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Plumber / Pipefitter prevailing wage in Burlington County, New Jersey
$100.95an hour, base wage + fringe benefits
$63.14 base wage + $37.81 fringe benefits
On New Jersey public works in Burlington County, a plumber or pipefitter must be paid at least $100.95 an hour: a $63.14 base wage plus $37.81 in fringe benefits. NJDOL's schedule raises it to $105.92 on January 1, 2027.
NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026; this rate, effective January 1, 2026. Rates are those in effect when the contract is awarded, plus every pre-determined increase listed then, from its date (NJDOL FAQ). Checked against nj.gov on October 25, 2026.
NJDOL lists 10 plumber or pipefitter rates for Burlington County, from $100.95 to $119.84 an hour. See all of them.
NJDOL's posted rates are informational. The public body obtains the project's official determination, and it goes in the contract.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $63.14 + $37.81
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. NJDOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $63.14 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $37.81 |
| Total hourly rate, as printed | $100.95 |
When does this rate change?
- The rates in effect on the date the contract is awarded apply, plus every pre-determined increase listed then, from its date. A later posting doesn't change an awarded job (NJDOL FAQ). Rates marked expired "remain in effect" until new ones are posted.
- NJDOL reissues a county's package whenever a union agreement changes. This page uses the packages of October 19, 2026 (NJDOL current rates).
Dated rates for this classification
NJDOL prints more than one dated line for Sprinkler Fitter: Journeyman. The one in force on October 25, 2026 leads this page; scheduled lines take effect on their date.
| Effective | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | $100.95 ($63.14 + $37.81) | In force |
| Jan 1, 2027 | $105.92 ($67.11 + $38.81) | Scheduled |
Every plumber or pipefitter rate in Burlington County
As NJDOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- Plumber - North: General Foreman$119.84
- Plumber - South: Foreman$117.31
- Plumber - North: Assistant General Foreman$116.71
- Plumber - North: Foreman$116.08
- Plumber - South: Journeyman$111.61
- Plumber - North: Journeyman$111.07
- Sprinkler Fitter: Master Foreman$108.95
- Sprinkler Fitter: General Foreman$106.70
- Sprinkler Fitter: Foreman$104.45
- Sprinkler Fitter: Journeyman$100.95
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber - North: Assistant General Foreman North: Bordentown City and Twp., Burlington City and Twp., Eastampton Twp., Chesterfield Twp., Fieldsboro Boro., Florence Twp., Mansfield Twp., Mount Holly Twp., New Hanover Twp., North Hanover Twp., Pemberton Boro. and Twp., Springfield Twp., Westampton Twp., Wrightstown Boro. | $68.26 | $48.45 | $116.71 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Plumber - North: Foreman North: Bordentown City and Twp., Burlington City and Twp., Eastampton Twp., Chesterfield Twp., Fieldsboro Boro., Florence Twp., Mansfield Twp., Mount Holly Twp., New Hanover Twp., North Hanover Twp., Pemberton Boro. and Twp., Springfield Twp., Westampton Twp., Wrightstown Boro. | $67.63 | $48.45 | $116.08 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Plumber - North: General Foreman North: Bordentown City and Twp., Burlington City and Twp., Eastampton Twp., Chesterfield Twp., Fieldsboro Boro., Florence Twp., Mansfield Twp., Mount Holly Twp., New Hanover Twp., North Hanover Twp., Pemberton Boro. and Twp., Springfield Twp., Westampton Twp., Wrightstown Boro. | $71.39 | $48.45 | $119.84 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Plumber - North: Journeyman North: Bordentown City and Twp., Burlington City and Twp., Eastampton Twp., Chesterfield Twp., Fieldsboro Boro., Florence Twp., Mansfield Twp., Mount Holly Twp., New Hanover Twp., North Hanover Twp., Pemberton Boro. and Twp., Springfield Twp., Westampton Twp., Wrightstown Boro. | $62.62 | $48.45 | $111.07 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Plumber - South: Foreman South: Bass River Twp., Beverly City, Cinnaminson Twp., Delanco Twp., Delran Twp., Edgewater Park Twp., Evesham Twp., Hainesport Twp., Lumberton Twp., Maple Shade Twp., Medford Twp., Medford Lakes Boro, Moorestown Twp., Mount Laurel Twp., Palmyra Boro., Riverside Twp., Riverton Boro., Shamong Twp., Southampton Twp., Tabernacle Twp., Washington Twp., Woodland Twp., Willingboro Twp. | $65.20 | $52.11 | $117.31 | May 1, 2026 |
| Plumber - South: Journeyman South: Bass River Twp., Beverly City, Cinnaminson Twp., Delanco Twp., Delran Twp., Edgewater Park Twp., Evesham Twp., Hainesport Twp., Lumberton Twp., Maple Shade Twp., Medford Twp., Medford Lakes Boro, Moorestown Twp., Mount Laurel Twp., Palmyra Boro., Riverside Twp., Riverton Boro., Shamong Twp., Southampton Twp., Tabernacle Twp., Washington Twp., Woodland Twp., Willingboro Twp. | $59.50 | $52.11 | $111.61 | May 1, 2026 |
| Sprinkler Fitter: Foreman | $66.64 | $37.81 | $104.45 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Sprinkler Fitter: General Foreman | $68.89 | $37.81 | $106.70 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Sprinkler Fitter: Journeyman | $63.14 | $37.81 | $100.95 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Sprinkler Fitter: Master Foreman | $71.14 | $37.81 | $108.95 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon plumber or pipefitter rate in Burlington County
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's wage determinations. Where both Davis-Bacon and the New Jersey Act apply, "whichever rate is higher must be paid" (NJDOL FAQ).
