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Carpenter prevailing wage in Putnam County, New York
$114.69an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum) · Show Exhibit
$67.75 base wage + $46.94 fringe benefits (supplements) · General construction
On New York public works in Putnam County, a carpenter working as show exhibit must be paid at least $114.69 an hour: a $67.75 base wage plus $46.94 in supplements. NYSDOL prints no total, so $114.69 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 Putnam County, from $54.37 to $114.69 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: $67.75 + $46.94
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) | $67.75 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $46.94 |
| Base + supplements (our sum; NYSDOL prints no total) | $114.69 |
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 Putnam County
As NYSDOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- Carpenter: Show ExhibitGeneral construction$114.69
- Bldg. Carpenter*General construction$110.68
- Carpenter: Driller (Core Drilling)General construction$87.63
- Carpenter - Building / Heavy&Highway: Base WageGeneral construction$83.48
- Carpenter: Driller Helper (Core Drilling)General construction$76.67
- Carpenter - Residential: CarpenterResidential · Residential$54.37
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter: Driller (Core Drilling)General construction South of but including the following, Cold Spring, TompkinsCorner, Mahopac, Croton Falls, east to Connecticut border. | $53.88 | $33.75 | $87.63 | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Carpenter: Driller Helper (Core Drilling)General construction South of but including the following, Cold Spring, TompkinsCorner, Mahopac, Croton Falls, east to Connecticut border. | $42.92 | $33.75 | $76.67 | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Carpenter: Show ExhibitGeneral construction | $67.75 | $46.94 | $114.69 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Bldg. Carpenter*General construction | $68.44 | $42.24 | $110.68 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Carpenter - Building / Heavy&Highway: Base WageGeneral construction | $50.37 | $33.11 | $83.48 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Carpenter - Residential: CarpenterResidentialResidential | $32.78 | $21.59 | $54.37 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon carpenter rate in Putnam County
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's wage determinations. 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.
For building work, the matching Davis-Bacon classification is CARPENTERS (BUILDING) at $81.85 ($50.12 base + $31.73 fringe), from NY20260025 modification 2, published May 18, 2026, rate CARP0279-002. Against NYSDOL's $114.69: NYSDOL's rate is $32.84 an hour higher.
For highway and heavy work, the matching Davis-Bacon classification is CARPENTERS: (HEAVY & HIGHWAY) at $81.85 ($50.12 base + $31.73 fringe), from NY20260025 modification 2, published May 18, 2026, rate CARP0279-002. Against NYSDOL's $114.69: NYSDOL's rate is $32.84 an hour higher.
| Construction | Federal classification | Base wage | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building, Highway, Heavy | CARPENTERS: (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)CARP0279-002 | $50.12 | $81.85 | NY20260025 Mod 2 |
| Building, Highway, Heavy | CARPENTERS (BUILDING)CARP0279-002 | $50.12 | $81.85 | NY20260025 Mod 2 |
| Building, Highway, Heavy | CARPENTER (SOFT FLOOR LAYERS)CARP2287-002 | $44.69 | $82.86 | NY20260025 Mod 2 |
| Residential | CARPENTERCARP0279-010 | $29.10 | $49.46 | NY20260094 Mod 1 |
Davis-Bacon rates from SAM.gov, read October 25, 2026. Our federal totals are base plus fringe; DOL prints no total. New York Davis-Bacon changes
How Putnam County 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
- Putnam Countybase $67.75$114.69
- Westchester Countybase $68.01$114.80
- Dutchess Countybase $46.02$78.68
- Rockland Countybase $53.88$87.63
Carpenter rates in nearby counties
Current NYSDOL rates. The rate is the one prevailing in the locality where the work is done; some job descriptions cover only part of a county (Labor Law §220(5)(d)).
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Putnam County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester County | Carpenter: Timberman | $68.01 | $114.80 | +$0.11 |
| Bronx County | Carpenter: Timberman | $68.01 | $114.80 | +$0.11 |
| Putnam County | Carpenter: Show Exhibit | $67.75 | $114.69 | |
| Rockland County | Carpenter: Driller (Core Drilling) | $53.88 | $87.63 | −$27.06 |
| Dutchess County | Carpenter - Building / Heavy&Highway: Base Wage | $46.02 | $78.68 | −$36.01 |
| Orange County | Carpenter - Building / Heavy&Highway: Base Wage | $46.02 | $78.68 | −$36.01 |
| Ulster County | Carpenter - Building / Heavy&Highway: Base Wage | $46.02 | $78.68 | −$36.01 |
Notes on this rate
NYSDOL's notes, in NYSDOL's words.
- * Not applicable in Putnam County
- **This portion of the benefit is NOT subject to the SAME PREMIUM as shown for overtime.
More from NYSDOL on this rate
- NYSDOL NYSDOL schedule, page 7
- 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)).
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), NYSDOL schedule NYSDOL-8-EXHIB, issued October 1, 2026, effective July 1, 2026, page 7: apps.labor.ny.gov/wpp/publicViewWageSchedule.do
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 Putnam County as CSV · Report an error