Prevailing Wage for a Painter in Berkshire County, Massachusetts (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Painter (Building construction) in Berkshire County is $39.48 base + $31.95 fringe = $71.43 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Berkshire County. Massachusetts also sets its own prevailing wage (MA DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the MA rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · MA20260003 | $39.48 | $31.95 | $71.43 |
| Heavy | Federal · MA20260010 | $56.76 | $31.85 | $88.61 |
| Highway | Federal · MA20260016 | $56.76 | $36.00 | $92.76 |
| Residential | Federal · MA20260004 | $39.86 | $30.25 | $70.11 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Massachusetts (they govern federally funded work); the MA 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 → Massachusetts's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- MA20260003
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MA20260003 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Painter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,579.20 in base wages plus $1,278.00 in fringe = $2,857.20 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 Barnstable Countyrate →Painter in Bristol Countyrate →Painter in Dukes Countyrate →Painter in Essex Countyrate →Painter in Franklin Countyrate →Painter in Hampden Countyrate →Painter in Hampshire Countyrate →Painter in Middlesex Countyrate →Boilermaker in Berkshire Countyrate →Bricklayer in Berkshire Countyrate →Carpenter in Berkshire Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Berkshire 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