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Telecommunications Technician prevailing wage in Burlington County, New Jersey
$76.31an hour, base wage + fringe benefits · Journeyman Technician
$45.53 base wage + $30.78 fringe benefits
On New Jersey public works in Burlington County, a telecommunications technician working as journeyman technician must be paid at least $76.31 an hour: a $45.53 base wage plus $30.78 in fringe benefits. NJDOL's schedule raises it to $79.31 on January 4, 2027.
NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026; this rate, effective January 7, 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 17 telecommunications technician rates for Burlington County, from $76.31 to $138.57 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.
This rate covers only part of Burlington County. NJDOL's wording: “North: Bordentown City & Twp., Burlington City & Twp., Eastampton, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, Mount Holly, New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton Boro. & Twp., Springfield, Tabernacle, Wrightstown.” Rates for the rest are in the table below.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $45.53 + $30.78
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) | $45.53 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $30.78 |
| Total hourly rate, as printed | $76.31 |
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 Electrician - Teledata - North (15 Instruments & Less): Journeyman Technician. The one in force on October 25, 2026 leads this page; scheduled lines take effect on their date.
| Effective | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | $76.31 ($45.53 + $30.78) | In force |
| Jan 4, 2027 | $79.31 ($47.34 + $31.97) | Scheduled |
| Jan 3, 2028 | $82.30 ($49.15 + $33.15) | Scheduled |
Every telecommunications technician rate in Burlington County
As NJDOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- Electrician - Teledata - North (16 Instruments & More): General Foreman$138.57
- Electrician - Teledata - North (16 Instruments & More): Assistant General Foreman$128.13
- Electrician - Teledata - North (16 Instruments & More): Foreman$122.66
- Electrician - Teledata - North (16 Instruments & More): Lead Foreman$122.66
- Electrician - Teledata - North (16 Instruments & More): Working Foreman$122.66
- Electrician - Teledata - North (16 Instruments & More): Journeyman Technician$106.77
- Electrician - Teledata - North (15 Instruments & Less): General Foreman$98.92
- Electrician - Teledata - North (15 Instruments & Less): Assistant General Foreman$95.15
- Electrician - Teledata - South (15 Voice/Data Lines & Less): Master Technician/Gen. Foreman (31+ Workers on job)$95.05
- Electrician - Teledata - North (15 Instruments & Less): Lead Foreman$90.63
- Electrician - Teledata - South (15 Voice/Data Lines & Less): Senior Technician/Lead Foreman (21-30 Workers on job)$89.04
- Electrician - Teledata - North (15 Instruments & Less): Foreman$86.85
- Electrician - Teledata - South (15 Voice/Data Lines & Less): Technician A/Foreman (11-20 Workers on job)$86.25
- Electrician - Teledata - South (15 Voice/Data Lines & Less): Technician B/Working Foreman (4-10 Workers on job)$83.61
- Electrician - Teledata - North (15 Instruments & Less): Working Foreman$83.10
- Electrician - Teledata - South (15 Voice/Data Lines & Less): Technician C/Journeyman (1-3 Workers on job)$77.46
- Electrician - Teledata - North (15 Instruments & Less): Journeyman Technician$76.31
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician - Teledata - North (15 Instruments & Less): Assistant General Foreman North: Bordentown City & Twp., Burlington City & Twp., Eastampton, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, Mount Holly, New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton Boro. & Twp., Springfield, Tabernacle, Wrightstown. | $56.91 | $38.24 | $95.15 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - North (15 Instruments & Less): Foreman North: Bordentown City & Twp., Burlington City & Twp., Eastampton, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, Mount Holly, New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton Boro. & Twp., Springfield, Tabernacle, Wrightstown. | $51.90 | $34.95 | $86.85 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - North (15 Instruments & Less): General Foreman North: Bordentown City & Twp., Burlington City & Twp., Eastampton, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, Mount Holly, New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton Boro. & Twp., Springfield, Tabernacle, Wrightstown. | $59.19 | $39.73 | $98.92 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - North (15 Instruments & Less): Journeyman Technician North: Bordentown City & Twp., Burlington City & Twp., Eastampton, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, Mount Holly, New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton Boro. & Twp., Springfield, Tabernacle, Wrightstown. | $45.53 | $30.78 | $76.31 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - North (15 Instruments & Less): Lead Foreman North: Bordentown City & Twp., Burlington City & Twp., Eastampton, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, Mount Holly, New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton Boro. & Twp., Springfield, Tabernacle, Wrightstown. | $54.18 | $36.45 | $90.63 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - North (15 Instruments & Less): Working Foreman North: Bordentown City & Twp., Burlington City & Twp., Eastampton, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, Mount Holly, New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton Boro. & Twp., Springfield, Tabernacle, Wrightstown. | $49.63 | $33.47 | $83.10 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - North (16 Instruments & More): Assistant General Foreman North: Bordentown City & Twp., Burlington City & Twp., Eastampton, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, Mount Holly, New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton