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Massachusetts guardrail installer prevailing wage, county by county
A guardrail installer's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Massachusetts runs from $64.56 an hour in Middlesex County to $91.53 in Plymouth County. The median county is $90.88.
Guardrail Installer rate in each Massachusetts county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Berkshire CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260016 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260019 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $33.70 | $90.88 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260020 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyOPERATOR: POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) | $41.49 | $23.07 | $64.56 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260021 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; LOADER; POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260023 Mod 1 |
Main guardrail installer 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 a guardrail installer make on prevailing wage in Massachusetts?
$64.56 to $91.53 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $90.88. 5 counties, highest main rate first.
- Plymouth County1 county · POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXC$91.53
- Berkshire County1 county · POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BROOM/SWEEP$90.88
- Hampden County1 county · POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BROOM/SWEEP$90.88
- Hampshire County1 county · POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BROOM/SWEEP$90.88
- Middlesex County1 county · OPERATOR: POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES)$64.56
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; LOADER; POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) | $57.83 | $91.53 |
| Berkshire County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $90.88 |
| Hampden County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $90.88 |
| Hampshire County | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY | $57.18 | $90.88 |
| Middlesex County | OPERATOR: POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) | $41.49 | $64.56 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about Massachusetts guardrail installer pay
What is the guardrail installer prevailing wage in Middlesex County?
$64.56 an hour: a $41.49 base wage plus $23.07 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260021, modification 1. Overtime and every guardrail installer classification in Middlesex County.
Does guardrail installer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Middlesex County the $64.56 total is a $41.49 base wage plus $23.07 in fringe benefits, about 36% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does guardrail installer 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 guardrail installers 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)).
Which county pays guardrail installers the most in Massachusetts?
Plymouth County, at $91.53 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Middlesex County at $64.56, and the median county is $90.88.