CARPENTER: RESIDENTIAL CARPENTER — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for CARPENTER: RESIDENTIAL CARPENTERs 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: RESIDENTIAL CARPENTER is $65.33/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $65.33 and $65.33/hr. The highest state average is California at $65.33/hr; the lowest is California at $65.33/hr.

Bottom 10%
$65.33
Median
$65.33
Average
$65.33
Top 10%
$65.33

Range: $65.33 – $65.33/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
$65.33/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$28.51/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+129.1%
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

California CA
Avg base: $39.15/hr
Avg total: $65.33/hr
4 rates

All Rates

4 county-level rates for CARPENTER: RESIDENTIAL CARPENTER, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
San Diego CA building $39.15 $26.18 $65.33 WD →
San Diego CA heavy $39.15 $26.18 $65.33 WD →
San Diego CA highway $39.15 $26.18 $65.33 WD →
San Diego CA residential $39.15 $26.18 $65.33 WD →
Top-paying counties for CARPENTER: RESIDENTIAL CARPENTER →