Prevailing Wages in Dukes County, Massachusetts
Prevailing wages in Dukes County, Massachusetts run $35.29 to $112.61 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $76.56, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $29.70. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $71.15
Base Rate: $43.33 | Fringe: $27.82
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $75.79
Base Rate: $41.89 | Fringe: $33.90
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $76.56
Base Rate: $43.03 | Fringe: $33.53
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader, and Distributor in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $65.86
Base Rate: $38.95 | Fringe: $26.91
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $35.29
Base Rate: $30.80 | Fringe: $4.49
#federal – Operator: Crane in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $64.32
Base Rate: $40.83 | Fringe: $23.49
#federal – Boilermaker in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $79.44
Base Rate: $50.62 | Fringe: $28.82
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Footnote for Elevator Mechanics: A.vacation: 6%/Under 5 Years Based on Regular Hourly Rate for All Hours Worked. 8%/Over 5 Years Based on Regular Hourly Rate for All Hours Worked. B. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; the Friday After Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas Day in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $112.61
Base Rate: $74.17 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Insulator/Asbestos Worker: Includes the Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coatings and Finishes to All Types of Mechanical Systems in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $92.08
Base Rate: $55.45 | Fringe: $36.63
#federal – Ironworkers:: (Area 1) in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $95.54
Base Rate: $57.87 | Fringe: $37.67
#federal – Ironworkers:: (Area 2) in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $91.13
Base Rate: $53.46 | Fringe: $37.67
#federal – Laborers:, Heavy Construction: Group 1 Laborers; Carpenter Tenders; Cement Finisher Tenders, Plasterer Tenders in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $68.65
Base Rate: $38.95 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers:, Heavy Construction: Group 2 Asphalt Raker; Fence and Guard Rail Erector; Laser Beam Operator; Mason Tender; Pipelayer; Pneumatic Drill Operator; Pneumatic Tool Operator; Wagon Drill Operator, Jack Hammer Operator, Pavement Breaker, Carbide Core Drilling Machine, Chain Saw Operator, Barco Type Jumping Tampers, Concrete Pump, Motorized Mortar Mixer, Ride-on-motorized Buggy in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $68.90
Base Rate: $39.20 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers:, Heavy Construction: Group 3 Air Track Operator; Block Paver; Rammer; Curb Setter, Hydraulic and Similar Self Powered Drills in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $69.40
Base Rate: $39.70 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers:, Heavy Construction: Group 4 Blaster; Powderman in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $69.65
Base Rate: $39.95 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers:, Heavy Construction: Group 5 Flagger in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $69.40
Base Rate: $39.70 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers:, Heavy Construction: Group 6 Asbestos Abatement; Toxic and Hazardous Waste Laborers in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $70.65
Base Rate: $40.95 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Marble & Tile Finisher in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $84.58
Base Rate: $49.32 | Fringe: $35.26
#federal – Marble, Tile & Terrazzo Workers in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $102.03
Base Rate: $64.52 | Fringe: $37.51
#federal – Painter Brush, Taper (New Construction:) in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $82.26
Base Rate: $46.26 | Fringe: $36.00
#federal – Painter Brush, Taper (Repaint:) in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $80.32
Base Rate: $44.32 | Fringe: $36.00
#federal – Painter Spray, Sandblast (New Construction:) in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $83.66
Base Rate: $47.66 | Fringe: $36.00
#federal – Painter Spray, Sandblast (Repaint:) in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $81.72
Base Rate: $45.72 | Fringe: $36.00
#federal – Plasterer Tender in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $68.65
Base Rate: $38.95 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Roofers: (All Tear-off and/or Removal of Any Types of Roofing and All Spudding, Sweeping, Vacuuming and/or Cleanup of Any and All Areas of Any Type Where a Roof Is to Be Relaid) in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $89.22
Base Rate: $53.53 | Fringe: $35.69
#federal – Terrazzo Finisher in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $100.77
Base Rate: $63.44 | Fringe: $37.33
#federal – Year of Service Receive 1/2 Day's Pay Per Month; 1 Week Vacation for 1 - 5 Years of Service; 2 Weeks Vacation for 5 - 10 Years of Service; and 3 Weeks Vacation for More Than 10 Years of Service in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $79.17
