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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Columbia County, Florida
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Columbia County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 65 rates across 18 trades. Of each trade's main rate, sheet metal worker is the highest at $47.62 an hour and teamster the lowest at $8.15, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Florida modification we hold is dated August 13, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Florida has no state law, and since 2024 s. 218.077 bars political subdivisions from setting contractor wage or benefit conditions (Laws of Florida 2024-80).
Columbia County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Sheet Metal Worker$47.62
- Electrician$47.35
- Glazier$43.11
- Ironworker$42.48
- Plumber / Pipefitter$15.60
- Carpenter$15.36
- Cement Mason$15.00
- Insulation Applicator$14.70
- Laborer$13.37
- Operating Engineer$13.19
- Striping & Traffic Control$12.89
- Drywall Installer / Lather$12.35
- Roofer$12.00
- Painter$10.42
- Refrigeration Mechanic$10.30
- Drywall Finisher$10.00
- Landscape Laborer$9.00
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$8.15
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $15.36 | $15.00 | 3 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.00 | $15.00 | 3 |
| Drywall Finisher | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | DRYWALL HANGER | $12.35 | $12.35 | 1 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $47.35 | $33.50 | 3 |
| Glazier | GLAZIER | $43.11 | $28.78 | 1 |
| Insulation Applicator | INSULATOR: BATT AND BLOWN | $14.70 | $14.70 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING | $42.48 | $29.50 | 1 |
| Laborer | LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.37 | $11.42 | 10 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer | LABORER: COMMON/GENERAL, INCLUDING LANDSCAPE, MASON TENDER-BRICK, MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE AND PIPELAYER | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $13.19 | $13.19 | 21 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $10.42 | $10.42 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $15.60 | $12.27 | 2 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $10.30 | $10.30 | 1 |
| Roofer | ROOFER: BUILT UP, COMPOSITION, HOT TAR AND SINGLE PLY | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION A: HOLIDAY PAY: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY FOURTH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $47.62 | $31.64 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $12.89 | $12.89 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND 10 YARD HAUL AWAY | $8.15 | $8.00 | 8 |
Wage determinations for Columbia County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | FL20260008 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | FL20260032 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | FL20260003 | 2 | August 13, 2026 |
| Heavy | FL20260091 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Columbia County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: FL20260002 (Dredging Construction Projects (Excluding West of the Aucilla River and its tributary wate); FL20260140 (Dredging Construction Projects (West of the Aucilla River and all tributary waterways)).
Questions about Columbia County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Columbia County?
$47.35 an hour: a $33.50 base wage plus $13.85 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination FL20260008, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Columbia County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Columbia County?
$13.37 an hour: a $11.42 base wage plus $1.95 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: PIPELAYER), under wage determination FL20260008, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Columbia County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For sheet metal worker, the highest-paid trade in Columbia County, the $47.62 total is a $31.64 base wage plus $15.98 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Columbia County?
It depends on the kind of construction: FL20260008 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, FL20260032 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, FL20260003 (modification 2, August 13, 2026) for highway construction and FL20260091 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Columbia County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 18 trades, Columbia County's rates differ from every other county's in Florida, row for row.