Line Constructor / Lineman prevailing wage rates in New Jersey
Federal Davis-Bacon rates published in 2 active determinations, 2026
- Active federal Davis-Bacon determinations for New Jersey publish 44 line constructor / lineman classification rates, across 2 determinations covering 21 counties.
- Those published base rates run from $30.88 to $71.97 an hour before fringe benefits. Which one applies to a job depends on its county, its construction type and the determination written into the contract.
- Construction types covered: Highway.
- Last determination revision affecting line constructor / lineman rates in New Jersey: .
The official source: binding Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations are published by the U.S. Department of Labor at SAM.gov Wage Determinations. This site indexes them and links every determination to its official document - the determination incorporated into a contract governs.
This page collects every classification in New Jersey's active federal determinations that is a form of line constructor / lineman work (overhead and underground electrical distribution lines) and shows the rate published for it. Determinations name a classification the way the underlying union agreement or wage survey named it, so the wording varies between them; the rate and the fringe are reproduced exactly as published.
Published rates by determination
NJ20260001 rev 2 · Highway · Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 4 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED TRANSMISSION CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS: (LINE TECHNICIAN; CABLE SPLICER; HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) | $61.84 | 40.04 | ELEC0269-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED TRANSMISSION CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS: (GROUND PERSON; TRUCK WITH WINCH OPERATOR) | $49.47 | 32.03 | ELEC0269-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: (LINE TECHNICIAN; CABLE SPLICER; HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) BURLINGTON COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE FOLLOWING THE WEST AND SOUTH LIMITS OF BURLINGTON B | $61.84 | 40.04 | ELEC0269-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: (GROUND PERSON; TRUCK WITH WINCH OPERATOR) BURLINGTON COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE FOLLOWING THE WEST AND SOUTH LIMITS OF BURLINGTON BOROUGH FROM THE | $49.47 | 32.03 | ELEC0269-003 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION:: LINEMAN (ATLANTIC COUNTY; BURLINGTON COUNTY (SOUTH OF A LINE FOLLOWING THE WEST AND SOUTH LIMITS OF BURLINGTON BOROUGH FROM THE DELAWARE RIVER, IN A SOUTHEASTER | $57.65 | 49.77 | ELEC0351-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION:: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ATLANTIC COUNTY; BURLINGTON COUNTY (SOUTH OF A LINE FOLLOWING THE WEST AND SOUTH LIMITS OF BURLINGTON BOROUGH FROM THE DELAWARE RIVER, | $46.12 | 42.70 | ELEC0351-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION:: GROUNDMEN (ATLANTIC COUNTY; BURLINGTON COUNTY (SOUTH OF A LINE FOLLOWING THE WEST AND SOUTH LIMITS OF BURLINGTON BOROUGH FROM THE DELAWARE RIVER, IN A SOUTHEAST | $30.88 | 33.36 | ELEC0351-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED TRANSMISSION CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS: (LINE TECHNICIAN/WELDER) WORK WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL | $53.35 | 38.81 | ELEC0400-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED TRANSMISSION CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS: (LINE TECHNICIAN, CABLE SPLICER, X-RAY TECHNICIAN, AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR PERSON) W | $53.35 | 38.81 | ELEC0400-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED TRANSMISSION CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS: (EQUIPMENT SERVICE PERSON) WORK WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL | $53.12 | 38.81 | ELEC0400-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: (LINE TECHNICIAN, CABLE SPLICER, AND EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) (MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES) WORK WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: 10% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL | $53.35 | 38.81 | ELEC0400-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED TRANSMISSION CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS: (CRANE OPERATOR) | $45.55 | 29.86 | PAIN0711-014 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED TRANSMISSION CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS: (CABLE SPLICER) | $45.55 | 29.86 | PAIN0711-014 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260001 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260002 rev 2 · Highway · Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris and 5 more