Base Rate: $41.82 | Fringe: $37.35
#federal – Boilermaker in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $79.44
Base Rate: $50.62 | Fringe: $28.82
#federal – Bricklayer, Cement Mason, Plasterer (New Bedford Chapter) in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $102.04
Base Rate: $64.50 | Fringe: $37.54
#federal – Carpenters: (All Other Work) in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $81.55
Base Rate: $50.10 | Fringe: $31.45
#federal – Electrician in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $81.07
Base Rate: $50.02 | Fringe: $31.05
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Footnote for Elevator Mechanics: A.vacation: 6%/Under 5 Years Based on Regular Hourly Rate for All Hours Worked. 8%/Over 5 Years Based on Regular Hourly Rate for All Hours Worked. B. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; the Friday After Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas Day in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $112.61
Base Rate: $74.17 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Floor Layer: Carpet in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $80.93
Base Rate: $49.18 | Fringe: $31.75
#federal – Glazier Footnote: a. Paid Holiday: Labor Day, Provided Employee Has Worked Any Part of the Week Prior to Labor Day and Part of the Week After Labor Day in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $64.13
Base Rate: $43.13 | Fringe: $21.00
#federal – Ironworker in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $76.56
Base Rate: $43.03 | Fringe: $33.53
#federal – Laborers: Group 1 Laborers; Carpenter Tenders in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $68.65
Base Rate: $38.95 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers: Group 2 Jackhammer Operator; Pavement Breaker; Asphal Raker Carbide Core Drilling Machine; Chain Saw Opertor; Pipelayer; Barco Type Jumping Tampers; Laser Beam; Concrete Pump; Mason Tender; Motorized Mortar Mixer; Ride-on Motorized Buggy; Fence and Beam Rail Erector in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $68.65
Base Rate: $38.95 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers: Group 3 Air Track, Block Paver; Rummer; Curb Setter; Hydraulic and Similar Self Powered Drills in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $68.65
Base Rate: $38.95 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers: Group 4 Blaster; Powderman in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $68.65
Base Rate: $38.95 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers: Group 5 Pre-cast Floor and Roof Plank Erector in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $68.65
Base Rate: $38.95 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers: Group 6 Asbestos Removal Laborers in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $75.80
Base Rate: $46.10 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers: Group 7 Flaggers in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $56.71
Base Rate: $27.01 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers:, Wrecking: Group 1 Adzeman, Wrecking Laborer in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $75.95
Base Rate: $46.25 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers:, Wrecking: Group 2 Burners, Jackhammers in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $76.70
Base Rate: $47.00 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers:, Wrecking: Group 3 Small Backhoes, Loaders on Tracks, Bobcat Type Loaders, Hydraulic ""brock"" Type Hammer Operators, Concrete Cutting Saws in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $76.95
Base Rate: $47.25 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers:, Wrecking: Group 4 Yardman (Salvage Yard Only) in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $71.95
Base Rate: $42.25 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers:, Wrecking: Group 5 Yardman, Burners, Sawyers in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $75.05
Base Rate: $45.35 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Laborers:, Wrecking: Group 6 Asbestos, Lead Paint, Toxic and Hazardous Waste in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $75.95
Base Rate: $46.25 | Fringe: $29.70
#federal – Marble & Tile Finisher in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $84.58
Base Rate: $49.32 | Fringe: $35.26
#federal – Marble, Tile & Terrazzo Workers in Dukes County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $102.03
Base Rate: $64.52 | Fringe: $37.51
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Dukes County, Massachusetts?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Dukes County, Massachusetts runs from $35.29 to $112.61 per hour, median $76.56. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Dukes County, Massachusetts?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Highway, Residential construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Dukes County, Massachusetts rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 28, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.