Building Construction — Calhoun, Florida
WD FL20260007-16512-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Calhoun, Florida (construction type: building) is $13.63/hr base + $1.14/hr fringe = $14.77/hr total package (WD FL20260007-16512-bld, Rev. 1).
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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 | $13.63 | $1.14 | $14.77 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $11.50 | $0.00 | $11.50 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $33.50 | $13.85 | $47.35 +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING | $32.00 | $18.77 | $50.77 Above median +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $8.14 | $0.00 | $8.14 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $11.42 | $1.95 | $13.37 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $12.43 | $0.00 | $12.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE 100 TONS & OVER & TOWER CRANES CRANES WITH 350 FEET OR MORE BOOM AND/OR 400 TON CAPACITY - ADDITIONAL $1.10 PER HOUR. CRANES WITH 500 | $32.75 | $14.55 | $47.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE UNDER 100 TONS CRANES WITH 350 FEET OR MORE BOOM AND/OR 400 TON CAPACITY - ADDITIONAL $1.10 PER HOUR. CRANES WITH 500 FEET BOOM AND/OR | $30.25 | $14.55 | $44.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $9.58 | $0.00 | $9.58 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $10.10 | $0.00 | $10.10 Bottom 10% -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $15.90 | $0.00 | $15.90 Bottom 10% -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $10.48 | $2.06 | $12.54 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 11.72 2.19 ROOFER: BUILT UP, COMPOSITION, HOT TAR AND SINGLE PLY | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES 10 YARD HAUL AWAY, A-FRAME, DUMP, WATER TRUCK | $8.00 | $0.15 | $8.15 -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Calhoun, FL — Building 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Calhoun, Florida.
- 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.