Building Construction — Palm Beach, Florida
WD FL20260220-16478-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Palm Beach, Florida (construction type: building) is $39.76/hr base + $19.02/hr fringe = $58.78/hr total package (WD FL20260220-16478-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $39.76 | $19.02 | $58.78 +153% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $16.98 | $0.00 | $16.98 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER: PILEDRIVERMAN | $25.20 | $10.36 | $35.56 Bottom 10% +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.06 | $0.70 | $13.76 -38% 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 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $18.67 | $0.00 | $18.67 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL AND STRUCTURAL | $28.90 | $15.66 | $44.56 Bottom 10% +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING CEMENT MASON TENDING | $12.39 | $0.00 | $12.39 Bottom 10% -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.56 | $1.34 | $14.90 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MORE OF SERVICE OR 6% BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF SERVICE AS VACATION PAY CREDIT; B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; IND | $55.85 | $38.44 | $94.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $27.00 | $14.90 | $41.90 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $15.40 | $1.90 | $17.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE PUMP | $32.75 | $14.90 | $47.65 Bottom 10% | $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: FORKLIFT | $26.75 | $14.90 | $41.65 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $18.97 | $0.00 | $18.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $16.00 | $2.82 | $18.82 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $37.07 | $14.90 | $51.97 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $27.53 | $14.90 | $42.43 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $14.43 | $4.78 | $19.21 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $16.00 | $3.48 | $19.48 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $36.66 | $21.01 | $57.67 +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $36.66 | $21.01 | $57.67 Above median +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $20.45 | $4.77 | $25.22 +13% 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 |
| TILE SETTER | $18.01 | $0.00 | $18.01 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $13.22 | $2.12 | $15.34 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $14.24 | $0.00 | $14.24 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Palm Beach, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Palm Beach, 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.