Residential Construction — Gilchrist, Florida
WD FL20260063-16484-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Gilchrist, Florida (construction type: residential) is $20.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $20.00/hr total package (WD FL20260063-16484-res, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES CABINET INSTALLATION | $12.15 | $0.00 | $12.15 Above median -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.83 | $0.00 | $12.83 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 Above median -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $11.47 | $0.00 | $11.47 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL, REINFORCING AND ORNAMENTAL..$ 9.00 0.00 INSULATOR: BATT AND BLOWN | $10.04 | $0.00 | $10.04 -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.06 | $0.00 | $9.06 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $8.90 | $0.00 | $8.90 Bottom 10% -55% 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 | $10.08 | $0.00 | $10.08 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: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $12.72 | $0.00 | $12.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $12.40 | $0.00 | $12.40 Bottom 10% | $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: 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 | $12.28 | $0.00 | $12.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $10.59 | $0.00 | $10.59 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: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $11.28 | $0.00 | $11.28 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $13.94 | $0.00 | $13.94 Bottom 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $11.61 | $0.00 | $11.61 Bottom 10% -52% 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 JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% | $39.01 | $16.85 | $55.86 Top 10% +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 JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATE | $37.01 | $16.85 | $53.86 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER, INCLUDES BUILT UP, MODIFIED BITUMEN, AND SHAKE & SHINGLE ROOFS | $9.77 | $0.00 | $9.77 -56% 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 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $31.64 | $15.98 | $47.62 +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP TRUCK | $10.62 | $0.00 | $10.62 Above median -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $12.14 | $0.00 | $12.14 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 Gilchrist, 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 Gilchrist, 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.