Prevailing Wages in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Prevailing wages in Worcester County, Massachusetts run $25.06 to $113.58 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 $78.61, and among the 44 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $32.64. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Form Work) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $81.55
Base Rate: $50.10 | Fringe: $31.45
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $77.78
Base Rate: $56.70 | Fringe: $21.08
#federal – Electrician in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $103.25
Base Rate: $66.17 | Fringe: $37.08
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $95.24
Base Rate: $57.57 | Fringe: $37.67
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $77.10
Base Rate: $56.48 | Fringe: $20.62
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $95.24
Base Rate: $57.57 | Fringe: $37.67
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $56.42
Base Rate: $33.50 | Fringe: $22.92
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $56.17
Base Rate: $33.25 | Fringe: $22.92
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $60.15
Base Rate: $41.78 | Fringe: $18.37
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail Installation) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $56.42
Base Rate: $33.50 | Fringe: $22.92
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $58.07
Base Rate: $40.39 | Fringe: $17.68
#federal – Operator: Crane in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $73.22
Base Rate: $52.14 | Fringe: $21.08
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $64.67
Base Rate: $64.67
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $65.16
Base Rate: $48.14 | Fringe: $17.02
#federal – Operator: Piledriver in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $61.40
Base Rate: $44.46 | Fringe: $16.94
#federal – Painter: Spray (Linestriping) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $48.00
Base Rate: $48.00
#federal – Painter: Steel in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $92.76
Base Rate: $56.76 | Fringe: $36.00
#federal – Piledriverman in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $68.98
Base Rate: $45.65 | Fringe: $23.33
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $43.44
Base Rate: $23.00 | Fringe: $20.44
#federal – Traffic Control: Laborer-cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $56.90
Base Rate: $44.49 | Fringe: $12.41
#federal – Truck Driver: Concrete Truck in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $49.48
Base Rate: $33.69 | Fringe: $15.79
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $37.58
Base Rate: $30.38 | Fringe: $7.20
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Highway
Total Wage: $48.53
Base Rate: $48.53
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Duct, Pipe, & Mechanical System Insulation) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $85.73
Base Rate: $49.10 | Fringe: $36.63
#federal – Bricklayer (Includes Pointing, Caulking, Cleaning, and Waterproofing) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $99.16
Base Rate: $62.36 | Fringe: $36.80
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Batt Insulation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, Metal Building-metal Siding/Wall Panels, Metal Stud Installation, Scaffold Building, Fireproofer, Window and Curtain Wall Installation) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $81.55
Base Rate: $50.10 | Fringe: $31.45
#federal – Electrician (Includes HVAC/Temperature Controls Installation) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $84.36
Base Rate: $48.16 | Fringe: $36.20
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $70.63
Base Rate: $36.12 | Fringe: $34.51
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Footnote: 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 Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $104.85
Base Rate: $66.41 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Ironworker (Ornamental, Reinforcing, and Structural) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $95.24
Base Rate: $57.57 | Fringe: $37.67
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $51.88
Base Rate: $39.84 | Fringe: $12.04
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-brick in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $68.76
Base Rate: $38.95 | Fringe: $29.81
#federal – Painter (Brush/Roller, Including Drywall Finisher/Taper) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $82.26
Base Rate: $46.26 | Fringe: $36.00
#federal – Plumber/Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $86.57
Base Rate: $55.00 | Fringe: $31.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator Group 2: Bulldozer in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $90.88
Base Rate: $57.18 | Fringe: $33.70
#federal – Roofer in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $89.22
Base Rate: $53.53 | Fringe: $35.69
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $79.94
Base Rate: $43.48 | Fringe: $36.46
#federal – Tile Finisher in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $84.58
Base Rate: $49.32 | Fringe: $35.26
#federal – Tile Setter in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Building
Total Wage: $102.03
Base Rate: $64.52 | Fringe: $37.51
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $39.38
Base Rate: $39.38
#federal – Floor Layer: Carpet in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $31.96
Base Rate: $31.96
#federal – Laborer (Unskilled) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $25.06
Base Rate: $18.73 | Fringe: $6.33
#federal – Painter (Brush & Roller, Excluding Drywall Finishing) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Residential
Total Wage: $30.86
Base Rate: $30.86
#federal – Boilermaker in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Heavy
Total Wage: $79.44
Base Rate: $50.62 | Fringe: $28.82
#federal – Diver in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Heavy
Total Wage: $113.58
Base Rate: $78.11 | Fringe: $35.47
#federal – Diver Tender in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Heavy
Total Wage: $97.17
Base Rate: $61.70 | Fringe: $35.47
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Footnote: 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 Worcester County, Massachusetts – Heavy
Total Wage: $104.85
Base Rate: $66.41 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Heavy
Total Wage: $82.26
Base Rate: $46.26 | Fringe: $36.00
#federal – Insulator/Asbestos Worker (Includes the Application of All Insulating Materials, Protective Coverings, Coating, and Finishes All Types of Mechanical Systems) in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Heavy
Total Wage: $85.73
Base Rate: $49.10 | Fringe: $36.63
#federal – Ironworker in Worcester County, Massachusetts – Heavy
Total Wage: $95.24
Base Rate: $57.57 | Fringe: $37.67
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Worcester 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 Worcester County, Massachusetts runs from $25.06 to $113.58 per hour, median $78.61. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Worcester County, Massachusetts?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, 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 Worcester 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.