Prevailing Wage for a Painter in Middlesex County, Connecticut (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Painter (Building construction) in Middlesex County is $39.57 base + $26.75 fringe = $66.32 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Middlesex County. Connecticut also sets its own prevailing wage (CT DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the CT rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · CT20260022 | $39.57 | $26.75 | $66.32 |
| Heavy | Federal · CT20260015 | $39.42 | $22.90 | $62.32 |
| Highway | Federal · CT20260001 | $59.70 | $26.90 | $86.60 |
| Residential | Federal · CT20260009 | $17.10 | $1.56 | $18.66 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Connecticut (they govern federally funded work); the CT state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Connecticut's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- CT20260022
- Modification
- #2
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination CT20260022 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Painter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,582.80 in base wages plus $1,070.00 in fringe = $2,652.80 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Painter in Fairfield Countyrate →Painter in Hartford Countyrate →Painter in Litchfield Countyrate →Painter in New Haven Countyrate →Painter in New London Countyrate →Painter in Tolland Countyrate →Painter in Windham Countyrate →Bricklayer in Middlesex Countyrate →Carpenter in Middlesex Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Middlesex Countyrate →Diver in Middlesex Countyrate →
Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team