Heavy Construction — Walthall, Mississippi
WD MS20260071-15670-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Walthall, Mississippi (construction type: heavy) is $16.54/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $16.54/hr total package (WD MS20260071-15670-hvy, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 11 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.54 | $0.00 | $16.54 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER, INCLUDES WATER SEWER LINES | $14.98 | $0.00 | $14.98 Above median -30% 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, REINFORCING | $18.50 | $0.00 | $18.50 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $21.00 | $8.81 | $29.81 Bottom 10% +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDES WATER SEWER LINES | $12.01 | $4.70 | $16.71 Top 10% -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER, INCLUDES WATER SEWER LINES | $13.09 | $0.00 | $13.09 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, INCLUDES WATER SEWER LINES | $20.16 | $1.93 | $22.09 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $16.66 | $0.00 | $16.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: WINCH | $20.08 | $0.00 | $20.08 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK, INCLUDES WATER SEWER LINES | $13.25 | $0.00 | $13.25 Above median -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Walthall, MS — Heavy 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 heavy construction in Walthall, 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.