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Massachusetts landscape and irrigation laborer prevailing wage, county by county
A landscape and irrigation laborer's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Massachusetts runs from $52.62 an hour in Berkshire County to $75.90 in Suffolk County. The median county is $62.44.
Landscape & Irrigation Laborer rate in each Massachusetts county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnstable CountyLABORER LANDSCAPE | $38.95 | $29.41 | $68.36 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260015 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE | $36.62 | $16.00 | $52.62 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260016 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyLABORER LANDSCAPE | $33.25 | $22.92 | $56.17 | Jun 1, 2018 | MA20260017 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyLABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260018 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyLABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $35.00 | $26.91 | $61.91 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260007 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE | $44.11 | $18.85 | $62.96 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260019 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyLABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $35.00 | $26.91 | $61.91 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260020 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyLABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $33.25 | $22.92 | $56.17 | Jun 1, 2018 | MA20260021 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyLABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260022 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyLABORER LANDSCAPE | $38.95 | $29.41 | $68.36 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260023 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyLABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $46.20 | $29.70 | $75.90 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260024 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyLABORER: LANDSCAPE | $40.39 | $17.68 | $58.07 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260025 Mod 1 |
Main landscape and irrigation laborer 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 landscape and irrigation laborer make on prevailing wage in Massachusetts?
$52.62 to $75.90 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $62.44. 12 counties, highest main rate first.
- Suffolk County1 county$75.90
- Essex County1 county$68.65
- Norfolk County1 county$68.65
- Barnstable County1 county$68.36
- Plymouth County1 county$68.36
- Hampden County1 county$62.96
- Franklin County1 county$61.91
- Hampshire County1 county$61.91
- Worcester County1 county$58.07
- Bristol County1 county$56.17
- Middlesex County1 county$56.17
- Berkshire County1 county$52.62
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | LABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $46.20 | $75.90 |
| Essex County | LABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $38.95 | $68.65 |
| Norfolk County | LABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $38.95 | $68.65 |
| Barnstable County | LABORER LANDSCAPE | $38.95 | $68.36 |
| Plymouth County | LABORER LANDSCAPE | $38.95 | $68.36 |
| Hampden County | LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $44.11 | $62.96 |
| Franklin County | LABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $35.00 | $61.91 |
| Hampshire County | LABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $35.00 | $61.91 |
| Worcester County | LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $40.39 | $58.07 |
| Bristol County | LABORER LANDSCAPE | $33.25 | $56.17 |
| Middlesex County | LABORER (LANDSCAPE) | $33.25 | $56.17 |
| Berkshire County | LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $36.62 | $52.62 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about Massachusetts landscape and irrigation laborer pay
What is the landscape and irrigation laborer prevailing wage in Middlesex County?
$56.17 an hour: a $33.25 base wage plus $22.92 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260021, modification 1. Overtime and every landscape and irrigation laborer classification in Middlesex County.
Does landscape and irrigation laborer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Middlesex County the $56.17 total is a $33.25 base wage plus $22.92 in fringe benefits, about 41% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does landscape and irrigation laborer 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 landscape and irrigation laborers 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 landscape and irrigation laborers the most in Massachusetts?
Suffolk County, at $75.90 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Berkshire County at $52.62, and the median county is $62.44.