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Massachusetts pile driver prevailing wage, county by county
A pile driver's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Massachusetts runs from $59.90 an hour in Plymouth County to $91.26 in Barnstable County. The median county is $91.26.
Pile Driver rate in each Massachusetts county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnstable CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (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 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Barnstable CountyOPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $42.56 | $17.34 | $59.90 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260015 Mod 1 |
Barnstable CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (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) | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyPILEDRIVERMAN | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyOPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $43.87 | $18.04 | $61.91 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260016 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyPILEDRIVERMAN | $51.97 | $35.47 | $87.44 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (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 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyOPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $42.56 | $17.34 | $59.90 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260017 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (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) | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (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) · Dukes County group | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyPOWER 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; BORING MACHINE; ROTARY 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. +2.18 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 · Dukes County group | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (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) · Dukes County group | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES SITUATED OUTSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495)) | $49.19 | $35.47 | $84.66 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyPILEDRIVERMAN | $45.65 | $23.33 | $68.98 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260018 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES SITUATED OUTSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495)) | $49.19 | $35.47 | $84.66 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyPILEDRIVERMAN | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyPILEDRIVERMAN | $51.97 | $35.47 | $87.44 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyPILEDRIVERMAN | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyOPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $43.87 | $18.04 | $61.91 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260019 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyPILEDRIVERMAN | $51.97 | $35.47 | $87.44 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyPILEDRIVERMAN | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyOPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $43.87 | $18.04 | $61.91 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260020 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyPILEDRIVERMAN | $51.97 | $35.47 | $87.44 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES SITUATED OUTSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495)) | $49.19 | $35.47 | $84.66 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyPILEDRIVERMAN | $45.65 | $23.33 | $68.98 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260021 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES SITUATED OUTSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495)) | $49.19 | $35.47 | $84.66 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (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) · Dukes County group | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyPOWER 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; BORING MACHINE; ROTARY 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. +2.18 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 · Dukes County group | $57.83 | $33.70 | $91.53 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (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) · Dukes County group | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (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 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyOPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $42.56 | $17.34 | $59.90 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260022 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (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) | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyOPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $42.56 | $17.34 | $59.90 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260023 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (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) | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (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 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyOPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $42.56 | $17.34 | $59.90 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260024 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyPILEDRIVERMAN (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) | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyPILEDRIVERMAN | $45.65 | $23.33 | $68.98 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260025 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyPILEDRIVERMAN | $49.19 | $35.47 | $84.66 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260002 Mod 1 |
Main pile driver 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 pile driver make on prevailing wage in Massachusetts?
$59.90 to $91.26 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $91.26. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 12 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Dukes County group2 counties$91.26
- Barnstable County1 county$91.26
- Berkshire County1 county$91.26
- Bristol County1 county$91.26
- Franklin County1 county$91.26
- Hampden County1 county$91.26
- Hampshire County1 county$91.26
- Norfolk County1 county$91.26
- Suffolk County1 county$91.26
- Essex County1 county$84.66
- Middlesex County1 county$84.66
- Worcester County1 county$68.98
- Plymouth County1 county$59.90
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes County group, 2 localities: Dukes, Nantucket | 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 |
| Barnstable 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 |
| Berkshire County | PILEDRIVERMAN | $55.79 | $91.26 |
| 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 |
| Franklin County | PILEDRIVERMAN | $55.79 | $91.26 |
| Hampden County | PILEDRIVERMAN | $55.79 | $91.26 |
| Hampshire County | PILEDRIVERMAN | $55.79 | $91.26 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Essex County | PILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES SITUATED OUTSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495)) | $49.19 | $84.66 |
| Middlesex County | PILEDRIVERMAN (THOSE AREAS OF ESSEX AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES SITUATED OUTSIDE BOSTON BELTWAY (I-495)) | $49.19 | $84.66 |
| Worcester County | PILEDRIVERMAN | $45.65 | $68.98 |
| Plymouth County | OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $42.56 | $59.90 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 12 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Massachusetts pile driver pay
What is the pile driver prevailing wage in Middlesex County?
$84.66 an hour: a $49.19 base wage plus $35.47 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every pile driver classification in Middlesex County.
Does pile driver prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Middlesex County the $84.66 total is a $49.19 base wage plus $35.47 in fringe benefits, about 42% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does pile driver 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 pile drivers 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 pile driver rate?
DOL often publishes the same pile driver rates for several counties. Across Massachusetts, the 14 counties with a pile driver rate fall into 13 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the Dukes County group).