Prevailing Wage for a Carpenter in Hampshire County, Massachusetts (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Carpenter (Building construction) in Hampshire County is $55.79 base + $35.47 fringe = $91.26 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Hampshire 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 | $55.79 | $35.47 | $91.26 |
| Heavy | Federal · MA20260010 | $51.97 | $35.47 | $87.44 |
| Highway | Federal · MA20260020 | $43.87 | $18.04 | $61.91 |
| Residential | Federal · MA20260004 | $61.19 | $31.55 | $92.74 |
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 Carpenter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $2,231.60 in base wages plus $1,418.80 in fringe = $3,650.40 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
Carpenter in Barnstable Countyrate →Carpenter in Berkshire Countyrate →Carpenter in Bristol Countyrate →Carpenter in Dukes Countyrate →Carpenter in Essex Countyrate →Carpenter in Franklin Countyrate →Carpenter in Hampden Countyrate →Carpenter in Middlesex Countyrate →Boilermaker in Hampshire Countyrate →Bricklayer in Hampshire Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Hampshire Countyrate →Diver in Hampshire 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