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: GROUNDMAN. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of Clinton; Township of Clinton; Tow | $38.21 | 23.98 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: LINE TECHNICIAN; EQUIPMENT OPERATOR. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of Clinton | $65.43 | 42.20 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: LINE TECHNICIAN-WELDER. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of Clinton; Township of | $66.86 | 41.95 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION) CABLE SPLICER. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of C | $61.82 | 34.46 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION) GROUNDMAN. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of Clint | $38.21 | 18.80 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION) GROUND PERSON. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of C | $65.43 | 42.20 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION) LINE TECHNICIAN; EQUIPMENT OPERATOR; X-RAY TECHNICIAN; EQUIPMENT REPAIR PERSON; EQUIPMENT SERVICE PERSON; HOLE-DIGGIN | $56.20 | 31.33 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION) LINE TECHNICIAN-WELDER. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; | $59.01 | 32.90 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: CABLE SPLICER HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of Clinton; Township of Clinton; | $71.97 | 46.42 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: GROUNDMAN. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of Clinton; Township of Clinton; Tow | $38.21 | 23.98 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: LINE TECHNICIAN; EQUIPMENT OPERATOR. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of Clinton | $65.43 | 42.20 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: LINE TECHNICIAN-WELDER. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of Clinton; Township of | $66.86 | 41.95 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION) CABLE SPLICER. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of C | $61.82 | 34.46 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION) GROUNDMAN. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of Clint | $38.21 | 18.80 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION) GROUND PERSON. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of C | $65.43 | 42.20 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION) LINE TECHNICIAN; EQUIPMENT OPERATOR; X-RAY TECHNICIAN; EQUIPMENT REPAIR PERSON; EQUIPMENT SERVICE PERSON; HOLE-DIGGIN | $56.20 | 31.33 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (HIGH-TENSION PIPE-TYPE CABLE INSTALLATION) LINE TECHNICIAN-WELDER. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; | $59.01 | 32.90 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: CABLE SPLICER HUNTERDON COUNTY (Townships of Alexandria and Bethlehem; Boroughs of Bloomsbury and Califon; Town of Clinton; Township of Clinton; | $71.97 | 46.42 | ELEC0102-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED TRANSMISSION CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS:) GROUND PERSON; TRUCK WITH WINCH OPERATOR. HUNTERDON COUNTY (Township of Delawar | $39.83 | 24.27 | ELEC0269-013 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED TRANSMISSION CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS:) LINE TECHNICIAN; CABLE SPLICER; HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR. (HUNTERDON COUNTY (To | $49.79 | 30.34 | ELEC0269-013 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: GROUNDPERSON; TRUCK WITH WINCH OPERATOR. (HUNTERDON COUNTY (Township of Delaware (east of a line following County Route 523 from the Delaware Riv | $39.83 | 24.27 | ELEC0269-013 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: ALL OTHER WORK: LINE TECHNICIAN; CABLE SPLICER; HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR. (HUNTERDON COUNTY (Township of Delaware (east of a line following County Route 523 from | $49.79 | 30.34 | ELEC0269-013 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED TRANSMISSION CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS:) CABLE SPLICER. (MIDDLESEX COUNTY; SOMERSET COUNTY (Township of Franklin (east o | $59.47 | 40.29 | ELEC0456-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED TRANSMISSION CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS:) CRANE OPERATOR. (MIDDLESEX COUNTY; SOMERSET COUNTY (Township of Franklin (east | $59.47 | 40.29 | ELEC0456-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED TRANSMISSION CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS:) GROUNDMAN (WHEN INSTALLTING CONDUIT ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS). (MIDDLESEX COUNTY; SOM | $31.03 | 21.02 | ELEC0456-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED TRANSMISSION CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS:) GROUNDMAN; WINCH OPERATOR. (MIDDLESEX COUNTY; SOMERSET COUNTY (Township of Fran | $50.92 | 34.50 | ELEC0456-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (CONTINUOUS PIPE-TYPE UNDERGROUND OIL-FILLED TRANSMISSION CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS:) LINE TECHNICIAN; X-RAY TECHNICIAN; EQUIPMENT REPAIR PERSON; EQUIPMENT SERVICEPE | $51.71 | 35.03 | ELEC0456-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (ALL OTHER WORK:) CABLE SPLICER. (MIDDLESEX COUNTY; SOMERSET COUNTY (Township of Franklin (east of a line following Cedar Grove Lane from the Raritan River, in a | $59.46 | 40.28 | ELEC0456-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (ALL OTHER WORK:) CRANE OPERATOR. (MIDDLESEX COUNTY; SOMERSET COUNTY (Township of Franklin (east of a line following Cedar Grove Lane from the Raritan River, in | $58.44 | 39.59 | ELEC0456-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (ALL OTHER WORK:) LINE TECHNICIAN. (MIDDLESEX COUNTY; SOMERSET COUNTY (Township of Franklin (east of a line following Cedar Grove Lane from the Raritan River, in | $51.71 | 35.03 | ELEC0456-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (ALL OTHER WORK:) WINCH OPERATOR. (MIDDLESEX COUNTY; SOMERSET COUNTY (Township of Franklin (east of a line following Cedar Grove Lane from the Raritan River, in | $50.92 | 34.50 | ELEC0456-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260002 on SAM.gov.
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