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New Jersey refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage, county by county
A refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic's prevailing wage on New Jersey public works is $81.70 an hour in every county that has one (21), for the main classification.
Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic rate in each New Jersey county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlantic CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-atlantic |
Bergen CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-bergen |
Burlington CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-burlington |
Camden CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-camden |
Cape May CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-cape-may |
Cumberland CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-cumberland |
Essex CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-essex |
Gloucester CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-gloucester |
Hudson CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-hudson |
Hunterdon CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-hunterdon |
Mercer CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-mercer |
Middlesex CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-middlesex |
Monmouth CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-monmouth |
Morris CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-morris |
Ocean CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-ocean |
Passaic CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-passaic |
Salem CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-salem |
Somerset CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-somerset |
Sussex CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-sussex |
Union CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-union |
Warren CountyAir Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) · Bergen County group | $48.73 | $32.97 | $81.70 | May 12, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-warren |
Main refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in each county (Air conditioning & refrigeration - service and repair: journeyman (mechanic)), 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 a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic make on prevailing wage in New Jersey?
$81.70 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County group, 21 localities: Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - Service and Repair: Journeyman (Mechanic) | $48.73 | $81.70 |
1 group 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 refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic pay
What is the refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage in Bergen County?
$81.70 an hour: a $48.73 base wage plus $32.97 in fringe benefits, under NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026. Overtime and every refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in Bergen County.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Bergen County the $81.70 total is a $48.73 base wage plus $32.97 in fringe benefits, about 40% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic 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 refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics 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 refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate?
NJDOL often publishes the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rates for several counties. Across New Jersey, the 21 counties with a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate fall into 1 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 21 counties (the Bergen County group).