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Carpenter prevailing wage, Multnomah County group, Oregon (36 counties)
BOLI sets the same carpenter rates, row for row, in 36 counties: Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler and Yamhill. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$74.50an hour, base + fringe
$56.69 wage + $17.81 fringe
On Oregon public works in each of these 36 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $74.50 an hour: a $56.69 base wage plus $17.81 in fringe. BOLI prints no total, so $74.50 is our sum of the two.
BOLI book of September 3, 2026 with the October 5, 2026 amendment; this rate, effective September 3, 2026. A project generally uses the rates in effect when its bid specifications were first advertised, for the whole project (OAR 839-025-0020). Checked against oregon.gov on October 25, 2026.
BOLI lists 3 carpenter rates for each of these counties, from $74.50 to $75.87 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe: $56.69 + $17.81
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. BOLI prints the fringe 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) | $56.69 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $17.81 |
| Base + fringe (our sum; BOLI prints no total) | $74.50 |
Zone A base rate. Add the zone differential for distance (crafts.json sections key carpenter--statewide -> zones)
Davis-Bacon carpenter rates in these counties
The counties share BOLI's rates, but not always the same federal wage determination. On projects that are also federal, Oregon requires the higher of the state and the federal rate, and the specifications must contain both (ORS 279C.830, 279C.838).
| County | Federal classification | Base + fringe | WD | vs BOLI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260002 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Benton County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Clackamas County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Clatsop County | CARPENTER | $69.43 | OR20260092 Mod 1 | BOLI +$5.07 |
| Columbia County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Coos County | CARPENTER | $42.11 | OR20260082 Mod 1 | BOLI +$32.39 |
| Crook County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260083 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Curry County | CARPENTER | $69.43 | OR20260084 Mod 1 | BOLI +$5.07 |
| Deschutes County | CARPENTER | $25.69 | OR20260097 Mod 1 | BOLI +$48.81 |
| Douglas County | CARPENTER | $45.77 | OR20260085 Mod 1 | BOLI +$28.73 |
| Gilliam County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260093 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Grant County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260093 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Harney County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260086 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Hood River County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260087 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Jackson County | CARPENTER | $25.83 | OR20260103 Mod 2 | BOLI +$48.67 |
| Jefferson County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260093 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Josephine County | CARPENTER | $25.83 | OR20260103 Mod 2 | BOLI +$48.67 |
| Klamath County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260093 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Lake County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260093 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Lane County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Lincoln County | CARPENTER | $69.43 | OR20260092 Mod 1 | BOLI +$5.07 |
| Linn County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Malheur County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260093 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Marion County | CARPENTER | $31.04 | OR20260104 Mod 1 | BOLI +$43.46 |
| Morrow County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260088 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Multnomah County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Polk County | CARPENTER | $31.04 | OR20260104 Mod 1 | BOLI +$43.46 |
| Sherman County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260093 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Tillamook County | CARPENTER | $69.43 | OR20260092 Mod 1 | BOLI +$5.07 |
| Umatilla County | CARPENTER | $69.43 | OR20260089 Mod 1 | BOLI +$5.07 |
| Union County | CARPENTER | $43.32 | OR20260090 Mod 1 | BOLI +$31.18 |
| Wallowa County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260093 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Wasco County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260091 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Washington County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Wheeler County | CARPENTER | $47.07 | OR20260093 Mod 1 | BOLI +$27.43 |
| Yamhill County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
When this rate changes
- A project uses the rates in effect when its bid specifications were first advertised, and a later book or amendment doesn't change it (OAR 839-025-0020(6)).
- BOLI updates rates about quarterly, by book or amendment. This page uses the September 3, 2026 book with the October 5, 2026 amendment, for projects first advertised from October 5, 2026 (BOLI rates).
Every carpenter rate in the Multnomah County group
As BOLI lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- CARPENTER - Group 5 (Bridge & Highway)$75.87
- CARPENTER - Group 2$74.67
- CARPENTER - Group 1$74.50
| Classification | Base + fringe | Base | Fringe | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER - Group 1 | $74.50 | $56.69 | $17.81 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| CARPENTER - Group 2 | $74.67 | $56.86 | $17.81 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| CARPENTER - Group 5 (Bridge & Highway) | $75.87 | $58.06 | $17.81 | Sep 3, 2026 |
How the Multnomah 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 Oregon
Wage and fringe, nearby
- Multnomah County groupbase $56.69$74.50
- Clackamas Countybase $56.69$74.50
- Washington Countybase $56.69$74.50
- Hood River Countybase $56.69$74.50
Which county is in which carpenter group
Every Oregon county with a carpenter rate. Counties BOLI treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County group, 36 localities: Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill | CARPENTER - Group 1 | $74.50 | $56.69 |
1 group of counties with identical BOLI rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
More from BOLI on this rate
- BOLI's prevailing wage rates
- These are journey-level rates. BOLI publishes apprentice rates separately with each book.
Every trade's rates, county by county: Baker · Benton · Clackamas · Clatsop · Columbia · Coos · Crook · Curry · Deschutes · Douglas · Gilliam · Grant · Harney · Hood River · Jackson · Jefferson · Josephine · Klamath · Lake · Lane · Lincoln · Linn · Malheur · Marion · Morrow · Multnomah · Polk · Sherman · Tillamook · Umatilla · Union · Wallowa · Wasco · Washington · Wheeler · Yamhill
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base wage to what your employer pays into fringe plans for you, and compare it with the total. Contractors post the rates on site, and an underpaid worker can recover the unpaid wages plus an equal amount (ORS 279C.840, 279C.855). BOLI: (971) 245-3844.
Source
Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), BOLI book of September 3, 2026 with the October 5, 2026 amendment. For the row this page leads with:
- Baker: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Benton: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Clackamas: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Clatsop: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Columbia: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Coos: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Crook: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Curry: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Deschutes: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Douglas: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Gilliam: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Grant: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Harney: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Hood River: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Jackson: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Jefferson: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Josephine: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Klamath: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Lake: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Lane: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Lincoln: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Linn: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Malheur: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Marion: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Morrow: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Multnomah: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Polk: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Sherman: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Tillamook: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Umatilla: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Union: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Wallowa: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Wasco: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Washington: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Wheeler: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
- Yamhill: BOLI-2026-09-03, page 8
We read every row of BOLI's September 3, 2026 book and October 5, 2026 amendment and check every number with a second, separate reader. BOLI prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download every Oregon rate as CSV · Report an error