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Electrical Utility Lineman prevailing wage, Bergen County group, New Jersey (3 counties)
NJDOL sets the same utility lineman rates, row for row, in 3 counties: Bergen, Essex and Hudson. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$107.49an hour, base wage + fringe benefits · Journeyman Lineman
$63.23 base wage + $44.26 fringe benefits · Statewide rate
On New Jersey public works in each of these 3 counties, a utility lineman working as journeyman lineman must be paid at least $107.49 an hour: a $63.23 base wage plus $44.26 in fringe benefits. NJDOL's schedule raises it to $111.79 on November 29, 2026.
NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026; this rate, effective December 4, 2025. 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 33 utility lineman rates for each of these counties, from $56.33 to $148.78 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: $63.23 + $44.26
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) | $63.23 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $44.26 |
| Total hourly rate, as printed | $107.49 |
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- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Journeyman Lineman. The one in force on October 25, 2026 leads this page; scheduled lines take effect on their date.
| Effective | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | $107.49 ($63.23 + $44.26) | In force |
| Nov 29, 2026 | $111.79 | Scheduled |
| Nov 28, 2027 | $116.26 | Scheduled |
| Dec 3, 2028 | $120.90 | Scheduled |
Every utility lineman rate in the Bergen County group
As NJDOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician- Outside Commercial: Assistant General Foreman, Journeyman on Radio Tower Work | $82.11 | $52.34 | $134.45 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Electrician- Outside Commercial: Foreman, Cable Splicer, Crane Operator, Welder | $78.74 | $50.20 | $128.94 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Electrician- Outside Commercial: General Foreman (150 + Journeyman workers on job site) | $90.86 | $57.92 | $148.78 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Electrician- Outside Commercial: General Foreman (23-149 Journeyman workers on job site) | $84.80 | $54.06 | $138.86 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Electrician- Outside Commercial: Groundman | $45.09 | $28.75 | $73.84 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Electrician- Outside Commercial: Journeyman Layout Man | $73.36 | $46.77 | $120.13 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Electrician- Outside Commercial: Journeyman Lineman, Equipment Repair, Serviceman | $67.30 | $42.90 | $110.20 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Chief LinemanStatewide rate | $69.55 | $48.68 | $118.23 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Journeyman LinemanStatewide rate | $63.23 | $44.26 | $107.49 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Special License OperatorStatewide rate | $63.23 | $44.26 | $107.49 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Journeyman Lineman when welding, splicing, hot stick, barehand and helicopter workStatewide rate | $66.39 | $46.47 | $112.86 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Line Equipment OperatorStatewide rate | $60.70 | $42.49 | $103.19 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): GroundmanStatewide rate | $47.42 | $33.19 | $80.61 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): General ForemanStatewide rate | $80.93 | $56.65 | $137.58 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Assistant General ForemanStatewide rate | $74.61 | $52.22 | $126.83 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Line ForemanStatewide rate | $72.71 | $50.89 | $123.60 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): GTO (Groundman Truck Operator) with CDL AStatewide rate | $50.58 | $35.40 | $85.98 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): First ResponderStatewide rate | $47.42 | $33.19 | $80.61 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Line Equipment MechanicStatewide rate | $50.58 | $35.40 | $85.98 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (SOUTH): General ForemanStatewide rate | $73.79 | $62.52 | $136.31 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (SOUTH): ForemanStatewide rate | $65.72 | $57.24 | $122.96 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (SOUTH): Small Job ForemanStatewide rate | $62.26 | $55.01 | $117.27 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (SOUTH): Heavy Equipment OperatorStatewide rate | $57.65 | $51.98 | $109.63 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (SOUTH): Cable SplicerStatewide rate | $60.53 | $53.85 | $114.38 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (SOUTH): Journeyman LinemanStatewide rate | $57.65 | $51.98 | $109.63 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (SOUTH): Journeyman WelderStatewide rate | $60.53 | $53.85 | $114.38 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (SOUTH): Journeyman PainterStatewide rate | $57.65 | $51.98 | $109.63 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (SOUTH): Light Equipment OperatorStatewide rate | $46.12 | $44.49 | $90.61 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (SOUTH): Groundman Truck DriverStatewide rate | $40.36 | $40.72 | $81.08 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (SOUTH): Groundman 3rd YearStatewide rate | $37.47 | $38.85 | $76.32 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (SOUTH): Groundman 2nd YearStatewide rate | $34.59 | $36.96 | $71.55 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (SOUTH): Groundman 1st YearStatewide rate | $31.71 | $35.09 | $66.80 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (SOUTH): FlagmanStatewide rate | $25.37 | $30.96 | $56.33 | Dec 2, 2025 |
Davis-Bacon utility lineman rates in these counties
The counties share NJDOL's rates, but not always the same federal wage determination. Where both Davis-Bacon and the New Jersey Act apply, "whichever rate is higher must be paid" (NJDOL FAQ).
| County | Federal classification | Base + fringe | WD | vs NJDOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Essex County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Hudson County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
How the Bergen County group compares
The main utility lineman 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
- Bergen County groupbase $63.23$107.49
- Passaic Countybase $63.23$107.49
- Essex Countybase $63.23$107.49
- Hudson Countybase $63.23$107.49
Which county is in which utility lineman group
Every New Jersey county with a utility lineman rate. Counties NJDOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County group, 7 localities: Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren | ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Journeyman Lineman | $63.23 | $107.49 |
| Bergen County group, 3 localities: Bergen, Essex, Hudson | ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Journeyman Lineman | $63.23 | $107.49 |
| Camden County group, 3 localities: Camden, Cape May, Cumberland | ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Journeyman Lineman | $63.23 | $107.49 |
| Gloucester County group, 3 localities: Atlantic, Gloucester, Salem | ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Journeyman Lineman | $63.23 | $107.49 |
| Monmouth County group, 2 localities: Monmouth, Ocean | ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Journeyman Lineman | $63.23 | $107.49 |
| Burlington County | ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Journeyman Lineman | $63.23 | $107.49 |
| Mercer County | ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Journeyman Lineman | $63.23 | $107.49 |
| Middlesex County | ELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Journeyman Lineman | $63.23 | $107.49 |
5 groups of counties with identical NJDOL rates, and 3 counties with rates of their own.
New Jersey utility lineman prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from NJDOL on this rate
- 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.
Every trade's rates, county by county: Bergen · Essex · Hudson
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 packages of October 19, 2026. For the row this page leads with:
- Bergen: NJDOL-20261019-statewide, page 112
- Essex: NJDOL-20261019-statewide, page 112
- Hudson: NJDOL-20261019-statewide, page 112
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 every New Jersey rate as CSV · Report an error