Residential Construction — Walworth, Wisconsin
WD WI20260023-17069-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Walworth, Wisconsin (construction type: residential) is $30.21/hr base + $22.26/hr fringe = $52.47/hr total package (WD WI20260023-17069-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 | $30.21 | $22.26 | $52.47 +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $24.11 | $1.49 | $25.60 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (DODGE & SAUK COUNTIES) | $34.81 | $20.72 | $55.53 +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (DODGE, GREEN, JEFFERSON, LAFAYETTE & WALWORTH COUNTIES) | $28.65 | $14.54 | $43.19 +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $20.99 | $0.00 | $20.99 Above median -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $18.72 | $4.20 | $22.92 -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $60.57 | $27.34 | $87.91 Top 10% +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $57.35 | $29.37 | $86.72 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER (DODGE COUNTY) | $50.02 | $23.29 | $73.31 +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER (DODGE, GREEN, JEFFERSON & LAFAYETTE COUNTIES) | $60.05 | $27.90 | $87.95 +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $27.74 | $1.26 | $29.00 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.00 | $3.45 | $20.45 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Walworth, WI — 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 Walworth, Wisconsin.
- 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.