Building Construction — Forrest, Mississippi
WD MS20260048-15676-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Forrest, Mississippi (construction type: building) is $20.29/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $20.29/hr total package (WD MS20260048-15676-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $20.29 | $0.00 | $20.29 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $17.84 | $6.04 | $23.88 +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.31 | $0.00 | $18.31 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $32.90 | $11.10 | $44.00 +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $31.00 | $17.77 | $48.77 Above median +158% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $18.05 | $0.00 | $18.05 -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.53 | $0.00 | $12.53 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.53 | $0.00 | $17.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $15.14 | $1.03 | $16.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $30.41 | $11.47 | $41.88 +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $29.91 | $11.97 | $41.88 +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $35.50 | $14.55 | $50.05 +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $35.50 | $14.55 | $50.05 +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $14.50 | $0.00 | $14.50 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $30.45 | $13.88 | $44.33 +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.11 | $0.27 | $14.38 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Forrest, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Forrest, 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.