Highway Construction — Madison, Mississippi
WD MS20260137-15662-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Madison, Mississippi (construction type: highway) is $12.32/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $12.32/hr total package (WD MS20260137-15662-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 39 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 | $12.32 | $0.00 | $12.32 Bottom 10% -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.85 | $0.39 | $13.24 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $24.04 | $5.87 | $29.91 +9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: TRUCK DRIVER | $10.86 | $0.00 | $10.86 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $12.07 | $0.00 | $12.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - SIGN | $11.54 | $0.00 | $11.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $15.52 | $0.00 | $15.52 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING ASPHALT RAKING, SHOVELING, SPREADING; AND GRADE CHECKING | $10.38 | $0.00 | $10.38 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $9.91 | $0.00 | $9.91 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $10.26 | $0.00 | $10.26 Bottom 10% -43% 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 | $11.27 | $0.00 | $11.27 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.44 | $0.00 | $13.44 -25% 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 | $14.37 | $0.00 | $14.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $11.64 | $0.00 | $11.64 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $10.48 | $0.00 | $10.48 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $13.88 | $0.00 | $13.88 | $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 | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $10.95 | $0.00 | $10.95 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $14.28 | $0.00 | $14.28 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRINDING/GROOVING MACHINE | $15.90 | $0.00 | $15.90 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $13.28 | $0.00 | $13.28 | $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 | $14.68 | $0.00 | $14.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MIXER | $14.25 | $0.00 | $14.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $12.35 | $0.00 | $12.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $11.74 | $0.00 | $11.74 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $10.85 | $0.00 | $10.85 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $12.25 | $0.00 | $12.25 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $10.56 | $0.00 | $10.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION | $30.35 | $11.39 | $41.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $11.02 | $0.00 | $11.02 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $14.06 | $0.00 | $14.06 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $12.08 | $0.00 | $12.08 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MECHANIC | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI/TRAILER TRUCK | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Madison, 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 Madison, 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.