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Berkshire County, MA · Laborer
Laborer prevailing wage in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
$57.17an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$31.54 base wage + $25.63 fringe benefits
LABORERS: (BERKSHIRE COUNTY, FRANKLIN COUNTY, (THE TOWNS OF ASHFIELD, BUCKLAND, CHARLEMONT, HAWLEY, HEATH, AND ROWE ONLY) HAMPSHIRE COUNTY (THE TOWNS OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON ONLY)) · LABO0473-001
$57.17an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$31.54 base wage + $25.63 fringe benefits
LABORERS: MASON TENDER, STONE/STUCCO (BERKSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE (CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD AND WORTHINGTON)) · LABO0473-003
$58.19an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$31.54 base wage + $26.65 fringe benefits
LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) · LABO0473-007
$64.70an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$35.00 base wage + $29.70 fringe benefits
LABORERS: GROUP 4 BLASTERS, POWDERMEN (FRANKLIN (EXCEPT ORANGE AND WARRICK); HAMPDEN AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON)) · LABO0473-005
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Berkshire County, a laborer must be paid at least $57.17 an hour: a $31.54 base wage plus $25.63 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260003 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $57.17 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MA20260003, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier LABO0473-001 (December 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in Berkshire County, a laborer must be paid at least $57.17 an hour: a $31.54 base wage plus $25.63 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260004 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $57.17 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MA20260004, modification 2, published August 6, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier LABO0473-003 (December 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Berkshire County, a laborer must be paid at least $58.19 an hour: a $31.54 base wage plus $26.65 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260016 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $58.19 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MA20260016, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier LABO0473-007 (December 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Berkshire County, a laborer must be paid at least $64.70 an hour: a $35.00 base wage plus $29.70 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260010 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $64.70 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MA20260010, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier LABO0473-005 (December 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Massachusetts also sets its own rates; on jobs covered by both, pay the higher. The Department of Labor Standards issues them per project, by wage request number, and they must be re-requested after 90 days (M.G.L. c. 149 ss. 26-27), so there is no county schedule to show here.
DOL lists 19 laborer rates for Berkshire County, from $25.06 to $76.95 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $31.54 + $25.63
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe 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) | $31.54 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $25.63 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $57.17 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $31.54 + $25.63
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe 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) | $31.54 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $25.63 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $57.17 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $31.54 + $26.65
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe 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) | $31.54 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $26.65 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $58.19 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $35.00 + $29.70
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe 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) | $35.00 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $29.70 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $64.70 |
When does this rate change?
- A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Massachusetts change log lists what each one changed.
