Prevailing Wage for a Diver in Essex County, Massachusetts (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Diver (Heavy construction) in Essex County is $78.11 base + $35.47 fringe = $113.58 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Essex County. Massachusetts also sets its own prevailing wage (MA DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the MA rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | Federal · MA20260008 | $78.11 | $35.47 | $113.58 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Massachusetts (they govern federally funded work); the MA state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Massachusetts's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- MA20260008
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MA20260008 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Diver on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $3,124.40 in base wages plus $1,418.80 in fringe = $4,543.20 gross for the week (Heavy). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
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Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team