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Sheet Metal Worker prevailing wage, Middlesex County group, New Jersey (9 counties)
NJDOL sets the same sheet metal worker rates, row for row, in 9 counties: Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$113.35an hour, total
$64.25 wage + $49.10 fringe benefits
On New Jersey public works in each of these 9 counties, a sheet metal worker must be paid at least $113.35 an hour: a $64.25 base wage plus $49.10 in fringe benefits.
NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026; this rate, effective June 1, 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 lists 2 sheet metal worker rates for each of these counties, from $113.35 to $117.53 an hour. See all of them.
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: $64.25 + $49.10
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) | $64.25 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $49.10 |
| Total hourly rate, as printed | $113.35 |
Davis-Bacon sheet metal worker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $106.14 | NJ20260025 Mod 1 | NJDOL +$7.21 |
| Burlington County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $106.14 | NJ20260027 Mod 2 | NJDOL +$7.21 |
| Cape May County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $106.14 | NJ20260029 Mod 1 | NJDOL +$7.21 |
| Cumberland County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $106.14 | NJ20260030 Mod 1 | NJDOL +$7.21 |
| Hunterdon County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $106.14 | NJ20260034 Mod 2 | NJDOL +$7.21 |
| Mercer County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $106.14 | NJ20260035 Mod 2 | NJDOL +$7.21 |
| Middlesex County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $106.14 | NJ20260036 Mod 1 | NJDOL +$7.21 |
| Monmouth County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $106.14 | NJ20260037 Mod 1 | NJDOL +$7.21 |
| Ocean County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $106.14 | NJ20260039 Mod 1 | NJDOL +$7.21 |
When this rate changes
- 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).
Every sheet metal worker rate in the Middlesex County group
As NJDOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Total | Base | Fringe benefits | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Worker: Foreman | $117.53 | $68.43 | $49.10 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Sheet Metal Worker: Journeyman | $113.35 | $64.25 | $49.10 | Jun 1, 2026 |
How the Middlesex County group compares
The main sheet metal worker 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
- Middlesex County groupbase $64.25$113.35
- Somerset Countybase $62.59$115.82
- Union Countybase $62.59$115.82
- Monmouth Countybase $64.25$113.35
Which county is in which sheet metal worker group
Every New Jersey county with a sheet metal worker rate. Counties NJDOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Total | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County group, 3 localities: Camden, Gloucester, Salem | Sheet Metal Worker: Journeyman | $119.54 | $65.06 |
| Bergen County group, 8 localities: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union | Sheet Metal Worker: Journeyman | $115.82 | $62.59 |
| Middlesex County group, 9 localities: Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean | Sheet Metal Worker: Journeyman | $113.35 | $64.25 |
| Warren County | Sheet Metal Worker: Journeyman | $92.98 | $46.62 |
3 groups of counties with identical NJDOL rates, and 1 county with rates of its own.
New Jersey sheet metal worker 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: Atlantic · Burlington · Cape May · Cumberland · Hunterdon · Mercer · Middlesex · Monmouth · Ocean
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:
- Atlantic: NJDOL-20261019-atlantic, page 60
- Burlington: NJDOL-20261019-burlington, page 73
- Cape May: NJDOL-20261019-cape-may, page 60
- Cumberland: NJDOL-20261019-cumberland, page 60
- Hunterdon: NJDOL-20261019-hunterdon, page 64
- Mercer: NJDOL-20261019-mercer, page 64
- Middlesex: NJDOL-20261019-middlesex, page 60
- Monmouth: NJDOL-20261019-monmouth, page 61
- Ocean: NJDOL-20261019-ocean, page 64
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