Residential Construction — Escambia, Florida
WD FL20260061-16513-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ADDITIONAL $1.10 PER HOUR. CRANES WITH 500 FEET BOOM AND/OR 600 TON CAPACITY - ADDITIONAL $1.45 PER HOUR in Escambia, Florida (construction type: residential) is $32.75/hr base + $14.55/hr fringe = $47.30/hr total package (WD FL20260061-16513-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADDITIONAL $1.10 PER HOUR. CRANES WITH 500 FEET BOOM AND/OR 600 TON CAPACITY - ADDITIONAL $1.45 PER HOUR | $32.75 | $14.55 | $47.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $12.95 | $0.00 | $12.95 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $11.88 | $0.00 | $11.88 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 Above median -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $13.70 | $0.00 | $13.70 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $10.92 | $0.17 | $11.09 -54% 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: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $9.15 | $0.00 | $9.15 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $11.51 | $0.00 | $11.51 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.46 | $0.00 | $10.46 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $10.06 | $0.00 | $10.06 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ROOF TEAROFF | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 Bottom 10% -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVER | $11.63 | $0.00 | $11.63 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE LOADER COMBO | $17.04 | $0.00 | $17.04 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $11.41 | $0.00 | $11.41 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $13.50 | $0.00 | $13.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $13.53 | $0.00 | $13.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $10.58 | $0.00 | $10.58 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $10.93 | $0.00 | $10.93 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACKHOE | $15.68 | $0.00 | $15.68 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $10.20 | $0.00 | $10.20 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: INCLUDES BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $13.24 | $0.00 | $13.24 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $30.25 | $14.55 | $44.80 +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANES UNDER 100 TONS CRANES WITH 350 FEET OR MORE BOOM AND/OR 400 TON CAPACITY - ADDITIONAL $1.10 PER HOUR. CRANES WITH 500 | $30.25 | $14.55 | $44.80 +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER CRANES WITH 350 FEET OR MORE BOOM AND/OR 400 TON CAPACITY - ADDITIONAL $1.10 PER HOUR. CRANES WITH 500 FEET BOOM AND/O | $28.95 | $14.55 | $43.50 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER, INCLUDES BUILT UP, MODIFIED BITUMEN, AND SHAKE & SHINGLE ROOFS | $10.71 | $0.00 | $10.71 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER: METAL ROOF | $16.99 | $0.00 | $16.99 Top 10% -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEETMETAL WORKER | $24.22 | $13.89 | $38.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $12.29 | $0.00 | $12.29 Bottom 10% -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP TRUCK | $9.59 | $0.00 | $9.59 -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $12.10 | $0.00 | $12.10 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Escambia, FL — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential 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.