Delaware · Painter
Delaware painter prevailing wage, county by county
A painter's prevailing wage on Delaware public works is $61.53 an hour in every county that has one (3), for the main classification.
Main painter classification in each county (Painters), 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.
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties | Main classification | Total (fringes included) | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County group, 3 localities: Kent, New Castle, Sussex | PAINTERS | $61.53 | — |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 0 counties with rates of their 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 painter pay
What is the painter prevailing wage in New Castle County?
$61.53 an hour, fringe benefits included (one rate, no separate base wage), under Delaware DOL determinations effective March 13, 2026. Overtime and every painter classification in New Castle County.
Does painter 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 painters 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 painter rate?
DOL often publishes the same painter rates for several counties. Across Delaware, the 3 counties with a painter rate fall into 1 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 3 counties (the New Castle County group).