Highway Construction — Jackson, Mississippi
WD MS20260135-15688-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Jackson, Mississippi (construction type: highway) is $14.63/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $14.63/hr total package (WD MS20260135-15688-hwy, 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 | $14.63 | $0.00 | $14.63 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.04 | $0.00 | $14.04 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $25.57 | $6.79 | $32.36 +17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: TRUCK DRIVER | $14.75 | $0.00 | $14.75 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - SIGN | $12.75 | $0.00 | $12.75 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER: GUARDRAIL | $11.81 | $0.00 | $11.81 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $11.25 | $0.00 | $11.25 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.90 | $0.00 | $10.90 -39% 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 | $16.13 | $0.00 | $16.13 -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $13.19 | $0.00 | $13.19 Top 10% -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $11.23 | $0.00 | $11.23 -37% 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 | $12.70 | $0.00 | $12.70 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.88 | $0.00 | $14.88 -17% 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 | $15.88 | $0.00 | $15.88 | $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 | $13.62 | $0.00 | $13.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $15.94 | $0.00 | $15.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE SAW | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $15.89 | $0.00 | $15.89 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $14.47 | $0.00 | $14.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $16.95 | $0.00 | $16.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $15.99 | $0.00 | $15.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $18.44 | $0.00 | $18.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $16.04 | $0.00 | $16.04 | $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 | $13.60 | $0.00 | $13.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $14.32 | $0.00 | $14.32 | $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 | $13.88 | $0.00 | $13.88 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $13.68 | $0.00 | $13.68 -44% 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 | $13.01 | $0.00 | $13.01 -47% 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 Jackson, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Jackson, 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.