WD NJ20260027 d. 6.18.2026.pdf

This is a General Decision (Wage Determination NJ20260027) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for federal construction contracts in New Jersey, specifically covering Burlington County and surrounding areas for building construction projects.

The wage determination lists prevailing hourly rates and fringe benefit percentages for multiple construction trade classifications effective from January 30, 2026, with a modification published on May 18, 2026. Key classifications include asbestos workers/insulators ($60.84 base with 48.38% fringes), bricklayers ($45.20 base with 33.26% fringes), carpenters in various specialties ($57.42 base with 34.17% fringes), electricians and cable splicers ($45.51-$63.82 base with 41.99%-48.76% fringes), elevators ($71.85 base with 38.44% fringes), ironworkers ($53.24-$54.24 base with 38.40% fringes), laborers in asbestos removal and other trades ($28.37-$36.50 base with 21.62%-30.22% fringes), painters and glaziers ($44.87-$52.68 base with 29.86%-35.11% fringes), plumbers and pipefitters ($46.23-$59.57 base with 29.23%-50.76% fringes), roofers ($35.95-$46.03 base with 21.85%-34.27% fringes), sheet metal workers ($59.08 base with 47.06% fringes), sprinkler fitters ($59.19-$60.83 base with 30.34%-36.51% fringes), and truck drivers ($44.30-$48.78 base with 34.11%-42.66% fringes). The determination includes Executive Order provisions regarding paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements. Instructions for appeals and reconsideration requests are provided with contact information for the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and Administrative Review Board.