Building Construction — Alcorn, Mississippi
WD MS20260045-15613-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Alcorn, Mississippi (construction type: building) is $16.13/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $16.13/hr total package (WD MS20260045-15613-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $16.13 | $0.00 | $16.13 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $36.28 | $29.69 | $65.97 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $30.00 | $19.58 | $49.58 Above median +162% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.36 | $0.00 | $11.36 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $12.98 | $0.00 | $12.98 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.52 | $0.75 | $13.27 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $15.17 | $0.00 | $15.17 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $30.41 | $11.47 | $41.88 +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 21.86 11.18 PIPEFITTER | $22.77 | $6.96 | $29.73 Top 10% +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $13.92 | $1.91 | $15.83 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Alcorn, MS — 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.
Other Construction Types in Alcorn
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Alcorn, Mississippi.
- 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.