D.4 WD 2015-4197_Rev 32_Date 5-13-2026_Cape May NJ.pdf

This is a Wage Determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration under the Service Contract Act (SCA). The determination, numbered 2015-4397 and last revised on 6/23/2026, applies to New Jersey counties of Cape May.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for federal service contracts performed in the specified geographic area. It lists over 300 occupational classifications organized by occupational code and title, with corresponding hourly wage rates and footnote references. Occupations range across multiple sectors including administrative support, accounting, automotive service, food preparation, health occupations, information and arts, instructional occupations, machine tool operations, protective services, recreational occupations, transportation, and skilled trades. Wage rates vary significantly by occupation, from approximately $15.12 per hour for entry-level positions to over $57 per hour for specialized roles such as registered nurses and technical specialists. The determination includes mandatory fringe benefits such as paid sick leave, vacation, health and welfare benefits, and pension contributions. Specific provisions address paid leave for federal employees, hazardous duty differentials for positions involving explosives or incendiary materials, uniform allowances, and air traffic controller night shift differentials. The document notes that conformance requests follow a formal process requiring contractor submission of proposed classifications with supporting documentation to the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for review and approval before implementation on federal contracts.