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Delaware carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage, county by county
A carpet and soft floor layer's prevailing wage on Delaware public works runs from $50.43 an hour in Sussex County to $63.69 in Kent County. The median county is $63.69.
Carpet & Soft Floor Layer rate in each Delaware county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kent CountySOFT FLOOR LAYERS · New Castle County group | incl. | incl. | $63.69 | Mar 13, 2026 | DE-OLLE-20260313-building |
New Castle CountySOFT FLOOR LAYERS · New Castle County group | incl. | incl. | $63.69 | Mar 13, 2026 | DE-OLLE-20260313-building |
Sussex CountySOFT FLOOR LAYERS | incl. | incl. | $50.43 | Mar 13, 2026 | DE-OLLE-20260313-building |
Main carpet and soft floor layer classification in each county (Soft floor layers), Delaware DOL determinations effective March 13, 2026. A project uses the rates in effect when its specifications are published; if the contract isn't signed within 120 days, the rates at signing apply (Regulations 6.3). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a carpet and soft floor layer make on prevailing wage in Delaware?
$50.43 to $63.69 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $63.69. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- New Castle County group2 counties · SOFT FLOOR LAYERS$63.69
- Sussex County1 county · SOFT FLOOR LAYERS$50.43
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County group, 2 localities: Kent, New Castle | SOFT FLOOR LAYERS | — | $63.69 |
| Sussex County | SOFT FLOOR LAYERS | — | $50.43 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 1 county with rates of its own.
Delaware's determinations list one mechanic (journeyworker) rate per classification. Apprentices registered with the Delaware DOL get the percentage of that rate set in their apprenticeship agreement; non-registered apprentices must be paid the full mechanic's rate.
Questions about Delaware carpet and soft floor layer pay
What is the carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage in New Castle County?
$63.69 an hour, fringe benefits included (one rate, no separate base wage), under Delaware DOL determinations effective March 13, 2026. Overtime and every carpet and soft floor layer classification in New Castle County.
Does carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage pay overtime in Delaware?
Delaware's prevailing wage law sets no overtime premium, and the determinations print only a straight-time rate. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act applies: 1½ times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek (U.S. DOL).
Do apprentice carpet and soft floor layers get this rate?
Delaware's determinations list one mechanic (journeyworker) rate per classification. Apprentices registered with the Delaware DOL get the percentage of that rate set in their apprenticeship agreement; non-registered apprentices must be paid the full mechanic's rate.
Why do some counties have the same carpet and soft floor layer rate?
DOL often publishes the same carpet and soft floor layer rates for several counties. Across Delaware, the 3 counties with a carpet and soft floor layer rate fall into 2 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the New Castle County group).
Which county pays carpet and soft floor layers the most in Delaware?
Kent County, at $63.69 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Sussex County at $50.43, and the median county is $63.69.