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Massachusetts telecommunications technician prevailing wage, county by county
A telecommunications technician's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Massachusetts runs from $61.80 an hour in Bristol County to $87.68 in Barnstable County. The median county is $76.35.
Telecommunications Technician rate in each Massachusetts county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnstable CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX (EXCLUDING ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); NORFOLK (EXCLUDING AVON, HOLBROOK, PLAINVILLE, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) SUFFOLK) | $52.94 | $34.74 | $87.68 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Barnstable CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); WORCESTER (EXCEPT WARREN)) | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | Sep 7, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Berkshire CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Berkshire CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER: BERKSHIRE COUNTY | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Bristol CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (BRISTOL (ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO, SEEKONK)) | $42.09 | $19.71 | $61.80 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); WORCESTER (EXCEPT WARREN)) | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | Sep 7, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Bristol CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (BRISTOL (ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO, SEEKONK)) | $42.09 | $19.71 | $61.80 | Jun 1, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX (EXCLUDING ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); NORFOLK (EXCLUDING AVON, HOLBROOK, PLAINVILLE, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) SUFFOLK) · Dukes County group | $52.94 | $34.74 | $87.68 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO, SEEKONK); DUKES; NANTUCKET AND NORFOLK (AVON, HALBROOK, PLAINVILLE, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON)) · Essex County group | $42.52 | $28.47 | $70.99 | Sep 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); WORCESTER (EXCEPT WARREN)) · Essex County group | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | Sep 7, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Franklin CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER · Hampden County group | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampden CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); WORCESTER (EXCEPT WARREN)) · Hampden County group | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | Sep 7, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Hampshire CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER · Hampden County group | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | Jun 29, 2025 | MA20260003 Mod 1 |
Hampshire CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); WORCESTER (EXCEPT WARREN)) · Hampden County group | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | Sep 7, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Middlesex CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND)) | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | Sep 7, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER: PLYMOUTH COUNTY (EXCEPT TOWNSHIPS OF HINGHAM AND HULL) | $42.52 | $28.47 | $70.99 | Sep 1, 2024 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Middlesex CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND)) | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | Sep 7, 2025 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX (EXCLUDING ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); NORFOLK (EXCLUDING AVON, HOLBROOK, PLAINVILLE, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) SUFFOLK) · Dukes County group | $52.94 | $34.74 | $87.68 | Sep 1, 2025 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); WORCESTER (EXCEPT WARREN)) | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | Sep 7, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Plymouth CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); WORCESTER (EXCEPT WARREN)) | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | Sep 7, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Suffolk CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO, SEEKONK); DUKES; NANTUCKET AND NORFOLK (AVON, HALBROOK, PLAINVILLE, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON)) · Essex County group | $42.52 | $28.47 | $70.99 | Sep 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); WORCESTER (EXCEPT WARREN)) · Essex County group | $36.12 | $34.51 | $70.63 | Sep 7, 2025 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Worcester CountyTELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER: PLYMOUTH COUNTY (EXCEPT TOWNSHIPS OF HINGHAM AND HULL) | $42.52 | $28.47 | $70.99 | Sep 1, 2024 | MA20260004 Mod 2 |
Main telecommunications technician 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 telecommunications technician make on prevailing wage in Massachusetts?
$61.80 to $87.68 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $76.35. 3 groups of counties with identical rates and 8 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Dukes County group2 counties$87.68
- Barnstable County1 county$87.68
- Hampden County group2 counties$81.72
- Berkshire County1 county$81.72
- Franklin County1 county$81.72
- Essex County group2 counties$70.99
- Worcester County1 county$70.99
- Middlesex County1 county$70.63
- Norfolk County1 county$70.63
- Plymouth County1 county$70.63
- Bristol County1 county$61.80
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes County group, 2 localities: Dukes, Nantucket | TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX (EXCLUDING ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); NORFOLK (EXCLUDING AVON, HOLBROOK, PLAINVILLE, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) SUFFOLK) | $52.94 | $87.68 |
| Barnstable County | TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (ESSEX; MIDDLESEX (EXCLUDING ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); NORFOLK (EXCLUDING AVON, HOLBROOK, PLAINVILLE, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON) SUFFOLK) | $52.94 | $87.68 |
| Hampden County group, 2 localities: Hampden, Hampshire | TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER | $52.16 | $81.72 |
| Berkshire County | TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER | $52.16 | $81.72 |
| Franklin County | TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER | $52.16 | $81.72 |
| Essex County group, 2 localities: Essex, Suffolk | TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (BARNSTABLE; BRISTOL (EXCEPT ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO, SEEKONK); DUKES; NANTUCKET AND NORFOLK (AVON, HALBROOK, PLAINVILLE, RANDOLPH, STOUGHTON)) | $42.52 | $70.99 |
| Worcester County | TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER: PLYMOUTH COUNTY (EXCEPT TOWNSHIPS OF HINGHAM AND HULL) | $42.52 | $70.99 |
| Middlesex County | TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND)) | $36.12 | $70.63 |
| Norfolk County | TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); WORCESTER (EXCEPT WARREN)) | $36.12 | $70.63 |
| Plymouth County | TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (MIDDLESEX (ASHBY, ASHLAND, AYER, FT. DEVENS, GROTON, HOPKINTON, HUDSON, MARLBORO, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, STOW, TOWNSEND); WORCESTER (EXCEPT WARREN)) | $36.12 | $70.63 |
| Bristol County | TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER (BRISTOL (ATTLEBORO, NORTH ATTLEBORO, SEEKONK)) | $42.09 | $61.80 |
3 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 8 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Massachusetts telecommunications technician pay
What is the telecommunications technician prevailing wage in Middlesex County?
$70.63 an hour: a $36.12 base wage plus $34.51 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every telecommunications technician classification in Middlesex County.
Does telecommunications technician prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Middlesex County the $70.63 total is a $36.12 base wage plus $34.51 in fringe benefits, about 49% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does telecommunications technician 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 telecommunications technicians 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 telecommunications technician rate?
DOL often publishes the same telecommunications technician rates for several counties. Across Massachusetts, the 14 counties with a telecommunications technician rate fall into 11 distinct sets of rates, and 3 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the Dukes County group).