Highway Construction — Hernando, Florida
WD FL20260250-16533-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Hernando, Florida (construction type: highway) is $24.96/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $24.96/hr total package (WD FL20260250-16533-hwy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $24.96 | $0.00 | $24.96 +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $23.06 | $0.00 | $23.06 +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $24.02 | $3.53 | $27.55 +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $24.16 | $0.00 | $24.16 Bottom 10% -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $14.00 | $0.86 | $14.86 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.83 | $0.00 | $13.83 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $17.21 | $0.00 | $17.21 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $20.24 | $2.01 | $22.25 Above median +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $20.08 | $10.75 | $30.83 Above median +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $22.22 | $8.72 | $30.94 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $23.46 | $1.25 | $24.71 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOOM | $33.61 | $11.50 | $45.11 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $19.52 | $0.82 | $20.34 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $25.19 | $0.00 | $25.19 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $31.12 | $11.50 | $42.62 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $25.02 | $0.00 | $25.02 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $19.85 | $5.07 | $24.92 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $27.61 | $1.00 | $28.61 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $19.68 | $0.00 | $19.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $23.08 | $2.65 | $25.73 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $22.98 | $0.00 | $22.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $20.80 | $3.27 | $24.07 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $15.54 | $0.00 | $15.54 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $23.77 | $0.00 | $23.77 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $16.91 | $0.66 | $17.57 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $21.02 | $0.00 | $21.02 -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON | $15.86 | $1.52 | $17.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $23.46 | $0.00 | $23.46 Above median -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $18.60 | $6.43 | $25.03 Above median +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $20.15 | $5.48 | $25.63 Above median +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK | $16.55 | $0.00 | $16.55 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $18.27 | $0.00 | $18.27 Above median -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Hernando, FL — Highway 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 highway construction in Hernando, 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.