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Electrical Utility Lineman prevailing wage, Orange County group, New York (6 counties)
NYSDOL sets the same utility lineman rates, row for row, in 6 counties: Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Ulster. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$83.62an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum) · Equipment Mechanic
$51.50 base wage + $28.51 fringe benefits (supplements)
On New York public works in each of these 6 counties, a utility lineman working as equipment mechanic must be paid at least $83.62 an hour: a $51.50 base wage plus $28.51 in supplements. NYSDOL prints no total, so $83.62 is our sum of the two. Part of the benefit is a percentage of wages that this total leaves out, so treat it as a floor.
2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates; this rate, effective July 1, 2026. 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 lists 41 utility lineman rates for each of these counties, from $64.81 to $110.37 an hour. See all of them.
NYSDOL's posted schedules are informational. An original schedule must be requested for each project (PRC number).
Base wage and fringe benefits: $51.50 + $28.51
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. NYSDOL prints the supplements 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) | $51.50 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $28.51 |
| Not itemized by NYSDOL | $3.61 |
| Base + supplements (our sum; NYSDOL prints no total) | $83.62 |
NYSDOL's columns for this row add up to $80.01, $3.61 less than its published total of $83.62, and no footnote explains the difference. We show NYSDOL's total as published.
NYSDOL's data note: supplement includes 7.0% of the hourly wage (hourly wage paid); computed on the straight-time base
When does this rate change?
- New York rates aren't locked at bid. Each rate stays until its next printed effective date or the new annual determination on July 1, and contractors must pay the current rate (Article 8 schedules).
- NYSDOL posts error corrections and updates on the first business day of each month, and contractors pay them "retroactive to July 1" (NYSDOL). This page uses the 2026-27 schedules with the October 1, 2026 updates.
Dated rates for this classification
NYSDOL prints more than one dated line for Lineman Electrician: Equipment Mechanic (Group C). The one in force on October 25, 2026 leads this page; scheduled lines take effect on their date.
| Effective | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Wage $51.50 | In force |
| May 3, 2027 | Wage $53.47 | Scheduled |
| May 1, 2028 | Wage $55.58 | Scheduled |
Every utility lineman rate in the Orange County group
As NYSDOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lineman Electrician: Lineman, Technician (Group A) | $64.37 | $32.91 | $101.79 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Crane, Crawler Backhoe (Group A) | $64.37 | $32.91 | $101.79 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Welder, Cable Splicer (Group A) | $64.37 | $32.91 | $101.79 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Digging Mach. Operator (Group B) | $57.93 | $28.91 | $90.90 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Tractor Trailer Driver (Group C) | $54.71 | $28.51 | $87.05 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Groundman, Truck Driver (Group C) | $51.50 | $28.51 | $83.62 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Equipment Mechanic (Group C) | $51.50 | $28.51 | $83.62 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Flagger (Group D) | $35.40 | $28.41 | $66.29 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Lineman, Technician (Group A) | $64.37 | $32.91 | $101.79 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Crane, Crawler Backhoe (Group A) | $64.37 | $32.91 | $101.79 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Cable Splicer (Group A) | $70.81 | $32.91 | $108.68 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Certified Welder, Pipe Type Cable (Group A) | $67.59 | $32.91 | $105.23 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Digging Mach. Operator (Group B) | $57.93 | $28.91 | $90.90 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Tractor Trailer Driver (Group C) | $54.71 | $28.51 | $87.05 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Groundman, Truck Driver (Group C) | $51.50 | $28.51 | $83.62 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Equipment Mechanic (Group C) | $51.50 | $28.51 | $83.62 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Flagger (Group D) | $35.40 | $28.41 | $66.29 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Lineman, Tech, Welder (Group A) | $65.81 | $32.91 | $103.33 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Crane, Crawler Backhoe (Group A) | $65.81 | $32.91 | $103.33 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Cable Splicer (Group A) | $72.39 | $32.91 | $110.37 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Certified Welder, Pipe Type Cable (Group A) | $69.10 | $32.91 | $106.85 