Building Construction — Suwannee, Florida
WD FL20260025-16500-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Suwannee, Florida (construction type: building) is $14.79/hr base + $1.81/hr fringe = $16.60/hr total package (WD FL20260025-16500-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $14.79 | $1.81 | $16.60 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.79 | $0.00 | $16.79 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $33.50 | $13.85 | $47.35 +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING | $29.50 | $12.98 | $42.48 Bottom 10% +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.95 | $0.00 | $9.95 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $11.42 | $1.95 | $13.37 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $13.19 | $0.00 | $13.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $35.41 | $13.60 | $49.01 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $9.58 | $0.00 | $9.58 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $10.10 | $0.00 | $10.10 Bottom 10% -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $12.27 | $3.33 | $15.60 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER: BUILT UP, COMPOSITION, HOT TAR AND SINGLE PLY | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 Top 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION A: HOLIDAY PAY: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, DAY AFTER | $31.64 | $15.98 | $47.62 Top 10% +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND 10 YARD HAUL AWAY | $8.00 | $0.15 | $8.15 Top 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Suwannee, 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 Suwannee, 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.