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New Jersey elevator constructor prevailing wage, county by county
An elevator constructor's prevailing wage on New Jersey public works runs from $121.73 an hour in Salem County to $135.39 in Bergen County. The median county is $135.39.
Elevator Constructor rate in each New Jersey county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlantic CountyElevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) over 5 years | $74.86 | $46.87 | $121.73 | Feb 4, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-atlantic |
Bergen CountyElevator Constructor: Journeyman · Bergen County group | $86.43 | $48.96 | $135.39 | Mar 17, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-bergen |
Burlington CountyElevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) over 5 years · Monmouth County group | $74.86 | $46.87 | $121.73 | Feb 4, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-burlington |
Camden CountyElevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) over 5 years · Monmouth County group | $74.86 | $46.87 | $121.73 | Feb 4, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-camden |
Cape May CountyElevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) over 5 years · Monmouth County group | $74.86 | $46.87 | $121.73 | Feb 4, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-cape-may |
Cumberland CountyElevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) over 5 years · Monmouth County group | $74.86 | $46.87 | $121.73 | Feb 4, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-cumberland |
Essex CountyElevator Constructor: Journeyman · Bergen County group | $86.43 | $48.96 | $135.39 | Mar 17, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-essex |
Gloucester CountyElevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) over 5 years · Monmouth County group | $74.86 | $46.87 | $121.73 | Feb 4, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Hudson CountyElevator Constructor: Journeyman · Bergen County group | $86.43 | $48.96 | $135.39 | Mar 17, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-hudson |
Hunterdon CountyElevator Constructor: Journeyman · Bergen County group | $86.43 | $48.96 | $135.39 | Mar 17, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-hunterdon |
Mercer CountyElevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) over 5 years · Monmouth County group | $74.86 | $46.87 | $121.73 | Feb 4, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Middlesex CountyElevator Constructor: Journeyman · Bergen County group | $86.43 | $48.96 | $135.39 | Mar 17, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-middlesex |
Monmouth CountyElevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) over 5 years · Monmouth County group | $74.86 | $46.87 | $121.73 | Feb 4, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-monmouth |
Morris CountyElevator Constructor: Journeyman · Bergen County group | $86.43 | $48.96 | $135.39 | Mar 17, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-morris |
Ocean CountyElevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) over 5 years · Monmouth County group | $74.86 | $46.87 | $121.73 | Feb 4, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-ocean |
Passaic CountyElevator Constructor: Journeyman · Bergen County group | $86.43 | $48.96 | $135.39 | Mar 17, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-passaic |
Salem CountyElevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) over 5 years · Monmouth County group | $74.86 | $46.87 | $121.73 | Feb 4, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-salem |
Somerset CountyElevator Constructor: Journeyman · Bergen County group | $86.43 | $48.96 | $135.39 | Mar 17, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-somerset |
Sussex CountyElevator Constructor: Journeyman · Bergen County group | $86.43 | $48.96 | $135.39 | Mar 17, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-sussex |
Union CountyElevator Constructor: Journeyman · Bergen County group | $86.43 | $48.96 | $135.39 | Mar 17, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-union |
Warren CountyElevator Constructor: Journeyman · Bergen County group | $86.43 | $48.96 | $135.39 | Mar 17, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-warren |
Main elevator constructor classification in each county, NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026. Rates are those in effect when the contract is awarded, plus every pre-determined increase listed then, from its date (NJDOL FAQ). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does an elevator constructor make on prevailing wage in New Jersey?
$121.73 to $135.39 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $135.39. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Bergen County group11 counties · Elevator Constructor: Journeyman$135.39
- Monmouth County group9 counties · Elevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) $121.73
- Atlantic County1 county · Elevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) $121.73
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County group, 11 localities: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren | Elevator Constructor: Journeyman | $86.43 | $135.39 |
| Monmouth County group, 9 localities: Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem | Elevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) over 5 years | $74.86 | $121.73 |
| Atlantic County | Elevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) over 5 years | $74.86 | $121.73 |
2 groups of counties with identical NJDOL rates, and 1 county with rates of its own.
NJDOL county packages print an apprentice schedule per craft (percent of the journeyman wage, benefit rule and apprentice:journeyman ratio); see the craft's apprentice text in counties.json. With no schedule listed, an apprentice is paid the journeyman rate; with no ratio listed, the ratio is 1 apprentice to 4 journeymen (NJDOL package preamble).
Questions about New Jersey elevator constructor pay
What is the elevator constructor prevailing wage in Bergen County?
$135.39 an hour: a $86.43 base wage plus $48.96 in fringe benefits, under NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026. Overtime and every elevator constructor classification in Bergen County.
Does elevator constructor prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Bergen County the $135.39 total is a $86.43 base wage plus $48.96 in fringe benefits, about 36% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does elevator constructor prevailing wage pay overtime in New Jersey?
New Jersey's Act sets no overtime formula. Each craft's notes in NJDOL's package define its workday, overtime, shifts and holidays, and unless they say otherwise the fringe for overtime hours stays at the straight-time amount (NJDOL).
Do apprentice elevator constructors get this rate?
NJDOL county packages print an apprentice schedule per craft (percent of the journeyman wage, benefit rule and apprentice:journeyman ratio); see the craft's apprentice text in counties.json. With no schedule listed, an apprentice is paid the journeyman rate; with no ratio listed, the ratio is 1 apprentice to 4 journeymen (NJDOL package preamble).
Why do some counties have the same elevator constructor rate?
NJDOL often publishes the same elevator constructor rates for several counties. Across New Jersey, the 21 counties with an elevator constructor rate fall into 3 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 11 counties (the Bergen County group).