Every laborer rate in Berkshire County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- LABORERS: GROUP 3 SMALL BACKHOES, LOADERS ON TRACKS, BOBCAT TYPE LOADERS, HYDRAULIC "BROCK" TYPE HAMMER OPERATORS, CONCRETE CUTTING SAWSHeavy · LABO1421-002$76.95
- LABORERS: GROUP 2 BURNERS, JACKHAMMERSHeavy · LABO1421-002$76.70
- LABORERS: GROUP 1 ADZEMAN, WRECKING LABORERHeavy · LABO1421-002$75.95
- LABORERS: GROUP 5 YARDMAN, BURNERS, SAWYERSHeavy · LABO1421-002$75.05
- LABORERS: GROUP 4 YARDMAN (SALVAGE YARD ONLY)Heavy · LABO1421-002$71.95
- LABORERS: GROUP 4 BLASTERS, POWDERMEN (FRANKLIN (EXCEPT ORANGE AND WARRICK); HAMPDEN AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON))Heavy · LABO0473-005$64.70
- LABORERS: GROUP 3 AIR TRACK OPERATOR, BLOCK PAVERS, RAMMERS, CURB SETTERS (FRANKLIN (EXCEPT ORANGE AND WARRICK); HAMPDEN AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON))Heavy · LABO0473-005$64.70
- LABORERS: GROUP 1 CARPENTER TENDERS, CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, LABORERS, WRECKING LABORERS (FRANKLIN (EXCEPT ORANGE AND WARRICK); HAMPDEN AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON))Heavy · LABO0473-005$64.70
- LABORER (FORM WORK ONLY)Highway · LABO0596-005$61.91
- LABORERS: GROUP 4 BLASTERS, POWDERMEN (BERKSHIRE; HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES (THE TOWNS OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON ONLY))Heavy · LABO0473-006$60.64
- LABORERS: GROUP 3 AIR TRACK OPERATOR, BLOCK PAVERS, RAMMERS, CURB SETTERS (BERKSHIRE; HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES (THE TOWNS OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON ONLY))Heavy · LABO0473-006$60.64
- LABORERS: GROUP 1 CARPENTER TENDERS, CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, LABORERS, WRECKING LABORERS (BERKSHIRE; HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES (THE TOWNS OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON ONLY))Heavy · LABO0473-006$60.64
- LABORERS: MASON TENDER, STONE/STUCCO (HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE (EXCEPT CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD AND WORTHINGTON))Residential · LABO0596-007$58.77
- LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND)Highway · SUMA2014-006$58.61
- LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)Highway · LABO0473-007$58.19
- LABORERS: (BERKSHIRE COUNTY, FRANKLIN COUNTY, (THE TOWNS OF ASHFIELD, BUCKLAND, CHARLEMONT, HAWLEY, HEATH, AND ROWE ONLY) HAMPSHIRE COUNTY (THE TOWNS OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON ONLY))Building · LABO0473-001$57.17
- LABORERS: MASON TENDER, STONE/STUCCO (BERKSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE (CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD AND WORTHINGTON))Residential · LABO0473-003$57.17
- LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTORHighway · SUMA2014-006$51.19
- LABORER (UNSKILLED)Residential · SUMA2003-001$25.06
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORERS: (BERKSHIRE COUNTY, FRANKLIN COUNTY, (THE TOWNS OF ASHFIELD, BUCKLAND, CHARLEMONT, HAWLEY, HEATH, AND ROWE ONLY) HAMPSHIRE COUNTY (THE TOWNS OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON ONLY))BuildingLABO0473-001 | $31.54 | $25.63 | $57.17 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
| LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL)HighwayLABO0473-007 | $31.54 | $26.65 | $58.19 | MA20260016 Mod 1 |
| LABORER (FORM WORK ONLY)HighwayLABO0596-005 | $35.00 | $26.91 | $61.91 | MA20260016 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND)HighwaySUMA2014-006 | $44.43 | $14.18 | $58.61 | MA20260016 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTORHighwaySUMA2014-006 | $33.10 | $18.09 | $51.19 | MA20260016 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 BLASTERS, POWDERMEN (FRANKLIN (EXCEPT ORANGE AND WARRICK); HAMPDEN AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON))HeavyLABO0473-005 | $35.00 | $29.70 | $64.70 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 AIR TRACK OPERATOR, BLOCK PAVERS, RAMMERS, CURB SETTERS (FRANKLIN (EXCEPT ORANGE AND WARRICK); HAMPDEN AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON))HeavyLABO0473-005 | $35.00 | $29.70 | $64.70 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 CARPENTER TENDERS, CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, LABORERS, WRECKING LABORERS (FRANKLIN (EXCEPT ORANGE AND WARRICK); HAMPDEN AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON))HeavyLABO0473-005 | $35.00 | $29.70 | $64.70 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 BLASTERS, POWDERMEN (BERKSHIRE; HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES (THE TOWNS OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON