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Carpenter prevailing wage in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
$67.18an hour, base + fringe · CARPENTER ; AND NORFOLK COUNTIES)
$39.28 wage + $27.90 fringe benefits · Building · CARP0624-007
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Middlesex County, a carpenter working as carpenter ; and norfolk counties) must be paid at least $67.18 an hour: a $39.28 base wage plus $27.90 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260001 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $67.18 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MA20260001, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier CARP0624-007 (September 1, 2017). 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 9 carpenter rates for Middlesex County, from $45.63 to $92.74 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $39.28 + $27.90
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) | $39.28 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $27.90 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $67.18 |
When this rate changes
- 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 carpenter rate in Middlesex County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- CARPENTER (MIDDLESEX (BELMONT, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN, MEDFORD, SOMERVILLE); NORFOLK (BROOKLINE, DEDHAM, MILTON); AND SUFFOLK)Building · CARP0327-001$92.74
- CARPENTER (MIDDLESEX (BELMONT, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN, MEDFORD, SOMERVILLE); NORFOLK (BROOKLINE, DEDHAM, MILTON); AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES)Heavy · CARP0327-002$92.74
- CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) (MIDDLESEX (BELMONT, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN, MEDFORD, SOMERVILLE) NORFOLK (BROOKLINE, DEDHAM, MILTON) AND SUFFOLK)Residential · CARP0327-003$92.74
- CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) (WORCESTER COUNTY (EXCEPT GILBERTVILLE, HARDWICK, WARREN, WEST BROOKFIELD))Residential · CARP0336-008$81.55
- CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORKHighway · SUMA2014-011$67.39
- CARPENTER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO & NORTH ATTLEBORO); AND NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) COUNTIES)Building · CARP0624-007$67.18
- CARPENTER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO & NORTH ATTLEBORO); NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON); PLYMOUTH (BRIDGEWATER, KINGSTON, LAKEVILLE, MIDDLEBORO, PLYMOUTH, S. HANOVER, WHITMAN))Heavy · CARP0624-006$67.18
- CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO AND NORTH ATTLEBORO) AND PLYMOUTH (BRIDGEWATER, BROCKTON, KINGSTON, LAKEVILLE, MIDDLEBORO, PLYMOUTH, SOUTH HANOVER, WHITMAN))Residential · CARP0624-008$67.18
- CARPENTERS, NEW WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION NOT EXCEEDING 4 STORIES INCLUDING BASEMENT: WOOD FRAMING, SIDING AND EXTERIOR TRIM WORK (ZONE 1: MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES (CONSISTS OF BOSTON, ISLANDS OF BOSTON HARBOR, BROOKLINE, CAMBRIDGE, DEDHAM, MALDEN, MEDFORD AND SOMERVILLE))Residential · CARP0723-002$45.63
| Classification | Base + fringe | Base | Fringe benefits | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER (MIDDLESEX (BELMONT, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN, MEDFORD, SOMERVILLE); NORFOLK (BROOKLINE, DEDHAM, MILTON); AND SUFFOLK)BuildingCARP0327-001 | $92.74 | $61.19 | $31.55 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
| CARPENTER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO & NORTH ATTLEBORO); AND NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) COUNTIES)BuildingCARP0624-007 | $67.18 | $39.28 | $27.90 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORKHighwaySUMA2014-011 | $67.39 | $47.93 | $19.46 | MA20260021 Mod 1 |
| CARPENTER (MIDDLESEX (BELMONT, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN, MEDFORD, SOMERVILLE); NORFOLK (BROOKLINE, DEDHAM, MILTON); AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES)HeavyCARP0327-002 | $92.74 | $61.19 | $31.55 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
| CARPENTER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO & NORTH ATTLEBORO); NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON); PLYMOUTH (BRIDGEWATER, KINGSTON, LAKEVILLE, MIDDLEBORO, PLYMOUTH, S. HANOVER, WHITMAN))HeavyCARP0624-006 | $67.18 | $39.28 | $27.90 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
| CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) (MIDDLESEX (BELMONT, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN, MEDFORD, SOMERVILLE) NORFOLK (BROOKLINE, DEDHAM, MILTON) AND SUFFOLK)ResidentialCARP0327-003 | $92.74 | $61.19 | $31.55 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
| CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) (WORCESTER COUNTY (EXCEPT GILBERTVILLE, HARDWICK, WARREN, WEST BROOKFIELD))ResidentialCARP0336-008 | $81.55 | $50.10 | $31.45 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
| CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO AND NORTH ATTLEBORO) AND PLYMOUTH (BRIDGEWATER, BROCKTON, KINGSTON, LAKEVILLE, MIDDLEBORO, PLYMOUTH, SOUTH HANOVER, WHITMAN))ResidentialCARP0624-008 | $67.18 | $39.28 | $27.90 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
| CARPENTERS, NEW WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION NOT EXCEEDING 4 STORIES INCLUDING BASEMENT: WOOD FRAMING, SIDING AND EXTERIOR TRIM WORK (ZONE 1: MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES (CONSISTS OF BOSTON, ISLANDS OF BOSTON HARBOR, BROOKLINE, CAMBRIDGE, DEDHAM, MALDEN, MEDFORD AND SOMERVILLE))ResidentialCARP0723-002 | $45.63 | $31.61 | $14.02 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
How Middlesex County compares
The main carpenter 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
- Middlesex Countybase $39.28$67.18
- Suffolk Countybase $39.28$67.18
- Norfolk Countybase $61.19$92.74
- Essex Countybase $39.28$67.18
Carpenter 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 + fringe | Base | vs Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk County | CARPENTER (MIDDLESEX (BELMONT, CAMBRIDGE, EVERETT, MALDEN, MEDFORD, SOMERVILLE); NORFOLK (BROOKLINE, DEDHAM, MILTON); AND SUFFOLK) | $92.74 | $61.19 | +$25.56 |
| Worcester County | CARPENTER (INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, BATT INSULATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, METAL BUILDING-METAL SIDING/WALL PANELS, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, SCAFFOLD BUILDING, FIREPROOFER, WINDOW AND CURTAIN WALL INSTALLATION) | $81.55 | $50.10 | +$14.37 |
| Plymouth County | CARPENTER (INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION) | $81.55 | $50.10 | +$14.37 |
| Bristol County | CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) (WORCESTER COUNTY (EXCEPT GILBERTVILLE, HARDWICK, WARREN, WEST BROOKFIELD)) | $81.55 | $50.10 | +$14.37 |
| Middlesex County | CARPENTER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO & NORTH ATTLEBORO); AND NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) COUNTIES) | $67.18 | $39.28 | |
| Suffolk County | CARPENTER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO & NORTH ATTLEBORO); AND NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) COUNTIES) | $67.18 | $39.28 | same |
| Essex County | CARPENTER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO & NORTH ATTLEBORO); AND NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) COUNTIES) | $67.18 | $39.28 | same |
Massachusetts carpenter prevailing wage by county, with a map
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 MA20260001 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/MA20260001/1
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 Middlesex County as CSV · Report an error