Residential Construction — Sarasota, Florida
WD FL20260084-16540-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Sarasota, Florida (construction type: residential) is $20.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $20.00/hr total package (WD FL20260084-16540-res, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: FL20260084-16540-res
Revision: 1
Construction Type: residential
State: Florida (FL)
County: Sarasota
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 38
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, INCLUDES CABINET INSTALLATION | $16.10 | $0.00 | $16.10 Top 10% -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.02 | $0.00 | $17.02 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $13.15 | $0.00 | $13.15 Bottom 10% -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $9.50 | $0.22 | $9.72 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL | $15.25 | $0.00 | $15.25 Bottom 10% -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $35.25 | $17.32 | $52.57 +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 Bottom 10% -59% 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 | $10.33 | $0.00 | $10.33 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $11.33 | $0.00 | $11.33 -42% 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 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVER | $12.40 | $0.00 | $12.40 Above median | $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: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $13.75 | $0.00 | $13.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $15.50 | $2.00 | $17.50 | $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: FORKLIFT | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $12.17 | $0.00 | $12.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $10.62 | $0.00 | $10.62 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 | $14.81 | $0.00 | $14.81 | $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 | $13.09 | $0.00 | $13.09 Above median -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $11.25 | $0.00 | $11.25 Bottom 10% -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 Bottom 10% -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION | $12.43 | $0.00 | $12.43 -49% 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 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 |
| ROOFER, INCLUDES BUILT UP, MODIFIED BITUMEN, AND SHAKE & SHINGLE ROOFS | $15.65 | $0.00 | $15.65 Above median -30% 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, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND METAL ROOF INSTALLATION | $9.85 | $0.38 | $10.23 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $15.63 | $3.00 | $18.63 Bottom 10% -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND LOWBOY | $10.63 | $0.00 | $10.63 -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Sarasota, 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 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.