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Prevailing wage rates in Wyoming County, New York
NYSDOL's 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates sets 198 prevailing wage rates for 35 trades on public works in Wyoming County. Each trade's main rate runs from $28.16 an hour (flagger) to $107.96 (elevator constructor), base wage plus fringe benefits.
Wyoming County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BoilermakerBoilermaker | $41.50 | $33.87 | $75.37 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-12-7 |
BricklayerMason - Building: Bricklayer · 3 rates | $38.56 | $29.93 | $68.49 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-3B - Z1 |
CarpenterCarpenter - Heavy&Highway: Carpenter · 4 rates | $44.93 | $31.61 | $76.54 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-12-276HH-Gen |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerCarpenter - Building / Heavy&Highway: Artificial Turf/Synthetic Sport Surface · 3 rates | $39.69 | $27.84 | $67.53 | Oct 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-2-42AtSS |
Cement MasonMason - Building: Cement Mason · 2 rates | $38.56 | $29.93 | $68.49 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-3B - Z1 |
Diver & TenderCarpenter - Heavy&Highway: Diver-Wet Day · 9 rates | $70.23 | $33.35 | $103.58 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-12-276HH-Gen |
Drywall FinisherPainter: Taping/DryWall Finisher | $35.00 | $29.94 | $64.94 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-3-4-Buf, Nia, Olean |
Drywall Installer / LatherCarpenter - Building: Drywall | $37.03 | $25.07 | $62.10 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-6-276B-Liv |
Electrical Utility LinemanLineman Electrician: Equipment Mechanic (Group C) · 41 rates | $51.50 | $28.51 | $83.62 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-6-1249a |
ElectricianElectrician · 4 rates | $47.70 | $30.59 | $80.91 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-7-86 |
Elevator ConstructorElevator Constructor · 2 rates | $65.07 | $38.99 | $107.96 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-3-14 |
Fence BuilderIronworker: Fence Erector · 2 rates | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
Field SurveyorOperating Engineer - Survey Crew: Party Chief (SURVEY CLASSIFICATIONS) · 6 rates | $56.64 | $32.45 | $89.09 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-12-158-545 D.H.H. |
FlaggerLineman Electrician - Tree Trimmer: Flagger | $16.20 | $11.23 | $28.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-6-1249TT |
GlazierGlazier · 2 rates | $36.00 | $31.47 | $67.47 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-3-660 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)Insulator - Heat & Frost: Heat & Frost Insulator | $40.65 | $31.54 | $72.19 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-3-4 |
IronworkerIronworker: Structural · 17 rates | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
LaborerLaborer - Building: Group A (Building Laborer) · 19 rates | $33.90 | $24.42 | $58.32 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-435 |
Line Clearance Tree TrimmerLineman Electrician - Tree Trimmer: Equipment Mechanic · 5 rates | $30.67 | $11.23 | $43.28 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-6-1249TT |
Machinery MoverIronworker: Mach. Mov./Rigger · 2 rates | $37.75 | $33.41 | $71.16 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-33.1 |
MillwrightMillwright: Building · 3 rates | $40.39 | $27.79 | $68.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-6-1163 |
Operating EngineerOperating Engineer - Building: Class A · 20 rates | $52.53 | $37.39 | $89.92 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-12-17b |
PainterPainter: Tank* · 10 rates | $45.39 | $32.81 | $78.20 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-3-4-Bridge, Tunnel, Tank |
Pile DriverCarpenter - Heavy&Highway: Pile Driver · 3 rates | $45.23 | $33.35 | $78.58 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-12-276HH-Gen |
PlastererMason - Building: Plasterer · 2 rates | $38.56 | $29.93 | $68.49 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-3B - Z1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPlumber · 4 rates | $46.27 | $30.91 | $77.18 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-3-22-P |
RooferComposition, sprayers, Asphalt mastic, Steep roofers · 6 rates | $38.46 | $28.81 | $67.27 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-3-74 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSheetmetal Worker: Sheet Metal Worker | $44.63 | $30.98 | $75.61 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-3-71 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)Teamster - Building / Heavy&Highway: GROUP #1 · 7 rates | $33.59 | $27.94 | $61.53 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-7-118 |
Telecommunications TechnicianElectrician: Teledata, Sound Wireman | $47.70 | $30.59 | $80.91 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-7-86 |
Telephone Line Worker (Outside)Broadband: Field Tech Install/Repair* · 6 rates | $54.44 | $23.24 | $77.68 | Aug 4, 2026 | NYSDOL-4-CWA-Dist2 |
Tile FinisherMason - Tile Finisher: Marble, Slate, Terrazzo and Tile Finisher (Building) · 2 rates | $33.31 | $25.16 | $58.47 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-3TF - Z1 |
Tile SetterMason - Tile Setter: Marble, Slate, Terrazzo and Tile Setter (Building) · 2 rates | $39.70 | $29.60 | $69.30 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-3TS - Z1 |
TuckpointerMason - Building: Tuck Pointer | $38.56 | $29.93 | $68.49 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-3B - Z1 |
Tunnel WorkerLaborer - Tunnel: Group A (Tunnel Laborer) · 4 rates | $41.92 | $25.02 | $66.94 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-5-435 T |
One main rate per trade; open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and NYSDOL's notes. 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).
Which trades pay the most in Wyoming County?
Elevator constructor, at $107.96 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the supplements NYSDOL lists, on one scale.
- Elevator Constructor$107.96
- Diver & Tender$103.58
- Operating Engineer$89.92
- Field Surveyor$89.09
- Utility Lineman$83.62
- Electrician$80.91
- Telecom Technician$80.91
- Pile Driver$78.58
- Painter$78.20
- Telephone Line Worker$77.68
- Plumber / Pipefitter$77.18
- Carpenter$76.54
- Sheet Metal Worker$75.61
- Boilermaker$75.37
- Heat & Frost Insulator$72.19
- Fence Builder$71.16
- Ironworker$71.16
- Machinery Mover$71.16
- Tile Setter$69.30
- Bricklayer$68.49
- Cement Mason$68.49
- Plasterer$68.49
- Tuckpointer$68.49
- Millwright$68.18
- Soft Floor Layer$67.53
- Glazier$67.47
- Roofer$67.27
- Tunnel Worker$66.94
- Drywall Finisher$64.94
- Drywall Installer / Lather$62.10
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$61.53
- Tile Finisher$58.47
- Laborer$58.32
- Line Clearance Trimmer$43.28
- Flagger$28.16
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Wyoming 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 | NY20260119 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NY20260077 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NY20260041 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NY20260048 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Wyoming 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 Wyoming County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Wyoming County?
$80.91 an hour: a $47.70 base wage plus $30.59 in supplements, for the main classification, under 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates. Overtime and every electrician rate in Wyoming County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Wyoming County?
$58.32 an hour: a $33.90 base wage plus $24.42 in supplements, for the main classification, under 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates. Overtime and every laborer rate in Wyoming 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 Wyoming County, the $107.96 total is a $65.07 base wage plus $38.99 in supplements.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Wyoming County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: NY20260119 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NY20260077 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NY20260041 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NY20260048 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for 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 Wyoming County share its rates with other counties?
For 24 of its 35 trades, yes: NYSDOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Laborer rates, for example, are the same in 9 counties (the Monroe County group). The other 11 are Wyoming County's own.