Plumber prevailing wage rates in New Jersey
Federal Davis-Bacon rates published in 40 active determinations, 2026
- Active federal Davis-Bacon determinations for New Jersey publish 54 plumber classification rates, across 40 determinations covering 21 counties.
- Those published base rates run from $31.50 to $62.09 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: Building, Heavy, Residential.
- Last determination revision affecting plumber 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 plumber work (potable water, waste and gas piping) 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
NJ20260005 rev 1 · Residential · Atlantic
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $31.50 | 13.41 | PLUM0322-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260005 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260006 rev 1 · Residential · Bergen
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $34.83 | 15.40 | SUNJ2004-044 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: NJ20260006 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260009 rev 1 · Residential · Cape May
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $31.50 | 13.41 | PLUM0322-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260009 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260010 rev 1 · Residential · Cumberland
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $31.50 | 13.41 | PLUM0322-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260010 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260011 rev 1 · Residential · Essex
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $34.78 | 15.20 | SUNJ2004-049 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: NJ20260011 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260013 rev 1 · Residential · Hudson
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $34.83 | 15.40 | SUNJ2004-051 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: NJ20260013 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260014 rev 1 · Residential · Mercer
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (MERCER COUNTY (north of a line drawn from the point at which Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) meets the Hunterdon/Mercer County line; then, south along Rt | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260014 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260016 rev 1 · Residential · Morris
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260016 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260017 rev 1 · Residential · Ocean
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (OCEAN COUNTY (south of a line drawn from the Atlantic Ocean following a line westerly through the middle of the Barnegat Inlet, continuing west through Barnegat Bay into t | $31.50 | 13.41 | PLUM0322-004 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260017 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260018 rev 1 · Residential · Passaic
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $34.83 | 15.40 | SUNJ2004-056 DOL wage survey rate |
Official document: NJ20260018 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260020 rev 1 · Residential · Somerset
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (SOMERSET COUNTY (does not include the township of Montgomery; Borough of Rocky Hill)) | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-010 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260020 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260021 rev 1 · Residential · Sussex
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260021 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260022 rev 1 · Residential · Union
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260022 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260023 rev 1 · Residential · Warren
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-006 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260023 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260024 rev 2 · Residential · Hunterdon, Middlesex
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (HUNTERDON COUNTY (north of a line drawn from a point where Bridge St. crosses the Delaware River, continuing along Bridge St. through Frenchtown to Rt. 513; then, continui | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-002 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260024 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260025 rev 1 · Building · Atlantic
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $56.30 | 50.76 | PLUM0322-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260025 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260026 rev 1 · Building · Bergen
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260026 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260027 rev 2 · Building · Burlington
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (BURLINGTON COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON CITY, INCLUDES BURLINGTON CITY; THEN, ALONG COUNTY ROAD ROUTE 541 EA | $59.57 | 46.45 | PLUM0009-015 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER: SERVICE AND REPAIR (BURLINGTON COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON CITY, INCLUDES BURLINGTON CITY; THEN, ALONG COUNTY ROAD ROUTE 541 EAST, ALSO KNOWN | $46.23 | 29.23 | PLUM0009-015 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (BURLINGTON COUNTY (SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON CITY, DOES NOT INCLUDE BURLINGTON CITY; THEN, ALONG COUNTY ROAD ROUT | $56.30 | 50.76 | PLUM0322-008 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260027 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260028 rev 1 · Building · Camden
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $56.30 | 50.76 | PLUM0322-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260028 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260029 rev 1 · Building · Cape May
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $56.30 | 50.76 | PLUM0322-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260029 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260030 rev 1 · Building · Cumberland
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $56.30 | 50.76 | PLUM0322-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260030 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260031 rev 1 · Building · Essex
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-014 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260031 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260032 rev 1 · Building · Gloucester
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $56.30 | 50.76 | PLUM0322-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260032 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260033 rev 1 · Building · Hudson
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260033 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260034 rev 2 · Building · Hunterdon
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (HUNTERDON COUNTY (south of a line drawn from a point where Bridge St. crosses the Delaware River, continuing along Bridge St. through Fre | $59.57 | 46.45 | PLUM0009-019 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (HUNTERDON COUNTY (north of a line drawn from a point where Bridge St. crosses the Delaware River, continuing along Bridge St. through Fre | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-012 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260034 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260035 rev 2 · Building · Mercer
