Highway Construction — Tallahatchie, Mississippi
WD MS20260126-15636-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Tallahatchie, Mississippi (construction type: highway) is $13.99/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $13.99/hr total package (WD MS20260126-15636-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 42 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MS20260126-15636-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Mississippi (MS)
County: Tallahatchie
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 42
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 | $13.99 | $0.00 | $13.99 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $14.03 | $0.00 | $14.03 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.09 | $0.00 | $14.09 -34% 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 | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $11.42 | $0.00 | $11.42 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - SIGN | $11.73 | $0.00 | $11.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $16.29 | $0.00 | $16.29 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDING ASPHALT RAKING, SHOVELING, SPREADING AND CONCRETE WORK | $10.49 | $0.00 | $10.49 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $11.48 | $0.00 | $11.48 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $11.32 | $0.00 | $11.32 Bottom 10% -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $12.93 | $0.00 | $12.93 Top 10% -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $9.77 | $0.00 | $9.77 -45% 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 | $11.34 | $0.00 | $11.34 -37% 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 | $13.38 | $0.00 | $13.38 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $10.77 | $0.00 | $10.77 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE SAW | $12.95 | $0.00 | $12.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $21.25 | $0.00 | $21.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $12.38 | $0.00 | $12.38 | $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 | $14.44 | $0.00 | $14.44 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRINDING/GROOVING MACHINE | $15.94 | $0.00 | $15.94 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $12.21 | $0.00 | $12.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $15.32 | $0.00 | $15.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $18.16 | $0.00 | $18.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $12.33 | $0.48 | $12.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $12.69 | $0.00 | $12.69 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 | $11.51 | $0.00 | $11.51 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $12.96 | $0.00 | $12.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $11.46 | $0.00 | $11.46 | $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 | $11.71 | $0.00 | $11.71 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $12.64 | $0.00 | $12.64 Bottom 10% -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $13.80 | $0.00 | $13.80 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MECHANIC | $14.08 | $0.00 | $14.08 -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 | $15.29 | $0.00 | $15.29 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $10.89 | $0.00 | $10.89 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Tallahatchie, 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.
Other Construction Types in Tallahatchie
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Tallahatchie, 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.