Home / Oregon / Carpet & Soft Floor Layer
Oregon · Carpet & Soft Floor Layer
Oregon carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage, county by county
A carpet and soft floor layer's prevailing wage on Oregon public works is $65.18 an hour in every county that has one (36), for the main classification.
Carpet & Soft Floor Layer rate in each Oregon county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baker CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Benton CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Clackamas CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Clatsop CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Columbia CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Coos CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Crook CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Curry CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Deschutes CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Douglas CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Gilliam CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Grant CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Harney CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Hood River CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Jackson CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Jefferson CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Josephine CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Klamath CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Lake CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Lane CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Lincoln CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Linn CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Malheur CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Marion CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Morrow CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Multnomah CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Polk CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Sherman CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Tillamook CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Umatilla CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Union CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Wallowa CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Wasco CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Washington CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Wheeler CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Yamhill CountySOFT FLOOR LAYER · Multnomah County group | $45.78 | $19.40 | $65.18 | Sep 3, 2026 | BOLI-2026-09-03 |
Main carpet and soft floor layer classification in each county (Soft floor layer), BOLI book of September 3, 2026 with the October 5, 2026 amendment. A project generally uses the rates in effect when its bid specifications were first advertised, for the whole project (OAR 839-025-0020). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a carpet and soft floor layer make on prevailing wage in Oregon?
$65.18 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $45.78 | $65.18 |
1 group of counties with identical BOLI rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
BOLI's rate book lists journey-level rates only. Apprentices are paid per their registered program standards; BOLI posts separate apprentice rate files with each book (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/Pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx).
Questions about Oregon carpet and soft floor layer pay
What is the carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage in Multnomah County?
$65.18 an hour: a $45.78 base wage plus $19.40 in fringe, under BOLI book of September 3, 2026 with the October 5, 2026 amendment. Overtime and every carpet and soft floor layer classification in Multnomah County.
Does carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Multnomah County the $65.18 total is a $45.78 base wage plus $19.40 in fringe, about 30% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does carpet and soft floor layer prevailing wage pay overtime in Oregon?
Time and a half on the base rate, with the fringe at straight time, for hours over 8 a day Monday to Friday (over 10 on a 4×10 schedule), over 40 a week, and all hours on Saturday, Sunday and six holidays (ORS 279C.540; OAR 839-025-0050). The figures here are (base × 1.5) + fringe, computed; zone and shift pay go on top.
Do apprentice carpet and soft floor layers get this rate?
BOLI's rate book lists journey-level rates only. Apprentices are paid per their registered program standards; BOLI posts separate apprentice rate files with each book (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/Pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx).
Why do some counties have the same carpet and soft floor layer rate?
BOLI often publishes the same carpet and soft floor layer rates for several counties. Across Oregon, the 36 counties with a carpet and soft floor layer rate fall into 1 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 36 counties (the Multnomah County group).