CARPENTER (ST. LOUIS) — Prevailing Wage Rates

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

Quick Answer

Across 2 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for CARPENTER (ST. LOUIS) is $51.17/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $51.17 and $51.17/hr. The highest state average is Minnesota at $51.17/hr; the lowest is Minnesota at $51.17/hr.

Bottom 10%
$51.17
Median
$51.17
Average
$51.17
Top 10%
$51.17

Range: $51.17 – $51.17/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
$51.17/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$28.51/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+79.5%
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: $28.29/hr
Avg total: $51.17/hr
2 rates

All Rates

2 county-level rates for CARPENTER (ST. LOUIS), ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Carlton MN residential $28.29 $22.88 $51.17 WD →
St Louis MN residential $28.29 $22.88 $51.17 WD →
Top-paying counties for CARPENTER (ST. LOUIS) →