Highway Construction — Sussex, Delaware
WD DE20260006-16441-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Sussex, Delaware (construction type: highway) is $39.67/hr base + $5.08/hr fringe = $44.75/hr total package (WD DE20260006-16441-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 21 trade classifications covered by this determination.
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $39.67 | $5.08 | $44.75 +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $30.41 | $3.28 | $33.69 Above median +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $65.86 | $0.00 | $65.86 Above median +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $38.65 | $5.45 | $44.10 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $49.64 | $0.00 | $49.64 Above median +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $31.15 | $16.50 | $47.65 Above median +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $34.94 | $5.91 | $40.85 Top 10% +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $43.30 | $2.06 | $45.36 Top 10% +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $30.52 | $13.47 | $43.99 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $34.34 | $14.93 | $49.27 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $35.18 | $14.27 | $49.45 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $38.36 | $4.31 | $42.67 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $28.11 | $11.18 | $39.29 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $34.01 | $12.25 | $46.26 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $35.07 | $17.17 | $52.24 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $45.81 | $31.38 | $77.19 Top 10% +183% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: DRILL | $43.76 | $30.77 | $74.53 Top 10% +174% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: POUNDER | $43.76 | $30.77 | $74.53 +174% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $43.40 | $30.66 | $74.06 Top 10% +172% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $40.33 | $0.00 | $40.33 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $28.07 | $7.38 | $35.45 Top 10% +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Sussex, DE — Highway construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Other Construction Types in Sussex
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Sussex, Delaware.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.