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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Merrimack County, with 55 rates for 14 trades; the newest modification is dated May 18, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Merrimack County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brick TenderLABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $19.60 | $2.73 | $22.33 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, DRYWALL HANGING AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION · 5 rates | $26.19 | $9.06 | $35.25 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 5 rates | $10.96 | $0.33 | $11.29 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260001 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK · 5 rates | $27.72 | $2.24 | $29.96 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260037 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 5 rates | $22.50 | $3.32 | $25.82 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260009 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $23.55 | $7.14 | $30.69 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260001 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $18.50 | $0.00 | $18.50 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260037 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 3 rates | $36.12 | $22.92 | $59.04 | Jan 1, 2025 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 3 rates | $13.29 | $0.00 | $13.29 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260001 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 3 rates | $47.58 | $29.90 | $77.48 | Sep 1, 2024 | NH20260009 Mod 1 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $44.36 | $36.63 | $80.99 | Sep 1, 2024 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 3 rates | $33.65 | $26.12 | $59.77 | Sep 16, 2025 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, REINFORCING · 3 rates | $22.51 | $2.32 | $24.83 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260037 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 8 rates | $25.40 | $21.43 | $46.83 | Dec 1, 2023 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER, GENERAL · 8 rates | $8.78 | $0.28 | $9.06 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260001 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 8 rates | $17.98 | $4.81 | $22.79 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260037 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 8 rates | $26.34 | $21.43 | $47.77 | Jun 1, 2024 | NH20260009 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 16 rates | $21.52 | $3.17 | $24.69 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 16 rates | $24.68 | $4.52 | $29.20 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260037 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 16 rates | $26.45 | $3.89 | $30.34 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260009 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) · 3 rates | $20.62 | $0.00 | $20.62 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING) · 3 rates | $8.53 | $0.43 | $8.96 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260001 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: SPRAY · 3 rates | $28.38 | $11.86 | $40.24 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260037 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 3 rates | $25.24 | $8.60 | $33.84 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 3 rates | $12.57 | $0.00 | $12.57 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260001 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER | $18.87 | $0.00 | $18.87 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $26.56 | $24.03 | $50.59 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerTRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER · 2 rates | $16.11 | $2.21 | $18.32 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260037 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerTRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER · 2 rates | $18.00 | $6.90 | $24.90 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260009 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 5 rates | $17.43 | $3.60 | $21.03 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: 2-AXLE · 5 rates | $9.65 | $0.00 | $9.65 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260001 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 5 rates | $19.42 | $2.60 | $22.02 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260037 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 5 rates | $22.00 | $6.77 | $28.77 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260009 Mod 1 |
One rate per trade for the kind of construction picked above; open a trade for its other classifications and the WD's notes. DOL prints no total, so each total is base wage plus fringe benefits, added by us. The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest New Hampshire modification we hold is dated May 18, 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 against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). New Hampshire repealed its law in 1985 (DOL state table).
Which trades pay the most in Merrimack County?
Insulator, at $80.99 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- Heat & Frost Insulator$80.99
- Ironworker$59.77
- Electrician$59.04
- Sheet Metal Worker$50.59
- Laborer$46.83
- Carpenter$35.25
- Plumber / Pipefitter$33.84
- Cement Mason$30.69
- Operating Engineer$24.69
- Brick Tender$22.33
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$21.03
- Painter$20.62
- Roofer$18.87
- Striping & Traffic Control$18.32
Which wage determinations cover Merrimack County?
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this site names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | NH20260019 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NH20260001 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NH20260037 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NH20260009 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Merrimack County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Merrimack County?
$59.04 an hour: a $36.12 base wage plus $22.92 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination NH20260019, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Merrimack County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Merrimack County?
$46.83 an hour: a $25.40 base wage plus $21.43 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination NH20260019, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Merrimack County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For insulator, the highest-paid trade in Merrimack County, the $80.99 total is a $44.36 base wage plus $36.63 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Merrimack County?
It depends on the kind of construction: NH20260019 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NH20260001 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NH20260037 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NH20260009 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Merrimack County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 14 trades, Merrimack County's rates differ from every other county's in New Hampshire, row for row.