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (MERCER COUNTY (south of a line drawn from the point at which Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) meets the Hunterdon/Mercer | $59.57 | 46.45 | PLUM0009-016 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER: SERVICE AND REPAIR (MERCER COUNTY (south of a line drawn from the point at which Rt. 602 (also known as Hopewell - Wertsville Rd.) meets the Hunterdon/Mercer County line; | $46.23 | 29.23 | PLUM0009-016 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (MERCER COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE POINT AT WHICH RT. 602 (ALSO KNOWN AS HOPEWELL - WERTSVILLE RD.) MEETS THE HUNTERDON/MERCER | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260035 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260036 rev 1 · Building · Middlesex
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (MIDDLESEX COUNTY (DOES NOT INCLUDE THE BOROUGHS OF DUNELLEN AND MIDDLESEX; BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD)) | $59.57 | 46.45 | PLUM0009-021 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER: SERVICE AND REPAIR (MIDDLESEX COUNTY (DOES NOT INCLUDE THE BOROUGHS OF DUNELLEN AND MIDDLESEX; BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD)) | $46.23 | 29.23 | PLUM0009-021 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (MIDDLESEX COUNTY (BOROUGHS OF DUNELLEN AND MIDDLESEX; TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY; BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD)) | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-016 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260036 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260037 rev 1 · Building · Monmouth
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $59.57 | 46.45 | PLUM0009-017 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER: SERVICE AND REPAIR | $46.23 | 29.23 | PLUM0009-017 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260037 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260038 rev 1 · Building · Morris
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260038 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260039 rev 1 · Building · Ocean
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (OCEAN COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE ATLANTIC OCEAN FOLLOWING A LINE WESTERLY THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE BARNEGAT INLET, CONTINUIN | $59.57 | 46.45 | PLUM0009-018 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER: SERVICE AND REPAIR (OCEAN COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE ATLANTIC OCEAN FOLLOWING A LINE WESTERLY THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE BARNEGAT INLET, CONTINUING WEST THROUGH | $46.23 | 29.23 | PLUM0009-018 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (OCEAN COUNTY (SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE ATLANTIC OCEAN FOLLOWING A LINE WESTERLY THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE BARNEGAT INLET, CONTINUIN | $56.30 | 50.76 | PLUM0322-007 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260039 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260040 rev 2 · Building · Passaic
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260040 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260041 rev 2 · Building · Salem
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $56.30 | 50.76 | PLUM0322-009 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260041 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260042 rev 2 · Building · Somerset
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (SOMERSET COUNTY (TOWNSHIP OF MONTGOMERY; BOROUGH OF ROCKY HILL)) | $59.57 | 46.45 | PLUM0009-020 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (SOMERSET COUNTY (DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTGOMERY; BOROUGH OF ROCKY HILL)) | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-011 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260042 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260043 rev 2 · Building · Sussex
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260043 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260044 rev 2 · Building · Union
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-014 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260044 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260045 rev 2 · Building · Warren
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-001 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260045 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260055 rev 3 · Heavy · Hunterdon
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (HUNTERDON COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM A POINT WHERE BRIDGE ST. CROSSES THE DELAWARE RIVER, CONTINUING ALONG BRIDGE ST. THROUGH FRENCHTOWN TO RT. 513; THEN, CONTINUI | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-019 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260055 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260056 rev 3 · Heavy · Mercer
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (MERCER COUNTY (SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE POINT AT WHICH RT. 602 (ALSO KNOWN AS HOPEWELL - WERTSVILLE RD.) MEETS THE HUNTERDON/MERCER COUNTY LINE; THEN, SOUTH ALONG RT | $59.57 | 46.45 | PLUM0009-023 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER: SERVICE AND REPAIR (MERCER COUNTY (SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE POINT AT WHICH RT. 602 (ALSO KNOWN AS HOPEWELL - WERTSVILLE RD.) MEETS THE HUNTERDON/MERCER COUNTY LINE; | $46.23 | 29.23 | PLUM0009-023 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (MERCER COUNTY (NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE POINT AT WHICH RT. 602 (ALSO KNOWN AS HOPEWELL - WERTSVILLE RD.) MEETS THE HUNTERDON/MERCER COUNTY LINE; THEN, SOUTH ALONG RT | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-018 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260056 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260057 rev 2 · Heavy · Middlesex
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (MIDDLESEX COUNTY (DOES NOT INCLUDE THE BOROUGHS OF DUNELLEN AND MIDDLESEX; BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD)) | $59.57 | 46.45 | PLUM0009-028 collectively bargained (union) rate |
| PLUMBER (MIDDLESEX COUNTY (BOROUGHS OF DUNELLEN AND MIDDLESEX; TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY; BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD)) | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-021 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260057 on SAM.gov.
NJ20260063 rev 1 · Heavy · Somerset
| Classification as published | Base rate | Fringes | Rate schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (SOMERSET COUNTY (DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTGOMERY; BOROUGH OF ROCKY HILL)) | $62.09 | 45.05 | PLUM0024-020 collectively bargained (union) rate |
Official document: NJ20260063 on SAM.gov.
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