1. [Wage rates](https://wagepilot.ai/prevailing-wage) 2. [New Jersey](https://wagepilot.ai/prevailing-wage/new-jersey) 3. NJ20260020 New Jersey Davis-Bacon wage determination # NJ20260020: Residential rates for Somerset County The minimum base and fringe rates for laborers and mechanics on federally funded or assisted residential construction covered by this determination in Somerset County, New Jersey. Checked against SAM.gov on October 30, 2026. [Check a payroll against NJ20260020](https://wagepilot.ai/check-payroll?source=prevailing-wage&wd=NJ20260020&county=Somerset) [Open on SAM.gov](https://sam.gov/wage-determination/NJ20260020/1) Determination NJ20260020 Modification 1 Construction type Residential Published May 18, 2026 Last modified May 18, 2026 Counties Somerset ## Rates 24 classifications, in the order the determination lists them. The rate identifier says where a rate comes from: a union agreement (such as ELEC0351-006), a union average (UAVG) or a wage survey (SU…). Letters after a fringe refer to the determination’s footnotes. The notes at the top of the determination on SAM.gov, such as federal contractor minimum wage notices and paid leave requirements, apply as well. Classification Rate identifier Base Fringe BRICKLAYER BRNJ0002-004 $49.60 $37.96 CEMENT MASON BRNJ0004-002 $49.60 $37.96 CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK CARP0006-003 $37.19 $22.18 ELECTRICIANS: APARTMENTS OVER 4 UNITES (SOMERSET COUNTY (does not include the township of Franklin east of a line following Cedar Grove Lane from the Raritan River, in a southwesterly direction, to the Millstone Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad; then, west along the railroad to the Delaware and Raritan Canal; then, south along the canal to the Middlesex County line; does not include the township of Montgomery west and south of a line following U.S. Hwy. 206 (formerly State Hwy. 31) north from the Mercer County line to Harlingen Rd.; then, west along Harlingen Rd. and the Dutchtown-Zion road to the Hillsborough township line)) ELEC0102-018 $65.43 $42.86 ELECTRICIANS: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND APARTMENTS NOT TO EXCEED FOUR-UNIT APARTMENT (SOMERSET COUNTY (does not include the township of Franklin east of a line following Cedar Grove Lane from the Raritan River, in a southwesterly direction, to the Millstone Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad; then, west along the railroad to the Delaware and Raritan Canal; then, south along the canal to the Middlesex County line; does not include the township of Montgomery west and south of a line following U.S. Hwy. 206 (formerly State Hwy. 31) north from the Mercer County line to Harlingen Rd.; then, west along Harlingen Rd. and the Dutchtown-Zion road to the Hillsborough township line)) ELEC0102-018 $13.63 $5.52 ELECTRICIANS: (SOMERSET COUNTY (Township of Montgomery (west and south of a line following U.S. Hwy. 206 (formerly State Hwy. 31) north from the Mercer County line to Harlingen Rd.; then, west along Harlingen Rd. and the Dutchtown-Zion road to the Hillsborough township line)) ELEC0269-014 $51.71 $33.46 ELECTRICIANS: APARTMENTS OVER 4 UNITES (SOMERSET COUNTY (Township of Franklin (east of a line following Cedar Grove Lane from the Raritan River, in a southwesterly direction, to the Millstone Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad; then, west along the railroad to the Delaware and Raritan Canal; then, south along the canal to the Middlesex County line)) ELEC0456-004 $50.31 $26.79 ELECTRICIANS: SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND APARTMENTS NOT TO EXCEED 4 UNITS (SOMERSET COUNTY (Township of Franklin (east of a line following Cedar Grove Lane from the Raritan River, in a southwesterly direction, to the Millstone Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad; then, west along the railroad to the Delaware and Raritan Canal; then, south along the canal to the Middlesex County line)) ELEC0456-004 $13.25 $5.96 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (2) BACKHOE LOADER COMBO; FRONT END LOADER 2 YD < 5 CU YD; HYDRAULIC CRANE < 10 CU YD. