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Elevator Constructor prevailing wage, Bergen County group, New Jersey (11 counties)
NJDOL sets the same elevator constructor rates, row for row, in 11 counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$135.39an hour, base wage + fringe benefits
$86.43 base wage + $48.96 fringe benefits
On New Jersey public works in each of these 11 counties, an elevator constructor must be paid at least $135.39 an hour: a $86.43 base wage plus $48.96 in fringe benefits. NJDOL's schedule raises it to $140.03 on March 17, 2027.
NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026; this rate, effective March 17, 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 2 elevator constructor rates for each of these counties, from $115.79 to $135.39 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: $86.43 + $48.96
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) | $86.43 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $48.96 |
| Total hourly rate, as printed | $135.39 |
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 Elevator Constructor: Journeyman. The one in force on October 25, 2026 leads this page; scheduled lines take effect on their date.
| Effective | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | $135.39 ($86.43 + $48.96) | In force |
| Mar 17, 2027 | $140.03 ($89.76 + $50.27) | Scheduled |
| Mar 17, 2028 | $144.85 ($92.93 + $51.92) | Scheduled |
Every elevator constructor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator Constructor: Journeyman | $86.43 | $48.96 | $135.39 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Elevator Modernization & Service: Journeyman | $68.06 | $47.73 | $115.79 | Mar 17, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon elevator constructor 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 | ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $51.43 | NJ20260026 Mod 1 | NJDOL +$83.96 |
| Essex County | ELEVATOR MECHANIC (ALL OTHER PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas PAID VACATION: A worker who has worked less than 5 years: 4% of his or he | $84.62 | NJ20260031 Mod 1 | NJDOL +$50.77 |
| Hudson County | ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $51.43 | NJ20260033 Mod 1 | NJDOL +$83.96 |
| Hunterdon County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Middlesex County | ELEVATOR MECHANIC: ALL OTHER WORK PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas PAID VACATION: A worker who has worked less than 5 years: 4% of his | $84.62 | NJ20260036 Mod 1 | NJDOL +$50.77 |
| Morris County | ELEVATOR MECHANIC: ALL OTHER PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas PAID VACATION: A worker who has worked less than 5 years: 4% of his or he | $84.61 | NJ20260038 Mod 1 | NJDOL +$50.78 |
| Passaic County | ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $51.43 | NJ20260040 Mod 2 | NJDOL +$83.96 |
| Somerset County | ELEVATOR MECHANIC: ALL OTHER WORK (PAID HOLIDAYS:NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY.)(PAID VACATION:A WORKER WHO HAS WORKED LESS THAN 5 YEARS: 4% OF | $84.62 | NJ20260042 Mod 2 | NJDOL +$50.77 |
| Sussex County | ELEVATOR MECHANIC: ALL OTHER WORK (PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, PRESIDENT'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY, AND CHRISTMAS DAY.)(PAID VACATION: A WORKER WHO HAS WORKED LESS THAN 5 YEARS: 4% | $84.62 | NJ20260043 Mod 2 | NJDOL +$50.77 |
| Union County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Warren County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
How the Bergen County group compares
The main elevator constructor 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 $86.43$135.39
- Passaic Countybase $86.43$135.39
- Essex Countybase $86.43$135.39
- Monmouth Countybase $74.86$121.73
Which county is in which elevator constructor group
Every New Jersey county with a elevator constructor rate. Counties NJDOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| 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.
New Jersey elevator constructor 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 · Hunterdon · Middlesex · 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:
- Bergen: NJDOL-20261019-bergen, page 29
- Essex: NJDOL-20261019-essex, page 29
- Hudson: NJDOL-20261019-hudson, page 29
- Hunterdon: NJDOL-20261019-hunterdon, page 30
- Middlesex: NJDOL-20261019-middlesex, page 29
- Morris: NJDOL-20261019-morris, page 30
- Passaic: NJDOL-20261019-passaic, page 29
- Somerset: NJDOL-20261019-somerset, page 30
- Sussex: NJDOL-20261019-sussex, page 30
- Union: NJDOL-20261019-union, page 30
- Warren: NJDOL-20261019-warren, page 30
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