Prevailing Wages in Essex County, New York
Prevailing wages in Essex County, New York run $26.92 to $107.51 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 $80.40, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $31.15. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter: Carpenter (Heavy & Highway Construction) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $65.53
Base Rate: $41.03 | Fringe: $24.50
#federal – Carpenter: Carpenter (Heavy & Highway Construction) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.53
Base Rate: $41.03 | Fringe: $24.50
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher. Footnote: a. Paid Holidays: Memorial Day, July the 4th, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day (Provided the Employee Is Employed (1)Day Before And (1)Day After the Holiday in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $56.74
Base Rate: $37.23 | Fringe: $19.51
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher. Footnote: a. Paid Holidays: Memorial Day, July the 4th, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day (Provided the Employee Is Employed (1)Day Before And (1)Day After the Holiday in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $56.74
Base Rate: $37.23 | Fringe: $19.51
#federal – Electrician in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $71.88
Base Rate: $43.50 | Fringe: $28.38
#federal – Electrician in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $71.88
Base Rate: $43.50 | Fringe: $28.38
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Cable Splicer (Substation:) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $96.96
Base Rate: $63.14 | Fringe: $33.82
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Cable Splicer (Substation:) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $96.96
Base Rate: $63.14 | Fringe: $33.82
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Cable Splicer (Switching Structures; Railroad Catenary Installation and Maintenance, Third Rail Type Underground Fluid or Gas Filled Transmission Conduit and Cable Installations (including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities), Pipetype Cable Installation and Maintenance Jobs or Projects, and Maintenance Bonding of Rails; Pipetype Cable Installation) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $107.51
Base Rate: $64.59 | Fringe: $42.92
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Cable Splicer (Switching Structures; Railroad Catenary Installation and Maintenance, Third Rail Type Underground Fluid or Gas Filled Transmission Conduit and Cable Installations (including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities), Pipetype Cable Installation and Maintenance Jobs or Projects, and Maintenance Bonding of Rails; Pipetype Cable Installation) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $107.51
Base Rate: $64.59 | Fringe: $42.92
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Flagman (Overhead and Underground Distribution and Maintenance Work and All Overhead and Underground Transmission Line Work Including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Wire, Fiber Optic Shield Wire or Any Other Like Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities :) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $65.46
Base Rate: $35.34 | Fringe: $30.12
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Flagman (Overhead and Underground Distribution and Maintenance Work and All Overhead and Underground Transmission Line Work Including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Wire, Fiber Optic Shield Wire or Any Other Like Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities :) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.46
Base Rate: $35.34 | Fringe: $30.12
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Flagman (Substation:) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.46
Base Rate: $35.34 | Fringe: $30.12
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Flagman (Substation:) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $65.46
Base Rate: $35.34 | Fringe: $30.12
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Flagman (Switching Structures; Railroad Catenary Installation and Maintenance, Third Rail Type Underground Fluid or Gas Filled Transmission Conduit and Cable Installations (including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities), Pipetype Cable Installation and Maintenance Jobs or Projects, and Maintenance Bonding of Rails; Pipetype Cable Installation) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $65.46
Base Rate: $35.34 | Fringe: $30.12
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Flagman (Switching Structures; Railroad Catenary Installation and Maintenance, Third Rail Type Underground Fluid or Gas Filled Transmission Conduit and Cable Installations (including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities), Pipetype Cable Installation and Maintenance Jobs or Projects, and Maintenance Bonding of Rails; Pipetype Cable Installation) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.46
Base Rate: $35.34 | Fringe: $30.12
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Groundman Digging Machine Operator (Overhead and Underground Distribution and Maintenance Work and All Overhead and Underground Transmission Line Work Including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Wire, Fiber Optic Shield Wire or Any Other Like Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities :) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $87.18
Base Rate: $55.40 | Fringe: $31.78
