Residential Construction — Fairfield, Connecticut
WD CT20260007-16438-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Fairfield, Connecticut (construction type: residential) is $42.03/hr base + $29.19/hr fringe = $71.22/hr total package (WD CT20260007-16438-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 | $42.03 | $29.19 | $71.22 Top 10% +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.89 | $0.00 | $17.89 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS 3 DAYS DURING THE WEEK IN | $50.22 | $29.80 | $80.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $45.00 | $36.63 | $81.63 Top 10% +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $47.40 | $36.74 | $84.14 Top 10% +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EMPLOYEE IS EMPLOYED 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE HOLIDAY | $44.50 | $24.80 | $69.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: LABOR DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $41.18 | $24.55 | $65.73 +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.13 | $4.24 | $17.37 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $14.96 | $4.63 | $19.59 Top 10% -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $38.07 | $25.70 | $63.77 Top 10% +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $50.58 | $35.85 | $86.43 Top 10% +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR 2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABO | $51.92 | $29.80 | $81.72 Above median +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR UNDER 2 CUBIC YARDS; RUBBER TIRE BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL | $52.92 | $29.80 | $82.72 +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHR | $50.22 | $29.80 | $80.02 Top 10% +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER FINE GRADE A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING | $51.92 | $29.80 | $81.72 +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: COMBINATION HOE AND LOADER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSG | $50.63 | $29.80 | $80.43 +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRIST | $48.67 | $29.80 | $78.47 Bottom 10% +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRIST | $53.33 | $29.80 | $83.13 Top 10% +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER, EXCLUDES SLATE, AND TILE ROOFS | $23.39 | $7.87 | $31.26 +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER: FIRE SPRINKLERS A. PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY, PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE HAS B | $49.98 | $33.44 | $83.42 +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Fairfield, CT — 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 Fairfield, Connecticut.
- 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.