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Prevailing wage rates in Oswego County, New York
NYSDOL's 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates sets 177 rates across 34 trades for public works in Oswego County. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $103.63 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).
Oswego 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.
- Elevator Constructor$103.63
- Diver & Tender$93.83
- Electrician$89.58
- Telecom Technician$89.58
- Field Surveyor$89.09
- Operating Engineer$84.24
- Utility Lineman$83.62
- Plumber / Pipefitter$78.64
- Painter$78.20
- Telephone Line Worker$77.68
- Heat & Frost Insulator$74.34
- Ironworker$71.80
- Tunnel Worker$71.66
- Boilermaker$71.09
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$69.57
- Millwright$69.41
- Pile Driver$68.83
- Bricklayer$65.40
- Cement Mason$65.40
- Plasterer$65.40
- Tuckpointer$65.40
- Sheet Metal Worker$64.35
- Roofer$64.19
- Glazier$62.74
- Carpenter$61.48
- Soft Floor Layer$61.48
- Drywall Installer / Lather$61.48
- Laborer$60.83
- Tile Setter$58.96
- Drywall Finisher$58.33
- Dredger$53.69
- Abatement Laborer$43.86
- 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 - Residential: Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Removal. | $43.86 | $29.40 | 1 |
| Boilermaker · Onondaga County group | Boilermaker | $71.09 | $42.50 | 1 |
| Bricklayer | Mason - Building: Bricklayer/Blocker | $65.40 | $41.47 | 4 |
| Carpenter · Jefferson County group | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $61.48 | $37.59 | 2 |
| Carpet & Soft Floor Layer · Jefferson County group | Carpenter - Building: Floor Coverer | $61.48 | $37.59 | 3 |
| Cement Mason | Mason - Building: Cement Mason(Bldg) | $65.40 | $41.47 | 3 |
| Diver & Tender · Jefferson County group | Carpenter - Heavy&Highway: Diver-Wet Day | $93.83 | $66.02 | 6 |
| Dredger · Kings County group | Operating Engineer - Marine Dredging: CLASS A1 Deck Captain, Leverman, | $53.69 | $49.94 | 7 |
| Drywall Finisher | Painter: Drywall Taper/ Finisher | $58.33 | $31.03 | 2 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Jefferson County group | Carpenter - Building: Dry-Wall | $61.48 | $37.59 | 1 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Erie County group | Lineman Electrician: Equipment Mechanic (Group C) | $83.62 | $51.50 | 41 |
| Electrician · Oneida County group | Electrician | $89.58 | $54.00 | 3 |
| Elevator Constructor · Onondaga County group | Elevator Constructor: Mechanic | $103.63 | $60.99 | 2 |
| Field Surveyor · Erie County group | Operating Engineer - Survey Crew: Party Chief (SURVEY CLASSIFICATIONS) | $89.09 | $56.64 | 6 |
| Flagger · Erie County group | Lineman Electrician - Tree Trimmer: Flagger | $28.16 | $16.20 | 1 |
| Glazier · Onondaga County group | Glazier | $62.74 | $32.50 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Onondaga County group | Insulator - Heat & Frost: Insulation Installer (ON MECHANICAL SYSTEMS ONLY) | $74.34 | $45.75 | 3 |
| Ironworker · Onondaga County group | Ironworker | $71.80 | $38.50 | 1 |
| Laborer | Laborer - Building: Basic Laborer | $60.83 | $37.53 | 8 |
| Line Clearance Tree Trimmer · Erie County group | Lineman Electrician - Tree Trimmer: Equipment Mechanic | $43.28 | $30.67 | 5 |
| Millwright · Onondaga County group | Millwright: Building | $69.41 | $41.76 | 3 |
| Operating Engineer · Onondaga County group | Operating Engineer - Building: Class A | $84.24 | $51.21 | 15 |
| Painter | Painter: Tank* | $78.20 | $45.39 | 23 |
| Pile Driver · Onondaga County group | Carpenter - Heavy&Highway: Piledriver | $68.83 | $41.02 | 2 |
| Plasterer | Mason - Building: Plasterer/Fireproofing* | $65.40 | $41.47 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Oswego County group | Plumber, Steamfitter Pipefitter, Welder, | $78.64 | $48.60 | 3 |
| Roofer · Onondaga County group | Roofer, Waterproofer | $64.19 | $37.30 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Onondaga County group | Sheetmetal Worker: **(under $ 10 million) | $64.35 | $40.54 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | Teamster - Heavy&Highway: GROUP 1 | $69.57 | $40.20 | 13 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Oneida County group | Electrician: Teledata | $89.58 | $54.00 | 1 |
| Telephone Line Worker (Outside) · Erie County group | Broadband: Field Tech Install/Repair* | $77.68 | $54.44 | 6 |
| Tile Setter · Onondaga County group | Mason - Building: Tile/Terrazzo/Marble Setter | $58.96 | $37.42 | 1 |
| Tuckpointer | Mason - Building: Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner | $65.40 | $41.47 | 1 |
| Tunnel Worker · Onondaga County group | Laborer - Tunnel: GROUP A | $71.66 | $43.04 | 4 |
Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Oswego 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 | NY20260027 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NY20260090 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NY20260038 Heavy Construction Highway Construction | 3 | July 30, 2026 |
| Heavy | NY20260038 Heavy Construction Highway Construction | 3 | July 30, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Oswego 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 Oswego County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Oswego County?
$89.58 an hour: a $54.00 base wage plus $35.58 in supplements, for the main classification, under 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates. Overtime and every electrician rate in Oswego County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Oswego County?
$60.83 an hour: a $37.53 base wage plus $23.30 in supplements, for the main classification (Laborer - Building: Basic Laborer), under 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates. Overtime and every laborer rate in Oswego 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 elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Oswego County, the $103.63 total is a $60.99 base wage plus $38.985 in supplements.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Oswego County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: NY20260027 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NY20260090 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction and NY20260038 (modification 3, July 30, 2026) for highway and heavy 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 Oswego County share its rates with other counties?
For 25 of its 34 trades, yes: NYSDOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 5 counties (the Oneida County group). The other 9 are Oswego County's own.