Residential Construction — Prentiss, Mississippi
WD MS20260028-15633-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Prentiss, Mississippi (construction type: residential) is $19.20/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $19.20/hr total package (WD MS20260028-15633-res, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $19.20 | $0.00 | $19.20 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $11.65 | $0.00 | $11.65 Bottom 10% -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $9.21 | $0.00 | $9.21 Bottom 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING FOR AND INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CAMERAS AND SIGNALS | $9.38 | $0.00 | $9.38 Top 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.46 | $0.00 | $9.46 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $8.03 | $0.00 | $8.03 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $8.65 | $0.00 | $8.65 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $13.63 | $0.00 | $13.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $13.13 | $0.00 | $13.13 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $10.25 | $0.00 | $10.25 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $11.75 | $0.00 | $11.75 Bottom 10% -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER, INCLUDES SHAKE & SHINGLE ROOFS | $11.16 | $0.00 | $11.16 Above median -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $8.65 | $0.00 | $8.65 Bottom 10% -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Prentiss, MS — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Prentiss, 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.