Highway Construction — Pontotoc, Mississippi
WD MS20260111-15632-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Pontotoc, Mississippi (construction type: highway) is $14.13/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $14.13/hr total package (WD MS20260111-15632-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 | $14.13 | $0.00 | $14.13 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $13.49 | $0.00 | $13.49 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.70 | $0.00 | $13.70 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $21.80 | $7.93 | $29.73 +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: TRUCK DRIVER | $13.77 | $0.00 | $13.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $11.51 | $0.00 | $11.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $14.82 | $0.00 | $14.82 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING ASPHALT RAKING, SHOVELING, SPREADING AND CONCRETE WORK | $10.22 | $0.00 | $10.22 Bottom 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $9.76 | $0.00 | $9.76 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $12.77 | $0.00 | $12.77 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $10.38 | $0.00 | $10.38 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $9.56 | $0.00 | $9.56 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $11.08 | $0.00 | $11.08 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $10.76 | $0.00 | $10.76 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER | $16.03 | $0.00 | $16.03 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.15 | $0.00 | $13.15 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BORING MACHINE | $15.14 | $0.00 | $15.14 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $11.50 | $0.00 | $11.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $14.73 | $0.00 | $14.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE SAW | $15.68 | $0.00 | $15.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $18.32 | $0.00 | $18.32 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $12.59 | $0.00 | $12.59 | $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 | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $15.13 | $0.00 | $15.13 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $15.12 | $0.00 | $15.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $12.33 | $0.00 | $12.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $11.50 | $0.00 | $11.50 Bottom 10% | $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 | $11.43 | $0.00 | $11.43 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $13.15 | $0.00 | $13.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $11.25 | $0.00 | $11.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRENCHER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $12.61 | $0.00 | $12.61 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $13.79 | $0.00 | $13.79 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $13.30 | $0.00 | $13.30 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MECHANIC | $14.23 | $0.00 | $14.23 Above median -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK | $12.29 | $0.00 | $12.29 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI/TRAILER TRUCK | $15.81 | $0.00 | $15.81 Above median -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $10.58 | $0.00 | $10.58 Bottom 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Pontotoc, 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 Pontotoc, 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.