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Prevailing wage rates in Gloucester County, New Jersey
NJDOL's NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026 sets 448 prevailing wage rates for 36 trades on public works in Gloucester County. Each trade's main rate runs from $61.39 an hour (sign installer) to $121.73 (elevator constructor), base wage plus fringe benefits.
Gloucester County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Asbestos & Lead Abatement LaborerLaborer - Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal: Journeyman (Handler) · 2 rates | $42.77 | $27.72 | $70.49 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
BoilermakerBoilermaker: Journeyman · 6 rates | $49.11 | $45.31 | $94.42 | Jan 12, 2024 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
BricklayerBricklayer, Stone Mason: Journeyman · 4 rates | $49.60 | $40.43 | $90.03 | Jul 7, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
CarpenterCarpenter: Journeyman · 3 rates | $58.52 | $35.25 | $93.77 | May 8, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerCarpenter - Resilient Flooring: Journeyman · 2 rates | $58.52 | $35.17 | $93.69 | May 8, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Diver & TenderDiver · 2 rates | $61.88 | $45.62 | $107.50 | May 8, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
DredgerOPERATING ENGINEERS MARINE-DREDGING: Lead Dredgerman, Operator, Leverman · 13 rates | $49.94 | $15.80 | $65.74 | Oct 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Drywall FinisherDrywall Finisher: Journeyman · 3 rates | $46.03 | $32.49 | $78.52 | May 8, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Electrical Utility LinemanELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Journeyman Lineman · 36 rates | $63.23 | $44.26 | $107.49 | Dec 4, 2025 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
ElectricianElectrician: Journeyman, Cable Splicer · 6 rates | $59.22 | $53.60 | $112.82 | Sep 28, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Elevator ConstructorElevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) over 5 years · 7 rates | $74.86 | $46.87 | $121.73 | Feb 4, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Field SurveyorOPERATING ENGINEERS: Field Engineer - Transit man or Instrument man · 6 rates | $54.38 | $42.45 | $96.83 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
GlazierGlazier: Journeyman · 2 rates | $51.30 | $39.37 | $90.67 | May 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Hauling Driver (On/Off Site)Truck Driver-Material Delivery Driver: Driver | $40.30 | $35.46 | $75.76 | May 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)Heat & Frost Insulator: Journeyman · 9 rates | $64.29 | $50.26 | $114.55 | May 20, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
IronworkerIronworker: Journeyman- Fence and Guardrail · 6 rates | $54.02 | $40.19 | $94.21 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
LaborerLaborer - Building: Class A Journeyman · 25 rates | $40.97 | $34.85 | $75.82 | Jul 7, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
MillwrightMillwright: Journeyman · 2 rates | $59.94 | $36.15 | $96.09 | May 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Operating EngineerOPERATING ENGINEERS: Backhoe (combination) · 225 rates | $61.63 | $42.45 | $104.08 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
PainterCommercial Painter: Journeyman · 12 rates | $46.75 | $33.41 | $80.16 | May 8, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
PaperhangerPaperhanger: Journeyman · 3 rates | $51.43 | $33.41 | $84.84 | May 8, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Pile DriverDockbuilder/Pile Driver: Journeyman · 2 rates | $49.50 | $45.62 | $95.12 | May 8, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Pipeline Construction WorkerPIPELINE - MAINLINE TRANSMISSION: Pipeline Journeyman Welder · 6 rates | $60.89 | $39.95 | $100.84 | Jun 4, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Plumber / PipefitterPlumber: Journeyman · 4 rates | $59.50 | $52.11 | $111.61 | May 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
