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Massachusetts plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage, county by county
A plumber or pipefitter's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Massachusetts runs from $83.31 an hour in Hampshire County to $106.27 in Essex County. The median county is $86.09.
Plumber / Pipefitter rate in each Massachusetts county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnstable CountyPLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES; NANTUCKET; AND NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) COUNTIES) | $52.49 | $33.60 | $86.09 | Aug 26, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Barnstable CountyPLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, AYER-WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, SHIRLEY, TOWNSEND) WORCESTER (EXCEPT HOPEDALE AND SOUTHBORO)) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Barnstable CountyPLUMBER (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, AND SWAMPSCOTT); MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ARLINGTON, ASHLAND, AYER - EXCEPT W. OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON & MAINE RR, BEDFORD, BELMONT, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, CONCORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE, EVERETT, FRAMINGHAM, HUDSON, HOLLISTON, HOPKINTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, LITTLETON, LOWELL, MALDEN, MARLBORO, MAYNARD, MEDFORD, MELROSE, NATICK, NEWTON, NORTH READING, PEPPERELL, READING, SHERBORN, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, S | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Mar 2, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountySPRINKLER FITTER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF A CONTRACTOR 20 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO ANY SUCH PAID HOLIDAYS | $64.85 | $40.76 | $105.61 | Oct 1, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyPLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, AYER-WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, SHIRLEY, TOWNSEND) WORCESTER (EXCEPT HOPEDALE AND SOUTHBORO)) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Bristol CountyPLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES; NANTUCKET; AND NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) COUNTIES) | $52.49 | $33.60 | $86.09 | Aug 26, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyPLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, AYER-WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, SHIRLEY, TOWNSEND) WORCESTER (EXCEPT HOPEDALE AND SOUTHBORO)) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Bristol CountyPLUMBER (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, AND SWAMPSCOTT); MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ARLINGTON, ASHLAND, AYER - EXCEPT W. OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON & MAINE RR, BEDFORD, BELMONT, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, CONCORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE, EVERETT, FRAMINGHAM, HUDSON, HOLLISTON, HOPKINTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, LITTLETON, LOWELL, MALDEN, MARLBORO, MAYNARD, MEDFORD, MELROSE, NATICK, NEWTON, NORTH READING, PEPPERELL, READING, SHERBORN, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, S | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Mar 2, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyPLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES; NANTUCKET; AND NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) COUNTIES) · Dukes County group | $52.49 | $33.60 | $86.09 | Aug 26, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyPLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS · Dukes County group | $52.49 | $33.60 | $86.09 | Aug 26, 2024 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyPLUMBER (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, AND SWAMPSCOTT); MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ARLINGTON, ASHLAND, AYER - EXCEPT W. OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON & MAINE RR, BEDFORD, BELMONT, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, CONCORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE, EVERETT, FRAMINGHAM, HUDSON, HOLLISTON, HOPKINTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, LITTLETON, LOWELL, MALDEN, MARLBORO, MAYNARD, MEDFORD, MELROSE, NATICK, NEWTON, NORTH READING, PEPPERELL, READING, SHERBORN, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, S · Dukes County group | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Mar 2, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyPLUMBER (ESSEX (AMES, ANDOVER, BEVERLY, BOXFORD, BYFIELD, DANVERS, ESSEX, GEORGETOWN, GLOUCESTER, GROVELAND, HAMILTON, HAVERHILL, IPSWICH, LAWRENCE, MANCHESTER, MARBLEHEAD, MERRIMAC, METHUEM, MIDDLETON, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, NORTH ANDOVER, PEABODY, ROCKPORT, ROWLEY, SALEM, SALISBURY, TOPSFIELD, WENHAM, WEST NEWBURY)) | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Mar 2, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyPLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, AYER-WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, SHIRLEY, TOWNSEND) WORCESTER (EXCEPT HOPEDALE AND SOUTHBORO)) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Essex CountyPLUMBER (ESSEX (AMES, ANDOVER, BEVERLY, BOXFORD, BYFIELD, DANVERS, ESSEX, GEORGETOWN, GLOUCESTER, GROVELAND, HAMILTON, HAVERHILL, IPSWICH, LAWRENCE,MANCHESTER, MARBLEHEAD, MERRIMAC, METHUEM, MIDDLETON, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, NORTH ANDOVER, PEABODY, ROCKPORT, ROWLEY, SALEM, SALISBURY, TOPSFIEILD, WENHAM, WEST NEWBURY)) | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Mar 2, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyPLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (FRANKLIN (ORANGE)) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyPLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (FRANKLIN (ORANGE)) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260011 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyPLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (FRANKLIN (ORANGE)) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyPLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (BERKSHIRE (EXCEPT OTIS, BECKET, SANDISFIELD); FRANKLIN (MONROE, ROWE AND THE WESTERN PART OF CHARLEMONT)) · Hampden County group | $52.26 | $31.05 | $83.31 | Sep 17, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyPLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, AYER-WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, SHIRLEY, TOWNSEND) WORCESTER (EXCEPT HOPEDALE AND SOUTHBORO)) · Hampden County group | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Hampden CountyPLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (BERKSHIRE (EXCEPT OTIS, BECKET, SANDISFIELD); FRANKLIN (MONROE, ROWE AND THE WESTERN PART OF CHARLEMONT)) · Hampden County group | $52.26 | $31.05 | $83.31 | Sep 17, 2025 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyPLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (BERKSHIRE (EXCEPT OTIS, BECKET, SANDISFIELD); FRANKLIN (MONROE, ROWE AND THE WESTERN PART OF CHARLEMONT)) · Hampden County group | $52.26 | $31.05 | $83.31 | Sep 17, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyPLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, AYER-WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, SHIRLEY, TOWNSEND) WORCESTER (EXCEPT HOPEDALE AND SOUTHBORO)) · Hampden