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Massachusetts electrician prevailing wage, county by county
An electrician's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Massachusetts runs from $60.54 an hour in Hampshire County to $103.25 in Essex County. The median county is $81.07.
Electrician rate in each Massachusetts county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnstable CountyELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER AND HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE (BELCHERTOWN, WARE)) | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Barnstable CountyELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION) | $50.02 | $31.05 | $81.07 | Sep 1, 2024 | MA20260015 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER & HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE (BELCHERTOWN, WARE)) | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER AND HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE (BELCHERTOWN, WARE)) | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Berkshire CountyELECTRICIAN | $47.13 | $13.41 | $60.54 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260016 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER & HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE (BELCHERTOWN, WARE)) | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyELECTRICIAN (BRISTOL (ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO, SEEKONK)) | $56.11 | $24.74 | $80.85 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER AND HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE (BELCHERTOWN, WARE)) | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Bristol CountyELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION) | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260017 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyELECTRICIAN (BRISTOL (ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO, SEEKONK)) | $56.11 | $24.74 | $80.85 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyELECTRICIAN · Dukes County group | $50.02 | $31.05 | $81.07 | Sep 1, 2024 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (AMESBURY, ANDOVER, BOXFORD, GEORGETOWN, GROVELAND, HAVERHILL, LAWRENCE, MERRIMAC, METHUEN, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, NORTH ANDOVER, ROWLEY, SALISBURY, WEST NEWBURY); MIDDLESEX (BEDFORD, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE LITTLETON, LOWELL, NORTH READING, TEWKSBURY, TYNGSBORO, WESTFORD, WILMINGTON)) | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (AMESBURY, ANDOVER, BOXFORD, GEORGETOWN, GROVELAND, HAVERHILL, LAWRENCE, MERRIMAC, METHUEN, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, NORTH ANDOVER, ROWLEY, SALISBURY, WEST NEWBURY); MIDDLESEX (BEDFORD, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE LITTLETON, LOWELL, NORTH READING, TEWKSBURY, TYNGSBORO, WESTFORD, WILMINGTON)) | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Essex CountyELECTRICIAN | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260018 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (AMESBURY, ANDOVER, BOXFORD, GEORGETOWN, GROVELAND, HAVERHILL, LAWRENCE, MERRIMAC, METHUEN, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, NORTH ANDOVER, ROWLEY, SALISBURY, WEST NEWBURY); MIDDLESEX (BEDFORD, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE LITTLETON, LOWELL, NORTH READING, TEWKSBURY, TYNGSBORO, WESTFORD, WILMINGTON)) | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER & HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE (BELCHERTOWN, WARE)) | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyELECTRICIAN | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260011 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER & HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE (BELCHERTOWN, WARE)) | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyELECTRICIAN (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); WORCESTER (EXCEPT WARREN)) | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | Sep 7, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Hampden CountyELECTRICIAN | $47.13 | $13.41 | $60.54 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260019 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyELECTRICIAN (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); WORCESTER (EXCEPT WARREN)) | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | Sep 7, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Hampshire CountyELECTRICIAN | $47.13 | $13.41 | $60.54 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260020 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (AMESBURY, ANDOVER, BOXFORD, GEORGETOWN, GROVELAND, HAVERHILL, LAWRENCE, MERRIMAC, METHUEN, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, NORTH ANDOVER, ROWLEY, SALISBURY, WEST NEWBURY); MIDDLESEX (BEDFORD, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE LITTLETON, LOWELL, NORTH READING, TEWKSBURY, TYNGSBORO, WESTFORD, WILMINGTON)) | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (AMESBURY, ANDOVER, BOXFORD, GEORGETOWN, GROVELAND, HAVERHILL, LAWRENCE, MERRIMAC, METHUEN, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, NORTH ANDOVER, ROWLEY, SALISBURY, WEST NEWBURY); MIDDLESEX (BEDFORD, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE LITTLETON, LOWELL, NORTH READING, TEWKSBURY, TYNGSBORO, WESTFORD, WILMINGTON)) | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Middlesex CountyELECTRICIAN | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260021 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (AMESBURY, ANDOVER, BOXFORD, GEORGETOWN, GROVELAND, HAVERHILL, LAWRENCE, MERRIMAC, METHUEN, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, NORTH ANDOVER, ROWLEY, SALISBURY, WEST NEWBURY); MIDDLESEX (BEDFORD, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE LITTLETON, LOWELL, NORTH READING, TEWKSBURY, TYNGSBORO, WESTFORD, WILMINGTON)) | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyELECTRICIAN · Dukes County group | $50.02 | $31.05 | $81.07 | Sep 1, 2024 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, SWAMPSCOTT); MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ARLINGTON, BELMONT, CAMBRIDGE, CONCORD, EVERETT, FRAMINGHAM, HOLLISTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, MALDEN, MAYNARD, MEDFORD, MELROSE, NATICK, NEWTON, READING, SHERBORN, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, SUDBURY, WAKEFIELD, WALTHAM, WATERTOWN, WAYLAND, WESTON, WINCHESTER, WOBURN); NORFOLK (BELLINGHAM, BRAINTREE, BROOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBORO, FRANKLOIN, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHAM, NORFOLK, NORWO | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER AND HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE (BELCHERTOWN, WARE)) | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Norfolk CountyELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION) | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260022 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, SWAMPSCOTT); MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ARLINGTON, BELMONT, CAMBRIDGE, CONCORD, EVERETT, FRAMINGHAM, HOLLISTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, MALDEN, MAYNARD, MEDFORD, MELROSE, NATICK, NEWTON, READING, SHERBORN, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, SUDBURY, WAKEFIELD, WALTHAM, WATERTOWN, WAYLAND, WESTON, WINCHESTER, WOBURN); NORFOLK (BELLINGHAM, BRAINTREE, BROOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBORO, FRANKLOIN, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHAM, NORFOLK, NORWO | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyELECTRICIAN | $50.02 | $31.05 | $81.07 | Sep 1, 2024 | MA20260012 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER AND HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE (BELCHERTOWN, WARE)) | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Plymouth CountyELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION | $45.13 | $13.86 | $58.99 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260023 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyELECTRICIAN (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO, SEEKONK); DUKES; NANTUCKET AND NORFOLK (AVON, HALBROOK, PLAINVILLE, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON)) | $50.02 | $31.05 | $81.07 | Sep 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER AND HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE (BELCHERTOWN, WARE)) | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Suffolk CountyELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION) | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260024 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyELECTRICIAN (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO, SEEKONK); DUKES; NANTUCKET; PLYMOUTH (EXCEPT HINGHAM AND HULL TWPS); NORFOLK (AVON, HALBROOK, RANDOLPH, SLOUGHTON)) | $50.02 | $31.05 | $81.07 | Sep 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | Sep 7, 2025 | MA20260013 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER AND HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE (BELCHERTOWN, WARE)) | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Worcester CountyELECTRICIAN | $66.17 | $37.08 | $103.25 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260025 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyELECTRICIAN (WORCESTER (WARREN)) | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | Sep 7, 2025 | MA20260002 Mod 1 |
Main electrician classification in each county, Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. 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)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Massachusetts?
