Prevailing Wage for a Carpenter in Rutland County, Vermont (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Carpenter (Building construction) in Rutland County is $30.56 base + $19.79 fringe = $50.35 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Rutland County. Vermont also sets its own prevailing wage (VT DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the VT rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · VT20260020 | $30.56 | $19.79 | $50.35 |
| Heavy | Federal · VT20260063 | $23.50 | $17.94 | $41.44 |
| Highway | Federal · VT20260055 | $21.82 | $0.00 | $21.82 |
| Residential | Federal · VT20260002 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Vermont (they govern federally funded work); the VT 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 → Vermont's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- VT20260020
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination VT20260020 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Carpenter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,222.40 in base wages plus $791.60 in fringe = $2,014.00 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
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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