Highway Construction — Forrest, Mississippi
WD MS20260131-15676-hwy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Forrest, Mississippi (construction type: highway) is $12.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $12.00/hr total package (WD MS20260131-15676-hwy, Rev. 2).
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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 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $11.54 | $1.63 | $13.17 -38% 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 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: TRUCK DRIVER | $14.55 | $0.00 | $14.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - SIGN | $12.19 | $0.00 | $12.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER: GUARDRAIL | $12.39 | $0.00 | $12.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $16.44 | $0.00 | $16.44 -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING ASPHALT RAKING, SHOVELING, SPREADING | $10.34 | $0.00 | $10.34 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $11.42 | $0.00 | $11.42 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $14.82 | $0.00 | $14.82 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $12.17 | $0.00 | $12.17 Above median -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LUTEMAN | $12.88 | $0.00 | $12.88 Above median -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.57 | $0.00 | $10.57 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.50 | $0.00 | $14.50 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER | $14.71 | $0.00 | $14.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.20 | $0.00 | $14.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $11.86 | $0.00 | $11.86 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $10.94 | $0.00 | $10.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $13.99 | $0.00 | $13.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE SAW | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $14.80 | $0.00 | $14.80 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $11.46 | $0.00 | $11.46 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $16.09 | $0.00 | $16.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $13.99 | $0.00 | $13.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $16.96 | $0.00 | $16.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $12.22 | $0.00 | $12.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $11.56 | $0.00 | $11.56 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $12.17 | $0.00 | $12.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SURVEYOR | $11.56 | $0.00 | $11.56 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $11.58 | $0.00 | $11.58 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $14.72 | $0.00 | $14.72 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $14.18 | $0.00 | $14.18 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MECHANIC | $12.31 | $0.00 | $12.31 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI/TRAILER TRUCK | $14.36 | $0.00 | $14.36 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $17.08 | $0.00 | $17.08 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Forrest, MS — Highway 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 Forrest
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway 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.