Construction Laborer Prevailing Wage Rates in Connecticut (2026)
Construction Laborers on prevailing wage projects in Connecticut are paid $45.89 to $73.27 per hour, with a median total of $65.05 across the 50 determination records listed below. That total is base rate plus fringe benefits; the median base rate is $36.20, and among the 50 records listing a fringe separately the median fringe is $28.85. Rates differ by county, construction type and funding source, so use the row that matches your project.
Lowest listed$45.89per hour, total
Median listed$65.05 median base $36.20 · median fringe $28.85
Highest listed$73.27per hour, total
Records shown50 across 8 counties
Figures above are computed over the 50 hourly records in the table below, which is the first page of a larger set. They are not a statewide average of all construction laborers in Connecticut. Most recent determination in this set: May 18, 2026.
How much do construction laborers earn on prevailing wage jobs in Connecticut?
Every row below is one wage determination line: a construction laborer classification, in one county, for one construction type, under one funding source. The rate that applies to your project is the row whose county, construction type and funding source all match it — a Highway rate does not apply to a Building project in the same county, and a state determination does not substitute for a federal one.
| Classification | County | Construction type | Funding | Base | Fringe | Total |
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| Laborer: Common or General | Windham | Building | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete | Windham | Building | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborer: Common or General | Tolland | Building | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete | Tolland | Building | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborer: Common or General | New-London | Building | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete | New-London | Building | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborer: Common or General | New-Haven | Building | #federal | $27.85 | $18.04 | $45.89 |
| Laborer: Mason Tender- Cement/Concrete | New-Haven | Building | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborer: Common or General | Middlesex | Building | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete | Middlesex | Building | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborer: Common or General | Hartford | Building | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete | Hartford | Building | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborer: Common or General | Fairfield | Building | #federal | $33.81 | $25.18 | $58.99 |
| Laborer:mason Tender-cement/Concrete | Fairfield | Building | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborer (Common or General) | Litchfield | Building | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborers Group 1 Laborers (Unskilled), Concrete Specialist | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborers Group 2 Chain Saw Operators, Fence and Guard Rail Erectors, Pneumatic Tool Operators and Powdermen | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $35.95 | $28.85 | $64.80 |
| Laborers Group 3 Pipelayers, Jackhammer/Pavement Breaker (Handheld), Mason Tenders/Catch Basin Builders, Asphalt Rakers, Air Track Operators, Block Paver and Curb Setter | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $36.20 | $28.85 | $65.05 |
| Laborers Group 4 Asbestos/Lead Removal | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $38.70 | $28.85 | $67.55 |
| Laborers Group 5 Blasters | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $37.45 | $28.85 | $66.30 |
| Laborers Group 6 Toxic Waste Remover | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $37.70 | $28.85 | $66.55 |
| Laborers Group 7 Traffic Control Signalman | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $21.42 | $28.85 | $50.27 |
| Laborers Group 8 Acetylene Burner (Hours Worked With a Torch) | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $36.70 | $28.85 | $65.55 |
| Laborers Group 9 Toxic Waste Removers a or B With Ppe (On a Site Designated As a Superfund Site by the U.s. Army Corps of Engineers and Is Deemed a Haz-mat Site, and Applies to Employees Required to Wear OSHA Leval a or B Even If the Ppe Is Not Worn.) | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $38.70 | $28.85 | $67.55 |
| Laborers: Tunnel Construction: Cleaning, Concrete and Caulking Tunnel: Form Erectors a. Paid Holidays: on Tunnel Work Only: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. No Employee Shall Be Eligible for Holiday Pay When He Fails, Without Cause, to Work the Regular Work Day Preceding the Holiday or the Regular Work Day Following the Holiday | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $37.29 | $28.85 | $66.14 |
| Laborers: Tunnel Construction: Rock Shaft, Concrete, Lining of Same and Tunnel in Free Air: Laborers Topside, Cage Tenders, Bellman a. Paid Holidays: on Tunnel Work Only: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. No Employee Shall Be Eligible for Holiday Pay When He Fails, Without Cause, to Work the Regular Work Day Preceding the Holiday or the Regular Work Day Following the Holiday | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $36.85 | $28.85 | $65.70 |
