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New Jersey water well driller prevailing wage, county by county
A water well driller's prevailing wage on New Jersey public works is $104.42 an hour in every county that has one (21), for the main classification.
Water Well Driller rate in each New Jersey county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlantic CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Bergen CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Burlington CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Camden CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Cape May CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Cumberland CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Essex CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Gloucester CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Hudson CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Hunterdon CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Mercer CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Middlesex CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Monmouth CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Morris CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Ocean CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Passaic CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Salem CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Somerset CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Sussex CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Union CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Warren CountyDRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller · Bergen County group | $61.97 | $42.45 | $104.42 | Jul 1, 2026 | NJDOL-20261019-statewide |
Main water well driller classification in each county (Drill for ground water supply: driller), 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 water well driller make on prevailing wage in New Jersey?
$104.42 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 | DRILL FOR GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Driller | $61.97 | $104.42 |
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 water well driller pay
What is the water well driller prevailing wage in Bergen County?
$104.42 an hour: a $61.97 base wage plus $42.45 in fringe benefits, under NJDOL county packages of October 19, 2026. Overtime and every water well driller classification in Bergen County.
Does water well driller prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Bergen County the $104.42 total is a $61.97 base wage plus $42.45 in fringe benefits, about 41% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does water well driller 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 water well drillers 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 water well driller rate?
NJDOL often publishes the same water well driller rates for several counties. Across New Jersey, the 21 counties with a water well driller 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).