Massachusetts Electrician Overtime & Pay Rules
Side-by-side statutory audit of Electrician hourly wages, 1.5x overtime thresholds, shift benchmarks ($31.20/hr median), and meal break penalty pay under M.G.L. c. 151 § 1.
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In Massachusetts, a Electrician is entitled to a minimum statutory base wage of $15.00/hr (State industry median: $31.20/hr). Overtime is calculated at 1.5x regular rate after 40 hours per week under M.G.L. c. 151 § 1.
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FLSA Exemption & Overtime Rules for Electricians in Massachusetts
Non-Exempt (Eligible for 1.5x Overtime & Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages)
Non-exempt blue-collar trade worker under FLSA regulations regardless of high hourly earnings.
Massachusetts Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: M.G.L. c. 151 § 1
Massachusetts sets statutory minimum wage at $15.00/hr ($6.75 tipped rate). Overtime required at 1.5x regular pay for hours over 40 per workweek.
Employee Statutory Rights (MA)
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $15.00/hr.
- ✓ 30-minute meal break for shifts longer than 6 hours under M.G.L. c. 149 § 100.
- ✓ Earned sick time up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (MA)
- § Pay tipped employees at least $6.75/hr direct cash wage.
- § Pay employees within 6 days of the end of the pay period.
- § Provide written paystubs showing gross pay, itemized deductions, and hours worked.
Massachusetts Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Massachusetts for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation M.G.L. c. 151 § 1, the 2026 minimum wage in Massachusetts is $15.00 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Massachusetts mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Massachusetts follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Massachusetts take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Massachusetts permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $8.25/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $6.75/hr.
Common Massachusetts Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to make up tip credit shortfalls when tips + $6.75 is under $15.00/hr.
Violating Sunday and holiday premium pay phaseout regulations.
Delayed final paycheck delivery upon termination.
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Audit Massachusetts Electrician Overtime & Pay
Verify 2026 statutory minimum wage floors, 1.5x overtime thresholds, and meal break penalties for Electricians in Massachusetts.