Residential Construction — Palm Beach, Florida
WD FL20260079-16478-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Palm Beach, Florida (construction type: residential) is $20.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $20.00/hr total package (WD FL20260079-16478-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 43 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: FL20260079-16478-res
Revision: 1
Construction Type: residential
State: Florida (FL)
County: Palm Beach
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 43
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $14.45 | $0.00 | $14.45 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $19.22 | $0.00 | $19.22 +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $15.69 | $0.00 | $15.69 Above median -30% 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 | $15.67 | $0.00 | $15.67 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $13.75 | $0.00 | $13.75 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.30 | $0.00 | $9.30 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $9.15 | $0.00 | $9.15 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $11.51 | $0.00 | $11.51 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.46 | $0.00 | $10.46 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $11.79 | $0.00 | $11.79 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ROOF TEAROFF | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 Bottom 10% -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: PLASTER TENDER | $22.05 | $7.27 | $29.32 Top 10% +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVER | $11.63 | $0.00 | $11.63 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $27.00 | $14.90 | $41.90 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE LOADER COMBO | $17.04 | $0.00 | $17.04 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 | $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: DISTRIBUTOR | $11.41 | $0.00 | $11.41 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $13.50 | $0.00 | $13.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $16.48 | $0.00 | $16.48 | $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 | $10.58 | $0.00 | $10.58 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $10.93 | $0.00 | $10.93 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACKHOE | $15.68 | $0.00 | $15.68 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $10.20 | $0.00 | $10.20 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, INCLUDES BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $23.84 | $14.75 | $38.59 +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $25.00 | $1.17 | $26.17 +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER, INCLUDES BUILT UP, MODIFIED BITUMEN, AND SHAKE & SHINGLE ROOFS | $14.50 | $0.00 | $14.50 Above median -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER: METAL ROOF | $16.99 | $0.00 | $16.99 Top 10% -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $29.10 | $14.68 | $43.78 Above median +85% 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 | $16.65 | $0.00 | $16.65 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP TRUCK | $10.22 | $0.00 | $10.22 Above median -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $12.10 | $0.00 | $12.10 Bottom 10% -50% 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 — Residential 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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Direct labor subtotal
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential 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.