Massachusetts

Project Labor Agreements

No state policy, although some local government entities have implemented PLA mandates.
Prevailing Wage

Yes; no monetary threshold.
Right to Work

No.
Public-Private Partnerships

Statute neither expressly permits nor prohibits P3s on social infrastructure projects. P3s are authorized on some transportation projects.
Workforce Development Incentives

Current labor supply satisfies 110% of peak labor demand.

State offered $7,913,530 in grants and incentives for workforce preparation and development in 2023.
Career and Technical Education

70% of CTE high school graduates are placed in colleges or careers.

Massachusetts does not recognize NCCER as an approved curriculum for CTE programs.
Job Growth Rate

1.8%.

Prompt Pay	Private: Law allows for payment requests every 30 days and approval or rejection within 15 days. Public: Owner must pay prime within 65 days of invoice. Subs: Prime must pay subs within 65 days of invoice (Public). Prime must pay subs within 67 days of invoice (Private).
Immigration/E-Verify Mandate	No law in place.
Percentage of State GDP From Nonresidential Construction	3.6%.
Incidence Rate	4.2
Occupational Safety & Health Oversight (State vs. Federal)	Federal oversight.
Percentage of Union Membership in Private Construction	16.5%.
Marijuana Legalization Status	Legalized for both medical and recreational use.

Minimum Wage	$14.25
Percentage of Pensions Funded	59.4%
Effective Real-Estate Tax Rate	1.22%
Corporate Income Tax Rate(s)	8%
State and Local Public Construction Expenditures (in millions)	$7,513

Overall Rank 40

Massachusetts

National

PLA

PPP

WDI

CTE

JGR

Massachusetts

National

PLA

PPP

WDI

CTE

JGR