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Massachusetts plaster tender prevailing wage, county by county
A plaster tender's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Massachusetts is $68.65 an hour in every county that has one (10), for the main classification.
Plaster Tender rate in each Massachusetts county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnstable CountyLABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS · Essex County group | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Dec 2, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyLABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS · Essex County group | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Dec 2, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyLABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS · Essex County group | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Dec 2, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyLABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS · Essex County group | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Dec 2, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyLABORERS: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS (FRANKLIN (ORANGE, WARWICK)) | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyLABORERS: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS (FRANKLIN (ORANGE, WARWICK)) | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyLABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS · Middlesex County group | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Dec 2, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyLABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS · Essex County group | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Dec 2, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyLABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS · Middlesex County group | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Dec 2, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyLABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Dec 2, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyLABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS | $38.95 | $29.70 | $68.65 | Dec 2, 2024 | MA20260002 Mod 1 |
Main plaster tender 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 plaster tender make on prevailing wage in Massachusetts?
$68.65 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 3 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Essex County group5 counties · LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABOR$68.65
- Middlesex County group2 counties · LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABOR$68.65
- Franklin County1 county · LABORERS: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDER$68.65
- Suffolk County1 county · LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABOR$68.65
- Worcester County1 county · LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABOR$68.65
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County group, 5 localities: Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket | LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS | $38.95 | $68.65 |
| Middlesex County group, 2 localities: Middlesex, Norfolk | LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS | $38.95 | $68.65 |
| Franklin County | LABORERS: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS (FRANKLIN (ORANGE, WARWICK)) | $38.95 | $68.65 |
| Suffolk County | LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS | $38.95 | $68.65 |
| Worcester County | LABORERS:, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LABORERS; CARPENTER TENDERS; CEMENT FINISHER TENDERS, PLASTERER TENDERS | $38.95 | $68.65 |
2 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 3 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Massachusetts plaster tender pay
What is the plaster tender prevailing wage in Middlesex County?
$68.65 an hour: a $38.95 base wage plus $29.70 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every plaster tender classification in Middlesex County.
Does plaster tender prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Middlesex County the $68.65 total is a $38.95 base wage plus $29.70 in fringe benefits, about 43% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does plaster tender 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 plaster tenders 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 plaster tender rate?
DOL often publishes the same plaster tender rates for several counties. Across Massachusetts, the 10 counties with a plaster tender rate fall into 5 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 5 counties (the Essex County group).