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Digging Mach. Operator (Group B) | $59.23 | $28.91 | $92.29 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Tractor Trailer Driver (Group C) | $55.94 | $28.51 | $88.37 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Groundman, Truck Driver (Group C) | $52.65 | $28.51 | $84.85 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Equipment Mechanic (Group C) | $52.65 | $28.51 | $84.85 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Flagger (Group D) | $36.20 | $28.41 | $67.14 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Lineman, Tech, Welder (Group A) | $67.10 | $32.91 | $104.71 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Crane, Crawler Backhoe (Group A) | $67.10 | $32.91 | $104.71 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Digging Mach. Operator (Group B) | $60.39 | $28.91 | $93.53 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Tractor Trailer Driver (Group C) | $57.04 | $28.51 | $89.54 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Groundman, Truck Driver (Group C) | $53.68 | $28.51 | $85.95 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Equipment Mechanic (Group C) | $53.68 | $28.51 | $85.95 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician: Flagger (Group D) | $36.91 | $28.41 | $67.90 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician - Traffic Signal, Lighting: Lineman, Technician (Group A) | $56.70 | $32.91 | $93.58 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician - Traffic Signal, Lighting: Crane, Crawler Backhoe (Group A) | $56.70 | $32.91 | $93.58 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician - Traffic Signal, Lighting: Certified Welder (Group A) | $59.54 | $32.91 | $96.62 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician - Traffic Signal, Lighting: Digging Machine (Group B) | $51.03 | $28.91 | $83.51 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician - Traffic Signal, Lighting: Tractor Trailer Driver (Group C) | $48.20 | $28.51 | $80.08 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician - Traffic Signal, Lighting: Groundman, Truck Driver (Group C) | $45.36 | $28.51 | $77.05 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician - Traffic Signal, Lighting: Equipment Mechanic (Group C) | $45.36 | $28.51 | $77.05 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lineman Electrician - Traffic Signal, Lighting: Flagger (Group D) | $34.02 | $28.41 | $64.81 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon utility lineman rates in these counties
The counties share NYSDOL's rates, but not always the same federal wage determination. 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.
| County | Federal classification | Base + fringe | WD | vs NYSDOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Dutchess County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Orange County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Putnam County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Rockland County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Ulster County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
How the Orange County group compares
The main utility lineman 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 York
Wage and supplements, nearby
- Orange County groupbase $51.50$83.62
- Rockland Countybase $51.50$83.62
- Putnam Countybase $51.50$83.62
- Westchester Countybase $54.11$86.41
Which county is in which utility lineman group
Every New York county with a utility lineman rate. Counties NYSDOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties and New York City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County group, 2 localities: Nassau, Suffolk | Electrician Lineman: Lineman/Splicer | $73.40 | $97.81 |
| Queens County | Electrician Lineman: Lineman/Splicer | $73.40 | $97.81 |
| Westchester County | Lineman Electrician: Equipment Mechanic (Group C) | $54.11 | $86.41 |
| Erie County group, 48 localities: Albany, Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Cortland, Delaware, Erie, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Schuyler, Seneca, St. Lawrence, Steuben, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates | Lineman Electrician: Equipment Mechanic (Group C) | $51.50 | $83.62 |
| Orange County group, 6 localities: Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster | Lineman Electrician: Equipment Mechanic (Group C) | $51.50 | $83.62 |
3 groups of counties with identical NYSDOL rates, and 2 counties with rates of their own.
New York utility lineman prevailing wage by county, with a map
Notes on this rate
NYSDOL's notes, in NYSDOL's words.
- A Lineman/Technician shall perform all overhead aerial work. A Lineman/Technician on the ground will install all electrical panels, connect all grounds, install and connect all electrical conductors, assembly of all electrical materials, conduit, pipe, or raceway; placing of fish wire; pulling of cables, wires or fiber optic cable through such raceways; splicing of conductors; dismantling of such structures, lines or equipment.
