DAY, …LABO0146-002 | $36.96 | $65.81 | CT20260013 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE, LINING OF SAME AND TUNNEL IN FREE AIR: MINERS A. PAID HOLIDAYS: ON TUNNEL WORK ONLY: NEW YEAR'S DAY, …LABO0146-002 | $37.93 | $66.78 | CT20260013 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE, LINING OF SAME AND TUNNEL IN FREE AIR: LABORERS TOPSIDE, CAGE TENDERS, BELLMAN A. PAID HOLIDAYS: ON TUNNEL …LABO0146-002 | $36.85 | $65.70 | CT20260013 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: ROCK SHAFT, CONCRETE, LINING OF SAME AND TUNNEL IN FREE AIR: BRAKEMEN, TRACKMEN, TUNNEL LABORERS, SHAFT LABORERS A. PAID …LABO0146-002 | $36.96 | $65.81 | CT20260013 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: CLEANING, CONCRETE AND CAULKING TUNNEL: FORM ERECTORS A. PAID HOLIDAYS: ON TUNNEL WORK ONLY: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, …LABO0146-002 | $37.29 | $66.14 | CT20260013 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | LABORERS: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION: CLEANING, CONCRETE AND CAULKING TUNNEL: CONCRETE WORKERS, FORM MOVERS AND STRIPPERS A. PAID HOLIDAYS: ON TUNNEL WORK ONLY: NEW …LABO0146-002 | $36.96 | $65.81 | CT20260013 Mod 2 |
Davis-Bacon rates from SAM.gov, read October 25, 2026. Our federal totals are base plus fringe; DOL prints no total. Connecticut Davis-Bacon changes
How Danbury compares
The main tunnel worker rate in every town that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every town in Connecticut
Wage and benefits, nearby
- Danburybase $38.59$69.06
- Bethelbase $38.59$69.06
- Bridgeportbase $38.59$69.06
- Brookfieldbase $38.59$69.06
Tunnel Worker rates in nearby towns
Current CTDOL rates. The statute sets the rate "in the town in which such public works project is being constructed" (CGS § 31-53(a)).
CTDOL's tunnel worker rates for Danbury are the same as in 169 other towns: Andover, Ansonia, Ashford, Avon, Barkhamsted, Beacon Falls, Berlin, Bethany and 161 more.
| Town | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Danbury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury | 15) Form Erectors | $38.59 | $69.06 | |
| Bethel | 15) Form Erectors | $38.59 | $69.06 | same |
| Bridgeport | 15) Form Erectors | $38.59 | $69.06 | same |
| Brookfield | 15) Form Erectors | $38.59 | $69.06 | same |
| Darien | 15) Form Erectors | $38.59 | $69.06 | same |
| Easton | 15) Form Erectors | $38.59 | $69.06 | same |
| Fairfield | 15) Form Erectors | $38.59 | $69.06 | same |
Connecticut tunnel worker prevailing wage by town, with a map
More from CTDOL on this rate
- CTDOL CTDOL schedule, page 15
- CTDOL's prevailing wage rates
- CTDOL's schedules list journeyperson rates only. Registered apprentices get their percentage of the journeyperson base plus the full benefit.
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your hourly rate to what your employer pays into benefit funds for you (or pays you in cash on top), and compare it with the total. Your employer files a certified payroll with the contracting agency every month; a false one is a felony (CGS § 31-53(f)). CTDOL Wage and Workplace Standards: (860) 263-6790.
Source
Department of Labor (CTDOL), CTDOL schedule CTDOL-heavy-2026-07-01, issued July 1, 2026, effective July 1, 2026, page 15: portal.ct.gov/dol/-/media/dol/2022-new-design-system/divisions/wage-and-workplace-standards/heavyrates_7-1-2026.pdf
We read every row of CTDOL's three July 1, 2026 schedules, town by town, and check every number with a second, separate reader. CTDOL prints no total; ours is the hourly rate plus the dollar benefit. How we check · Download Danbury as CSV · Report an error