PAINTERS: (PERFA-TAPER) — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for PAINTERS: (PERFA-TAPER)s across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 3 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for PAINTERS: (PERFA-TAPER) is $10.72/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $10.72 and $10.72/hr. The highest state average is Montana at $10.72/hr; the lowest is Montana at $10.72/hr.

Bottom 10%
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Average
$10.72
Top 10%
$10.72

Range: $10.72 – $10.72/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
$10.72/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$23.40/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
-54.2%
D-B rate is below 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

Montana MT
Avg base: $9.96/hr
Avg total: $10.72/hr
3 rates

All Rates

3 county-level rates for PAINTERS: (PERFA-TAPER), ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Musselshell MT residential $9.96 $0.76 $10.72 WD →
Rosebud MT residential $9.96 $0.76 $10.72 WD →
Treasure MT residential $9.96 $0.76 $10.72 WD →
Top-paying counties for PAINTERS: (PERFA-TAPER) →