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Prevailing wage rates in Mercer County, New Jersey
NJDOL's NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026 sets 462 prevailing wage rates for 39 trades on public works in Mercer County. Each trade's main rate runs from $61.39 an hour (sign installer) to $121.73 (elevator constructor), base wage plus fringe benefits.
Mercer 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-mercer |
BoilermakerBoilermaker: Journeyman · 6 rates | $49.11 | $45.31 | $94.42 | Jan 12, 2024 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
BricklayerBricklayer, Stone Mason: Journeyman · 4 rates | $49.60 | $40.43 | $90.03 | Jul 7, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
CarpenterCarpenter: Journeyman · 3 rates | $58.52 | $35.25 | $93.77 | May 8, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerCarpenter - Resilient Flooring: Journeyman · 2 rates | $58.52 | $35.17 | $93.69 | May 8, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Diver & TenderDiver · 2 rates | $66.97 | $54.49 | $121.46 | May 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
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-mercer |
Electrical Utility LinemanELECTRICIAN- UTILITY WORK (NORTH): Journeyman Lineman · 37 rates | $63.23 | $44.26 | $107.49 | Dec 4, 2025 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
ElectricianElectrician: Journeyman · 5 rates | $63.82 | $42.95 | $106.77 | Jan 6, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Elevator ConstructorElevator Constructor: Mechanic (Journeyman) over 5 years · 7 rates | $74.86 | $46.87 | $121.73 | Feb 4, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
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 · 4 rates | $53.93 | $34.79 | $88.72 | May 8, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Hauling Driver (On/Off Site)Truck Driver-Material Delivery Driver: Driver · 2 rates | $39.70 | $44.81 | $84.51 | May 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)Heat & Frost Insulator: Journeyman · 4 rates | $57.65 | $43.35 | $101.00 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
IronworkerIronworker: Journeyman- Fence and Guardrail · 6 rates | $54.02 | $40.19 | $94.21 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
LaborerLaborer - Building: Class A Journeyman · 25 rates | $40.97 | $34.85 | $75.82 | Jul 7, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Marble FinisherTile Finisher-Marble: Finisher | $51.04 | $38.61 | $89.65 | Jul 2, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Marble MasonTile Setter - Marble: Tile Setter | $65.61 | $41.53 | $107.14 | Jul 2, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
MillwrightMillwright: Journeyman · 2 rates | $59.94 | $36.15 | $96.09 | May 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
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-mercer |
PaperhangerPaperhanger: Journeyman · 3 rates | $51.43 | $33.41 | $84.84 | May 8, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Pile DriverDockbuilder/Pile Driver: Journeyman · 4 rates | $55.23 | $54.49 | $109.72 | May 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
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 · 6 rates | $62.62 | $48.45 | $111.07 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
RooferRoofer: Journeyman · 7 rates | $47.53 | $35.22 | $82.75 | May 27, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Sheet Metal WorkerSheet Metal Worker: Journeyman · 2 rates | $64.25 | $49.10 | $113.35 | Jun 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Sign InstallerSheet Metal Sign Installation: Journeyman · 2 rates | $36.38 | $25.01 | $61.39 | Jul 15, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
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-mercer |
Teamster (Truck Driver)Truck Driver: Low Boy Driver · 10 rates | $53.21 | $44.81 | $98.02 | May 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Telecommunications TechnicianElectrician - Teledata (15 Instruments and Less): Journeyman Technician · 12 rates | $45.53 | $30.78 | $76.31 | Jan 7, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Terrazzo WorkerTile Setter - Mosaic & Terrazzo: Mechanic · 3 rates | $62.82 | $43.89 | $106.71 | Jul 2, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
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 Setter - Ceramic: Finisher · 2 rates | $50.74 | $34.51 | $85.25 | Jun 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
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 Mercer 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
- Diver & Tender$121.46
- Sheet Metal Worker$113.35
- Tunnel Worker$112.07
- Plumber / Pipefitter$111.07
- Pile Driver$109.72
- Utility Lineman$107.49
- Marble Mason$107.14
- Electrician$106.77
- Terrazzo Worker$106.71
- Test Boring Driller$105.67
- Water Well Driller$104.42
- Operating Engineer$104.08
- Heat & Frost Insulator$101.00
- Pipeline Construction Worker$100.84
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$98.02
- Field Surveyor$96.83
- Millwright$96.09
- Boilermaker$94.42
- Ironworker$94.21
- Carpenter$93.77
- Soft Floor Layer$93.69
- Bricklayer$90.03
- Marble Finisher$89.65
- Glazier$88.72
- Tile Setter$85.25
- Paperhanger$84.84
- Hauling Driver$84.51
- Roofer$82.75
- Refrigeration Mechanic$81.70
- Slurry Seal Worker$80.75
- Painter$80.16
- Drywall Finisher$78.52
- Telecom Technician$76.31
- Laborer$75.82
- Striping & Traffic Control$70.76
- Abatement Laborer$70.49
- Dredger$65.74
- Sign Installer$61.39
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Mercer 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 | NJ20260035 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NJ20260014 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NJ20260001 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NJ20260056 | 3 | August 13, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Mercer 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 Mercer County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Mercer County?
$106.77 an hour: a $63.82 base wage plus $42.95 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (Electrician: Journeyman), under NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026. Overtime and every electrician rate in Mercer County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County, the $121.73 total is a $74.86 base wage plus $46.87 in fringe benefits.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Mercer County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: NJ20260035 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NJ20260014 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NJ20260001 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NJ20260056 (modification 3, 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 Mercer County share its rates with other counties?
For 35 of its 39 trades, yes: NJDOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Carpenter rates, for example, are the same in 21 counties (the Bergen County group). The other 4 are Mercer County's own.