CARPENTER AND LATHER — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for CARPENTER AND LATHERs across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 4 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for CARPENTER AND LATHER is $59.67/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $57.38 and $61.96/hr. The highest state average is Illinois at $59.67/hr; the lowest is Illinois at $59.67/hr.

Bottom 10%
$57.38
Median
$59.67
Average
$59.67
Top 10%
$61.96

Range: $57.38 – $61.96/hr across 1 state. Total package = base hourly rate + fringe benefits.

Davis-Bacon vs. Market Median

Comparison of the Davis-Bacon national median total package against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) median for the comparable BLS occupation 47-2031 — Carpenters.

Davis-Bacon median
$59.67/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$28.51/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+109.3%
D-B rate exceeds market median

Davis-Bacon rates include required fringe benefits; OEWS reflects mean/median wages from the BLS establishment survey across all industries. Direct comparison is approximate — D-B rates target the construction-industry union/competitive-wage benchmark, while OEWS spans every industry that employs the occupation.

Average Rates by State

Illinois IL
Avg base: $32.50/hr
Avg total: $59.67/hr
4 rates

All Rates

4 county-level rates for CARPENTER AND LATHER, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Macon IL building $33.36 $28.60 $61.96 WD →
Macon IL residential $33.36 $28.60 $61.96 WD →
Sangamon IL building $31.64 $25.74 $57.38 WD →
Sangamon IL residential $31.64 $25.74 $57.38 WD →
Top-paying counties for CARPENTER AND LATHER →