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Groundman Digging Machine Operator (Overhead and Underground Distribution and Maintenance Work and All Overhead and Underground Transmission Line Work Including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Wire, Fiber Optic Shield Wire or Any Other Like Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities :) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $87.18
Base Rate: $55.40 | Fringe: $31.78
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Groundman Digging Machine Operator (Substation:) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $87.18
Base Rate: $55.40 | Fringe: $31.78
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Groundman Digging Machine Operator (Substation:) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $87.18
Base Rate: $55.40 | Fringe: $31.78
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Groundman Digging Machine Operator (Switching Structures; Railroad Catenary Installation and Maintenance, Third Rail Type Underground Fluid or Gas Filled Transmission Conduit and Cable Installations (including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities), Pipetype Cable Installation and Maintenance Jobs or Projects, and Maintenance Bonding of Rails; Pipetype Cab in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $87.18
Base Rate: $55.40 | Fringe: $31.78
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Groundman Digging Machine Operator (Switching Structures; Railroad Catenary Installation and Maintenance, Third Rail Type Underground Fluid or Gas Filled Transmission Conduit and Cable Installations (including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities), Pipetype Cable Installation and Maintenance Jobs or Projects, and Maintenance Bonding of Rails; Pipetype Cab in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $87.18
Base Rate: $55.40 | Fringe: $31.78
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Groundman Truck Driver (Overhead and Underground Distribution and Maintenance Work and All Overhead and Underground Transmission Line Work Including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Wire, Fiber Optic Shield Wire or Any Other Like Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities :) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $80.40
Base Rate: $49.25 | Fringe: $31.15
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Groundman Truck Driver (Overhead and Underground Distribution and Maintenance Work and All Overhead and Underground Transmission Line Work Including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Wire, Fiber Optic Shield Wire or Any Other Like Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities :) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $80.40
Base Rate: $49.25 | Fringe: $31.15
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Groundman Truck Driver (Switching Structures; Railroad Catenary Installation and Maintenance, Third Rail Type Underground Fluid or Gas Filled Transmission Conduit and Cable Installations (including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities), Pipetype Cable Installation and Maintenance Jobs or Projects, and Maintenance Bonding of Rails; Pipetype Cable Installat in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $80.40
Base Rate: $49.25 | Fringe: $31.15
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Groundman Truck Driver (Switching Structures; Railroad Catenary Installation and Maintenance, Third Rail Type Underground Fluid or Gas Filled Transmission Conduit and Cable Installations (including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities), Pipetype Cable Installation and Maintenance Jobs or Projects, and Maintenance Bonding of Rails; Pipetype Cable Installat in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $80.40
Base Rate: $49.25 | Fringe: $31.15
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Groundman Truck Driver (Tractor Trailer Unit) (Overhead and Underground Distribution and Maintenance Work and All Overhead and Underground Transmission Line Work Including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Wire, Fiber Optic Shield Wire or Any Other Like Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities :) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $80.40
Base Rate: $49.25 | Fringe: $31.15
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Groundman Truck Driver (Tractor Trailer Unit) (Overhead and Underground Distribution and Maintenance Work and All Overhead and Underground Transmission Line Work Including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Wire, Fiber Optic Shield Wire or Any Other Like Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities :) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $80.40
Base Rate: $49.25 | Fringe: $31.15
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Groundman Truck Driver (Tractor Trailer Unit) (Substation:) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $80.40
Base Rate: $49.25 | Fringe: $31.15
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Groundman Truck Driver (Tractor Trailer Unit) (Substation:) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $80.40
Base Rate: $49.25 | Fringe: $31.15
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Lineman & Technician (Substation:) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $97.77
Base Rate: $61.56 | Fringe: $36.21
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Lineman & Technician (Substation:) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $97.77
Base Rate: $61.56 | Fringe: $36.21
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Lineman & Technician (Switching Structures; Railroad Catenary Installation and Maintenance, Third Rail Type Underground Fluid or Gas Filled Transmission Conduit and Cable Installations (including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities), Pipetype Cable Installation and Maintenance Jobs or Projects, and Maintenance Bonding of Rails; Pipetype Cable Ins in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $97.77