| Laborers: Tunnel Construction: Rock Shaft, Concrete, Lining of Same and Tunnel in Free Air: Miners a. Paid Holidays: on Tunnel Work Only: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. No Employee Shall Be Eligible for Holiday Pay When He Fails, Without Cause, to Work the Regular Work Day Preceding the Holiday or the Regular Work Day Following the Holiday | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $37.93 | $28.85 | $66.78 |
| Laborers: Tunnel Construction: Shield Drive and Liner Plate Tunnels in Free Air: Brakemen and Trackmen a. Paid Holidays: on Tunnel Work Only: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. No Employee Shall Be Eligible for Holiday Pay When He Fails, Without Cause, to Work the Regular Work Day Preceding the Holiday or the Regular Work Day Following the Holiday | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $36.96 | $28.85 | $65.81 |
| Laborers: Tunnel Construction: Shield Drive and Liner Plate Tunnels in Free Air: Miners, Motormen, Mucking Machine Operators, Nozzlemen, Grout Men, Shaft and Tunnel, Steel and Rodmen, Shield and Erector, Arm Operator, Cable Tenders a. Paid Holidays: on Tunnel Work Only: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. No Employee Shall Be Eligible for Holiday Pay When He Fails, Without Cause, to Work the Regular Work Day Preceding the Holiday or the Regular Work Day Following the Holiday | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $37.93 | $28.85 | $66.78 |
| Laborers: Tunnel Construction: Tunnels, Caisson and Cylinder Work in Compressed Air: Blaster a. Paid Holidays: on Tunnel Work Only: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. No Employee Shall Be Eligible for Holiday Pay When He Fails, Without Cause, to Work the Regular Work Day Preceding the Holiday or the Regular Work Day Following the Holiday | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $44.42 | $28.85 | $73.27 |
| Laborers: Tunnel Construction: Tunnels, Caisson and Cylinder Work in Compressed Air: Change House Attendants, Powder Watchmen, Top on Iron Bolt a. Paid Holidays: on Tunnel Work Only: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. No Employee Shall Be Eligible for Holiday Pay When He Fails, Without Cause, to Work the Regular Work Day Preceding the Holiday or the Regular Work Day Following the Holiday | New-London | Heavy | #federal | $42.24 | $28.85 | $71.09 |
| Laborers Group 1 Laborers (Unskilled), Concrete Specialist | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborers Group 2 Chain Saw Operators, Fence and Guard Rail Erectors, Pneumatic Tool Operators and Powdermen | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $35.95 | $28.85 | $64.80 |
| Laborers Group 3 Pipelayers, Jackhammer/Pavement Breaker (Handheld), Mason Tenders/Catch Basin Builders, Asphalt Rakers, Air Track Operators, Block Paver and Curb Setter | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $36.20 | $28.85 | $65.05 |
| Laborers Group 4 Asbestos/Lead Removal | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $38.70 | $28.85 | $67.55 |
| Laborers Group 5 Blasters | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $37.45 | $28.85 | $66.30 |
| Laborers Group 6 Toxic Waste Remover | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $37.70 | $28.85 | $66.55 |
| Laborers Group 7 Traffic Control Signalman | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $21.42 | $28.85 | $50.27 |
| Laborers Group 8: Acetylene Burner (Hours Worked With a Torch) | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $36.70 | $28.85 | $65.55 |
| Laborers Group 9 Toxic Waste Removers a or B With Ppe (On a Site Designated As a Superfund Site by the U.s. Army Corps of Engineers and Is Deemed a Haz-mat Site, and Applies to Employees Required to Wear OSHA Leval a or B Even If the Ppe Is Not Worn.) | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $38.70 | $28.85 | $67.55 |
| Laborers: Tunnel Construction: Cleaning, Concrete and Caulking Tunnel: Form Erectors a. Paid Holidays: on Tunnel Work Only: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. No Employee Shall Be Eligible for Holiday Pay When He Fails, Without Cause, to Work the Regular Work Day Preceding the Holiday or the Regular Work Day Following the Holiday | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $37.29 | $28.85 | $66.14 |
| Laborers: Tunnel Construction: Rock Shaft, Concrete, Lining of Same and Tunnel in Free Air: Laborers Topside, Cage Tenders, Bellman a. Paid Holidays: on Tunnel Work Only: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. No Employee Shall Be Eligible for Holiday Pay When He Fails, Without Cause, to Work the Regular Work Day Preceding the Holiday or the Regular Work Day Following the Holiday | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $36.85 | $28.85 | $65.70 |
| Laborers: Tunnel Construction: Rock Shaft, Concrete, Lining of Same and Tunnel in Free Air: Miners a. Paid Holidays: on Tunnel Work Only: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. No Employee Shall Be Eligible for Holiday Pay When He Fails, Without Cause, to Work the Regular Work Day Preceding the Holiday or the Regular Work Day Following the Holiday | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $37.93 | $28.85 | $66.78 |
