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New Jersey tunnel worker prevailing wage, county by county
A tunnel worker's prevailing wage on New Jersey public works is $112.07 an hour in every county that has one (21), for the main classification.
Tunnel Worker rate in each New Jersey county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlantic CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Bergen CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Burlington CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Camden CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Cape May CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Cumberland CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Essex CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Gloucester CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Hudson CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Hunterdon CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Mercer CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Middlesex CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Monmouth CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Morris CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Ocean CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Passaic CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Salem CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Somerset CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Sussex CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Union CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Warren CountyFREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster · Bergen County group | $71.44 | $40.63 | $112.07 | Mar 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Main tunnel worker classification in each county (Free air tunnel jobs: blaster), 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 tunnel worker make on prevailing wage in New Jersey?
$112.07 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 | FREE AIR TUNNEL JOBS: Blaster | $71.44 | $112.07 |
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 tunnel worker pay
What is the tunnel worker prevailing wage in Bergen County?
$112.07 an hour: a $71.44 base wage plus $40.63 in fringe benefits, under NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026. Overtime and every tunnel worker classification in Bergen County.
Does tunnel worker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Bergen County the $112.07 total is a $71.44 base wage plus $40.63 in fringe benefits, about 36% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does tunnel worker 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 tunnel workers 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 tunnel worker rate?
NJDOL often publishes the same tunnel worker rates for several counties. Across New Jersey, the 21 counties with a tunnel worker 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).