Building Construction — Duval, Florida
WD FL20260202-16493-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Duval, Florida (construction type: building) is $28.00/hr base + $12.30/hr fringe = $40.30/hr total package (WD FL20260202-16493-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $28.00 | $12.30 | $40.30 Bottom 10% +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.38 | $0.00 | $17.38 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, MLK, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day | $35.60 | $14.97 | $50.57 +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.81 | $11.58 | $34.39 Above median +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $17.66 | $4.49 | $22.15 -14% 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 | $13.62 | $0.00 | $13.62 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.73 | $1.07 | $14.80 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.44 | $1.40 | $15.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $15.40 | $1.90 | $17.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE..$ 32.05 9.20 OPERATOR: CRANE | $33.05 | $9.20 | $42.25 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $23.25 | $9.20 | $32.45 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 | $14.83 | $1.84 | $16.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $32.05 | $9.20 | $41.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $23.50 | $9.20 | $32.70 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 | $15.62 | $2.05 | $17.67 Above median -20% 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 | $51.11 | $38.44 | $89.55 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $37.50 | $17.59 | $55.09 +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $37.50 | $17.59 | $55.09 Above median +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $16.99 | $0.00 | $16.99 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION A: HOLIDAY PAY: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, DAY AFTER | $31.64 | $15.98 | $47.62 Top 10% +101% 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 Duval, 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 Duval, 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.