Residential Construction — Butte, California
WD CA20260008-16331-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Butte, California (construction type: residential) is $9.63/hr base + $1.61/hr fringe = $11.24/hr total package (WD CA20260008-16331-res, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $9.63 | $1.61 | $11.24 Bottom 10% -69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Bottom 10% -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $9.77 | $0.00 | $9.77 -69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL TAPER | $10.68 | $0.00 | $10.68 Bottom 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 Bottom 10% -76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HOD CARRIER | $10.16 | $4.05 | $14.21 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LATHER | $13.10 | $3.20 | $16.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $8.90 | $0.00 | $8.90 -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $13.44 | $4.36 | $17.80 Bottom 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS | $14.00 | $5.14 | $19.14 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $13.68 | $0.00 | $13.68 Bottom 10% -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Butte, CA — Residential construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Butte, California.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.