Prevailing wage rates in Ulster County, New York

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Ulster County, New York (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Ulster County, New York.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination NY20260094, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Bricklayer$25.38$12.02$37.40
Carpenter$29.10$20.36$49.46
Ironworker, Structural$35.75$30.80$66.55
Ironworker, Ornamental A) Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Memorial Day, Fourth Of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving (Unpaid), Christmas Day$42.63$53.70$96.33
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$37.49$24.67$62.16
Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation$23.50$7.30$30.80
Roofer$16.66$0.00$16.66
Plumber$25.44$11.20$36.64
Painter (Brush And Roller)$23.09$16.39$39.48
Operator: Loader$27.88$21.40$49.28
Operator: Bulldozer$21.20$0.00$21.20
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$29.76$15.89$45.65
Laborer: Common Or General, Including Brick Mason Tending And Cement Mason Tending$22.30$10.39$32.69
Ironworker, Reinforcing$27.06$23.02$50.08
Electrician$24.42$11.06$35.48
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$27.59$11.45$39.04

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination NY20260001, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
(Abs Certification) $1.55 Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$30.86$14.15$45.01
Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$37.15$14.57$51.72
(Abs Certification) $1.55 Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$38.38$14.66$53.04
Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$39.46$14.73$54.19
Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$41.93$14.90$56.83
(Abs Certification) $1.55 Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$43.20$14.99$58.19
(Abs Certification) $1.55 Footnotes Applicable To Above Crafts: A. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Birthday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day B. Vacation: Eight Percent (8%) Of The Straight Time Rate, Multiplied By The Total Hours Worked$48.48$15.34$63.82

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Ulster County, New York: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: New York Counties of Ulster

