Building Construction — Glades, Florida
WD FL20260012-16474-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Glades, Florida (construction type: building) is $15.08/hr base + $5.07/hr fringe = $20.15/hr total package (WD FL20260012-16474-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 21 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 | $40.25 | $15.20 | $55.45 +117% 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: STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING | $28.90 | $15.66 | $44.56 +72% 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 | $16.98 | $0.00 | $16.98 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $37.57 | $14.90 | $52.47 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $39.38 | $14.90 | $54.28 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $40.40 | $14.90 | $55.30 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $37.07 | $14.90 | $51.97 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 |
| OPERATOR: PUMP | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $27.00 | $14.78 | $41.78 Top 10% +89% 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 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $29.10 | $14.68 | $43.78 +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 10.75 1.16 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 Glades, 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 Glades
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Glades, 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.