$60.54 to $103.25 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $81.07. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 12 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Essex County1 county$103.25
- Middlesex County1 county$103.25
- Norfolk County1 county$103.25
- Berkshire County1 county$81.72
- Franklin County1 county$81.72
- Dukes County group2 counties$81.07
- Barnstable County1 county$81.07
- Plymouth County1 county$81.07
- Suffolk County1 county$81.07
- Bristol County1 county$80.85
- Worcester County1 county$70.63
- Hampden County1 county$60.54
- Hampshire County1 county$60.54
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County | ELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (AMESBURY, ANDOVER, BOXFORD, GEORGETOWN, GROVELAND, HAVERHILL, LAWRENCE, MERRIMAC, METHUEN, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, NORTH ANDOVER, ROWLEY, SALISBURY, WEST NEWBURY); MIDDLESEX (BEDFORD, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE LITTLETON, LOWELL, NORTH READING, TEWKSBURY, TYNGSBORO, WESTFORD, WILMINGTON)) | $66.17 | $103.25 |
| Middlesex County | ELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (AMESBURY, ANDOVER, BOXFORD, GEORGETOWN, GROVELAND, HAVERHILL, LAWRENCE, MERRIMAC, METHUEN, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, NORTH ANDOVER, ROWLEY, SALISBURY, WEST NEWBURY); MIDDLESEX (BEDFORD, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE LITTLETON, LOWELL, NORTH READING, TEWKSBURY, TYNGSBORO, WESTFORD, WILMINGTON)) | $66.17 | $103.25 |
| Norfolk County | ELECTRICIAN (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, SWAMPSCOTT); MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ARLINGTON, BELMONT, CAMBRIDGE, CONCORD, EVERETT, FRAMINGHAM, HOLLISTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, MALDEN, MAYNARD, MEDFORD, MELROSE, NATICK, NEWTON, READING, SHERBORN, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, SUDBURY, WAKEFIELD, WALTHAM, WATERTOWN, WAYLAND, WESTON, WINCHESTER, WOBURN); NORFOLK (BELLINGHAM, BRAINTREE, BROOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBORO, FRANKLOIN, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHAM, NORFOLK, NORWO | $66.17 | $103.25 |
| Berkshire County | ELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER & HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE (BELCHERTOWN, WARE)) | $52.16 | $81.72 |
| Franklin County | ELECTRICIAN (HAMPDEN (EXCEPT CHESTER & HOLYOKE); HAMPSHIRE (BELCHERTOWN, WARE)) | $52.16 | $81.72 |
| Dukes County group, 2 localities: Dukes, Nantucket | ELECTRICIAN | $50.02 | $81.07 |
| Barnstable County | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION) | $50.02 | $81.07 |
| Plymouth County | ELECTRICIAN | $50.02 | $81.07 |
| Suffolk County | ELECTRICIAN (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO, SEEKONK); DUKES; NANTUCKET AND NORFOLK (AVON, HALBROOK, PLAINVILLE, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON)) | $50.02 | $81.07 |
| Bristol County | ELECTRICIAN (BRISTOL (ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO, SEEKONK)) | $56.11 | $80.85 |
| Worcester County | ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $36.12 | $70.63 |
| Hampden County | ELECTRICIAN | $47.13 | $60.54 |
| Hampshire County | ELECTRICIAN | $47.13 | $60.54 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 12 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Massachusetts electrician pay
What is the electrician prevailing wage in Middlesex County?
$103.25 an hour: a $66.17 base wage plus $37.08 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician classification in Middlesex County.
Does electrician prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Middlesex County the $103.25 total is a $66.17 base wage plus $37.08 in fringe benefits, about 36% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does electrician prevailing wage pay overtime in Massachusetts?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice electricians get this rate?
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)).
Why do some counties have the same electrician rate?
DOL often publishes the same electrician rates for several counties. Across Massachusetts, the 14 counties with an electrician rate fall into 13 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the Dukes County group).