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New York machinery mover prevailing wage, county by county
A machinery mover's prevailing wage on New York public works runs from $71.14 an hour in St. Lawrence County to $78.92 in Albany County. The median county is $72.44.
Machinery Mover rate in each New York county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albany CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger · Albany County group | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Allegany CountyIronworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
Cattaraugus CountyIronworker: Riggers & Mach. Movers · Chautauqua County group | $38.43 | $35.29 | $73.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-3-6 |
Chautauqua CountyIronworker: Riggers & Mach. Movers · Chautauqua County group | $38.43 | $35.29 | $73.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-3-6 |
Chemung CountyIronworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger · Monroe County group | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
Chenango CountyIronworker: Mach. Mover/Ornamental | $37.00 | $34.14 | $71.14 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-7-440 |
Clinton CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger · Albany County group | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Columbia CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger · Albany County group | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Delaware CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger · Albany County group | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Erie CountyIronworker: Riggers & Mach. Movers | $38.43 | $35.29 | $73.72 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-3-6 |
Essex CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger · Albany County group | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Franklin CountyIronworker: Mach. Mover/Ornamental · Oneida County group | $37.00 | $34.14 | $71.14 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-7-440 |
Fulton CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Genesee CountyIronworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
Greene CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger · Albany County group | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Hamilton CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Herkimer CountyIronworker: Mach. Mover/Ornamental · Oneida County group | $37.00 | $34.14 | $71.14 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-7-440 |
Jefferson CountyIronworker: Mach. Mover/Ornamental | $37.00 | $34.14 | $71.14 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-7-440 |
Lewis CountyIronworker: Mach. Mover/Ornamental · Oneida County group | $37.00 | $34.14 | $71.14 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-7-440 |
Livingston CountyIronworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger · Monroe County group | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
Madison CountyIronworker: Mach. Mover/Ornamental | $37.00 | $34.14 | $71.14 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-7-440 |
Monroe CountyIronworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger · Monroe County group | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
Montgomery CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Niagara CountyIronworker: Rigger & Mach. Mover | $38.25 | $35.80 | $74.05 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-3-9 |
Oneida CountyIronworker: Mach. Mover/Ornamental · Oneida County group | $37.00 | $34.14 | $71.14 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-7-440 |
Ontario CountyIronworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger · Monroe County group | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
Orleans CountyIronworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
Otsego CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Rensselaer CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger · Albany County group | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Saratoga CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger · Albany County group | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Schenectady CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger · Albany County group | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Schoharie CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger · Albany County group | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Schuyler CountyIronworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
St. Lawrence CountyIronworker: Mach. Mover/Ornamental · Oneida County group | $37.00 | $34.14 | $71.14 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-7-440 |
Steuben CountyIronworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
Warren CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger · Albany County group | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Washington CountyIronworker: Mover/Rigger · Albany County group | $42.25 | $36.67 | $78.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-1-12 |
Wayne CountyIronworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
Wyoming CountyIronworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
Yates CountyIronworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger · Monroe County group | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
Main machinery mover classification in each county, 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 October 25, 2026.
How much does a machinery mover make on prevailing wage in New York?
$71.14 to $78.92 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $72.44. 4 groups of counties with identical rates and 16 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Albany County group12 counties$78.92
- Fulton County1 county$78.92
- Hamilton County1 county$78.92
- Montgomery County1 county$78.92
- Otsego County1 county$78.92
- Niagara County1 county$74.05
- Chautauqua County group2 counties$73.72
- Erie County1 county$73.72
- Monroe County group5 counties$71.16
- Allegany County1 county$71.16
- Genesee County1 county$71.16
- Orleans County1 county$71.16
- Schuyler County1 county$71.16
- Steuben County1 county$71.16
- Wayne County1 county$71.16
- Wyoming County1 county$71.16
- Oneida County group5 counties$71.14
- Chenango County1 county$71.14
- Jefferson County1 county$71.14
- Madison County1 county$71.14
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and New York City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany County group, 12 localities: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Essex, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington | Ironworker: Mover/Rigger | $42.25 | $78.92 |
| Fulton County* | Ironworker: Mover/Rigger | $42.25 | $78.92 |
| Hamilton County* | Ironworker: Mover/Rigger | $42.25 | $78.92 |
| Montgomery County* | Ironworker: Mover/Rigger | $42.25 | $78.92 |
| Otsego County* | Ironworker: Mover/Rigger | $42.25 | $78.92 |
| Niagara County | Ironworker: Rigger & Mach. Mover | $38.25 | $74.05 |
| Chautauqua County group, 2 localities: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua | Ironworker: Riggers & Mach. Movers | $38.43 | $73.72 |
| Erie County* | Ironworker: Riggers & Mach. Movers | $38.43 | $73.72 |
| Monroe County group, 5 localities: Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Yates | Ironworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $71.16 |
| Allegany County* | Ironworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $71.16 |
| Genesee County* | Ironworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $71.16 |
| Orleans County* | Ironworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $71.16 |
| Schuyler County* | Ironworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $71.16 |
| Steuben County* | Ironworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $71.16 |
| Wayne County* | Ironworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $71.16 |
| Wyoming County* | Ironworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger | $37.75 | $71.16 |
| Oneida County group, 5 localities: Franklin, Herkimer, Lewis, Oneida, St. Lawrence | Ironworker: Mach. Mover/Ornamental | $37.00 | $71.14 |
| Chenango County* | Ironworker: Mach. Mover/Ornamental | $37.00 | $71.14 |
| Jefferson County* | Ironworker: Mach. Mover/Ornamental | $37.00 | $71.14 |
| Madison County* | Ironworker: Mach. Mover/Ornamental | $37.00 | $71.14 |
4 groups of counties with identical NYSDOL rates, and 16 counties with rates of their own. * Part of the county has a rate of its own; its page lists each part's rate.
NYSDOL schedules list registered-apprentice wages as a percentage of the journeyworker rate, with their own supplement amounts, under REGISTERED APPRENTICES (verbatim in `apprentice_text`). Only registered apprentices may be paid those rates.
Questions about New York machinery mover pay
What is the machinery mover prevailing wage in Erie County?
$73.72 an hour: a $38.43 base wage plus $35.29 in supplements, under 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates. Overtime and every machinery mover classification in Erie County.
Does machinery mover prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Erie County the $73.72 total is a $38.43 base wage plus $35.29 in supplements, about 48% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does machinery mover prevailing wage pay overtime in New York?
Work over eight hours in a day or more than five days in a week is overtime at "a premium wage commensurate with the premium wages prevailing in the area" (Labor Law §220(2)). Each trade's rules are NYSDOL codes, copied here; they combine, so we don't compute overtime dollars.
Do apprentice machinery movers get this rate?
NYSDOL schedules list registered-apprentice wages as a percentage of the journeyworker rate, with their own supplement amounts, under REGISTERED APPRENTICES (verbatim in `apprentice_text`). Only registered apprentices may be paid those rates.
Why do some counties have the same machinery mover rate?
NYSDOL often publishes the same machinery mover rates for several counties. Across New York, the 40 counties with a machinery mover rate fall into 20 distinct sets of rates, and 4 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 12 counties (the Albany County group).