- Crane Operators: Operation of any type of crane on line projects.
- Crawler Backhoe: Operation of tracked excavator/crawler backhoe with 1/2 yard bucket or larger on line projects.
- Digging Machine Operator: All other digging equipment and augering on line projects.
- A Groundman/Truck Driver shall: Build and set concrete forms, handle steel mesh, set footer cages, transport concrete in a wheelbarrow, hand or machine concrete vibrator, finish concrete footers, mix mortar, grout pole bases, cover and maintain footers while curing in cold weather, operate jack hammer, operate hand pavement breaker, tamper, concrete and other motorized saws, as a drill helper, operate and maintain generators, water pumps, chainsaws, sand blasting, operate mulching and seeding machine, air tools, electric tools, gas tools, load and unload materials, hand shovel and/or broom, prepare and pour mastic and other fillers, assist digger operator/equipment operator in ground excavation and restoration, landscape work and painting. Only when assisting a lineman technician, a groundman/truck driver may assist in installing conduit, pipe, cables and equipment.
- NOTE: Includes Teledata Work within ten (10) feet of High Voltage Transmission Lines. Also includes digging of holes for poles, anchors, footer, and foundations for electrical equipment.
- -----Below rates applicable on all overhead and underground distribution and maintenance work, and all overhead and underground transmission line work and the installation of fiber optic cable where no other construction trades are or have been involved. Includes access matting for line work.
- Additional 3% per hour above regular rate for entire crew when a helicopter is used. This will increase to 5% on May 03, 2027.
- -----Below rates applicable on all electrical sub-stations, switching structures, fiber optic cable and all other work not defined as "Utility outside electrical work." Includes access matting for line work.
- Additional 3% per hour above regular rate for entire crew when a helicopter is used. This will increase to 5% on May 03, 2027.
- -----Below rates applicable on all railroad catenary installation and maintenance, third rail installation, bonding of rails and pipe type cable and installation of fiber optic cable. Includes access matting for line work.
- Additional 3% per hour above regular rate for entire crew when a helicopter is used. This will increase to 5% on May 03, 2027.
- -----Below rates applicable on all overhead and underground transmission line work & fiber optic cable where other construction trades are or have been involved. This applies to transmission line work only, not other construction. Includes access matting for line work.
- Additional 3% per hour above regular rate for entire crew when a helicopter is used. This will increase to 5% on May 03, 2027.
- *NOTE: Plus 7% of the hourly wage paid. The 7% is based on the straight time rate or the premium time rate.
More from NYSDOL on this rate
- NYSDOL's Article 8 schedules
- These are journeyworker rates. Only apprentices individually registered in a NYSDOL-registered program may be paid apprentice rates (Labor Law §220(3-e)).
Every trade's rates, county by county: Columbia · Dutchess · Orange · Putnam · Rockland · Ulster
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your hourly wage to the supplements your employer pays for you (benefits or cash), and compare it with the total. Contractors need a Contractor Registry certificate and file certified payroll electronically with NYSDOL. NYSDOL Bureau of Public Work: dol.ny.gov/prevailing-wage.
Source
Department of Labor (NYSDOL), 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates. For the row this page leads with:
- Columbia: NYSDOL-6-1249a, page 18
- Dutchess: NYSDOL-6-1249a, page 17
- Orange: NYSDOL-6-1249a, page 18
- Putnam: NYSDOL-6-1249a, page 18
- Rockland: NYSDOL-6-1249a, page 18
- Ulster: NYSDOL-6-1249a, page 15
We read every NYSDOL job description and county schedule for 2026-27, with the monthly updates through October 1, 2026, and the NYC Comptroller's schedule, and check every number with a second read. Neither agency prints a total; ours is wage plus supplements. How we check · Download every New York rate as CSV · Report an error