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Massachusetts tile finisher prevailing wage, county by county
A tile finisher's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Massachusetts is $84.58 an hour in every county that has one (10), for the main classification.
Tile Finisher rate in each Massachusetts county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnstable CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Middlesex County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Barnstable CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Middlesex County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Middlesex County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Bristol CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Middlesex County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Dukes County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Dukes County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
Dukes CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Dukes County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Middlesex County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Essex CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Middlesex County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Middlesex County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Middlesex CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Middlesex County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Dukes County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Dukes County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260009 Mod 1 |
Nantucket CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Dukes County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Middlesex County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Norfolk CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Middlesex County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyTILE FINISHER | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260012 Mod 1 |
Plymouth CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Middlesex County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260001 Mod 1 |
Suffolk CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER · Middlesex County group | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260008 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyTILE FINISHER | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260013 Mod 1 |
Worcester CountyMARBLE & TILE FINISHER | $49.32 | $35.26 | $84.58 | Aug 1, 2024 | MA20260002 Mod 1 |
Main tile finisher 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 tile finisher make on prevailing wage in Massachusetts?
$84.58 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 2 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Middlesex County group6 counties · MARBLE & TILE FINISHER$84.58
- Dukes County group2 counties · MARBLE & TILE FINISHER$84.58
- Plymouth County1 county · TILE FINISHER$84.58
- Worcester County1 county · TILE FINISHER$84.58
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County group, 6 localities: Barnstable, Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk | MARBLE & TILE FINISHER | $49.32 | $84.58 |
| Dukes County group, 2 localities: Dukes, Nantucket | MARBLE & TILE FINISHER | $49.32 | $84.58 |
| Plymouth County | TILE FINISHER | $49.32 | $84.58 |
| Worcester County | TILE FINISHER | $49.32 | $84.58 |
2 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 2 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Massachusetts tile finisher pay
What is the tile finisher prevailing wage in Middlesex County?
$84.58 an hour: a $49.32 base wage plus $35.26 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MA20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every tile finisher classification in Middlesex County.
Does tile finisher prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Middlesex County the $84.58 total is a $49.32 base wage plus $35.26 in fringe benefits, about 42% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does tile finisher 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 tile finishers 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 tile finisher rate?
DOL often publishes the same tile finisher rates for several counties. Across Massachusetts, the 10 counties with a tile finisher rate fall into 4 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 6 counties (the Middlesex County group).