Carpenter/Lather/Drywall Applicator — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for Carpenter/Lather/Drywall Applicators 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/Lather/Drywall Applicator is $71.15/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $71.15 and $71.15/hr. The highest state average is Massachusetts at $71.15/hr; the lowest is Massachusetts at $71.15/hr.

Bottom 10%
$71.15
Median
$71.15
Average
$71.15
Top 10%
$71.15

Range: $71.15 – $71.15/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
$71.15/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$28.51/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+149.6%
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

Massachusetts MA
Avg base: $43.33/hr
Avg total: $71.15/hr
4 rates

All Rates

4 county-level rates for Carpenter/Lather/Drywall Applicator, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Berkshire MA building $43.33 $27.82 $71.15 WD →
Franklin MA building $43.33 $27.82 $71.15 WD →
Hampden MA building $43.33 $27.82 $71.15 WD →
Hampshire MA building $43.33 $27.82 $71.15 WD →
Top-paying counties for Carpenter/Lather/Drywall Applicator →