Highway Construction — Maricao, Puerto Rico
WD PR20260002-17916-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Maricao, Puerto Rico (construction type: highway) is $7.25/hr base + $0.50/hr fringe = $7.75/hr total package (WD PR20260002-17916-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 27 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 | $7.25 | $0.50 | $7.75 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $7.25 | $0.47 | $7.72 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $7.25 | $0.80 | $8.05 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: (LABORERS) | $7.25 | $0.43 | $7.68 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: PIPELAYERS | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION | $7.25 | $0.84 | $8.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ASPHALT LUTERS | $7.25 | $3.11 | $10.36 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE | $8.25 | $0.59 | $8.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $7.25 | $0.99 | $8.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE | $7.25 | $1.43 | $8.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: DIGGERS | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GRADER | $7.25 | $1.06 | $8.31 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GREASER/OILERS | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADERS | $7.25 | $0.92 | $8.17 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MECHANICS | $7.25 | $0.76 | $8.01 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: PAVER | $7.25 | $3.15 | $10.40 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER | $7.25 | $3.14 | $10.39 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPERS | $8.00 | $0.59 | $8.59 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPERS | $7.80 | $0.59 | $8.39 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPERS | $8.10 | $0.59 | $8.69 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCREEDMAN | $8.80 | $3.13 | $11.93 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRACTORS: 185 HP AND OVER | $8.10 | $0.59 | $8.69 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Maricao, PR — 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 Maricao, Puerto Rico.
- 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.