Building Construction — Collier, Florida
WD FL20260201-16509-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Collier, Florida (construction type: building) is $30.12/hr base + $13.11/hr fringe = $43.23/hr total package (WD FL20260201-16509-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $18.00 | $0.64 | $18.64 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.85 | $0.60 | $15.45 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $37.42 | $12.56 | $49.98 +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $26.37 | $12.65 | $39.02 Above median +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $35.25 | $17.32 | $52.57 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $28.90 | $15.66 | $44.56 Bottom 10% +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING CEMENT MASON TENDING | $12.25 | $1.03 | $13.28 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.00 | $1.40 | $15.40 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $22.07 | $8.80 | $30.87 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $15.40 | $1.90 | $17.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $37.57 | $14.90 | $52.47 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $39.38 | $14.90 | $54.28 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $40.40 | $14.90 | $55.30 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $37.07 | $14.90 | $51.97 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $26.75 | $14.90 | $41.65 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $18.97 | $0.00 | $18.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $14.00 | $1.40 | $15.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $37.07 | $14.90 | $51.97 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $27.53 | $14.90 | $42.43 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $14.43 | $4.78 | $19.21 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $14.72 | $2.13 | $16.85 Above median -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS 6% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE TO VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPL | $51.83 | $38.44 | $90.27 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $21.36 | $7.93 | $29.29 +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $18.01 | $2.88 | $20.89 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 19.10 3.27 ROOFER | $19.00 | $1.17 | $20.17 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $35.03 | $24.00 | $59.03 +143% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $18.01 | $0.00 | $18.01 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $13.22 | $2.12 | $15.34 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $14.24 | $0.00 | $14.24 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Collier, 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 Collier, 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.