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Carpenter prevailing wage, Kings County group, New York (5 counties)
NYSDOL sets the same carpenter rates, row for row, in 5 counties: Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens and Richmond. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$114.80an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum) · Timberman
$68.01 base wage + $46.79 fringe benefits (supplements)
On New York public works in each of these 5 counties, a carpenter working as timberman must be paid at least $114.80 an hour: a $68.01 base wage plus $46.79 in supplements. NYSDOL prints no total, so $114.80 is our sum of the two.
2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates; this rate, effective July 1, 2026. New York doesn't lock rates at bid: contractors pay the current prevailing rate, including the dated steps in the schedule, and monthly corrections retroactive to July 1 (NYSDOL). Checked against dol.ny.gov on October 25, 2026.
NYSDOL lists 6 carpenter rates for each of these counties, from $76.67 to $120.23 an hour. See all of them.
NYSDOL's posted schedules are informational. An original schedule must be requested for each project (PRC number).
Base wage and fringe benefits: $68.01 + $46.79
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. NYSDOL prints the supplements as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $68.01 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $46.79 |
| Base + supplements (our sum; NYSDOL prints no total) | $114.80 |
When does this rate change?
- New York rates aren't locked at bid. Each rate stays until its next printed effective date or the new annual determination on July 1, and contractors must pay the current rate (Article 8 schedules).
- NYSDOL posts error corrections and updates on the first business day of each month, and contractors pay them "retroactive to July 1" (NYSDOL). This page uses the 2026-27 schedules with the October 1, 2026 updates.
Every carpenter rate in the Kings County group
As NYSDOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- Carpenter - Heavy&Highway: Heavy & Highway Carpenter$120.23
- Carpenter: Timberman$114.80
- Carpenter: Show Exhibit$114.69
- Bldg. Carpenter*$110.68
- Carpenter: Driller (Core Drilling)$87.63
- Carpenter: Driller Helper (Core Drilling)$76.67
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter: Timberman | $68.01 | $46.79 | $114.80 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Carpenter: Driller (Core Drilling) | $53.88 | $33.75 | $87.63 | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Carpenter: Driller Helper (Core Drilling) | $42.92 | $33.75 | $76.67 | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Carpenter: Show Exhibit | $67.75 | $46.94 | $114.69 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Bldg. Carpenter* | $68.44 | $42.24 | $110.68 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Carpenter - Heavy&Highway: Heavy & Highway Carpenter | $72.75 | $47.48 | $120.23 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon carpenter rates in these counties
The counties share NYSDOL's rates, but not always the same federal wage determination. 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.
| County | Federal classification | Base + fringe | WD | vs NYSDOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Kings County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| New York County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Queens County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Richmond County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
How the Kings County group compares
The main carpenter rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in New York
Wage and supplements, nearby
- Kings County groupbase $68.01$114.80
- Queens Countybase $68.01$114.80
- New York Countybase $68.01$114.80
- Rockland Countybase $53.88$87.63
Which county is in which carpenter group
Every New York county with a carpenter rate. Counties NYSDOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties and New York City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings County group, 5 localities: Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond | Carpenter: Timberman | $68.01 | $114.80 |
| Nassau County | Carpenter: Timberman | $68.01 | $114.80 |
| Suffolk County | Carpenter: Timberman | $68.01 | $114.80 |
| Westchester County | Carpenter: Timberman | $68.01 | $114.80 |
| Putnam County | Carpenter: Show Exhibit | $67.75 | $114.69 |
| Rockland County | Carpenter: Driller (Core Drilling) | $53.88 | $87.63 |
| Dutchess County group, 4 localities: Columbia, Dutchess, Sullivan, Ulster | Carpenter - Building / Heavy&Highway: Base Wage | $46.02 | $78.68 |
| Orange County | Carpenter - Building / Heavy&Highway: Base Wage | $46.02 | $78.68 |
| Wyoming County | Carpenter - Heavy&Highway: Carpenter | $44.93 | $76.54 |
| Allegany County | Carpenter - Heavy&Highway: Carpenter | $44.18 | $72.34 |
| Cattaraugus County | Carpenter - Heavy&Highway: Carpenter | $44.18 | $72.34 |
| St. Lawrence County | Carpenter - Heavy&Highway: Carpenter | $41.02 | $68.83 |
| Erie County | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $38.47 | $68.63 |
| Albany County group, 10 localities: Albany, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $42.88 | $68.22 |
| New York City | CARPENTER - WOOD WATER STORAGE TANK: Tank Mechanic | $39.58 | $66.84 |
| Genesee County group, 3 localities: Genesee, Niagara, Orleans | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $38.32 | $64.67 |
| Monroe County group, 4 localities: Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $37.03 | $62.10 |
| Otsego County group, 2 localities: Chenango, Otsego | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $36.74 | $61.99 |
| Delaware County | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $36.74 | $61.99 |
| Franklin County group, 4 localities: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $37.17 | $61.52 |
| Jefferson County group, 3 localities: Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $37.59 | $61.48 |
| Onondaga County | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $37.99 | $60.66 |
| Cayuga County group, 3 localities: Cayuga, Seneca, Yates | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $37.64 | $60.36 |
| Oneida County group, 3 localities: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $37.64 | $60.36 |
| Steuben County group, 5 localities: Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Steuben, Tompkins | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $35.09 | $58.98 |
| Chautauqua County | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $34.94 | $58.11 |
| Broome County group, 2 localities: Broome, Tioga | Carpenter - Building: Carpenter | $35.19 | $57.76 |
12 groups of counties with identical NYSDOL rates, and 15 counties with rates of their own.
Notes on this rate
NYSDOL's notes, in NYSDOL's words.
- *This portion of the benefit is NOT subject to the SAME PREMIUM as shown for overtime.
More from NYSDOL on this rate
- NYSDOL's Article 8 schedules
- These are journeyworker rates. Only apprentices individually registered in a NYSDOL-registered program may be paid apprentice rates (Labor Law §220(3-e)).
Every trade's rates, county by county: Bronx · Kings · New York · Queens · Richmond
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your hourly wage to the supplements your employer pays for you (benefits or cash), and compare it with the total. Contractors need a Contractor Registry certificate and file certified payroll electronically with NYSDOL. NYSDOL Bureau of Public Work: dol.ny.gov/prevailing-wage.
Source
Department of Labor (NYSDOL), 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates. For the row this page leads with:
- Bronx: NYSDOL-8-1556 Tm, page 8
- Kings: NYSDOL-8-1556 Tm, page 8
- New York: NYSDOL-8-1556 Tm, page 8
- Queens: NYSDOL-8-1556 Tm, page 8
- Richmond: NYSDOL-8-1556 Tm, page 8
We read every NYSDOL job description and county schedule for 2026-27, with the monthly updates through October 1, 2026, and the NYC Comptroller's schedule, and check every number with a second read. Neither agency prints a total; ours is wage plus supplements. How we check · Download every New York rate as CSV · Report an error