For building work, the matching Davis-Bacon classification is SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) at $95.70 ($59.19 base + $36.51 fringe), from NJ20260027 modification 2, published May 18, 2026, rate SFNJ0669-006. Against NJDOL's $100.95: NJDOL's rate is $5.25 an hour higher. On a job covered by both, the higher rate applies.
| Construction | Federal classification | Base wage | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (BURLINGTON COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON CITY, INCLUDES BURLINGTON CITY; THEN, ALONG …PLUM0009-015 | $59.57 | $106.02 | NJ20260027 Mod 2 |
| Building | PLUMBER: SERVICE AND REPAIR (BURLINGTON COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON CITY, INCLUDES BURLINGTON CITY; THEN, ALONG COUNTY ROAD ROUTE …PLUM0009-015 | $46.23 | $75.46 | NJ20260027 Mod 2 |
| Building | PIPEFITTER: SERVICE AND REPAIR (BURLINGTON COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON CITY, INCLUDES BURLINGTON CITY; THEN, ALONG COUNTY ROAD …PLUM0009-015 | $46.23 | $75.46 | NJ20260027 Mod 2 |
| Building | PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (BURLINGTON COUNTY (SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON CITY, DOES NOT INCLUDE BURLINGTON CITY; …PLUM0322-008 | $56.30 | $107.06 | NJ20260027 Mod 2 |
| Building | SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS)SFNJ0669-006 | $59.19 | $95.70 | NJ20260027 Mod 2 |
| Building | SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) (WITHIN 15 MILES BEYOND THE CITY LIMITS OF PHILADELPHIA)SFNJ0692-002 | $60.83 | $91.17 | NJ20260027 Mod 2 |
| Heavy | PIPEFITTER (BURLINGTON COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON CITY, INCLUDES BURLINGTON CITY; THEN, ALONG COUNTY ROAD ROUTE 541 EAST, ALSO …PLUM0009-022 | $59.57 | $106.02 | NJ20260048 Mod 3 |
| Heavy | PIPEFITTER: SERVICE AND REPAIR (BURLINGTON COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON CITY, INCLUDES BURLINGTON CITY; THEN, ALONG COUNTY ROAD …PLUM0009-022 | $46.23 | $75.46 | NJ20260048 Mod 3 |
| Heavy | PIPEFITTER (BURLINGTON COUNTY (SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON CITY, DOES NOT INCLUDE BURLINGTON CITY; THEN, ALONG COUNTY ROAD ROUTE 541 …PLUM0322-011 | $56.30 | $107.06 | NJ20260048 Mod 3 |
| Residential | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (BURLINGTON COUNTY (SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON CITY, DOES NOT INCLUDE BURLINGTON CITY; THEN, ALONG COUNTY ROAD ROUTE …PLUM0322-005 | $31.50 | $44.91 | NJ20260007 Mod 3 |
Davis-Bacon rates from SAM.gov, read October 25, 2026. Our federal totals are base plus fringe; DOL prints no total. New Jersey Davis-Bacon changes
How Burlington County compares
The main plumber or pipefitter rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in New Jersey
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Burlington Countybase $63.14$100.95
- Camden Countybase $59.50$111.61
- Ocean Countybase $62.62$111.07
- Gloucester Countybase $59.50$111.61
Plumber / Pipefitter rates in nearby counties
Current NJDOL rates. Rates "are generally set for each of the State's twenty-one (21) counties", and some crafts are statewide (NJDOL FAQ).
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Burlington County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County | Plumber: Journeyman | $59.50 | $111.61 | +$10.66 |
| Gloucester County | Plumber: Journeyman | $59.50 | $111.61 | +$10.66 |
| Atlantic County | Plumber: Journeyman | $59.50 | $111.61 | +$10.66 |
| Ocean County | Plumber: Journeyman | $62.62 | $111.07 | +$10.12 |
| Mercer County | Plumber: Journeyman | $62.62 | $111.07 | +$10.12 |
| Monmouth County | Plumber: Journeyman | $62.62 | $111.07 | +$10.12 |
| Burlington County | Sprinkler Fitter: Journeyman | $63.14 | $100.95 |
New Jersey plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from NJDOL on this rate
- NJDOL NJDOL county package, page 75
- NJDOL's current prevailing wage rates
- These are journeyman rates. Apprentices registered with the U.S. Office of Apprenticeship get the percentage in the craft's apprentice schedule, with full benefits unless noted.
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your wage to what your employer pays into benefits for you, or pays you in cash each payday, and compare it with the total. Rates for every craft, including future increases, must be posted on site, and certified payroll goes to NJDOL within 10 days of payday (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.29). NJDOL Public Contracts: (609) 292-2259.
Source
Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL), NJDOL county package NJDOL-20261019-burlington, issued October 19, 2026, effective January 1, 2026, page 75: lwdwebpt.dol.state.nj.us/archivewages/292125119-burlington-10-19-2026.pdf
We read every county package of October 19, 2026, including its statewide pages, and check every number with a second, separate reader. Wage plus benefit equals NJDOL's printed total on every step that prints both. How we check · Download Burlington County as CSV · Report an error