Highway Construction — Palm Beach, Florida
WD FL20260264-16478-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Palm Beach, Florida (construction type: highway) is $19.98/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $19.98/hr total package (WD FL20260264-16478-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 | $19.98 | $0.00 | $19.98 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.11 | $0.00 | $20.11 -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $27.05 | $0.00 | $27.05 +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $24.44 | $0.00 | $24.44 Bottom 10% -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $16.65 | $0.00 | $16.65 Above median -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.94 | $0.00 | $16.94 Above median -14% 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 | $17.15 | $0.00 | $17.15 Above median -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $21.96 | $2.32 | $24.28 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $17.10 | $0.00 | $17.10 | $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 | $16.46 | $0.00 | $16.46 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $20.52 | $0.00 | $20.52 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $34.84 | $0.00 | $34.84 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $19.25 | $0.00 | $19.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $17.83 | $0.00 | $17.83 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $29.69 | $0.00 | $29.69 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 | $21.74 | $0.00 | $21.74 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $22.02 | $0.00 | $22.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $16.82 | $0.00 | $16.82 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 | $19.24 | $0.00 | $19.24 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 | $16.68 | $0.00 | $16.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $19.02 | $0.00 | $19.02 Bottom 10% -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.53 | $0.00 | $16.53 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $19.46 | $0.00 | $19.46 Above median -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $21.36 | $2.45 | $23.81 Above median -1% 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 Palm Beach, 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 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.