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Carpenter prevailing wage, Covington County group, Mississippi (6 counties)
DOL sets the same carpenter rates, row for row, in 6 counties: Claiborne, Covington, Franklin, Issaquena, Sharkey and Walthall. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$16.10an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$16.10 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
CARPENTER · SUMS2015-005
$12.83an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$12.83 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK · SUMS2007-019
$14.21an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$14.21 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK · SUMS2010-047
$16.54an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$16.54 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK · SUMS2015-037
On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 6 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $16.10 an hour: a $16.10 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MS20260044 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $16.10 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MS20260044, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUMS2015-005 (April 3, 2017). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in each of these 6 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $12.83 an hour: a $12.83 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MS20260022 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $12.83 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MS20260022, modification 2, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUMS2007-019 (December 5, 2007). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in each of these 6 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $14.21 an hour: a $14.21 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MS20260124 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $14.21 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MS20260124, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUMS2010-047 (August 4, 2014). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in each of these 6 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $16.54 an hour: a $16.54 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination MS20260071 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $16.54 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination MS20260071, modification 2, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier SUMS2015-037 (April 3, 2017). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Mississippi has no state prevailing wage law (DOL state table).
DOL lists 5 carpenter rates for each of these counties, from $12.38 to $16.54 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $16.10 + $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) | $16.10 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $16.10 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $12.83 + $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) | $12.83 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $12.83 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $14.21 + $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) | $14.21 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $14.21 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $16.54 + $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) | $16.54 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $16.54 |
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 Mississippi change log lists what each one changed.
Every carpenter rate in the Covington County group
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORKHeavy · SUMS2015-037$16.54
- CARPENTERBuilding · SUMS2015-005$16.10
- CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORKHighway · SUMS2010-047$14.21
- CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORKResidential · SUMS2007-019$12.83
- CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY)Highway · SUMS2010-047$12.38
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTERBuildingSUMS2015-005 | $16.10 | $0.00 | $16.10 | MS20260044 Mod 1 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORKHighwaySUMS2010-047 | $14.21 | $0.00 | $14.21 | MS20260124 Mod 1 |
| CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY)HighwaySUMS2010-047 | $12.26 | $0.12 | $12.38 | MS20260124 Mod 1 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORKHeavySUMS2015-037 | $16.54 | $0.00 | $16.54 | MS20260071 Mod 2 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORKResidentialSUMS2007-019 | $12.83 | $0.00 | $12.83 | MS20260022 Mod 2 |
How the Covington County group compares
The main carpenter rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Mississippi
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Covington County groupbase $16.10$16.10
- Jefferson Davis Countybase $16.10$16.10
- Jones Countybase $15.00$16.88
- Smith Countybase $15.00$16.88
Which county is in which carpenter group
Every Mississippi county with a carpenter rate. Counties DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | CARPENTER (INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, FINISHING/TAPING AND FORM WORK) | $31.36 | $44.81 |
| Hancock County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, FINISHING/TAPING AND FORM WORK | $23.31 | $25.57 |
| Forrest County | CARPENTER | $17.84 | $23.88 |
| Lamar County | CARPENTER | $17.44 | $22.77 |
| Perry County | CARPENTER | $17.44 | $22.77 |
| Rankin County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $18.98 | $20.80 |
| Benton County | CARPENTER | $20.77 | $20.77 |
| DeSoto County | CARPENTER | $20.77 | $20.77 |
| Marshall County | CARPENTER | $20.77 | $20.77 |
| Tate County | CARPENTER | $20.77 | $20.77 |
| Tunica County | CARPENTER | $20.77 | $20.77 |
| Copiah County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $18.60 | $20.57 |
| Madison County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $18.60 | $20.57 |
| Simpson County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $18.60 | $20.57 |
| Grenada County group, 2 localities: Grenada, Montgomery | CARPENTER | $18.11 | $19.80 |
| Attala County | CARPENTER | $18.11 | $19.80 |
| Bolivar County | CARPENTER | $18.11 | $19.80 |
| Carroll County | CARPENTER | $18.11 | $19.80 |
| Coahoma County | CARPENTER | $18.11 | $19.80 |
| Holmes County | CARPENTER | $18.11 | $19.80 |
| Humphreys County | CARPENTER | $18.11 | $19.80 |
| Leflore County | CARPENTER | $18.11 | $19.80 |
| Panola County | CARPENTER | $18.11 | $19.80 |
| Quitman County | CARPENTER | $18.11 | $19.80 |
| Sunflower County | CARPENTER | $18.11 | $19.80 |
| Tallahatchie County | CARPENTER | $18.11 | $19.80 |
| Washington County | CARPENTER | $18.11 | $19.80 |
| Yalobusha County | CARPENTER | $18.11 | $19.80 |
| Hinds County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $15.33 | $19.75 |
| Leake County group, 4 localities: Greene, Jasper, Kemper, Leake | CARPENTER | $15.00 | $16.88 |
| Clarke County | CARPENTER | $15.00 | $16.88 |
| George County | CARPENTER | $15.00 | $16.88 |
| Jones County | CARPENTER | $15.00 | $16.88 |
| Lauderdale County | CARPENTER | $15.00 | $16.88 |
| Neshoba County | CARPENTER | $15.00 | $16.88 |
| Newton County | CARPENTER | $15.00 | $16.88 |
| Pearl River County | CARPENTER | $15.00 | $16.88 |
| Scott County | CARPENTER | $15.00 | $16.88 |
| Smith County | CARPENTER | $15.00 | $16.88 |
| Stone County | CARPENTER | $15.00 | $16.88 |
| Wayne County | CARPENTER | $15.00 | $16.88 |
| Winston County group, 2 localities: Webster, Winston | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Alcorn County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Calhoun County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Chickasaw County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Choctaw County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Clay County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Itawamba County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Lafayette County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Lee County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Lowndes County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Monroe County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Noxubee County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Oktibbeha County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Pontotoc County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Prentiss County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Tippah County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Tishomingo County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Union County | CARPENTER | $16.13 | $16.13 |
| Covington County group, 6 localities: Claiborne, Covington, Franklin, Issaquena, Sharkey, Walthall | CARPENTER | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Adams County | CARPENTER | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Amite County | CARPENTER | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Jefferson County | CARPENTER | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Jefferson Davis County | CARPENTER | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Lawrence County | CARPENTER | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Lincoln County | CARPENTER | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Marion County | CARPENTER | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Pike County | CARPENTER | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Warren County | CARPENTER | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Wilkinson County | CARPENTER | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Yazoo County | CARPENTER | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Harrison County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, FINISHING/TAPING AND FORM WORK | $15.90 | $15.90 |
4 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 68 counties with rates of their own.
More from DOL on this rate
- 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)).
Every trade's rates, county by county: Claiborne · Covington · Franklin · Issaquena · Sharkey · Walthall
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), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. For the row this page leads with:
- Claiborne: MS20260044 Mod 1
- Covington: MS20260044 Mod 1
- Franklin: MS20260044 Mod 1
- Issaquena: MS20260044 Mod 1
- Sharkey: MS20260044 Mod 1
- Walthall: MS20260044 Mod 1
We read every active Mississippi 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 every Mississippi rate as CSV · Report an error