Base Rate: $61.56 | Fringe: $36.21
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Lineman & Technician (Switching Structures; Railroad Catenary Installation and Maintenance, Third Rail Type Underground Fluid or Gas Filled Transmission Conduit and Cable Installations (including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities), Pipetype Cable Installation and Maintenance Jobs or Projects, and Maintenance Bonding of Rails; Pipetype Cable Ins in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $97.77
Base Rate: $61.56 | Fringe: $36.21
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Mechanic (Overhead and Underground Distribution and Maintenance Work and All Overhead and Underground Transmission Line Work Including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Wire, Fiber Optic Shield Wire or Any Other Like Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities :) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $80.40
Base Rate: $49.25 | Fringe: $31.15
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Mechanic (Overhead and Underground Distribution and Maintenance Work and All Overhead and Underground Transmission Line Work Including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Wire, Fiber Optic Shield Wire or Any Other Like Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities :) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $80.40
Base Rate: $49.25 | Fringe: $31.15
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Mechanic (Substation:) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $80.40
Base Rate: $49.25 | Fringe: $31.15
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Mechanic (Substation:) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $80.40
Base Rate: $49.25 | Fringe: $31.15
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Mechanic (Switching Structures; Railroad Catenary Installation and Maintenance, Third Rail Type Underground Fluid or Gas Filled Transmission Conduit and Cable Installations (including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities), Pipetype Cable Installation and Maintenance Jobs or Projects, and Maintenance Bonding of Rails; Pipetype Cable Installation) in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $80.40
Base Rate: $49.25 | Fringe: $31.15
#federal – Electrician, Line Construction: Mechanic (Switching Structures; Railroad Catenary Installation and Maintenance, Third Rail Type Underground Fluid or Gas Filled Transmission Conduit and Cable Installations (including Any and All Fiber Optic Ground Product by Any Other Name Manufactured for the Dual Purpose of Ground Fault Protection and Fiber Optic Capabilities), Pipetype Cable Installation and Maintenance Jobs or Projects, and Maintenance Bonding of Rails; Pipetype Cable Installation) in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $80.40
Base Rate: $49.25 | Fringe: $31.15
#federal – Electrician Line Construction Telephone, Catv Fiberoptics Cable and Equipment Cable Splicer a. New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Decoration Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $47.80
Base Rate: $40.81 | Fringe: $6.99
#federal – Electrician Line Construction Telephone, Catv Fiberoptics Cable and Equipment Cable Splicer a. New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Decoration Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.80
Base Rate: $40.81 | Fringe: $6.99
#federal – Electrician Line Construction Telephone, Catv Fiberoptics Cable and Equipment Groundman a. New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Decoration Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $26.92
Base Rate: $20.53 | Fringe: $6.39
#federal – Electrician Line Construction Telephone, Catv Fiberoptics Cable and Equipment Groundman a. New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Decoration Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $26.92
Base Rate: $20.53 | Fringe: $6.39
#federal – Electrician Line Construction Telephone, Catv Fiberoptics Cable and Equipment Installer Repairman-teledata Lineman/Technician-equipment Operator a. New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Decoration Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $45.66
Base Rate: $38.73 | Fringe: $6.93
#federal – Electrician Line Construction Telephone, Catv Fiberoptics Cable and Equipment Installer Repairman-teledata Lineman/Technician-equipment Operator a. New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Decoration Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $45.66
Base Rate: $38.73 | Fringe: $6.93
#federal – Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.27
Base Rate: $31.47 | Fringe: $27.80
#federal – Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $59.27
Base Rate: $31.47 | Fringe: $27.80
#federal – Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Essex County, New York – Highway
Total Wage: $59.07
Base Rate: $31.27 | Fringe: $27.80
#federal – Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Essex County, New York – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.07
Base Rate: $31.27 | Fringe: $27.80
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Essex County, New York?
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 Essex County, New York runs from $26.92 to $107.51 per hour, median $80.40. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Essex County, New York?
The determinations on this page cover Heavy, Highway 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 Essex County, New York rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 30, 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.