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Prevailing wage rates in Danbury, Connecticut
CTDOL's CTDOL schedules as of July 1, 2026 sets 227 rates across 32 trades for public works in Danbury. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $108.535 an hour and theatrical stage journeyman the lowest at $33.10, base + benefit.
CTDOL schedules as of July 1, 2026. Rates are not fixed for the life of a contract: contractors must adjust wages and benefits every July 1 to CTDOL's new rates (CGS § 31-55a, as amended by PA 25-168). Checked against portal.ct.gov on October 25, 2026.
CTDOL's online rates are informational. The contracting agency gets a project schedule from CTDOL before advertising, and that schedule, in the bid documents, is the one that applies.
Danbury rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the benefits CTDOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Elevator Constructor$108.535
- Sheet Metal Worker$105.99
- Ironworker$91.87
- Operating Engineer$91.61
- Plumber / Pipefitter$88.88
- Electrician$86.97
- Heat & Frost Insulator$85.46
- Bricklayer$83.18
- Terrazzo Worker$80.53
- Boilermaker$80.22
- Tile Setter$77.75
- Field Surveyor$77.25
- Millwright$75.38
- Carpenter$74.22
- Diver & Tender$74.22
- Plasterer$74.15
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$72.98
- Telecom Technician$72.69
- Glazier$72.38
- Roofer$72.24
- Abatement Laborer$70.47
- Drywall Finisher$69.57
- Tunnel Worker$69.06
- Painter$68.82
- Laborer$67.47
- Dredger$65.80
- Marble Finisher$65.43
- Tile Finisher$65.43
- Water Well Driller$61.31
- Flagger$52.67
- Utility Lineman$46.05
- Theatrical Stage Journeyman$33.10
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and CTDOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + benefit | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer · Bridgeport group | 4f) Group 7: Asbestos/lead removal and encapsulation (except it's removal from mechanical systems which are not to be scrapped). | $70.47 | $40.00 | 3 |
| Boilermaker · Bridgeport group | 2) Boilermaker | $80.22 | $50.21 | 3 |
| Bricklayer · Bridgeport group | 3a) Bricklayer, Cement Mason, Concrete Finisher (including caulking), Stone Masons | $83.18 | $45.76 | 3 |
| Carpenter · Bridgeport group | 5) Carpenter, Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Soft Floor/Carpet Laying, Metal Stud Installation, Form Work and Scaffold Building, Drywall Hanging, Modular-Furniture Systems Installers, Lathers, Piledrivers, Resilient Floor Layers. | $74.22 | $44.48 | 7 |
| Diver & Tender · Bridgeport group | 2a) Diver Tenders | $74.22 | $44.48 | 3 |
| Dredger · Bridgeport group | Class A1: Mechanical Dredge Operator | $65.80 | $48.48 | 4 |
| Drywall Finisher · Bridgeport group | 10b) Taping Only/Drywall Finishing | $69.57 | $41.92 | 2 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Bridgeport group | Groundman | $46.05 | $32.10 | 13 |
| Electrician · Bridgeport group | 6) Electrical Worker (including low voltage wiring) (Trade License required: E1,2 L-5,6 C-5,6 T-1,2 L-1,2 V-1,2,7,8,9) | $86.97 | $50.00 | 3 |
| Elevator Constructor · Bridgeport group | 7a) Elevator Mechanic (Trade License required: R-1,2,5,6) | $108.535 | $69.55 | 2 |
| Field Surveyor · Bridgeport group | Surveyor: Assistant Chief of Party | $77.25 | $46.30 | 12 |
| Flagger · Bridgeport group | 4i) Group 10: Traffic Control Signalman | $52.67 | $22.20 | 2 |
| Glazier · Bridgeport group | 8) Glazier (Trade License required: FG-1,2) | $72.38 | $44.73 | 2 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Bridgeport group | 1c) Asbestos Worker/Heat and Frost Insulator | $85.46 | $50.16 | 2 |
| Ironworker · Bridgeport group | 9) Ironworker, Ornamental, Reinforcing, Structural, and Precast Concrete Erection | $91.87 | $45.25 | 2 |
| Laborer · Bridgeport group | 4) Group 1: General laborers, carpenter tenders, concrete specialists, wrecking laborers and fire watchers. | $67.47 | $37.00 | 20 |
| Marble Finisher · Bridgeport group | 3d) Marble & Terrazzo Finishers | $65.43 | $35.70 | 1 |
| Millwright · Bridgeport group | 5a) Millwrights | $75.38 | $45.14 | 2 |
| Operating Engineer · Bridgeport group | Group 1: Crane Handling or Erecting Structural Steel or Stone, Hoisting Engineer (2 drums or over), Deep Shaft over 14". (Trade License Required) | $91.61 | $60.66 | 65 |
| Painter · Bridgeport group | 10a) Brush and Roller | $68.82 | $41.17 | 16 |
| Plasterer · Bridgeport group | 3e) Plasterer | $74.15 | $44.52 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Bridgeport group | 11) Plumber (excluding HVAC pipe installation) (Trade License required: P-1,2,6,7,8,9 J-1,2,3,4 SP-1,2) | $88.88 | $52.08 | 6 |
| Roofer · Bridgeport group | Roofer: Slate, Tile, Composition, Shingles, Singly Ply and Damp/Waterproofing | $72.24 | $46.00 | 4 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Bridgeport group | 15) Sheetmetal Worker (Trade License required for HVAC and Ductwork: SM-1,SM-2,SM-3,SM-4,SM-5,SM-6) | $105.99 | $57.29 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Bridgeport group | 17) Block Truck | $72.98 | $39.98 | 28 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Bridgeport group | Sales & Service Technician: To include but not limited to: Installation, Repair, Splicing and Maintenance | $72.69 | $52.07 | 1 |
| Terrazzo Worker · Bridgeport group | 3f) Terrazzo Mechanics & Marble Setters | $80.53 | $40.60 | 1 |
| Theatrical Stage Journeyman · Bridgeport group | 19) Theatrical Stage Journeyman | $33.10 | $25.76 | 1 |
| Tile Finisher · Bridgeport group | 3c) Tile and Stone Finishers | $65.43 | $36.00 | 2 |
| Tile Setter · Bridgeport group | 3b) Tile Setter | $77.75 | $43.00 | 2 |
| Tunnel Worker · Bridgeport group | 15) Form Erectors | $69.06 | $38.59 | 11 |
| Water Well Driller · Bridgeport group | 12) Well Digger, Pile Testing Machine | $61.31 | $37.26 | 1 |
Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Danbury
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply. Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to CTDOL's.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | CT20260020 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | CT20260007 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | CT20260001 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | CT20260013 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Danbury for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: CT20260006 (All dredging, except self propelled hopper dredging, on the Atlantic Coast and tributary w).
Questions about Danbury rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Danbury?
$86.97 an hour: a $50.00 base wage plus $36.97 in benefits, for the main classification, under CTDOL schedules as of July 1, 2026. Overtime and every electrician rate in Danbury.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Danbury?
$67.47 an hour: a $37.00 base wage plus $30.47 in benefits, for the main classification, under CTDOL schedules as of July 1, 2026. Overtime and every laborer rate in Danbury.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Danbury, the $108.535 total is a $69.55 base wage plus $38.985 in benefits.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Danbury?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: CT20260020 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, CT20260007 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, CT20260001 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and CT20260013 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply.
Does Danbury share its rates with other towns?
For 32 of its 32 trades, yes: CTDOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other towns too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 55 towns (the Bridgeport group).