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Pile Driver prevailing wage in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
$84.66an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$49.19 base wage + $35.47 fringe benefits
PILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES SITUATED OUTSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495)) · CARP0056-013
$68.98an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$45.65 base wage + $23.33 fringe benefits
PILEDRIVERMAN · SUMA2014-011
$84.66an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$49.19 base wage + $35.47 fringe benefits
PILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES SITUATED OUTSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495)) · CARP0056-003
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Middlesex County, a pile driver must be paid at least $84.66 an hour: a $49.19 base wage plus $35.47 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260001 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $84.66 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MA20260001, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier CARP0056-013 (August 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Middlesex County, a pile driver must be paid at least $68.98 an hour: a $45.65 base wage plus $23.33 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260021 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $68.98 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MA20260021, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUMA2014-011 (January 11, 2017). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Middlesex County, a pile driver must be paid at least $84.66 an hour: a $49.19 base wage plus $35.47 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260008 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $84.66 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MA20260008, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier CARP0056-003 (August 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 8 pile driver rates for Middlesex County, from $61.40 to $91.53 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $49.19 + $35.47
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) | $49.19 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $35.47 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $84.66 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $45.65 + $23.33
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) | $45.65 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $23.33 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $68.98 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $49.19 + $35.47
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) | $49.19 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $35.47 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $84.66 |
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 pile driver rate in Middlesex County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 CRANE; SHOVEL; TRUCK CRANE; CHERRY PICKER; DRAGLINE; TRENCH HOE; BACKHOE; THREE DRUM MACHINE; DERRICK; PILE DRIVER; ELEVATOR TOWER; HOIST; GRADALL; SHOVEL DOZER; FRONT END LOADER; FORK LIFT; SUGER; BORING MACHINE; ROTARYU DRILL; POST HOLE HAMMER; POST HOLE DIGGER; PUMPCRETE MACHINE; ASPHALT PLANT (ON SITE); CONCRETE BATCHING AND/OR MIXING PLANT (ON SITE); CRUSHER PLANT (ON SITE); PAVING CONCRETE MIXER; TIMBER JACK 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 HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82Building · ENGI0004-001$91.53
- POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 POWER SHOVEL; CRANE; TRUCK CRANE; DERRICK; PILE DRIVER; TRENCHING MACHINE; MECHANICAL HOIST PAVEMENT BREAKER; CEMENT CONCRETE PAVER; DRAGLINE; HOISTING ENGINE; THREE DRUM MACHINE; PUMPCRETE MACHINE; LOADERS; SHOVEL DOZER; FRONT END LOADER; MUCKING MACHINE; SHAFT HOIST; STEAM ENGINE; BACKHOE; GRADALL; CABLE WAY; FORK LIFT; CHERRY PICKER; BORING MACHINE; ROTARY DRILL; POST HOLE HAMMER; POST HOLE DIGGER; ASPHALT PLANT ON JOB SITE; CONCRETE BATCHING AND/OR MIXING PLANT ON JOB SITE; CRUSHER PLANT ON JOB SITE; PAVING CONCRETE MIXER; TIMBER JACK HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 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 DAYHeavy · ENGI0004-009$91.53
- PILEDRIVERMAN (SUFFOLK (ALL OF COUNTY); AND THOSE AREAS OF BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX & NORFOLK COUNTIES SITUATED INSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495) AND NORTH OF CAPE COD CANAL. ALL OF DUKES AND NANTUCKET COUNTIES)Building · CARP0056-011$91.26
- PILEDRIVERMAN (ALL OF SUFFOLK COUNTY; AND THOSE AREAS OF BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK, AND PLYMOUTH COUNTIES SITUATED INSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495) AND NORTH OF CAPE COD CANAL. ALL OF DUKES AND NANTUCKET COUNTIES)Heavy · CARP0056-001$91.26
- PILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES SITUATED OUTSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495))Building · CARP0056-013$84.66
- PILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES SITUATED OUTSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495))Heavy · CARP0056-003$84.66
- PILEDRIVERMANHighway · SUMA2014-011$68.98
- OPERATOR: PILEDRIVERHighway · SUMA2014-011$61.40
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILEDRIVERMAN (SUFFOLK (ALL OF COUNTY); AND THOSE AREAS OF BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX & NORFOLK COUNTIES SITUATED INSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495) AND NORTH OF CAPE COD CANAL. ALL OF DUKES AND NANTUCKET COUNTIES)BuildingCARP0056-011 | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES SITUATED OUTSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495))BuildingCARP0056-013 | $49.19 | $35.47 | $84.66 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 CRANE; SHOVEL; TRUCK CRANE; CHERRY PICKER; DRAGLINE; TRENCH HOE; BACKHOE; THREE DRUM MACHINE; DERRICK; PILE DRIVER; ELEVATOR TOWER; HOIST; GRADALL; SHOVEL DOZER; FRONT END LOADER; FORK LIFT; SUGER; BORING MACHINE; ROTARYU DRILL; POST HOLE HAMMER; POST HOLE DIGGER; PUMPCRETE MACHINE; ASPHALT PLANT (ON SITE); CONCRETE BATCHING AND/OR MIXING PLANT (ON SITE); CRUSHER PLANT (ON SITE); PAVING CONCRETE MIXER; TIMBER JACK 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 HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82BuildingENGI0004-001 | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
| PILEDRIVERMANHighwaySUMA2014-011 | $45.65 | $23.33 | $68.98 | MA20260021 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: PILEDRIVERHighwaySUMA2014-011 | $44.46 | $16.94 | $61.40 | MA20260021 Mod 1 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (ALL OF SUFFOLK COUNTY; AND THOSE AREAS OF BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK, AND PLYMOUTH COUNTIES SITUATED INSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495) AND NORTH OF CAPE COD CANAL. ALL OF DUKES AND NANTUCKET COUNTIES)HeavyCARP0056-001 | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES SITUATED OUTSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495))HeavyCARP0056-003 | $49.19 | $35.47 | $84.66 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 POWER SHOVEL; CRANE; TRUCK CRANE; DERRICK; PILE DRIVER; TRENCHING MACHINE; MECHANICAL HOIST PAVEMENT BREAKER; CEMENT CONCRETE PAVER; DRAGLINE; HOISTING ENGINE; THREE DRUM MACHINE; PUMPCRETE MACHINE; LOADERS; SHOVEL DOZER; FRONT END LOADER; MUCKING MACHINE; SHAFT HOIST; STEAM ENGINE; BACKHOE; GRADALL; CABLE WAY; FORK LIFT; CHERRY PICKER; BORING MACHINE; ROTARY DRILL; POST HOLE HAMMER; POST HOLE DIGGER; ASPHALT PLANT ON JOB SITE; CONCRETE BATCHING AND/OR MIXING PLANT ON JOB SITE; CRUSHER PLANT ON JOB SITE; PAVING CONCRETE MIXER; TIMBER JACK HOURLY PREMIUM FOR BOOM LENGTHS (INCLUDING JIB): OVER 150 FT. +2.18 OVER 185 FT. +3.84 OVER 210 FT. +5.39 OVER 250 FT. +8.16 OVER 295 FT. +11.29 OVER 350 FT. +13.14 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 DAYHeavyENGI0004-009 | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
How Middlesex County compares
The main pile driver 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 $49.19$84.66
- Suffolk Countybase $55.79$91.26
- Norfolk Countybase $55.79$91.26
- Essex Countybase $49.19$84.66
Pile Driver 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 Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | PILEDRIVERMAN (SUFFOLK (ALL OF COUNTY); AND THOSE AREAS OF BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX & NORFOLK COUNTIES SITUATED INSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495) AND NORTH OF CAPE COD CANAL. ALL OF DUKES AND NANTUCKET COUNTIES) | $55.79 | $91.26 | +$6.60 |
| Norfolk County | PILEDRIVERMAN (SUFFOLK (ALL OF COUNTY); AND THOSE AREAS OF BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX & NORFOLK COUNTIES SITUATED INSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495) AND NORTH OF CAPE COD CANAL. ALL OF DUKES AND NANTUCKET COUNTIES) | $55.79 | $91.26 | +$6.60 |
| Bristol County | PILEDRIVERMAN (SUFFOLK (ALL OF COUNTY); AND THOSE AREAS OF BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX & NORFOLK COUNTIES SITUATED INSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495) AND NORTH OF CAPE COD CANAL. ALL OF DUKES AND NANTUCKET COUNTIES) | $55.79 | $91.26 | +$6.60 |
| Middlesex County | PILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES SITUATED OUTSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495)) | $49.19 | $84.66 | |
| Essex County | PILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES SITUATED OUTSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495)) | $49.19 | $84.66 | same |
| Worcester County | PILEDRIVERMAN | $45.65 | $68.98 | −$15.68 |
| Plymouth County | OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $42.56 | $59.90 | −$24.76 |
Massachusetts pile driver 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