CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND FORM WORK — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND FORM WORKs 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, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND FORM WORK is $37.32/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $37.32 and $37.32/hr. The highest state average is Kentucky at $37.32/hr; the lowest is Kentucky at $37.32/hr.

Bottom 10%
$37.32
Median
$37.32
Average
$37.32
Top 10%
$37.32

Range: $37.32 – $37.32/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
$37.32/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$28.51/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+30.9%
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

Kentucky KY
Avg base: $25.25/hr
Avg total: $37.32/hr
4 rates

All Rates

4 county-level rates for CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND FORM WORK, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Bell KY building $25.25 $12.07 $37.32 WD →
Carter KY building $25.25 $12.07 $37.32 WD →
Lawrence KY building $25.25 $12.07 $37.32 WD →
Pike KY building $25.25 $12.07 $37.32 WD →
Top-paying counties for CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND FORM WORK →