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Massachusetts teamster prevailing wage, county by county
A teamster's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Massachusetts runs from $48.53 an hour in Worcester County to $79.17 in Dukes County. The median county is $48.53.
Teamster (Truck Driver) rate in each Massachusetts county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnstable CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) STANT ENGINEER (ON TRUCK CRANE AND GRADALL) 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. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82 | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Barnstable CountyTRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260015 Mod 1 |
Barnstable CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) 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 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 | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP 8 TRUCK CRANE CREWS HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $42.41 | $30.58 | $72.99 | Jun 1, 2024 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyTRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260016 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 8 TRUCK CRANE CREWS HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $44.06 | $31.04 | $75.10 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) STANT ENGINEER (ON TRUCK CRANE AND GRADALL) 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. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82 | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyTRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260017 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) 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 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 | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyTRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7 TRAILERS FOR EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT (DOUBLE HOOKUP) POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM · Dukes County group | $41.82 | $37.35 | $79.17 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyTRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7 TRAILERS FOR EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT (DOUBLE HOOKUP) POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM · Dukes County group | $41.82 | $37.35 | $79.17 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyTRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7 TRAILERS FOR EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT (DOUBLE HOOKUP) POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM · Dukes County group | $41.82 | $37.35 | $79.17 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) STANT ENGINEER (ON TRUCK CRANE AND GRADALL) 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. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82 | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyTRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260018 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) 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 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 | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyTRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7 TRAILERS FOR EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT (DOUBLE HOOKUP) POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM | $41.82 | $37.35 | $79.17 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyTRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7 TRAILERS FOR EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT (DOUBLE HOOKUP) POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM. | $41.82 | $37.35 | $79.17 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260011 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyTRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7 TRAILERS FOR EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT (DOUBLE HOOKUP) POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM | $41.82 | $37.35 | $79.17 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP 8 TRUCK CRANE CREWS HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $42.41 | $30.58 | $72.99 | Jun 1, 2024 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyTRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260019 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 8 TRUCK CRANE CREWS HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $44.06 | $31.04 | $75.10 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP 8 TRUCK CRANE CREWS HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $42.41 | $30.58 | $72.99 | Jun 1, 2024 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyTRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260020 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 8 TRUCK CRANE CREWS HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $44.06 | $31.04 | $75.10 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260010 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) STANT ENGINEER (ON TRUCK CRANE AND GRADALL) 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. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82 | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyTRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260021 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) 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 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 | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyTRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7 TRAILERS FOR EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT (DOUBLE HOOKUP) POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM · Dukes County group | $41.82 | $37.35 | $79.17 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyTRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7 TRAILERS FOR EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT (DOUBLE HOOKUP) POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM · Dukes County group | $41.82 | $37.35 | $79.17 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyTRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7 TRAILERS FOR EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT (DOUBLE HOOKUP) POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM · Dukes County group | $41.82 | $37.35 | $79.17 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) STANT ENGINEER (ON TRUCK CRANE AND GRADALL) 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. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82 | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyTRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260022 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) 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 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 | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyTRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260023 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) 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 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 | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) STANT ENGINEER (ON TRUCK CRANE AND GRADALL) 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. +2.28 OVER 185 FT. +4.05 OVER 210 FT. +5.67 OVER 250 FT. +8.59 OVER 295 FT. +11.86 OVER 350 FT. +13.82 | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyTRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260024 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) 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 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 | $30.85 | $33.70 | $64.55 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyTRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $0.00 | $48.53 | May 18, 2026 | MA20260025 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 8 TRUCK CRANE CREWS HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUM $2.00 FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $44.06 | $31.04 | $75.10 | Dec 1, 2024 | MA20260002 Mod 1 |
Main teamster 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 teamster make on prevailing wage in Massachusetts?
$48.53 to $79.17 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $48.53. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 12 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Dukes County group2 counties$79.17
- Franklin County1 county$79.17
- Barnstable County1 county$48.53
- Berkshire County1 county$48.53
- Bristol County1 county$48.53
- Essex County1 county$48.53
- Hampden County1 county$48.53
- Hampshire County1 county$48.53
- Middlesex County1 county$48.53
- Norfolk County1 county$48.53
- Plymouth County1 county$48.53
- Suffolk County1 county$48.53
- Worcester County1 county$48.53
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes County group, 2 localities: Dukes, Nantucket | TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7 TRAILERS FOR EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT (DOUBLE HOOKUP) POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM | $41.82 | $79.17 |
| Franklin County | TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7 TRAILERS FOR EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT (DOUBLE HOOKUP) POWER TRUCKS $.25 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE TUNNEL WORK (UNDERGROUND ONLY) $.40 DIFFERENTIAL BY AXLE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IN HOT ZONE ONLY) $2.00 PREMIUM | $41.82 | $79.17 |
| Barnstable County | TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $48.53 |
| Berkshire County | TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $48.53 |
| Bristol County | TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $48.53 |
| Essex County | TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $48.53 |
| Hampden County | TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $48.53 |
| Hampshire County | TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $48.53 |
| Middlesex County | TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $48.53 |
| Norfolk County | TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $48.53 |
| Plymouth County | TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $48.53 |
| Suffolk County | TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $48.53 |
| Worcester County | TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $48.53 | $48.53 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 12 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Massachusetts teamster pay
What is the teamster prevailing wage in Middlesex County?
$48.53 an hour: a $48.53 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260021, modification 1. Overtime and every teamster classification in Middlesex County.
Does teamster prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Middlesex County the $48.53 total is a $48.53 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does teamster 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 teamsters 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 teamster rate?
DOL often publishes the same teamster rates for several counties. Across Massachusetts, the 14 counties with a teamster 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).