Building Construction — Newton, Mississippi
WD MS20260047-15682-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Newton, Mississippi (construction type: building) is $15.00/hr base + $1.88/hr fringe = $16.88/hr total package (WD MS20260047-15682-bld, 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 | $15.00 | $1.88 | $16.88 -24% 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 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $33.30 | $11.63 | $44.93 +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $24.05 | $12.29 | $36.34 +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.00 | $1.88 | $10.88 -39% 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 | $1.32 | $19.32 | $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 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 19.95 0.68 PIPEFITTER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $22.77 | $6.96 | $29.73 Top 10% +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $13.50 | $1.15 | $14.65 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Newton, 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 Newton
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Newton, 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.