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Prevailing wage rates in Dutchess County, New York
NYSDOL's 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates sets 216 rates across 35 trades for public works in Dutchess County. Of each trade's main rate, commercial diver is the highest at $135.10 an hour and flagger the lowest at $28.16, wage + supplements.
2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates. New York doesn't lock rates at bid: contractors pay the current prevailing rate, including the dated steps in the schedule, and monthly corrections retroactive to July 1 (NYSDOL). Checked against dol.ny.gov on October 25, 2026.
NYSDOL's posted schedules are informational. An original schedule must be requested for each project (PRC number).
Dutchess County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the supplements NYSDOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Diver & Tender$135.10
- Boilermaker$120.81
- Elevator Constructor$119.67
- Glazier$111.03
- Plumber / Pipefitter$109.21
- Marble Mason$106.99
- Sheet Metal Worker$106.00
- Heat & Frost Insulator$104.12
- Fence Builder$102.21
- Ironworker$102.21
- Tunnel Worker$99.53
- Operating Engineer$96.62
- Electrician$96.27
- Millwright$93.66
- Tile Setter$92.86
- Roofer$92.62
- Field Surveyor$89.09
- Bricklayer$88.74
- Cement Mason$88.74
- Plasterer$88.74
- Tuckpointer$88.74
- Abatement Laborer$88.40
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$86.63
- Utility Lineman$83.62
- Refrigeration Mechanic$83.29
- Terrazzo Finisher$78.88
- Carpenter$78.68
- Telephone Line Worker$77.68
- Laborer$74.72
- Soft Floor Layer$71.01
- Painter$70.56
- Striping & Traffic Control$61.88
- Dredger$53.69
- Line Clearance Trimmer$43.28
- Flagger$28.16
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and NYSDOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Wage + supplements | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer | Laborer - Building: Laborer Building -Toxic | $88.40 | $53.35 | 2 |
| Boilermaker · Kings County group | Boilermaker | $120.81 | $70.38 | 2 |
| Bricklayer · Dutchess County group | Mason - Building: Bricklayer | $88.74 | $49.18 | 2 |
| Carpenter · Dutchess County group | Carpenter - Building / Heavy&Highway: Base Wage | $78.68 | $46.02 | 2 |
| Carpet & Soft Floor Layer | Carpenter: Carpet/Resilient Floor Coverer | $71.01 | $40.77 | 1 |
| Cement Mason · Dutchess County group | Mason - Building: Cement Mason | $88.74 | $49.18 | 2 |
| Diver & Tender · Orange County group | Carpenter: Marine Diver (Marine Construction) | $135.10 | $87.62 | 3 |
| Dredger · Kings County group | Operating Engineer - Marine Dredging: CLASS A1 Deck Captain, Leverman, | $53.69 | $49.94 | 7 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Orange County group | Lineman Electrician: Equipment Mechanic (Group C) | $83.62 | $51.50 | 41 |
| Electrician · Orange County group | Electrician | $96.27 | $62.00 | 2 |
| Elevator Constructor · Orange County group | Elevator Constructor: Mechanic | $119.67 | $76.12 | 2 |
| Fence Builder · Orange County group | Ironworker: Chain Link Fence | $102.21 | $53.63 | 1 |
| Field Surveyor | Operating Engineer - Survey Crew: Party Chief (SURVEY CLASSIFICATIONS) | $89.09 | $56.64 | 9 |
| Flagger · Erie County group | Lineman Electrician - Tree Trimmer: Flagger | $28.16 | $16.20 | 1 |
| Glazier · Kings County group | Glazier | $111.03 | $66.22 | 4 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Westchester County group | Insulator - Heat & Frost: Insulator/Fire Stop Work* (ON MECAHNICAL SYSTEMS ONLY) | $104.12 | $64.27 | 5 |
| Ironworker · Orange County group | Ironworker: Structural | $102.21 | $53.63 | 3 |
| Laborer | Laborer - Building: CLASS # 1 (WAGES per hour) | $74.72 | $42.47 | 10 |
| Line Clearance Tree Trimmer · Erie County group | Lineman Electrician - Tree Trimmer: Equipment Mechanic | $43.28 | $30.67 | 5 |
| Marble Mason · Dutchess County group | Mason - Building: Marble Cutters & Setters | $106.99 | $65.61 | 2 |
| Millwright · Orange County group | Carpenter: Millwright (Building) | $93.66 | $57.47 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | Operating Engineer - Building: GROUP I-A | $96.62 | $62.20 | 65 |
| Painter · Orange County group | Painter: Brush/Paper Hanger | $70.56 | $42.27 | 9 |
| Plasterer · Dutchess County group | Mason - Building: Plasterer/Stone Mason | $88.74 | $49.18 | 2 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | Plumber & Steamfitter | $109.21 | $62.42 | 4 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic · Westchester County group | Plumber - HVAC / Service: HVAC Service | $83.29 | $49.95 | 1 |
| Roofer · Kings County group | Roofer/Waterproofer | $92.62 | $59.50 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Orange County group | SheetMetal Worker | $106.00 | $57.29 | 2 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Suffolk County group | Painter - Line Striping: Striping-Machine Operator* | $61.88 | $36.93 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Orange County group | Teamster - Delivery - Building / Heavy&Highway: Wages: 07/01/2026 Group 1 | $86.63 | $38.95 | 9 |
| Telephone Line Worker (Outside) · Erie County group | Broadband: Field Tech Install/Repair* | $77.68 | $54.44 | 6 |
| Terrazzo Finisher · Orange County group | Mason - Building: Terrazzo Finisher | $78.88 | $48.78 | 1 |
| Tile Setter · Orange County group | Mason - Building: Tile, Marble,& Terrazzo Mechanic/Setter | $92.86 | $59.47 | 1 |
| Tuckpointer · Dutchess County group | Mason - Building: Pointer/Caulker | $88.74 | $49.18 | 2 |
| Tunnel Worker · Westchester County group | Laborer - Tunnel: Class 1 | $99.53 | $60.30 | 4 |
Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Dutchess County
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply. Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to NYSDOL's.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | NY20260007 Excludes building construction in Sullivan County | 3 | October 8, 2026 |
| Residential | NY20260094 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NY20260007 Excludes building construction in Sullivan County | 3 | October 8, 2026 |
| Heavy | NY20260007 Excludes building construction in Sullivan County | 3 | October 8, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Dutchess County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: NY20260001 (All dredging, except self propelled hopper dredging, on the Atlantic Coast and tributary w).
Questions about Dutchess County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Dutchess County?
$96.27 an hour: a $62.00 base wage plus $32.71 in supplements, for the main classification, under 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates. Overtime and every electrician rate in Dutchess County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Dutchess County?
$74.72 an hour: a $42.47 base wage plus $32.25 in supplements, for the main classification, under 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates. Overtime and every laborer rate in Dutchess County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus supplements, and the employer owes both for every hour. For commercial diver, the highest-paid trade in Dutchess County, the $135.10 total is a $87.62 base wage plus $47.48 in supplements.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Dutchess County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: NY20260007 (modification 3, October 8, 2026) for building, highway and heavy construction and NY20260094 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply.
Does Dutchess County share its rates with other counties?
For 29 of its 35 trades, yes: NYSDOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 6 counties (the Orange County group). The other 6 are Dutchess County's own.