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Massachusetts roofer prevailing wage, county by county
A roofer's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Massachusetts runs from $72.62 an hour in Hampshire County to $89.22 in Barnstable County. The median county is $89.22.
Roofer rate in each Massachusetts county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnstable CountyROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID) · Middlesex County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Barnstable CountyROOFER, WATERPROOFERS/CAULKERS (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK, PLYMOUTH, SUFFOLK, WORCESTER) · Middlesex County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Berkshire CountyROOFERS: COMPOSITION ROOFERS & DAMP WATERPROOFERS ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL (OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING), AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID · Hampden County group | $42.48 | $30.14 | $72.62 | Jul 16, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyROOFER: SLATE & TILE ROOF (BERKSHIRE, HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE) · Hampden County group | $42.48 | $30.14 | $72.62 | Jul 16, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Bristol CountyROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID) · Middlesex County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyROOFER, WATERPROOFERS/CAULKERS (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK, PLYMOUTH, SUFFOLK, WORCESTER) · Middlesex County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Dukes CountyROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID) · Dukes County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID) · Dukes County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID) · Middlesex County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyROOFER, WATERPROOFERS/CAULKERS (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK, PLYMOUTH, SUFFOLK, WORCESTER) · Middlesex County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Franklin CountyROOFERS: COMPOSITION ROOFERS & DAMP WATERPROOFERS ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL (OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING), AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID | $42.48 | $30.14 | $72.62 | Jul 16, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyROOFERS (PITCH, SLATE, TILE AND PRECAST CONCRETE) | $42.48 | $30.14 | $72.62 | Jul 16, 2025 | MA20260011 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyROOFERS: COMPOSITION ROOFERS & DAMP WATERPROOFERS ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL (OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING), AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID · Hampden County group | $42.48 | $30.14 | $72.62 | Jul 16, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyROOFER: SLATE & TILE ROOF (BERKSHIRE, HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE) · Hampden County group | $42.48 | $30.14 | $72.62 | Jul 16, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Hampshire CountyROOFERS: COMPOSITION ROOFERS & DAMP WATERPROOFERS ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL (OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING), AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID · Hampden County group | $42.48 | $30.14 | $72.62 | Jul 16, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyROOFER: SLATE & TILE ROOF (BERKSHIRE, HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE) · Hampden County group | $42.48 | $30.14 | $72.62 | Jul 16, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Middlesex CountyROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID) · Middlesex County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyROOFER, WATERPROOFERS/CAULKERS (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK, PLYMOUTH, SUFFOLK, WORCESTER) · Middlesex County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Nantucket CountyROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID) · Dukes County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID) · Dukes County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID) · Middlesex County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyROOFER, WATERPROOFERS/CAULKERS (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK, PLYMOUTH, SUFFOLK, WORCESTER) · Middlesex County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Plymouth CountyROOFER | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260012 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyROOFER, WATERPROOFERS/CAULKERS (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK, PLYMOUTH, SUFFOLK, WORCESTER) | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Suffolk CountyROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID) · Middlesex County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyROOFER, WATERPROOFERS/CAULKERS (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK, PLYMOUTH, SUFFOLK, WORCESTER) · Middlesex County group | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Worcester CountyROOFER | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260013 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyROOFER, WATERPROOFERS/CAULKERS (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL, ESSEX, MIDDLESEX, NORFOLK, PLYMOUTH, SUFFOLK, WORCESTER) | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Worcester CountyROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID) | $53.53 | $35.69 | $89.22 | Aug 1, 2025 | MA20260002 Mod 1 |
Main roofer 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 roofer make on prevailing wage in Massachusetts?
$72.62 to $89.22 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $89.22. 3 groups of counties with identical rates and 3 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Middlesex County group6 counties · ROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY$89.22
- Dukes County group2 counties · ROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY$89.22
- Plymouth County1 county · ROOFER$89.22
- Worcester County1 county · ROOFER$89.22
- Hampden County group3 counties · ROOFERS: COMPOSITION ROOFERS & DAMP WATERPRO$72.62
- Franklin County1 county · ROOFERS: COMPOSITION ROOFERS & DAMP WATERPRO$72.62
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County group, 6 localities: Barnstable, Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk | ROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID) | $53.53 | $89.22 |
| Dukes County group, 2 localities: Dukes, Nantucket | ROOFERS: (ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID) | $53.53 | $89.22 |
| Plymouth County | ROOFER | $53.53 | $89.22 |
| Worcester County | ROOFER | $53.53 | $89.22 |
| Hampden County group, 3 localities: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire | ROOFERS: COMPOSITION ROOFERS & DAMP WATERPROOFERS ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL (OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING), AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID | $42.48 | $72.62 |
| Franklin County | ROOFERS: COMPOSITION ROOFERS & DAMP WATERPROOFERS ALL TEAR-OFF AND/OR REMOVAL (OF ANY TYPES OF ROOFING), AND ALL SPUDDING, SWEEPING, VACUUMING AND/OR CLEANUP OF ANY AND ALL AREAS OF ANY TYPE WHERE A ROOF IS TO BE RELAID | $42.48 | $72.62 |
3 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 3 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Massachusetts roofer pay
What is the roofer prevailing wage in Middlesex County?
$89.22 an hour: a $53.53 base wage plus $35.69 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every roofer classification in Middlesex County.
Does roofer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Middlesex County the $89.22 total is a $53.53 base wage plus $35.69 in fringe benefits, about 40% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does roofer 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 roofers 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 roofer rate?
DOL often publishes the same roofer rates for several counties. Across Massachusetts, the 14 counties with a roofer rate fall into 6 distinct sets of rates, and 3 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 6 counties (the Middlesex County group).