B08-Attachment_3_-_Construction_WageDetermination-MA20260008-1_2_26.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document for heavy and marine construction projects in Massachusetts, effective January 2, 2026, superseding previous decision MA20250008. The determination covers nine Massachusetts counties: Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk. It establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades and labor classifications required on federally-funded projects in these jurisdictions.

The document provides comprehensive wage schedules organized by trade classification and geographic area within the state. Key trades include boilermakers ($50.62/hour), bricklayers/cement masons (rates ranging from $58.21-$64.50/hour), carpenters ($39.28-$61.19/hour), electricians ($48.16-$66.17/hour), ironworkers ($43.03-$57.87/hour), laborers ($27.01-$50.50/hour), painters ($39.32-$56.76/hour), pipefitters ($52.49-$69.84/hour), plumbers ($52.49-$69.84/hour), truck drivers ($40.78-$41.82/hour), and power equipment operators ($25.02-$57.83/hour). Fringe benefit rates typically range from 27.90% to 44.10% of base wages. Special provisions include paid holiday designations, paid vacation schedules based on service duration, and supplemental classifications for specialized work such as hazardous materials handling and compressed air operations. The determination includes detailed explanatory notes on union rate identifiers, survey methodologies, and wage determination appeal procedures through the Department of Labor.