Building Construction — Hartford, Connecticut
WD CT20260021-16433-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICK POINTER/CAULKER/CLEANER in Hartford, Connecticut (construction type: building) is $45.56/hr base + $36.94/hr fringe = $82.50/hr total package (WD CT20260021-16433-bld, Rev. 2).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICK POINTER/CAULKER/CLEANER | $45.56 | $36.94 | $82.50 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $45.56 | $36.94 | $82.50 Top 10% +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $42.03 | $29.19 | $71.22 Top 10% +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $45.56 | $36.94 | $82.50 Top 10% +187% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $40.32 | $26.75 | $67.07 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $48.25 | $36.67 | $84.92 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC FOOTNOTE: A.VACATION: 6%/UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. 8%/OVER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RA | $66.72 | $38.44 | $105.16 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET ONLY | $42.03 | $29.19 | $71.22 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: HARDWOOD FLOORS ONLY | $42.03 | $29.19 | $71.22 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $43.13 | $26.75 | $69.88 Above median +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $48.81 | $33.65 | $82.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL | $45.25 | $43.62 | $88.87 +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 Top 10% +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE | $35.70 | $28.85 | $64.55 Top 10% +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $39.57 | $26.75 | $66.32 Top 10% +157% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $50.58 | $35.85 | $86.43 Above median +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $50.58 | $35.85 | $86.43 Above median +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $50.58 | $35.85 | $86.43 +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BULLDOZER: FINEGRADE PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY | $51.92 | $29.80 | $81.72 +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BULLDOZER: ROUGH GRADE DOZER PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGI | $50.22 | $29.80 | $80.02 +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVI | $51.92 | $29.80 | $81.72 +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE UNDER 100 TON RATED CAPACITY) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, T | $56.79 | $29.80 | $86.59 +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER - 7 CUBIC YARDS OR OVER PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKS | $53.33 | $29.80 | $83.13 +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER: COMPOSITION | $45.15 | $23.53 | $68.68 Top 10% +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER: SLATE AND TILE | $45.65 | $23.53 | $69.18 Top 10% +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $44.70 | $44.50 | $89.20 Top 10% +198% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $53.76 | $33.44 | $87.20 Above median +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $36.39 | $32.68 | $69.07 Top 10% +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Hartford, CT — Building 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.
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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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Hartford, 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.