| Laborers: Tunnel Construction: Shield Drive and Liner Plate Tunnels in Free Air: Brakemen and Trackmen a. Paid Holidays: on Tunnel Work Only: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. No Employee Shall Be Eligible for Holiday Pay When He Fails, Without Cause, to Work the Regular Work Day Preceding the Holiday or the Regular Work Day Following the Holiday | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $36.96 | $28.85 | $65.81 |
| Laborers: Tunnel Construction: Shield Drive and Liner Plate Tunnels in Free Air: Miners, Motormen, Mucking Machine Operators, Nozzlemen, Grout Men, Shaft and Tunnel, Steel and Rodmen, Shield and Erector, Arm Operator, Cable Tenders a. Paid Holidays: on Tunnel Work Only: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. No Employee Shall Be Eligible for Holiday Pay When He Fails, Without Cause, to Work the Regular Work Day Preceding the Holiday or the Regular Work Day Following the Holiday | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $37.93 | $28.85 | $66.78 |
| Laborers: Tunnel Construction: Tunnels, Caisson and Cylinder Work in Compressed Air: Blaster a. Paid Holidays: on Tunnel Work Only: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. No Employee Shall Be Eligible for Holiday Pay When He Fails, Without Cause, to Work the Regular Work Day Preceding the Holiday or the Regular Work Day Following the Holiday | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $44.42 | $28.85 | $73.27 |
| Laborers: Tunnel Construction: Tunnels, Caisson and Cylinder Work in Compressed Air: Change House Attendants, Powder Watchmen, Top on Iron Bolt a. Paid Holidays: on Tunnel Work Only: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. No Employee Shall Be Eligible for Holiday Pay When He Fails, Without Cause, to Work the Regular Work Day Preceding the Holiday or the Regular Work Day Following the Holiday | New-Haven | Heavy | #federal | $42.24 | $28.85 | $71.09 |
| Laborers Group 1 Laborers (Unskilled), Concrete Specialist | Middlesex | Heavy | #federal | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 |
| Laborers Group 2 Chain Saw Operators, Fence and Guard Rail Erectors, Pneumatic Tool Operators and Powdermen | Middlesex | Heavy | #federal | $35.95 | $28.85 | $64.80 |
| Laborers Group 3 Pipelayers, Jackhammer/Pavement Breaker (Handheld), Mason Tenders/Catch Basin Builders, Asphalt Rakers, Air Track Operators, Block Paver and Curb Setter | Middlesex | Heavy | #federal | $36.20 | $28.85 | $65.05 |
WageFinder holds more construction laborer records for Connecticut than fit on this page. Open a county below, or search all Connecticut construction laborers.
What does the construction laborer classification cover?
The laborer classification covers general construction work not reserved to a specific trade, and it is almost always the most heavily subdivided entry on a wage determination — common/general, mason tender, pipelayer, flagger, asphalt raker and landscape laborer can all carry different rates on the same document. The "Common or General" rate is the floor, not a universal rate.
Work typically covered
- Site clearing and cleanup
- Mason tending
- Pipelaying
- Flagging and traffic control
- Asphalt and concrete support work
Also listed as
- Laborer: Common or General
- Mason Tender
- Pipelayer
- Flagger
In this Connecticut result set the work appears under 22 distinct classification names.
Construction Laborer rates by county in Connecticut
Prevailing wage is set county by county. These are the Connecticut counties with construction laborer records in the set above — open one to see every classification on that county's determination, not just this trade.
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Other trades in Connecticut
Construction Laborer prevailing wage questions
What is the prevailing wage for a construction laborer in Connecticut?
Across the 50 federal-funded determination records WageFinder lists for construction laborers in Connecticut, total prevailing wage runs from $45.89 to $73.27 per hour, median $65.05. There is no single statewide figure: each county's determination sets its own rate, and the same county can carry different rates for Building, Highway, Heavy and Residential work.
Does the construction laborer rate include benefits?
The total prevailing wage shown is the base hourly rate plus the fringe benefit rate. Of the 50 Connecticut records on this page, 50 list a fringe amount separately, with a median of $28.85 per hour — roughly 44% of the median total. The rest list no separate fringe, meaning the base rate is the whole obligation. Fringe can be paid as bona fide benefit plan contributions, as cash added to the paycheck, or as a mix of both.
Which Connecticut counties have construction laborer rates?
This page lists construction laborer records for 8 counties in Connecticut: Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New-Haven, New-London, Tolland, Windham. Determinations that apply statewide appear under a statewide entry rather than a named county.
How current are these Connecticut construction laborer rates?
The most recent determination in this set is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly, but the date that matters for compliance is the determination date on the document itself, which is shown on every wage detail page and links back to the government source.