ONLY))HeavyLABO0473-006 | $33.99 | $26.65 | $60.64 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 AIR TRACK OPERATOR, BLOCK PAVERS, RAMMERS, CURB SETTERS (BERKSHIRE; HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES (THE TOWNS OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON ONLY))HeavyLABO0473-006 | $33.99 | $26.65 | $60.64 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 CARPENTER TENDERS, CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, LABORERS, WRECKING LABORERS (BERKSHIRE; HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES (THE TOWNS OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON ONLY))HeavyLABO0473-006 | $33.99 | $26.65 | $60.64 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 YARDMAN, BURNERS, SAWYERSHeavyLABO1421-002 | $45.35 | $29.70 | $75.05 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 YARDMAN (SALVAGE YARD ONLY)HeavyLABO1421-002 | $42.25 | $29.70 | $71.95 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 SMALL BACKHOES, LOADERS ON TRACKS, BOBCAT TYPE LOADERS, HYDRAULIC "BROCK" TYPE HAMMER OPERATORS, CONCRETE CUTTING SAWSHeavyLABO1421-002 | $47.25 | $29.70 | $76.95 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 BURNERS, JACKHAMMERSHeavyLABO1421-002 | $47.00 | $29.70 | $76.70 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 ADZEMAN, WRECKING LABORERHeavyLABO1421-002 | $46.25 | $29.70 | $75.95 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER, STONE/STUCCO (BERKSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE (CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD AND WORTHINGTON))ResidentialLABO0473-003 | $31.54 | $25.63 | $57.17 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER, STONE/STUCCO (HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE (EXCEPT CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD AND WORTHINGTON))ResidentialLABO0596-007 | $32.75 | $26.02 | $58.77 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
| LABORER (UNSKILLED)ResidentialSUMA2003-001 | $18.73 | $6.33 | $25.06 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
How Berkshire County compares
The main laborer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Massachusetts
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Berkshire Countybase $31.54$57.17
- Hampshire Countybase $35.00$63.87
- Hampden Countybase $35.00$63.87
- Franklin Countybase $35.00$63.87
Laborer rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Berkshire County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 1 ADZEMAN, WRECKING LABORER. (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES) | $46.25 | $75.95 | +$18.78 |
| Norfolk County | LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 1 ADZEMAN, WRECKING LABORER. (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES) | $46.25 | $75.95 | +$18.78 |
| Hampshire County | LABORERS: GROUP 1 LABORERS, CARPENTER TENDERS, WRECKING LABORERS (HAMPDEN COUNTY, HAMPSHIRE COUNTY (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINNGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON) FRANKLIN COUNTY (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ASHFIELD, BUCKLAND, CHARLEMONT, HAULY, HEATH, ORANGE,ROWE AND WARWICK)) | $35.00 | $63.87 | +$6.70 |
| Hampden County | LABORERS: GROUP 1 LABORERS, CARPENTER TENDERS, WRECKING LABORERS (HAMPDEN COUNTY, HAMPSHIRE COUNTY (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINNGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON) FRANKLIN COUNTY (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ASHFIELD, BUCKLAND, CHARLEMONT, HAULY, HEATH, ORANGE,ROWE AND WARWICK)) | $35.00 | $63.87 | +$6.70 |
| Franklin County | LABORERS: GROUP 1 LABORERS, CARPENTER TENDERS, WRECKING LABORERS (HAMPDEN COUNTY, HAMPSHIRE COUNTY (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINNGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON) FRANKLIN COUNTY (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ASHFIELD, BUCKLAND, CHARLEMONT, HAULY, HEATH, ORANGE,ROWE AND WARWICK)) | $35.00 | $63.87 | +$6.70 |
| Berkshire County | LABORERS: (BERKSHIRE COUNTY, FRANKLIN COUNTY, (THE TOWNS OF ASHFIELD, BUCKLAND, CHARLEMONT, HAWLEY, HEATH, AND ROWE ONLY) HAMPSHIRE COUNTY (THE TOWNS OF CHESTERFIELD, CUMMINGTON, GOSHEN, MIDDLEFIELD, PLAINFIELD, AND WORTHINGTON ONLY)) | $31.54 | $57.17 | |
| Worcester County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $39.84 | $51.88 | −$5.29 |
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination MA20260003 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/MA20260003/1
We read every active Massachusetts Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download Berkshire County as CSV · Report an error