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Vermont drywall installer or lather prevailing wage, county by county
A drywall installer or lather's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Vermont runs from $18.78 an hour in Grand Isle County to $28.94 in Addison County. The median county is $28.94.
Main drywall installer or lather classification in each county (Carpenter (drywall hanging only)), 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 drywall installer or lather make on prevailing wage in Vermont?
14 counties, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.
- Addison County1 county$28.94
- Bennington County1 county$28.94
- Caledonia County1 county$28.94
- Essex County1 county$28.94
- Lamoille County1 county$28.94
- Orange County1 county$28.94
- Orleans County1 county$28.94
- Rutland County1 county$28.94
- Washington County1 county$28.94
- Windham County1 county$28.94
- Windsor County1 county$28.94
- Chittenden County1 county$18.78
- Franklin County1 county$18.78
- Grand Isle County1 county$18.78
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison County | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $28.94 | $23.00 |
| Bennington County | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $28.94 | $23.00 |
| Caledonia County | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $28.94 | $23.00 |
| Essex County | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $28.94 | $23.00 |
| Lamoille County | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $28.94 | $23.00 |
| Orange County | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $28.94 | $23.00 |
| Orleans County | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $28.94 | $23.00 |
| Rutland County | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $28.94 | $23.00 |
| Washington County | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $28.94 | $23.00 |
| Windham County | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $28.94 | $23.00 |
| Windsor County | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $28.94 | $23.00 |
| Chittenden County | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $18.78 | $17.15 |
| Franklin County | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $18.78 | $17.15 |
| Grand Isle County | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $18.78 | $17.15 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about Vermont drywall installer or lather pay
What is the drywall installer or lather prevailing wage in Chittenden County?
$18.78 an hour: a $17.15 base wage plus $1.63 in fringe benefits, under wage determination VT20260025, modification 1. Overtime and every drywall installer or lather classification in Chittenden County.
Does drywall installer or lather prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Chittenden County the $18.78 total is a $17.15 base wage plus $1.63 in fringe benefits, about 9% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does drywall installer or lather prevailing wage pay overtime in Vermont?
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 drywall installer or lathers 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 drywall installer or lathers the most in Vermont?
Addison County, at $28.94 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Grand Isle County at $18.78, and the median county is $28.94.