Highway Construction — Jackson, Florida
WD FL20260283-16518-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Jackson, Florida (construction type: highway) is $17.63/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $17.63/hr total package (WD FL20260283-16518-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 25 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 | $17.63 | $0.00 | $17.63 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $21.13 | $3.31 | $24.44 -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $13.63 | $0.00 | $13.63 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.60 | $0.00 | $13.60 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $14.67 | $0.00 | $14.67 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $17.00 | $0.70 | $17.70 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.30 | $0.00 | $16.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $17.11 | $0.00 | $17.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $14.15 | $0.00 | $14.15 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $15.91 | $0.00 | $15.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $30.23 | $0.00 | $30.23 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $17.90 | $0.00 | $17.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $16.88 | $0.00 | $16.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $16.10 | $0.68 | $16.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $18.31 | $2.22 | $20.53 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $16.51 | $0.00 | $16.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $15.51 | $0.00 | $15.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $17.88 | $0.00 | $17.88 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON | $14.41 | $0.00 | $14.41 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $19.00 | $0.00 | $19.00 Bottom 10% -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.95 | $0.00 | $17.95 Above median -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $19.09 | $0.91 | $20.00 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: PILOT CAR | $15.05 | $0.00 | $15.05 Top 10% -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $17.87 | $0.00 | $17.87 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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.