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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Highlands County, Florida
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Highlands County, with 85 rates for 17 trades; the newest modification is dated August 13, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Highlands County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CarpenterCARPENTER · 3 rates | $16.25 | $1.36 | $17.61 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260207 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 3 rates | $15.83 | $0.00 | $15.83 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260042 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 3 rates | $22.58 | $0.00 | $22.58 | Aug 13, 2026 | FL20260251 Mod 2 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $14.82 | $0.00 | $14.82 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260207 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $12.81 | $0.00 | $12.81 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260042 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $20.50 | $0.00 | $20.50 | Aug 13, 2026 | FL20260251 Mod 2 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) · 4 rates | $33.11 | $14.59 | $47.70 | Dec 1, 2025 | FL20260207 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $10.80 | $0.00 | $10.80 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260042 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $33.05 | $10.79 | $43.84 | Aug 13, 2026 | FL20260251 Mod 2 |
Elevator ConstructorELEVATOR MECHANIC | $51.83 | $38.44 | $90.27 | Jan 1, 2025 | FL20260207 Mod 1 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | Jan 1, 2021 | FL20260207 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 4 rates | $21.87 | $0.00 | $21.87 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260207 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER · 4 rates | $24.16 | $0.00 | $24.16 | Aug 13, 2026 | FL20260251 Mod 2 |
LaborerLABORER: PIPELAYER · 12 rates | $15.00 | $0.54 | $15.54 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260207 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: PIPELAYER · 12 rates | $9.71 | $0.00 | $9.71 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260042 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: PIPELAYER · 12 rates | $19.93 | $0.00 | $19.93 | Aug 13, 2026 | FL20260251 Mod 2 |
LaborerLABORER: PIPELAYER · 12 rates | $11.58 | $0.00 | $11.58 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260093 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 32 rates | $17.80 | $2.81 | $20.61 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260207 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: LOADER · 32 rates | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260042 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 32 rates | $19.64 | $2.89 | $22.53 | Aug 13, 2026 | FL20260251 Mod 2 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: LOADER · 32 rates | $14.13 | $1.94 | $16.07 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260093 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY · 3 rates | $13.54 | $0.00 | $13.54 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260207 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER · 3 rates | $21.02 | $0.00 | $21.02 | Aug 13, 2026 | FL20260251 Mod 2 |
PainterPAINTER: BRUSH AND SPRAY · 3 rates | $20.21 | $12.38 | $32.59 | Jun 1, 2021 | FL20260093 Mod 1 |
Pile DriverOPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $25.18 | $0.00 | $25.18 | Aug 13, 2026 | FL20260251 Mod 2 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 4 rates | $19.65 | $5.14 | $24.79 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260207 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION · 4 rates | $13.23 | $0.00 | $13.23 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260042 Mod 1 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $13.96 | $0.00 | $13.96 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260042 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $16.79 | $0.00 | $16.79 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260207 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER, INCLUDES BUILT UP, AND SHAKE & SHINGLE ROOFS · 2 rates | $12.70 | $0.00 | $12.70 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260042 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $16.50 | $3.52 | $20.02 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260207 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerTRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER · 2 rates | $14.69 | $3.56 | $18.25 | Aug 13, 2026 | FL20260251 Mod 2 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK · 10 rates | $14.24 | $0.00 | $14.24 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260207 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND LOWBOY · 10 rates | $11.40 | $0.00 | $11.40 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260042 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK · 10 rates | $21.42 | $0.00 | $21.42 | Aug 13, 2026 | FL20260251 Mod 2 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR, DUMP, LOWBOY AND TANDEM · 10 rates | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260093 Mod 1 |
Tile SetterTILE SETTER | $17.25 | $1.74 | $18.99 | May 18, 2026 | FL20260207 Mod 1 |
One rate per trade for the kind of construction picked above; open a trade for its other classifications and the WD's notes. DOL prints no total, so each total is base wage plus fringe benefits, added by us. 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).
Which trades pay the most in Highlands County?
Elevator constructor, at $90.27 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- Elevator Constructor$90.27
- Electrician$47.70
- Heat & Frost Insulator$43.23
- Pile Driver$25.18
- Plumber / Pipefitter$24.79
- Ironworker$21.87
- Operating Engineer$20.61
- Sheet Metal Worker$20.02
- Tile Setter$18.99
- Striping & Traffic Control$18.25
- Carpenter$17.61
- Roofer$16.79
- Laborer$15.54
- Cement Mason$14.82
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$14.24
- Refrigeration Mechanic$13.96
- Painter$13.54
Which wage determinations cover Highlands County?
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this site names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | FL20260207 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | FL20260042 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | FL20260251 | 2 | August 13, 2026 |
| Heavy | FL20260093 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Highlands 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 Highlands County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Highlands County?
$47.70 an hour: a $33.11 base wage plus $14.59 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination FL20260207, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Highlands County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Highlands County?
$15.54 an hour: a $15.00 base wage plus $0.54 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: PIPELAYER), under wage determination FL20260207, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Highlands 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 elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Highlands County, the $90.27 total is a $51.83 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Highlands County?
It depends on the kind of construction: FL20260207 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, FL20260042 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, FL20260251 (modification 2, August 13, 2026) for highway construction and FL20260093 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Highlands County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 17 trades, Highlands County's rates differ from every other county's in Florida, row for row.