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Massachusetts millwright prevailing wage, county by county
A millwright's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Massachusetts runs from $76.42 an hour in Worcester County to $83.97 in Suffolk County. The median county is $78.28.
Millwright rate in each Massachusetts county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnstable CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET AND NORFOLK COUNTIES) · Middlesex County group | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Barnstable CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET, NORFOLK AND PLYMOUTH COUNTIES) · Middlesex County group | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyMILLWRIGHT · Hampden County group | $43.42 | $33.00 | $76.42 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyMILLWRIGHT · Hampden County group | $43.42 | $33.00 | $76.42 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET AND NORFOLK COUNTIES) · Middlesex County group | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET, NORFOLK AND PLYMOUTH COUNTIES) · Middlesex County group | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET AND NORFOLK COUNTIES) · Middlesex County group | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET, NORFOLK AND PLYMOUTH COUNTIES) · Middlesex County group | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET AND NORFOLK COUNTIES) · Middlesex County group | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET, NORFOLK AND PLYMOUTH COUNTIES) · Middlesex County group | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyMILLWRIGHT · Hampden County group | $43.42 | $33.00 | $76.42 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyMILLWRIGHT · Hampden County group | $43.42 | $33.00 | $76.42 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyMILLWRIGHT · Hampden County group | $43.42 | $33.00 | $76.42 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyMILLWRIGHT · Hampden County group | $43.42 | $33.00 | $76.42 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyMILLWRIGHT · Hampden County group | $43.42 | $33.00 | $76.42 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyMILLWRIGHT · Hampden County group | $43.42 | $33.00 | $76.42 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET AND NORFOLK COUNTIES) · Middlesex County group | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET, NORFOLK AND PLYMOUTH COUNTIES) · Middlesex County group | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET AND NORFOLK COUNTIES) · Middlesex County group | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET, NORFOLK AND PLYMOUTH COUNTIES) · Middlesex County group | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET AND NORFOLK COUNTIES) · Middlesex County group | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET, NORFOLK AND PLYMOUTH COUNTIES) · Middlesex County group | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyMILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET, NORFOLK AND PLYMOUTH COUNTIES) | $45.03 | $33.25 | $78.28 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyMILLWRIGHT (SUFFOLK COUNTY) | $50.47 | $33.50 | $83.97 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyMILLWRIGHT (SUFFOLK COUNTY) | $50.47 | $33.50 | $83.97 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyMILLWRIGHT | $43.42 | $33.00 | $76.42 | Apr 21, 2025 | MA20260002 Mod 1 |
Main millwright 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 millwright make on prevailing wage in Massachusetts?
$76.42 to $83.97 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $78.28. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 3 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Suffolk County1 county · MILLWRIGHT (SUFFOLK COUNTY)$83.97
- Middlesex County group7 counties · MILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSE$78.28
- Plymouth County1 county · MILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSE$78.28
- Hampden County group4 counties · MILLWRIGHT$76.42
- Worcester County1 county · MILLWRIGHT$76.42
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | MILLWRIGHT (SUFFOLK COUNTY) | $50.47 | $83.97 |
| Middlesex County group, 7 localities: Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk | MILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET AND NORFOLK COUNTIES) | $45.03 | $78.28 |
| Plymouth County | MILLWRIGHT (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, DUKES, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NANTUCKET, NORFOLK AND PLYMOUTH COUNTIES) | $45.03 | $78.28 |
| Hampden County group, 4 localities: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | MILLWRIGHT | $43.42 | $76.42 |
| Worcester County | MILLWRIGHT | $43.42 | $76.42 |
2 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 3 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Massachusetts millwright pay
What is the millwright prevailing wage in Middlesex County?
$78.28 an hour: a $45.03 base wage plus $33.25 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every millwright classification in Middlesex County.
Does millwright prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Middlesex County the $78.28 total is a $45.03 base wage plus $33.25 in fringe benefits, about 42% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does millwright 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 millwrights 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 millwright rate?
DOL often publishes the same millwright rates for several counties. Across Massachusetts, the 14 counties with a millwright rate fall into 5 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 7 counties (the Middlesex County group).