Boro. & Twp., Springfield, Tabernacle, Wrightstown. | $76.70 | $51.43 | $128.13 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - North (16 Instruments & More): Foreman North: Bordentown City & Twp., Burlington City & Twp., Eastampton, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, Mount Holly, New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton Boro. & Twp., Springfield, Tabernacle, Wrightstown. | $73.40 | $49.26 | $122.66 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - North (16 Instruments & More): General Foreman North: Bordentown City & Twp., Burlington City & Twp., Eastampton, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, Mount Holly, New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton Boro. & Twp., Springfield, Tabernacle, Wrightstown. | $83.00 | $55.57 | $138.57 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - North (16 Instruments & More): Journeyman Technician North: Bordentown City & Twp., Burlington City & Twp., Eastampton, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, Mount Holly, New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton Boro. & Twp., Springfield, Tabernacle, Wrightstown. | $63.82 | $42.95 | $106.77 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - North (16 Instruments & More): Lead Foreman North: Bordentown City & Twp., Burlington City & Twp., Eastampton, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, Mount Holly, New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton Boro. & Twp., Springfield, Tabernacle, Wrightstown. | $73.40 | $49.26 | $122.66 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - North (16 Instruments & More): Working Foreman North: Bordentown City & Twp., Burlington City & Twp., Eastampton, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, Mount Holly, New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton Boro. & Twp., Springfield, Tabernacle, Wrightstown. | $73.40 | $49.26 | $122.66 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - South (15 Voice/Data Lines & Less): Master Technician/Gen. Foreman (31+ Workers on job) South: Bass River, Beverly City, Cinnaminson, Delanco, Delran, Edgewater Park, Evesham, Hainesport, Lumberton, Maple Shade, Medford, Medford Lakes, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Palmyra, Riverside, Riverton, Shamong, Southampton, Washington, Westampton, Woodland, Willingboro. | $53.48 | $41.57 | $95.05 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - South (15 Voice/Data Lines & Less): Senior Technician/Lead Foreman (21-30 Workers on job) South: Bass River, Beverly City, Cinnaminson, Delanco, Delran, Edgewater Park, Evesham, Hainesport, Lumberton, Maple Shade, Medford, Medford Lakes, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Palmyra, Riverside, Riverton, Shamong, Southampton, Washington, Westampton, Woodland, Willingboro. | $49.14 | $39.90 | $89.04 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - South (15 Voice/Data Lines & Less): Technician A/Foreman (11-20 Workers on job) South: Bass River, Beverly City, Cinnaminson, Delanco, Delran, Edgewater Park, Evesham, Hainesport, Lumberton, Maple Shade, Medford, Medford Lakes, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Palmyra, Riverside, Riverton, Shamong, Southampton, Washington, Westampton, Woodland, Willingboro. | $47.12 | $39.13 | $86.25 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - South (15 Voice/Data Lines & Less): Technician B/Working Foreman (4-10 Workers on job) South: Bass River, Beverly City, Cinnaminson, Delanco, Delran, Edgewater Park, Evesham, Hainesport, Lumberton, Maple Shade, Medford, Medford Lakes, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Palmyra, Riverside, Riverton, Shamong, Southampton, Washington, Westampton, Woodland, Willingboro. | $45.93 | $37.68 | $83.61 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Electrician - Teledata - South (15 Voice/Data Lines & Less): Technician C/Journeyman (1-3 Workers on job) South: Bass River, Beverly City, Cinnaminson, Delanco, Delran, Edgewater Park, Evesham, Hainesport, Lumberton, Maple Shade, Medford, Medford Lakes, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Palmyra, Riverside, Riverton, Shamong, Southampton, Washington, Westampton, Woodland, Willingboro. | $42.21 | $35.25 | $77.46 | Jan 28, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon telecommunications technician 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).
The federal determinations for Burlington County list no telecommunications technician classification.
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 telecommunications technician 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 $45.53$76.31
- Camden Countybase $42.21$77.46
- Ocean Countybase $52.02$80.41
- Gloucester Countybase $42.21$77.46
Telecommunications Technician 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County | Electrician - Teledata (15 Instruments and Less): Journeyman Technician (1-2 workers on job) | $52.02 | $80.41 | +$4.10 |
| Monmouth County | Electrician - Teledata (15 Instruments and Less): Journeyman Technician (1-2 workers on job) | $52.02 | $80.41 | +$4.10 |
| Camden County | Electrician - Teledata (15 Voice/Data Lines & Less): Technician C/Journeyman (1-3 Workers on Job) | $42.21 | $77.46 | +$1.15 |
| Gloucester County | Electrician - Teledata (15 Voice/Data Lines & Less): Technician C/Journeyman (1-3 Workers on Job) | $42.21 | $77.46 | +$1.15 |
| Atlantic County | Electrician - Teledata (15 Voice/Data Lines & Less): Technician C/Journeyman (1-3 Workers on Job) | $42.21 | $77.46 | +$1.15 |
| Burlington County | Electrician - Teledata - North (15 Instruments & Less): Journeyman Technician | $45.53 | $76.31 | |
| Mercer County | Electrician - Teledata (15 Instruments and Less): Journeyman Technician | $45.53 | $76.31 | same |
New Jersey telecommunications technician prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from NJDOL on this rate
- NJDOL NJDOL county package, page 24
- 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 7, 2026, page 24: 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