CARPENTER (COOK, LAKE) — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for CARPENTER (COOK, LAKE)s across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 3 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for CARPENTER (COOK, LAKE) is $49.16/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $49.16 and $49.16/hr. The highest state average is Minnesota at $49.16/hr; the lowest is Minnesota at $49.16/hr.

Bottom 10%
$49.16
Median
$49.16
Average
$49.16
Top 10%
$49.16

Range: $49.16 – $49.16/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 47-2031Carpenters.

Davis-Bacon median
$49.16/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$28.51/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+72.4%
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

Minnesota MN
Avg base: $31.52/hr
Avg total: $49.16/hr
3 rates

All Rates

3 county-level rates for CARPENTER (COOK, LAKE), ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Cook MN residential $31.52 $17.64 $49.16 WD →
Koochiching MN residential $31.52 $17.64 $49.16 WD →
Lake MN residential $31.52 $17.64 $49.16 WD →
Top-paying counties for CARPENTER (COOK, LAKE) →