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New Hampshire painter prevailing wage, county by county
A painter's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in New Hampshire runs from $17.13 an hour in Strafford County to $23.28 in Hillsborough County. The median county is $20.15.
Painter rate in each New Hampshire county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Belknap CountyPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $20.62 | $0.00 | $20.62 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260015 Mod 1 |
Belknap CountyPAINTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING) | $8.53 | $0.43 | $8.96 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260001 Mod 1 |
Belknap CountyPAINTER: SPRAY | $26.70 | $11.07 | $37.77 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260032 Mod 1 |
Carroll CountyPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $16.87 | $2.02 | $18.89 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260016 Mod 1 |
Carroll CountyPAINTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING) | $8.53 | $0.43 | $8.96 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260001 Mod 1 |
Carroll CountyPAINTER: SPRAY | $28.88 | $12.06 | $40.94 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260033 Mod 1 |
Cheshire CountyPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $20.62 | $0.00 | $20.62 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260020 Mod 1 |
Cheshire CountyPAINTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING) | $8.53 | $0.43 | $8.96 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260001 Mod 1 |
Cheshire CountyPAINTER: SPRAY | $28.88 | $12.06 | $40.94 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260034 Mod 1 |
Coos CountyPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $16.87 | $2.02 | $18.89 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260017 Mod 1 |
Coos CountyPAINTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING) | $8.53 | $0.43 | $8.96 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260001 Mod 1 |
Coos CountyPAINTER: SPRAY | $28.88 | $12.06 | $40.94 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260035 Mod 1 |
Grafton CountyPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $16.87 | $2.02 | $18.89 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260018 Mod 1 |
Grafton CountyPAINTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING) | $8.53 | $0.43 | $8.96 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260001 Mod 1 |
Grafton CountyPAINTER: SPRAY | $28.88 | $12.06 | $40.94 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260036 Mod 1 |
Hillsborough CountyPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $20.00 | $3.28 | $23.28 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260021 Mod 1 |
Hillsborough CountyPAINTER (DOES NOT INCLUDE DRYWALL FINISHING) | $9.28 | $0.00 | $9.28 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260002 Mod 1 |
Hillsborough CountyPAINTER: SPRAY | $27.29 | $6.95 | $34.24 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260039 Mod 1 |
Hillsborough CountyPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $30.00 | $25.50 | $55.50 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260024 Mod 1 |
Merrimack CountyPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $20.62 | $0.00 | $20.62 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260019 Mod 1 |
Merrimack CountyPAINTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING) | $8.53 | $0.43 | $8.96 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260001 Mod 1 |
Merrimack CountyPAINTER: SPRAY | $28.38 | $11.86 | $40.24 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260037 Mod 1 |
Rockingham CountyPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $18.10 | $1.58 | $19.68 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260022 Mod 1 |
Rockingham CountyPAINTER (DOES NOT INCLUDE DRYWALL FINISHING) | $9.28 | $0.00 | $9.28 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260002 Mod 1 |
Rockingham CountyPAINTER: SPRAY | $27.29 | $6.95 | $34.24 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260040 Mod 1 |
Rockingham CountyPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $33.55 | $19.15 | $52.70 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260025 Mod 1 |
Strafford CountyPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $17.13 | $0.00 | $17.13 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260023 Mod 1 |
Strafford CountyPAINTER (DOES NOT INCLUDE DRYWALL FINISHING) | $9.28 | $0.00 | $9.28 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260002 Mod 1 |
Strafford CountyPAINTER: SPRAY | $27.29 | $6.95 | $34.24 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260041 Mod 1 |
Strafford CountyPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $33.55 | $19.15 | $52.70 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260026 Mod 1 |
Sullivan CountyPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $20.62 | $0.00 | $20.62 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260020 Mod 1 |
Sullivan CountyPAINTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING) | $8.53 | $0.43 | $8.96 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260001 Mod 1 |
Sullivan CountyPAINTER: SPRAY | $28.88 | $12.06 | $40.94 | May 18, 2026 | NH20260038 Mod 1 |
Main painter classification in each county (Painter (brush and roller)), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a painter make on prevailing wage in New Hampshire?
$17.13 to $23.28 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $20.15. 10 counties, highest main rate first.
- Hillsborough County1 county$23.28
- Belknap County1 county$20.62
- Cheshire County1 county$20.62
- Merrimack County1 county$20.62
- Sullivan County1 county$20.62
- Rockingham County1 county$19.68
- Carroll County1 county$18.89
- Coos County1 county$18.89
- Grafton County1 county$18.89
- Strafford County1 county$17.13
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $20.00 | $23.28 |
| Belknap County | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $20.62 | $20.62 |
| Cheshire County | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $20.62 | $20.62 |
| Merrimack County | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $20.62 | $20.62 |
| Sullivan County | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $20.62 | $20.62 |
| Rockingham County | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $18.10 | $19.68 |
| Carroll County | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $16.87 | $18.89 |
| Coos County | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $16.87 | $18.89 |
| Grafton County | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $16.87 | $18.89 |
| Strafford County | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $17.13 | $17.13 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about New Hampshire painter pay
What is the painter prevailing wage in Hillsborough County?
$23.28 an hour: a $20.00 base wage plus $3.28 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NH20260021, modification 1. Overtime and every painter classification in Hillsborough County.
Does painter prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Hillsborough County the $23.28 total is a $20.00 base wage plus $3.28 in fringe benefits, about 14% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does painter prevailing wage pay overtime in New Hampshire?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice painters get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Which county pays painters the most in New Hampshire?
Hillsborough County, at $23.28 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Strafford County at $17.13, and the median county is $20.15.