Building Construction — Litchfield, Connecticut
WD CT20260019-16434-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Litchfield, Connecticut (construction type: building) is $42.03/hr base + $29.19/hr fringe = $71.22/hr total package (WD CT20260019-16434-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $42.03 | $29.19 | $71.22 Top 10% +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $29.36 | $0.00 | $29.36 +2% 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 |
| HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $48.81 | $33.65 | $82.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING, STRUCTURAL | $45.25 | $43.62 | $88.87 +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $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 |
| 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 | $50.60 | $45.61 | $96.21 Top 10% +221% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Litchfield, 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.
| 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.
Other Construction Types in Litchfield
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Litchfield, 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.