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New York utility locator prevailing wage, county by county
A utility locator's prevailing wage on New York public works is $39.46 an hour in every county that has one (1), for the main classification.
Utility Locator rate in each New York county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York CityUtility Locator (Months Over 60) ((Locate & mark underground utilities including gas for street excavation and utility line repairs)) | $38.03 | $1.43 | $39.46 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYCCOMP-220-2026-07-01 |
Main utility locator classification in each county (Utility locator (months over 60) ((locate & mark underground utilities including gas for street excavation and utility line repairs))), 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 utility locator make on prevailing wage in New York?
$39.46 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and New York City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | Utility Locator (Months Over 60) ((Locate & mark underground utilities including gas for street excavation and utility line repairs)) | $38.03 | $39.46 |
No two counties have identical NYSDOL rates for this trade.
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 utility locator pay
What is the utility locator prevailing wage in New York City?
$39.46 an hour: a $38.03 base wage plus $1.43 in supplements, under 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates. Overtime and every utility locator classification in New York City.
Does utility locator prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In New York City the $39.46 total is a $38.03 base wage plus $1.43 in supplements, about 4% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does utility locator 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 utility locators 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.