Building Construction — Escambia, Florida
WD FL20260203-16513-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Escambia, Florida (construction type: building) is $15.87/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $15.87/hr total package (WD FL20260203-16513-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 28 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 | $15.87 | $0.00 | $15.87 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.07 | $0.00 | $16.07 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $15.50 | $1.23 | $16.73 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 Bottom 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR: MECHANICAL | $20.78 | $10.89 | $31.67 Top 10% +36% 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 | $23.79 | $8.74 | $32.53 +26% 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 | $10.41 | $0.00 | $10.41 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $11.69 | $0.00 | $11.69 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.56 | $1.34 | $14.90 -24% 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 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE..$ 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 | $14.54 | $2.01 | $16.55 Above median -25% 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 | $52.29 | $38.44 | $90.73 Above median | $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 | $19.40 | $0.36 | $19.76 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 20.05 0.00 ROOFER | $16.99 | $0.00 | $16.99 Top 10% -28% 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 Escambia, 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 Escambia, 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.