Wage determination 2015-4155, revision 35, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$20.88
01111General Clerk I$18.02
07010Baker$18.86
07130Food Service Worker$16.92
07260Waiter/Waitress$22.33
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.82
11090Gardener$26.25
11150Janitor$18.54
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$21.00
11240Maid or Houseman$17.55
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.43
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$32.66
23160Electrician, Maintenance$36.84
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.01
23370General Maintenance Worker$24.15
23470Laborer$19.10
27101Guard I$21.54
27102Guard II$24.10
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.50
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.37
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$20.88
01012Accounting Clerk II$23.43
01013Accounting Clerk III$26.21
01020Administrative Assistant$36.25
01035Court Reporter$24.06
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.48
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.07
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.40
01051Data Entry Operator I$18.23
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.89
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$25.79
01070Document Preparation Clerk$19.17
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$19.17
01111General Clerk I$18.02
01112General Clerk II$19.66
01113General Clerk III$22.06
01120Housing Referral Assistant$26.92
01141Messenger Courier$15.61
01191Order Clerk I$17.73
01192Order Clerk II$19.35
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$22.17
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$24.80
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$27.66
01270Production Control Clerk$24.97
01290Rental Clerk$19.18
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$21.57
01311Secretary I$21.57
01312Secretary II$24.14
01313Secretary III$26.92
01320Service Order Dispatcher$23.06
01410Supply Technician$36.25
01420Survey Worker$23.80
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$19.01
01531Travel Clerk I$18.63
01532Travel Clerk II$20.90
01533Travel Clerk III$23.38
01611Word Processor I$19.38
01612Word Processor II$21.77
01613Word Processor III$24.34
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$27.91
05010Automotive Electrician$26.09
05040Automotive Glass Installer$24.15
05070Automotive Worker$24.15
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$21.19
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$26.94
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$24.15
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$26.94
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$19.94
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$22.44
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$24.15
05310Painter, Automotive$25.66
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$24.15
05370Tire Repairer$20.00
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$26.94
07010Baker$18.86
07041Cook I$21.47
07042Cook II$23.96
07070Dishwasher$17.07
07130Food Service Worker$16.92
07210Meat Cutter$23.67
07260Waiter/Waitress$22.33
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$30.25
09040Furniture Handler$20.30
09080Furniture Refinisher$30.25
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$24.47
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$27.53
09130Upholsterer$30.25
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.82
11060Elevator Operator$18.54
11090Gardener$26.25
11122Housekeeping Aide$18.54
11150Janitor$18.54
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$21.00
11240Maid or Houseman$17.55
11260Pruner$19.53
11270Tractor Operator$24.22
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$21.00
11360Window Cleaner$19.94
12010Ambulance Driver$22.51
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$28.30
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$38.83
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$33.35
12020Dental Assistant$23.05
12025Dental Hygienist$47.54
12030EKG Technician$42.88
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$42.88
12040Emergency Medical Technician$22.51
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$25.30
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$28.30
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$31.56
12100Medical Assistant$20.49
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$30.80
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.44
12190Medical Record Technician$25.10
12195Medical Transcriptionist$25.30
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$62.20
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.97
12222Nursing Assistant II$17.97
12223Nursing Assistant III$19.61
12224Nursing Assistant IV$22.01
12235Optical Dispenser$30.47
12236Optical Technician$25.30
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.64
12280Phlebotomist$22.90
12305Radiologic Technologist$47.55
12311Registered Nurse I$32.81
12312Registered Nurse II$40.13
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$40.13
12314Registered Nurse III$49.39
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$49.39
12316Registered Nurse IV$59.22
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$35.06
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$29.50
13011Exhibits Specialist I$27.03
13012Exhibits Specialist II$32.51
13013Exhibits Specialist III$39.77
13041Illustrator I$26.25
13042Illustrator II$32.51
13043Illustrator III$39.77
13047Librarian$36.01
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.57
13058Library Technician$22.65
13061Media Specialist I$23.46
13062Media Specialist II$26.25
13063Media Specialist III$29.27
13071Photographer I$22.38
13072Photographer II$25.03
13073Photographer III$31.00
13074Photographer IV$37.92
13075Photographer V$45.88
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.06
13110Video Teleconference Technician$24.33
14041Computer Operator I$19.00
14042Computer Operator II$21.26
14043Computer Operator III$23.71
14044Computer Operator IV$26.35
14045Computer Operator V$29.17
14071Computer Programmer I$27.56
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.00
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$26.35
14170System Support Specialist$29.17
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$48.89
15060Educational Technologist$38.88
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$58.60
15080Graphic Artist$29.52
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$57.89
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$57.89
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$57.89
15090Technical Instructor$27.17
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.35
15110Test Proctor$20.72
15120Tutor$20.72
16010Assembler$19.16
16030Counter Attendant$19.16
16040Dry Cleaner$21.89
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$19.16
16090Presser, Hand$19.16
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$19.16
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$19.16
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$19.16
16190Sewing Machine Operator$22.79
16220Tailor$23.71
16250Washer, Machine$20.06
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$30.25
