Building Construction — Sarasota, Florida
WD FL20260225-16540-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Sarasota, Florida (construction type: building) is $30.12/hr base + $13.11/hr fringe = $43.23/hr total package (WD FL20260225-16540-bld, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $20.30 | $0.00 | $20.30 -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.85 | $0.60 | $15.45 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $33.11 | $14.59 | $47.70 +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $26.37 | $12.65 | $39.02 Above median +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $35.25 | $17.32 | $52.57 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $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 | $12.83 | $0.00 | $12.83 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.00 | $1.40 | $15.40 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $22.07 | $8.80 | $30.87 Above median | $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: GRADER/BLADE | $18.97 | $0.00 | $18.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $14.00 | $1.40 | $15.40 | $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 | $14.72 | $2.13 | $16.85 Above median -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS 6% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE TO VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPL | $51.83 | $38.44 | $90.27 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $20.59 | $7.49 | $28.08 Bottom 10% +16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $21.14 | $8.11 | $29.25 +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 150 TON LATTICE, 250 TON HYDRO, FRICTION, TOWER AND LUFFING CRANES, 300+ FT BOOM JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% | $39.01 | $16.85 | $55.86 Top 10% +138% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 LATTICE UNDER 150 TON, 100 TON UP TO 250 TON HYDRO CRANES | $38.01 | $16.85 | $54.86 Top 10% +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 CRANES NOT DESCRIBED ABOVE; MECHANICS JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATE | $37.01 | $16.85 | $53.86 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 FORKLIFT JOURNEYMAN OILER SHALL BE PAID: 90% OF GROUP 3'S RATE | $35.01 | $16.85 | $51.86 Top 10% +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 19.05 4.47 ROOFER | $19.00 | $1.17 | $20.17 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $21.86 | $7.94 | $29.80 +23% 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 Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, 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.