RooferRoofer: Journeyman · 7 rates | $47.53 | $35.22 | $82.75 | May 27, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Sheet Metal WorkerSheet Metal Worker: Journeyman · 3 rates | $65.06 | $54.48 | $119.54 | May 6, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Sign InstallerSheet Metal Sign Installation: Journeyman · 2 rates | $36.38 | $25.01 | $61.39 | Jul 15, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Slurry Seal WorkerMICROSURFACING/SLURRY SEAL: Squeegee man · 5 rates | $50.80 | $29.95 | $80.75 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerPainter - Line Striping: Journeyman 1 (at least 1 year of working exp. as a journeyman) · 5 rates | $41.35 | $29.41 | $70.76 | Dec 1, 2025 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Teamster (Truck Driver)Truck Driver: Straight 3-axle truck · 9 rates | $45.70 | $35.46 | $81.16 | May 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Telecommunications TechnicianElectrician - Teledata (15 Voice/Data Lines & Less): Technician C/Journeyman (1-3 Workers on Job) · 5 rates | $42.21 | $35.25 | $77.46 | Jan 28, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Test Boring DrillerTEST BORING PRELIMINARY TO CONSTRUCTION-SOUTH/WEST: Driller · 2 rates | $63.22 | $42.45 | $105.67 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Tile SetterTile Worker: Finisher · 2 rates | $44.17 | $32.83 | $77.00 | Jun 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Tunnel WorkerFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · 18 rates | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Water Well DrillerDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · 2 rates | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
One main rate per trade; open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and NJDOL's notes. 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 against nj.gov on October 25, 2026.
NJDOL's posted rates are informational. The public body obtains the project's official determination, and it goes in the contract.
Which trades pay the most in Gloucester County?
Elevator constructor, at $121.73 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits NJDOL lists, on one scale.
- Elevator Constructor$121.73
- Sheet Metal Worker$119.54
- Heat & Frost Insulator$114.55
- Electrician$112.82
- Tunnel Worker$112.07
- Plumber / Pipefitter$111.61
- Diver & Tender$107.50
- Utility Lineman$107.49
- Test Boring Driller$105.67
- Water Well Driller$104.42
- Operating Engineer$104.08
- Pipeline Construction Worker$100.84
- Field Surveyor$96.83
- Millwright$96.09
- Pile Driver$95.12
- Boilermaker$94.42
- Ironworker$94.21
- Carpenter$93.77
- Soft Floor Layer$93.69
- Glazier$90.67
- Bricklayer$90.03
- Paperhanger$84.84
- Roofer$82.75
- Refrigeration Mechanic$81.70
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$81.16
- Slurry Seal Worker$80.75
- Painter$80.16
- Drywall Finisher$78.52
- Telecom Technician$77.46
- Tile Setter$77.00
- Laborer$75.82
- Hauling Driver$75.76
- Striping & Traffic Control$70.76
- Abatement Laborer$70.49
- Dredger$65.74
- Sign Installer$61.39
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Gloucester County?
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. Where both Davis-Bacon and the New Jersey Act apply, "whichever rate is higher must be paid" (NJDOL FAQ). Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to NJDOL's.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | NJ20260032 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NJ20260012 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NJ20260001 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NJ20260053 | 2 | August 13, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Gloucester County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: NJ20260003 (All dredging, except self propelled hopper dredging, on the Atlantic Coast and tributary w).
Questions about Gloucester County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Gloucester County?
$112.82 an hour: a $59.22 base wage plus $53.60 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (Electrician: Journeyman, Cable Splicer), under NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026. Overtime and every electrician rate in Gloucester County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Gloucester County?
$75.82 an hour: a $40.97 base wage plus $34.85 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (Laborer - Building: Class A Journeyman), under NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026. Overtime and every laborer rate in Gloucester County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Gloucester County, the $121.73 total is a $74.86 base wage plus $46.87 in fringe benefits.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Gloucester County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: NJ20260032 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NJ20260012 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NJ20260001 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NJ20260053 (modification 2, August 13, 2026) for heavy construction. Where both Davis-Bacon and the New Jersey Act apply, "whichever rate is higher must be paid" (NJDOL FAQ).
Does Gloucester County share its rates with other counties?
For 36 of its 36 trades, yes: NJDOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 6 counties (the Camden County group).