Highway Construction — Newton, Mississippi
WD MS20260105-15682-hwy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Newton, Mississippi (construction type: highway) is $12.96/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $12.96/hr total package (WD MS20260105-15682-hwy, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 43 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MS20260105-15682-hwy
Revision: 2
Construction Type: highway
State: Mississippi (MS)
County: Newton
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 43
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 | $12.96 | $0.00 | $12.96 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $14.21 | $0.00 | $14.21 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.57 | $0.00 | $13.57 -37% 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 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: TRUCK DRIVER | $11.44 | $0.00 | $11.44 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $11.68 | $0.00 | $11.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - SIGN | $12.08 | $0.00 | $12.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $15.28 | $0.00 | $15.28 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $10.68 | $0.00 | $10.68 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.19 | $0.00 | $10.19 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $12.41 | $0.00 | $12.41 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $10.69 | $0.00 | $10.69 Above median -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $11.30 | $0.00 | $11.30 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.27 | $0.00 | $12.27 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER | $15.33 | $0.00 | $15.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.74 | $0.00 | $13.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $10.17 | $0.00 | $10.17 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $14.23 | $0.00 | $14.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE SAW | $13.92 | $0.00 | $13.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $20.10 | $0.00 | $20.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $19.22 | $0.00 | $19.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $15.13 | $0.00 | $15.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $14.31 | $0.00 | $14.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $16.25 | $0.00 | $16.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $14.96 | $0.00 | $14.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MIXER | $12.42 | $0.00 | $12.42 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $12.75 | $0.00 | $12.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $15.13 | $0.00 | $15.13 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $11.13 | $0.00 | $11.13 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $9.41 | $0.00 | $9.41 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRENCHER | $13.75 | $0.00 | $13.75 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SURVEYOR | $12.34 | $0.00 | $12.34 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $10.68 | $0.00 | $10.68 Bottom 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $13.29 | $0.00 | $13.29 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MECHANIC | $12.15 | $0.00 | $12.15 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK | $12.31 | $0.00 | $12.31 -50% 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 | $9.63 | $0.00 | $9.63 Bottom 10% -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Newton, 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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Direct labor subtotal
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 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.