Home / Florida / Santa Rosa County / Laborer
Santa Rosa County, FL · Laborer
Laborer prevailing wage in Santa Rosa County, Florida
$14.90an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum) · PIPELAYER
$13.56 base wage + $1.34 fringe benefits
LABORER: PIPELAYER · SUFL2014-033
$10.06an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$10.06 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
LABORER: PIPELAYER · SUFL2009-122
$16.72an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$16.72 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
LABORER: PIPELAYER · SUFL2022-037
$16.71an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$11.77 base wage + $4.94 fringe benefits
LABORER: PIPELAYER · SUFL2009-171
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Santa Rosa County, a laborer working as pipelayer must be paid at least $14.90 an hour: a $13.56 base wage plus $1.34 in fringe benefits, under wage determination FL20260224 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $14.90 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination FL20260224, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUFL2014-033 (August 16, 2016). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in Santa Rosa County, a laborer must be paid at least $10.06 an hour: a $10.06 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination FL20260083 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $10.06 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination FL20260083, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUFL2009-122 (June 8, 2009). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Santa Rosa County, a laborer must be paid at least $16.72 an hour: a $16.72 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination FL20260268 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $16.72 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination FL20260268, modification 2, published August 13, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUFL2022-037 (June 27, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Santa Rosa County, a laborer must be paid at least $16.71 an hour: a $11.77 base wage plus $4.94 in fringe benefits, under wage determination FL20260132 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $16.71 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination FL20260132, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier SUFL2009-171 (June 24, 2009). 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).
DOL lists 16 laborer rates for Santa Rosa County, from $7.25 to $34.20 an hour. See all of them.
- This base is below $13.65, the Executive Order 13658 minimum. Contracts that order covers must pay at least that (see the WD's note).
Base wage and fringe benefits: $13.56 + $1.34
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $13.56 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $1.34 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $14.90 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $10.06 + $0.00
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $10.06 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $10.06 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $16.72 + $0.00
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $16.72 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $16.72 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $11.77 + $4.94
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $11.77 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $4.94 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $16.71 |
When does this rate change?
- 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)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Florida change log lists what each one changed.
Every laborer rate in Santa Rosa County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- LABORER: GRADE CHECKERHeavy · LABO0517-002$34.20
- LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEHighway · SUFL2022-037$22.25
- LABORER: GRADE CHECKERHighway · SUFL2022-037$17.21
- LABORER: PIPELAYERHighway · SUFL2022-037$16.72
- LABORER: PIPELAYERHeavy · SUFL2009-171$16.71
- LABORER: PIPELAYERBuilding · SUFL2014-033$14.90
- LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTORHighway · SUFL2022-037$14.22
- LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATOR (HAND HELD DRILLS/SAWS, JACKHAMMER AND POWER SAWS ONLY)Heavy · SUFL2009-171$12.83
- LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALHighway · SUFL2022-037$12.82
- LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEBuilding · SUFL2014-033$11.69
- LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEResidential · SUFL2009-122$10.46
- LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALBuilding · SUFL2014-033$10.13
- LABORER: PIPELAYERResidential · SUFL2009-122$10.06
- LABORER: ROOF TEAROFFResidential · SUFL2009-122$9.00
- LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALHeavy · SUFL2009-171$8.66
- LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALResidential · SUFL2009-122$7.25
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORER: PIPELAYERBuildingSUFL2014-033 | $13.56 | $1.34 | $14.90 | FL20260224 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEBuildingSUFL2014-033 | $11.69 | $0.00 | $11.69 | FL20260224 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALBuildingSUFL2014-033 | $10.13 | $0.00 | $10.13 | FL20260224 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTORHighwaySUFL2022-037 | $14.22 | $0.00 | $14.22 | FL20260268 Mod 2 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALHighwaySUFL2022-037 | $12.29 | $0.53 | $12.82 | FL20260268 Mod 2 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEHighwaySUFL2022-037 | $20.24 | $2.01 | $22.25 | FL20260268 Mod 2 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYERHighwaySUFL2022-037 | $16.72 | $0.00 | $16.72 | FL20260268 Mod 2 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKERHighwaySUFL2022-037 | $17.21 | $0.00 | $17.21 | FL20260268 Mod 2 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKERHeavyLABO0517-002 | $22.61 | $11.59 | $34.20 | FL20260132 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATOR (HAND HELD DRILLS/SAWS, JACKHAMMER AND POWER SAWS ONLY)HeavySUFL2009-171 | $10.63 | $2.20 | $12.83 | FL20260132 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYERHeavySUFL2009-171 | $11.77 | $4.94 | $16.71 | FL20260132 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALHeavySUFL2009-171 | $8.50 | $0.16 | $8.66 | FL20260132 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: ROOF TEAROFFResidentialSUFL2009-122 | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 | FL20260083 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYERResidentialSUFL2009-122 | $10.06 | $0.00 | $10.06 | FL20260083 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETEResidentialSUFL2009-122 | $10.46 | $0.00 | $10.46 | FL20260083 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALResidentialSUFL2009-122 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | FL20260083 Mod 1 |
How Santa Rosa County compares
The main laborer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Florida
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Santa Rosa Countybase $13.56$14.90
- Escambia Countybase $13.56$14.90
- Okaloosa Countybase $13.56$14.90
- Holmes Countybase $11.42$13.37
Laborer rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Santa Rosa County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa County | LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.56 | $14.90 | |
| Escambia County | LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.56 | $14.90 | same |
| Okaloosa County | LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.56 | $14.90 | same |
| Walton County | LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.56 | $14.90 | same |
| Bay County | LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.56 | $14.90 | same |
| Holmes County | LABORER: PIPELAYER | $11.42 | $13.37 | −$1.53 |
| Washington County | LABORER: PIPELAYER | $11.42 | $13.37 | −$1.53 |
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination FL20260224 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/FL20260224/1
We read every active Florida Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download Santa Rosa County as CSV · Report an error