PAINTER, INCLUDING LEAD ABATEMENT: JOURNEYMAN & INDUSTRIAL — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for PAINTER, INCLUDING LEAD ABATEMENT: JOURNEYMAN & INDUSTRIALs across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 8 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for PAINTER, INCLUDING LEAD ABATEMENT: JOURNEYMAN & INDUSTRIAL is $50.51/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $50.51 and $50.51/hr. The highest state average is California at $50.51/hr; the lowest is California at $50.51/hr.

Bottom 10%
$50.51
Median
$50.51
Average
$50.51
Top 10%
$50.51

Range: $50.51 – $50.51/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 47-2141Painters, Construction and Maintenance.

Davis-Bacon median
$50.51/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$23.40/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+115.9%
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

California CA
Avg base: $34.02/hr
Avg total: $50.51/hr
8 rates

All Rates

8 county-level rates for PAINTER, INCLUDING LEAD ABATEMENT: JOURNEYMAN & INDUSTRIAL, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Imperial CA residential $34.02 $16.49 $50.51 WD →
Los Angeles CA residential $34.02 $16.49 $50.51 WD →
Orange CA residential $34.02 $16.49 $50.51 WD →
Riverside CA residential $34.02 $16.49 $50.51 WD →
San Bernardino CA residential $34.02 $16.49 $50.51 WD →
San Luis Obispo CA residential $34.02 $16.49 $50.51 WD →
Santa Barbara CA residential $34.02 $16.49 $50.51 WD →
Ventura CA residential $34.02 $16.49 $50.51 WD →
Top-paying counties for PAINTER, INCLUDING LEAD ABATEMENT: JOURNEYMAN & INDUSTRIAL →