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Massachusetts sheet metal worker prevailing wage, county by county
A sheet metal worker's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Massachusetts runs from $79.94 an hour in Worcester County to $108.78 in Barnstable County. The median county is $79.94.
Sheet Metal Worker rate in each Massachusetts county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnstable CountySHEET METAL WORKER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH (EXCEPT EXCEPT MARION, MATTAPOISETT, ROCHESTER, WAREHAM); SUFFOLK) · Bristol County group | $60.00 | $48.78 | $108.78 | Apr 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Barnstable CountySHEET METAL WORKER (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL (ACUSHNET, DARTMOUTH, DIGHTON, FAIRHAVEN, FALL RIVER, FREETOWN, NEW BEDFORD, REHOBOTH, SEEKONK, SOMERSET, SWANSEA, WESTPORT); DUKES, AND NANTUCKET) · Bristol County group | $43.60 | $38.49 | $82.09 | Oct 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Berkshire CountySHEET METAL WORKER · Hampden County group | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | Jul 1, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountySHEET METAL WORKER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH (EXCEPT MARION MATTAPOISETT, ROCHESTER, WAREHAM); SUFFOLK) · Hampden County group | $60.00 | $48.78 | $108.78 | Apr 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Bristol CountySHEET METAL WORKER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH (EXCEPT EXCEPT MARION, MATTAPOISETT, ROCHESTER, WAREHAM); SUFFOLK) · Bristol County group | $60.00 | $48.78 | $108.78 | Apr 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountySHEET METAL WORKER (BARNSTABLE, BRISTOL (ACUSHNET, DARTMOUTH, DIGHTON, FAIRHAVEN, FALL RIVER, FREETOWN, NEW BEDFORD, REHOBOTH, SEEKONK, SOMERSET, SWANSEA, WESTPORT); DUKES, AND NANTUCKET) · Bristol County group | $43.60 | $38.49 | $82.09 | Oct 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Dukes CountySHEET METAL WORKER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH (EXCEPT EXCEPT MARION, MATTAPOISETT, ROCHESTER, WAREHAM); SUFFOLK) · Dukes County group | $60.00 | $48.78 | $108.78 | Apr 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Essex CountySHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (EXCEPT HARVARD & LANCASTER)) · Middlesex County group | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | Jul 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Franklin CountySHEET METAL WORKER | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | Jul 1, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountySHEET METAL WORKER | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | Jul 1, 2025 | MA20260011 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountySHEET METAL WORKER · Hampden County group | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | Jul 1, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountySHEET METAL WORKER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH (EXCEPT MARION MATTAPOISETT, ROCHESTER, WAREHAM); SUFFOLK) · Hampden County group | $60.00 | $48.78 | $108.78 | Apr 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Hampshire CountySHEET METAL WORKER · Hampden County group | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | Jul 1, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountySHEET METAL WORKER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH (EXCEPT MARION MATTAPOISETT, ROCHESTER, WAREHAM); SUFFOLK) · Hampden County group | $60.00 | $48.78 | $108.78 | Apr 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Middlesex CountySHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (EXCEPT HARVARD & LANCASTER)) · Middlesex County group | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | Jul 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Nantucket CountySHEET METAL WORKER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH (EXCEPT EXCEPT MARION, MATTAPOISETT, ROCHESTER, WAREHAM); SUFFOLK) · Dukes County group | $60.00 | $48.78 | $108.78 | Apr 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountySHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (EXCEPT HARVARD & LANCASTER)) · Middlesex County group | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | Jul 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Plymouth CountySHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $60.00 | $48.78 | $108.78 | Apr 1, 2025 | MA20260012 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountySHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (EXCEPT HARVARD & LANCASTER)) | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | Jul 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Suffolk CountySHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (EXCEPT HARVARD & LANCASTER)) · Middlesex County group | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | Jul 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Worcester CountySHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $43.48 | $36.46 | $79.94 | Jul 1, 2025 | MA20260013 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountySHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (HARVARD, LANCASTER)) | $60.00 | $48.78 | $108.78 | Apr 1, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Worcester CountySHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (HARVARD, LANCASTER)) | $60.00 | $48.78 | $108.78 | Apr 1, 2025 | MA20260002 Mod 1 |
Main sheet metal worker 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 sheet metal worker make on prevailing wage in Massachusetts?
$79.94 to $108.78 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $79.94. 4 groups of counties with identical rates and 3 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Bristol County group2 counties · SHEET METAL WORKER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOL$108.78
- Dukes County group2 counties · SHEET METAL WORKER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOL$108.78
- Plymouth County1 county · SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTA$108.78
- Middlesex County group4 counties · SHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (EXCEPT HARVAR$79.94
- Hampden County group3 counties · SHEET METAL WORKER$79.94
- Franklin County1 county · SHEET METAL WORKER$79.94
- Worcester County1 county · SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND U$79.94
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol County group, 2 localities: Barnstable, Bristol | SHEET METAL WORKER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH (EXCEPT EXCEPT MARION, MATTAPOISETT, ROCHESTER, WAREHAM); SUFFOLK) | $60.00 | $108.78 |
| Dukes County group, 2 localities: Dukes, Nantucket | SHEET METAL WORKER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK; PLYMOUTH (EXCEPT EXCEPT MARION, MATTAPOISETT, ROCHESTER, WAREHAM); SUFFOLK) | $60.00 | $108.78 |
| Plymouth County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $60.00 | $108.78 |
| Middlesex County group, 4 localities: Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk | SHEET METAL WORKER (WORCESTER (EXCEPT HARVARD & LANCASTER)) | $43.48 | $79.94 |
| Hampden County group, 3 localities: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire | SHEET METAL WORKER | $43.48 | $79.94 |
| Franklin County | SHEET METAL WORKER | $43.48 | $79.94 |
| Worcester County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $43.48 | $79.94 |
4 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 3 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Massachusetts sheet metal worker pay
What is the sheet metal worker prevailing wage in Middlesex County?
$79.94 an hour: a $43.48 base wage plus $36.46 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260004, modification 2. Overtime and every sheet metal worker classification in Middlesex County.
Does sheet metal worker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Middlesex County the $79.94 total is a $43.48 base wage plus $36.46 in fringe benefits, about 46% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does sheet metal worker 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 sheet metal workers 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 sheet metal worker rate?
DOL often publishes the same sheet metal worker rates for several counties. Across Massachusetts, the 14 counties with a sheet metal worker rate fall into 7 distinct sets of rates, and 4 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 4 counties (the Middlesex County group).