County group | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Hampshire CountyPLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (BERKSHIRE (EXCEPT OTIS, BECKET, SANDISFIELD); FRANKLIN (MONROE, ROWE AND THE WESTERN PART OF CHARLEMONT)) · Hampden County group | $52.26 | $31.05 | $83.31 | Sep 17, 2025 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyPLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, AYER-WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, SHIRLEY, TOWNSEND)) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyPLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (BARNSABLE; BRISTOL; PLYMOUTH (EXCEPT HINGHAM, HULL, SCITUATE)) | $52.49 | $33.60 | $86.09 | Aug 26, 2024 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Middlesex CountyPLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, AYER-WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, SHIRLEY, TOWNSEND)) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyPLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES; NANTUCKET; AND NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) COUNTIES) · Dukes County group | $52.49 | $33.60 | $86.09 | Aug 26, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyPLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS · Dukes County group | $52.49 | $33.60 | $86.09 | Aug 26, 2024 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyPLUMBER (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, AND SWAMPSCOTT); MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ARLINGTON, ASHLAND, AYER - EXCEPT W. OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON & MAINE RR, BEDFORD, BELMONT, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, CONCORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE, EVERETT, FRAMINGHAM, HUDSON, HOLLISTON, HOPKINTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, LITTLETON, LOWELL, MALDEN, MARLBORO, MAYNARD, MEDFORD, MELROSE, NATICK, NEWTON, NORTH READING, PEPPERELL, READING, SHERBORN, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, S · Dukes County group | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Mar 2, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyPLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES; NANTUCKET; AND NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) COUNTIES) | $52.49 | $33.60 | $86.09 | Aug 26, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyPLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, AYER-WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, SHIRLEY, TOWNSEND) WORCESTER (EXCEPT HOPEDALE AND SOUTHBORO)) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Norfolk CountyPLUMBER (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, AND SWAMPSCOTT); MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ARLINGTON, ASHLAND, AYER - EXCEPT W. OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON & MAINE RR, BEDFORD, BELMONT, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, CONCORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE, EVERETT, FRAMINGHAM, HUDSON, HOLLISTON, HOPKINTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, LITTLETON, LOWELL, MALDEN, MARLBORO, MAYNARD, MEDFORD, MELROSE, NATICK, NEWTON, NORTH READING, PEPPERELL, READING, SHERBORN, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, S | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Mar 2, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyPLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $52.49 | $33.60 | $86.09 | Aug 26, 2024 | MA20260012 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyPLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, AYER-WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, SHIRLEY, TOWNSEND) WORCESTER (EXCEPT HOPEDALE AND SOUTHBORO)) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Plymouth CountyPLUMBER (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, AND SWAMPSCOTT); MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ARLINGTON, ASHLAND, AYER - EXCEPT W. OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON & MAINE RR, BEDFORD, BELMONT, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, CONCORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE, EVERETT, FRAMINGHAM, HUDSON, HOLLISTON, HOPKINTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, LITTLETON, LOWELL, MALDEN, MARLBORO, MAYNARD, MEDFORD, MELROSE, NATICK, NEWTON, NORTH READING, PEPPERELL, READING, SHERBORN, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, S | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Mar 2, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyPLUMBER (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, AND SWAMPSCOTT); MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ARLINGTON, ASHFORD, AYER-EXCEPT WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON & MAINE RAIL ROAD, BEDFORD, BELMONT, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CARLISE, CHELMSFORD, CONCORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE, EVERETT, FRAMINGHAM, HUDSON, HOLLIISTON, HOPKINTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, LITTLETON, LOWELL, MALDEN, MARLBORO, MAYNARD, MEDFORD, MELROSE, NATICK, NEWTON, NORTH READING, PEPPERELL, READING, SHERBORN, SOMERVILLE, STON | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Mar 2, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyPLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, AYER-WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, SHIRLEY, TOWNSEND) WORCESTER (EXCEPT HOPEDALE AND SOUTHBORO)) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Suffolk CountyPLUMBER (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, AND SWAMPSCOTT); MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ARLINGTON, ASHLAND, AYER - EXCEPT W. OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON & MAINE RR, BEDFORD, BELMONT, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, CONCORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE, EVERETT, FRAMINGHAM, HUDSON, HOLLISTON, HOPKINTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, LITTLETON, LOWELL, MALDEN, MARLBORO, MAYNARD, MEDFORD, MELROSE, NATICK, NEWTON, NORTH READING, PEPPERELL, READING, SHERBORN, SOMERVILLE, STONEHAM, S | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Mar 2, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyPLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $55.00 | $31.57 | $86.57 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260013 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyPLUMBER (ESSEX(LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, AND SWAMPSCOTT); MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ARLINGTON, ASHLAND, AYER-EXCEPT WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON & MAINE RAIL ROAD, BEDFORD, BELMONT, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CARLISLE, CHELMSFORD, CONCORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE, EVERETT, FRAMINGHAM, HUDSON, HOLLISTON, HOPKINTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, LITTLETON, LOWELL, MALDEN, MARLBORO, MAYNARD, MEDFORD, MELROSE, NATICK, NEWTON, NORTH READING, PEPPERELL, READING, SHERBORN, SOMERVILLE, STONE | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Mar 2, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Worcester CountyPLUMBER (WORCESTER (HOPEDALE AND SOUTHBORO)) | $69.84 | $36.43 | $106.27 | Mar 2, 2025 | MA20260002 Mod 1 |
Main plumber or pipefitter 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 plumber or pipefitter make on prevailing wage in Massachusetts?
