Prevailing Wage for a Operator in Union County, New Jersey (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Operator (Building construction) in Union County is $35.75 base + $30.22 fringe = $65.97 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Union County. New Jersey also sets its own prevailing wage (NJ DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the NJ rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · NJ20260044 | $35.75 | $30.22 | $65.97 |
| Residential | Federal · NJ20260022 | $13.50 | $2.34 | $15.84 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for New Jersey (they govern federally funded work); the NJ 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 → New Jersey's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- NJ20260044
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination NJ20260044 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Operator on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,430.00 in base wages plus $1,208.80 in fringe = $2,638.80 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Operator in Atlantic Countyrate →Operator in Bergen Countyrate →Operator in Burlington Countyrate →Operator in Camden Countyrate →Operator in Cape May Countyrate →Operator in Cumberland Countyrate →Operator in Essex Countyrate →Operator in Gloucester Countyrate →Bricklayer in Union Countyrate →Carpenter in Union Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Union Countyrate →Drywall in Union Countyrate →
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