Wage Determination Updated.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (GD NJ20260063) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division on January 2, 2026, establishing prevailing wage rates for heavy construction projects in Somerset County, New Jersey. The document supersedes a previous decision (NJ20250063) and provides hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple craft classifications across various construction work types.

The wage determination covers numerous craft classifications including cement masons, carpenters, millwrights, electricians, ironworkers, laborers, painters, plumbers, pipefitters, and truck drivers, among others. Rates vary by specific work type and geographic area within Somerset County, with some classifications further subdivided by township (Montgomery, Franklin, and others). Hourly rates range from $29.35 for cement/concrete laborers to $71.97 for cable splicer electricians, with fringe benefit percentages ranging from approximately 18% to 72%. Special premium rates apply for hazardous waste removal work, work at heights exceeding 40 feet, asbestos-related work, and work on high-voltage electrical lines. The document includes definitions of power equipment operator groups and specifies paid holidays (8-10 days annually depending on classification) and vacation pay credits based on tenure. Rate identifiers indicate whether rates are union-negotiated, weighted union averages, survey-based, or state-adopted. The document also outlines the wage determination appeals process and contact information for the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.