$83.31 to $106.27 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $86.09. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 10 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Essex County1 county$106.27
- Suffolk County1 county$106.27
- Berkshire County1 county$105.61
- Franklin County1 county$86.57
- Middlesex County1 county$86.57
- Worcester County1 county$86.57
- Dukes County group2 counties$86.09
- Barnstable County1 county$86.09
- Bristol County1 county$86.09
- Norfolk County1 county$86.09
- Plymouth County1 county$86.09
- Hampden County group2 counties$83.31
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County | PLUMBER (ESSEX (AMES, ANDOVER, BEVERLY, BOXFORD, BYFIELD, DANVERS, ESSEX, GEORGETOWN, GLOUCESTER, GROVELAND, HAMILTON, HAVERHILL, IPSWICH, LAWRENCE, MANCHESTER, MARBLEHEAD, MERRIMAC, METHUEM, MIDDLETON, NEWBURY, NEWBURYPORT, NORTH ANDOVER, PEABODY, ROCKPORT, ROWLEY, SALEM, SALISBURY, TOPSFIELD, WENHAM, WEST NEWBURY)) | $69.84 | $106.27 |
| Suffolk County | PLUMBER (ESSEX (LYNN, LYNNFIELD, NAHANT, SAUGUS, AND SWAMPSCOTT); MIDDLESEX (ACTON, ARLINGTON, ASHFORD, AYER-EXCEPT WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON & MAINE RAIL ROAD, BEDFORD, BELMONT, BILLERICA, BOXBORO, BURLINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CARLISE, CHELMSFORD, CONCORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABLE, EVERETT, FRAMINGHAM, HUDSON, HOLLIISTON, HOPKINTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, LITTLETON, LOWELL, MALDEN, MARLBORO, MAYNARD, MEDFORD, MELROSE, NATICK, NEWTON, NORTH READING, PEPPERELL, READING, SHERBORN, SOMERVILLE, STON | $69.84 | $106.27 |
| Berkshire County | SPRINKLER FITTER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF A CONTRACTOR 20 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO ANY SUCH PAID HOLIDAYS | $64.85 | $105.61 |
| Franklin County | PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (FRANKLIN (ORANGE)) | $55.00 | $86.57 |
| Middlesex County | PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, AYER-WEST OF GREENVILLE BRANCH OF BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, SHIRLEY, TOWNSEND)) | $55.00 | $86.57 |
| Worcester County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $55.00 | $86.57 |
| Dukes County group, 2 localities: Dukes, Nantucket | PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES; NANTUCKET; AND NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) COUNTIES) | $52.49 | $86.09 |
| Barnstable County | PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES; NANTUCKET; AND NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) COUNTIES) | $52.49 | $86.09 |
| Bristol County | PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES; NANTUCKET; AND NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) COUNTIES) | $52.49 | $86.09 |
| Norfolk County | PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL; DUKES; NANTUCKET; AND NORFOLK (AVON, HOLBROOK, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) COUNTIES) | $52.49 | $86.09 |
| Plymouth County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $52.49 | $86.09 |
| Hampden County group, 2 localities: Hampden, Hampshire | PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (BERKSHIRE (EXCEPT OTIS, BECKET, SANDISFIELD); FRANKLIN (MONROE, ROWE AND THE WESTERN PART OF CHARLEMONT)) | $52.26 | $83.31 |
2 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 10 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Massachusetts plumber or pipefitter pay
What is the plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage in Middlesex County?
$86.57 an hour: a $55.00 base wage plus $31.57 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every plumber or pipefitter classification in Middlesex County.
Does plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Middlesex County the $86.57 total is a $55.00 base wage plus $31.57 in fringe benefits, about 36% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does plumber or pipefitter 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 plumber or pipefitters 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 plumber or pipefitter rate?
DOL often publishes the same plumber or pipefitter rates for several counties. Across Massachusetts, the 14 counties with a plumber or pipefitter rate fall into 12 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the Dukes County group).