7. Wage Determinations CT20260010.pdf

This is a General Decision (Wage Determination) document issued by the Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for residential construction projects in Connecticut. The decision applies to single-family homes and apartments up to four stories and covers Connecticut counties of New Haven. The document was initially published on 01/02/2026 with Modification 1 issued on 05/18/2026.

The wage determination establishes hourly rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction classifications across the specified geographic area. Key classifications and rates include: Electricians ranging from $46.48 to $47.40 per hour with fringes of 36.74–38.05; Power Equipment Operators (various loader sizes and combinations) ranging from $48.67 to $53.33 per hour with fringes of 29.80; Glaziers at $41.18 with fringes of 24.55; Roofers (slate and tile) at $44.50 with fringes of 24.80; Sprinkler Fitters at $49.98 with fringes of 33.44; Sheetmetal Workers at $44.70 with fringes of 44.50; and additional classifications including Plumbers, Painters, Laborers, Cement Masons, and Carpenters with rates ranging from $10.66 to $24.20. The document includes detailed descriptions of rate identifiers (union rates, union average rates, survey rates, and state-adopted rates) and references to Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements. Appeals of wage determinations may be submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division or Administrative Review Board.