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Electrician prevailing wage, Union County group, New Jersey (7 counties)
NJDOL sets the same electrician rates, row for row, in 7 counties: Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$112.56an hour, base wage + fringe benefits
$67.92 base wage + $44.64 fringe benefits
On New Jersey public works in each of these 7 counties, an electrician must be paid at least $112.56 an hour: a $67.92 base wage plus $44.64 in fringe benefits. NJDOL's schedule raises it to $116.48 on May 31, 2027.
NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026; this rate, effective June 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 9 electrician rates for each of these counties, from $112.56 to $148.57 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.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $67.92 + $44.64
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) | $67.92 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $44.64 |
| Total hourly rate, as printed | $112.56 |
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: Journeyman. The one in force on October 25, 2026 leads this page; scheduled lines take effect on their date.
| Effective | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | $112.56 ($67.92 + $44.64) | In force |
| May 31, 2027 | $116.48 ($70.29 + $46.19) | Scheduled |
Every electrician rate in the Union County group
As NJDOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- Electrician: General Foreman (61+ Journeymen)$148.57
- Electrician: General Foreman (31-60 Journeymen)$146.32
- Electrician: General Foreman (21-30 Journeymen)$135.07
- Electrician: Foreman (11-20 Journeymen)$131.68
- Electrician: Foreman (4-10 Journeymen)$129.44
- Electrician: Sub-Foreman$128.31
- Electrician: Cable Splicer$123.81
- Electrician: Foreman (1-3 Journeymen)$123.81
- Electrician: Journeyman$112.56
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician: Cable Splicer | $74.71 | $49.10 | $123.81 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Electrician: Foreman (11-20 Journeymen) | $79.47 | $52.21 | $131.68 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Electrician: Foreman (1-3 Journeymen) | $74.71 | $49.10 | $123.81 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Electrician: Foreman (4-10 Journeymen) | $78.11 | $51.33 | $129.44 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Electrician: General Foreman (21-30 Journeymen) | $81.51 | $53.56 | $135.07 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Electrician: General Foreman (31-60 Journeymen) | $88.30 | $58.02 | $146.32 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Electrician: General Foreman (61+ Journeymen) | $89.65 | $58.92 | $148.57 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Electrician: Journeyman | $67.92 | $44.64 | $112.56 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Electrician: Sub-Foreman | $77.43 | $50.88 | $128.31 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon electrician 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunterdon County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Morris County | ELECTRICIAN (WORK FORTY FT. OR MORE ABOVE THE GROUND OR PROTECTIVE RIGGING (DOES NOT APPLY TO POLE WORK, OR TO USE OF A MANLIFT OR HIGH REACH-TYPE LIFT): 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK WITH, OR THE REMOVAL OF, ASBESTOS MATERIALS: 112% TIMES THE JOURNEYMAN RATE.) | $108.29 | NJ20260059 Mod 2 | NJDOL +$4.27 |
| Passaic County | ELECTRICIAN WORK FORTY FT. OR MORE ABOVE THE GROUND OR PROTECTIVE RIGGING (DOES NOT APPLY TO POLE WORK, OR TO USE OF A MANLIFT OR HIGH REACH-TYPE LIFT): 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK WITH, OR THE REMOVAL OF, ASBESTOS MATERIALS: 112% TIMES THE JOURNEYMAN RATE | $108.29 | NJ20260061 Mod 1 | NJDOL +$4.27 |
| Somerset County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Sussex County | ELECTRICIAN (ELECTRICIAN). WORK FORTY FT. OR MORE ABOVE THE GROUND OR PROTECTIVE RIGGING (DOES NOT APPLY TO POLE WORK, OR TO USE OF A MANLIFT OR HIGH REACH-TYPE LIFT): 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK WITH, OR THE REMOVAL OF, ASBESTOS MATERIALS: 112% TIMES THE JOURNEYMAN RATE | $108.29 | NJ20260064 Mod 2 | NJDOL +$4.27 |
| Union County | ELECTRICIAN (ELECTRICIAN) WORK FORTY FT. OR MORE ABOVE THE GROUND OR PROTECTIVE RIGGING (DOES NOT APPLY TO POLE WORK, OR TO USE OF A MANLIFT OR HIGH REACH-TYPE LIFT): 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK WITH, OR THE REMOVAL OF, ASBESTOS MATERIALS: 112% TIMES THE JOURNEYMAN RATE | $108.29 | NJ20260065 Mod 2 | NJDOL +$4.27 |
| Warren County | ELECTRICIAN (ELECTRICIAN) WORK FORTY FT. OR MORE ABOVE THE GROUND OR PROTECTIVE RIGGING (DOES NOT APPLY TO POLE WORK, OR TO USE OF A MANLIFT OR HIGH REACH-TYPE LIFT): 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK WITH, OR THE REMOVAL OF, ASBESTOS MATERIALS: 112% TIMES THE JOURNEYMAN RATE | $108.29 | NJ20260066 Mod 2 | NJDOL +$4.27 |
How the Union County group compares
The main electrician 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
- Union County groupbase $67.92$112.56
- Essex Countybase $66.99$110.20
- Hudson Countybase $66.99$110.20
- Middlesex Countybase $63.94$109.50
Which county is in which electrician group
Every New Jersey county with a electrician rate. Counties NJDOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County group, 6 localities: Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem | Electrician: Journeyman, Cable Splicer | $59.22 | $112.82 |
| Union County group, 7 localities: Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren | Electrician: Journeyman | $67.92 | $112.56 |
| Bergen County | Electrician: Journeyman Wireman | $66.99 | $110.20 |
| Essex County | Electrician: Journeyman Wireman | $66.99 | $110.20 |
| Hudson County | Electrician: Journeyman Wireman | $66.99 | $110.20 |
| Middlesex County | Electrician: Journeyman | $63.94 | $109.50 |
| Monmouth County group, 2 localities: Monmouth, Ocean | Electrician: Journeyman, Cable Splicer | $59.48 | $107.13 |
| Burlington County* | Electrician - North: Journeyman | $63.82 | $106.77 |
| Mercer County | Electrician: Journeyman | $63.82 | $106.77 |
3 groups of counties with identical NJDOL rates, and 6 counties with rates of their own. * Part of the county has a rate of its own; its page lists each part's rate.
New Jersey electrician 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: Hunterdon · Morris · Passaic · Somerset · Sussex · Union · Warren
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:
- Hunterdon: NJDOL-20261019-hunterdon, page 20
- Morris: NJDOL-20261019-morris, page 20
- Passaic: NJDOL-20261019-passaic, page 20
- Somerset: NJDOL-20261019-somerset, page 20
- Sussex: NJDOL-20261019-sussex, page 20
- Union: NJDOL-20261019-union, page 20
- Warren: NJDOL-20261019-warren, page 20
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