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New Jersey ironworker prevailing wage, county by county
An ironworker's prevailing wage on New Jersey public works runs from $94.21 an hour in Salem County to $106.61 in Bergen County. The median county is $106.61.
Ironworker rate in each New Jersey county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlantic CountyIronworker: Journeyman- Fence and Guardrail · Camden County group | $54.02 | $40.19 | $94.21 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-atlantic |
Bergen CountyIronworker: Structural Journeyman · Bergen County group | $53.44 | $53.17 | $106.61 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-bergen |
Burlington CountyIronworker: Journeyman- Fence and Guardrail · Camden County group | $54.02 | $40.19 | $94.21 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-burlington |
Camden CountyIronworker: Journeyman- Fence and Guardrail · Camden County group | $54.02 | $40.19 | $94.21 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-camden |
Cape May CountyIronworker: Journeyman- Fence and Guardrail · Camden County group | $54.02 | $40.19 | $94.21 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-cape-may |
Cumberland CountyIronworker: Journeyman- Fence and Guardrail · Camden County group | $54.02 | $40.19 | $94.21 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-cumberland |
Essex CountyIronworker: Structural Journeyman · Bergen County group | $53.44 | $53.17 | $106.61 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-essex |
Gloucester CountyIronworker: Journeyman- Fence and Guardrail · Camden County group | $54.02 | $40.19 | $94.21 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Hudson CountyIronworker: Structural Journeyman · Bergen County group | $53.44 | $53.17 | $106.61 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-hudson |
Hunterdon CountyIronworker: Structural Journeyman · Bergen County group | $53.44 | $53.17 | $106.61 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-hunterdon |
Mercer CountyIronworker: Journeyman- Fence and Guardrail · Camden County group | $54.02 | $40.19 | $94.21 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Middlesex CountyIronworker: Structural Journeyman · Bergen County group | $53.44 | $53.17 | $106.61 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-middlesex |
Monmouth CountyIronworker: Structural Journeyman · Bergen County group | $53.44 | $53.17 | $106.61 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-monmouth |
Morris CountyIronworker: Structural Journeyman · Bergen County group | $53.44 | $53.17 | $106.61 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-morris |
Ocean CountyIronworker: Structural Journeyman · Bergen County group | $53.44 | $53.17 | $106.61 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-ocean |
Passaic CountyIronworker: Structural Journeyman · Bergen County group | $53.44 | $53.17 | $106.61 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-passaic |
Salem CountyIronworker: Journeyman- Fence and Guardrail · Camden County group | $54.02 | $40.19 | $94.21 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-salem |
Somerset CountyIronworker: Structural Journeyman · Bergen County group | $53.44 | $53.17 | $106.61 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-somerset |
Sussex CountyIronworker: Structural Journeyman · Bergen County group | $53.44 | $53.17 | $106.61 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-sussex |
Union CountyIronworker: Structural Journeyman · Bergen County group | $53.44 | $53.17 | $106.61 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-union |
Warren CountyIronworker: Structural Journeyman · Bergen County group | $53.44 | $53.17 | $106.61 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-warren |
Main ironworker 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 ironworker make on prevailing wage in New Jersey?
$94.21 to $106.61 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $106.61. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 0 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Bergen County group13 counties · Ironworker: Structural Journeyman$106.61
- Camden County group8 counties · Ironworker: Journeyman- Fence and Guardrail$94.21
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County group, 13 localities: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren | Ironworker: Structural Journeyman | $53.44 | $106.61 |
| Camden County group, 8 localities: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Salem | Ironworker: Journeyman- Fence and Guardrail | $54.02 | $94.21 |
2 groups of counties with identical NJDOL rates, and 0 counties with rates of their 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 ironworker pay
What is the ironworker prevailing wage in Bergen County?
$106.61 an hour: a $53.44 base wage plus $53.17 in fringe benefits, under NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026. Overtime and every ironworker classification in Bergen County.
Does ironworker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Bergen County the $106.61 total is a $53.44 base wage plus $53.17 in fringe benefits, about 50% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does ironworker 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 ironworkers 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 ironworker rate?
NJDOL often publishes the same ironworker rates for several counties. Across New Jersey, the 21 counties with an ironworker rate fall into 2 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 13 counties (the Bergen County group).