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday observed, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; provided 1) that the worker works three of the preceding five work days before the holiday; or, the work day before the holiday and the work day after the holiday; and, 2) that the worker works the work day before and the work day after the holiday ENGI0825-006 $60.13 $37.50 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (1) BACKHOE INCLUDING BACKHOE TRACK; CRANE; FRONT END LOADER 5 CU YD AND OVER . PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday observed, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; provided 1) that the worker works three of the preceding five work days before the holiday; or, the work day before the holiday and the work day after the holiday; and, 2) that the worker works the work day before and the work day after the holiday ENGI0825-006 $61.72 $37.50 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (4) ROLLER INCLUDING SUBGRADE ROLLER; FRONT END LOADER < 1 CU YD. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday observed, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; provided 1) that the worker works three of the preceding five work days before the holiday; or, the work day before the holiday and the work day after the holiday; and, 2) that the worker works the work day before and the work day after the holiday ENGI0825-006 $56.59 $37.50 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (3) BULLDOZER; ROLLER BLACKTOP; FRONT END LOADER 1 < 2 CU YD. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday observed, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; provided 1) that the worker works three of the preceding five work days before the holiday; or, the work day before the holiday and the work day after the holiday; and, 2) that the worker works the work day before and the work day after the holiday ENGI0825-006 $58.22 $37.50 IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL IRON0011-006 $52.24 $50.32 IRONWORKER: REINFORCING IRON0011-006 $49.94 $50.32 LABORER: MASON TENDER: CEMENT/CONCRETE LABO0077-001 $29.35 $23.07 DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER PAIN0711-008 $43.41 $29.86 PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (SOMERSET COUNTY (Township of Montgomery; Borough of Rocky Hill)) PLUM0009-013 $34.25 $21.31 PLUMBER (SOMERSET COUNTY (does not include the township of Montgomery; Borough of Rocky Hill)) PLUM0024-010 $62.09 $45.05 PIPEFITTER (SOMERSET COUNTY (does not include the Township of Montgomery; Borough of Rocky Hill)) PLUM0475-003 $56.34 $50.80 ROOFER (ALL TYPES) (SOMERSET COUNTY (north of a line drawn from the Mercer/Somerset county line along Route #206 north to Route #514; then, west along Route #514 to the Hunterdon/Somerset county line)) ROOF0004-004 $44.52 $32.25 ROOFER (ALL TYPES) (SOMERSET COUNTY (south of a line drawn from the Mercer/Somerset county line north along Route #206 to Route #514; then, west along Route #514 to the Hunterdon/Somerset county line)) ROOF0030-024 $34.35 $21.75 PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING SUNJ2004-058 $20.53 $0.00 LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL SUNJ2004-058 $13.16 $0.00 OPERATOR: CONCRETE PUMP, TRUCK MOUNTED SUNJ2004-058 $13.50 $2.34 ## Other determinations for these counties - [Somerset County 4 determinations](https://wagepilot.ai/prevailing-wage/new-jersey/somerset-county) ## Change history Changes WagePilot has seen on SAM.gov since it began mirroring this determination. - October 29, 2026 First seen, Modification 1. Check your payroll against this determination ## Upload one week of payroll. The NJ20260020 rates are already loaded. [Check a payroll free](https://wagepilot.ai/check-payroll?source=prevailing-wage&wd=NJ20260020&county=Somerset) **About these rates** WagePilot mirrors Davis-Bacon general wage determinations from SAM.gov, the official source, and re-checks each one daily. The wage determination incorporated in your contract governs, including its modification number, footnotes and any conformed classifications. WagePilot reviews payroll; it does not file, certify or give legal advice. --- Source: https://wagepilot.ai/prevailing-wage/new-jersey/nj20260020 (last updated 2026-05-18)