Building Construction — De Soto, Florida
WD FL20260009-16531-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in De Soto, Florida (construction type: building) is $15.08/hr base + $5.07/hr fringe = $20.15/hr total package (WD FL20260009-16531-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 19 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 | $15.08 | $5.07 | $20.15 -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.45 | $0.00 | $12.45 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $33.11 | $14.59 | $47.70 +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FENCE ERECTOR | $9.94 | $0.00 | $9.94 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $35.25 | $17.32 | $52.57 +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $8.62 | $0.00 | $8.62 -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $10.45 | $0.00 | $10.45 Bottom 10% -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $16.98 | $0.00 | $16.98 Above median | $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 ONLY | $18.00 | $12.36 | $30.36 Top 10% +37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: ROLLER AND SPRAY | $11.21 | $0.00 | $11.21 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $12.27 | $3.33 | $15.60 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: 150 TON LATTICE, 250 TON HYDRO, FRICTION, TOWER AND LUFFING CRANES, 300+ FT BOOM | $39.01 | $16.85 | $55.86 +138% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 LATTICE UNDER 150 TON, 100 TON UP TO 250 TON HYDRO CRANES | $38.01 | $16.85 | $54.86 Top 10% +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 CRANES NOT DESCRIBED ABOVE | $37.01 | $16.85 | $53.86 +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $25.75 | $16.92 | $42.67 +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 14.41 3.61 ROOFER: BUILT UP, COMPOSITION, HOT TAR AND SINGLE PLY | $14.33 | $0.00 | $14.33 -39% 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 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND 10 YARD HAUL AWAY | $8.00 | $0.15 | $8.15 Top 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the De Soto, 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.
Other Construction Types in De Soto
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in De Soto, 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.