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Marble Mason prevailing wage, Bergen County group, New Jersey (13 counties)
NJDOL sets the same marble mason rates, row for row, in 13 counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$107.14an hour, base wage + fringe benefits · Tile Setter
$65.61 base wage + $41.53 fringe benefits
On New Jersey public works in each of these 13 counties, a marble mason working as tile setter must be paid at least $107.14 an hour: a $65.61 base wage plus $41.53 in fringe benefits.
NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026; this rate, effective July 2, 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.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $65.61 + $41.53
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) | $65.61 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $41.53 |
| Total hourly rate, as printed | $107.14 |
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).
Davis-Bacon marble mason 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 | MARBLE SETTER | $105.63 | NJ20260026 Mod 1 | NJDOL +$1.51 |
| Essex County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Hudson County | MARBLE SETTER | $105.63 | NJ20260033 Mod 1 | NJDOL +$1.51 |
| Hunterdon County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Mercer County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Middlesex County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Monmouth County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Morris County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Passaic County | MARBLE SETTER | $105.63 | NJ20260040 Mod 2 | NJDOL +$1.51 |
| Somerset County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Sussex County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Union County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Warren County | No federal row for this trade | |||
How the Bergen County group compares
The main marble mason 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 $65.61$107.14
- Passaic Countybase $65.61$107.14
- Essex Countybase $65.61$107.14
- Hudson Countybase $65.61$107.14
Which county is in which marble mason group
Every New Jersey county with a marble mason rate. Counties NJDOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County group, 13 localities: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren | Tile Setter - Marble: Tile Setter | $65.61 | $107.14 |
1 group of counties with identical NJDOL rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
New Jersey marble mason 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 · Mercer · Middlesex · Monmouth · 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 65
- Essex: NJDOL-20261019-essex, page 65
- Hudson: NJDOL-20261019-hudson, page 65
- Hunterdon: NJDOL-20261019-hunterdon, page 70
- Mercer: NJDOL-20261019-mercer, page 69
- Middlesex: NJDOL-20261019-middlesex, page 66
- Monmouth: NJDOL-20261019-monmouth, page 67
- Morris: NJDOL-20261019-morris, page 66
- Passaic: NJDOL-20261019-passaic, page 65
- Somerset: NJDOL-20261019-somerset, page 68
- Sussex: NJDOL-20261019-sussex, page 66
- Union: NJDOL-20261019-union, page 66
- Warren: NJDOL-20261019-warren, page 67
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