19040Tool And Die Maker$35.06
21020Forklift Operator$22.49
21030Material Coordinator$24.97
21040Material Expediter$24.97
21050Material Handling Laborer$19.10
21071Order Filler$18.23
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.49
21110Shipping Packer$21.33
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$21.33
21140Store Worker I$18.15
21150Stock Clerk$23.99
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.49
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.49
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$32.66
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$27.53
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.43
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$32.66
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$33.88
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$24.47
23050Aircraft, Painter$30.25
23060Aircraft Servicer$27.53
23080Aircraft Worker$29.01
23110Appliance Mechanic$30.25
23120Bicycle Repairer$25.99
23125Cable Splicer$31.81
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$29.55
23140Carpet Layer$29.01
23160Electrician, Maintenance$36.84
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.01
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.25
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$31.43
23260Fabric Worker$27.53
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$31.43
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$25.99
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$31.43
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$25.99
23370General Maintenance Worker$24.15
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$31.43
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$27.53
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$29.01
23391Gunsmith I$25.99
23392Gunsmith II$29.01
23393Gunsmith III$31.43
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$31.64
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$34.48
23460Instrument Mechanic$31.43
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$30.25
23470Laborer$19.10
23510Locksmith$30.25
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$33.83
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.08
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$21.84
23591Metrology Technician I$31.43
23592Metrology Technician II$33.24
23593Metrology Technician III$34.64
23640Millwright$31.43
23710Office Appliance Repairer$30.25
23760Painter, Maintenance$27.10
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$35.06
23810Plumber, Maintenance$33.75
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$31.43
23850Rigger$31.43
23870Scale Mechanic$29.01
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$35.96
23910Small Engine Mechanic$29.01
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$39.77
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$41.60
23950Telephone Lineman$42.42
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$28.24
23965Well Driller$31.43
23970Woodcraft Worker$31.43
23980Woodworker$26.66
24550Case Manager$22.74
24570Child Care Attendant$17.48
24580Child Care Center Clerk$21.81
24610Chore Aide$18.15
24630Homemaker$22.74
25010Boiler Tender$32.33
25040Sewage Plant Operator$29.58
25070Stationary Engineer$32.33
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$24.76
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$29.58
27004Alarm Monitor$28.17
27007Baggage Inspector$21.54
27008Corrections Officer$31.04
27010Court Security Officer$31.04
27030Detection Dog Handler$24.10
27040Detention Officer$31.04
27070Firefighter$31.42
27101Guard I$21.54
27102Guard II$24.10
27131Police Officer I$32.37
27132Police Officer II$35.94
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$21.31
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$23.09
28043Carnival Worker$16.33
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$22.20
28310Lifeguard$17.67
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.83
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$18.13
28515Recreation Specialist$30.77
28630Sports Official$19.78
28690Swimming Pool Operator$26.43
29010Blocker And Bracer$29.01
29020Hatch Tender$29.01
29030Line Handler$29.01
29041Stevedore I$27.53
29042Stevedore II$30.25
30021Archeological Technician I$21.90
30022Archeological Technician II$24.50
30023Archeological Technician III$30.35
30030Cartographic Technician$30.35
30040Civil Engineering Technician$30.35
30051Cryogenic Technician I$33.61
30052Cryogenic Technician II$37.11
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$21.90
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$24.50
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$27.30
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$33.61
30081Engineering Technician I$21.03
30082Engineering Technician II$23.60
30083Engineering Technician III$26.40
30084Engineering Technician IV$32.70
30085Engineering Technician V$40.00
30086Engineering Technician VI$47.67
30090Environmental Technician$29.45
30095Evidence Control Specialist$30.35
30210Laboratory Technician$27.30
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$33.61
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$37.11
30240Mathematical Technician$30.35
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$24.15
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.91
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$36.59
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$44.28
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$37.11
30390Photo-Optics Technician$30.35
30395Radiation Control Technician$37.11
30461Technical Writer I$30.59
30462Technical Writer II$37.11
30463Technical Writer III$44.92
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$34.85
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$42.17
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$50.54
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$34.85
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$34.85
30501Weather Forecaster I$33.61
30502Weather Forecaster II$40.89
30621Weather Observer, Senior$30.35
31010Airplane Pilot$42.17
31020Bus Aide$17.77
31030Bus Driver$25.06
31043Driver Courier$20.64
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.50
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$19.21
31310Taxi Driver$17.05
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.37
31362Truckdriver, Medium$24.14
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.76
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.76
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$20.56
99030Cashier$16.72
99050Desk Clerk$18.33
99095Embalmer$34.85
99130Flight Follower$34.85
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.86
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$20.44
99260Marketing Analyst$31.35
99310Mortician$34.85
99410Pest Controller$25.34
99510Photofinishing Worker$18.31
99710Recycling Laborer$26.64
99711Recycling Specialist$32.14
99730Refuse Collector$24.70
99810Sales Clerk$17.56
99820School Crossing Guard$19.49
99830Survey Party Chief$25.40
99831Surveying Aide$16.60
99832Surveying Technician$23.00
99840Vending Machine Attendant$26.24
99841Vending Machine Repairer$32.55
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$26.24

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.