Prevailing wage rates in Highlands County, Florida

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Highlands County, Florida (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Highlands County, Florida.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination FL20260042, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver, Includes Dump And Lowboy$11.40$0.00$11.40
Roofer, Includes Built Up, And Shake & Shingle Roofs$12.70$0.00$12.70
Plumber, Excludes HVAC Unit Installation$13.23$0.00$13.23
Operator: Loader$12.00$0.00$12.00
Operator: Backhoe$13.92$0.00$13.92
Laborer: Pipelayer$9.71$0.00$9.71
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$9.00$0.00$9.00
Laborer: Common Or General$7.25$0.00$7.25
HVAC Mechanic (Installation Of HVAC Unit Only, Excludes Installation Of HVAC Pipe And Duct)$13.96$0.00$13.96
Electrician$10.80$0.00$10.80
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$12.81$0.00$12.81
Carpenter$15.83$0.00$15.83

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination FL20260093, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Painter: Brush And Spray$20.21$12.38$32.59
Truck Driver: Distributor, Dump, Lowboy And Tandem$14.00$0.00$14.00
Operator: Loader$14.13$1.94$16.07
Operator: Bulldozer$13.30$1.92$15.22
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator$12.25$1.33$13.58
Laborer: Pipelayer$11.58$0.00$11.58
Laborer: Common Or General$8.19$0.00$8.19

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination FL20260140, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver (Dredge 16"" And Over)..................$ 19.67 0.00 Third Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over)......$ 19.67 0.00 Shoreman (Dredge 16"" And Over)......................$ 19.67 0.00 Second Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Second Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over).....$ 19.67 0.00 Operator (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Oiler (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Oiler (Dredge Under 16"")............................$ 19.67 0.00 Oiler (Dredge 16"" And Over).........................$ 19.67 0.00 Leverman (Dredge Under 16"").........................$ 19.67 0.00 Leverman (Dredge 16"" And Over)......................$ 19.67 0.00 Janitor - Cabin Person (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Handyman (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
First Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
First Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over)......$ 19.67 0.00 Fireman (Dredge 16"" And Over).......................$ 19.67 0.00 Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge Under 16"")...........$ 19.67 0.00 Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge 16"" And Over)........$ 19.67 0.00 Dozer Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67
Derrick Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination FL20260207, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$30.12$13.11$43.23
Electrician (Includes Low Voltage Wiring)$33.11$14.59$47.70
More Than 5 Years; Employer Contributions 6% Of Regular Hourly Rate To Vacation Pay Credit For Employee Who Has Worked In Business Less Than 5 Years. B.Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day; The Friday After Thanksgiving Day; And Christmas Day$51.83$38.44$90.27
Operator: Crane (Cranes 76 Ton To 129 Ton)$37.57$14.90$52.47
Operator: Crane (Cranes 130-300 Ton)$39.38$14.90$54.28
Operator: Crane (All Cranes Over 300 Ton, Electric Tower, Luffing Boom Cranes)$40.40$14.90$55.30
Operator: Crane (All Cranes 75 Tons And Below)$37.07$14.90$51.97
Operator: Oiler$27.53$14.90$42.43
Operator: Mechanic$37.07$14.90$51.97
Operator: Forklift$26.75$14.90$41.65
Ironworker: Ornamental$28.90$15.66$44.56
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$35.03$24.00$59.03
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$14.24$0.00$14.24
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$12.95$2.28$15.23
Tile Setter$17.25$1.74$18.99
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$16.50$3.52$20.02
Roofer$16.79$0.00$16.79
Plumber$19.65$5.14$24.79
Pipefitter$22.89$9.93$32.82
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$13.54$0.00$13.54
Operator: Roller$14.43$4.78$19.21
Operator: Loader$16.30$0.00$16.30
Operator: Grader/Blade$18.97$0.00$18.97
Operator: Bulldozer$15.40$1.90$17.30
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.80$2.81$20.61
Laborer: Pipelayer$15.00$0.54$15.54
Laborer: Common Or General, Including Cement Mason Tending$11.80$1.47$13.27
Ironworker, Structural$21.87$0.00$21.87
Ironworker, Reinforcing$22.81$11.58$34.39
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.82$0.00$14.82
Carpenter$16.25$1.36$17.61

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination FL20260251, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter$22.58$0.00$22.58
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$20.50$0.00$20.50
Electrician$33.05$10.79$43.84
Ironworker$24.16$0.00$24.16
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$16.18$0.00$16.18
Laborer: Common Or General$13.14$0.00$13.14
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$21.43$3.75$25.18
Laborer: Pipelayer$19.93$0.00$19.93
Laborer: Grade Checker$17.21$0.00$17.21
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$19.64$2.89$22.53
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$26.54$11.00$37.54
Operator: Boom$33.61$11.50$45.11
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$17.00$0.72$17.72
Operator: Bulldozer$21.25$1.57$22.82
Operator: Crane$31.54$0.00$31.54
Operator: Grader/Blade$19.25$0.00$19.25
Operator: Loader$18.99$0.00$18.99
Operator: Mechanic$29.69$0.00$29.69
Operator: Milling Machine$20.86$1.95$22.81
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$20.87$0.00$20.87
Operator: Piledriver$25.18$0.00$25.18
Operator: Roller$18.37$0.00$18.37
Operator: Scraper$15.54$0.00$15.54
Operator: Screed$20.47$0.00$20.47
Operator: Tractor$16.00$0.68$16.68
Painter$21.02$0.00$21.02
Traffic Control: Flagger$14.69$3.56$18.25
Traffic Signal Installation/Highway Lighting$23.69$3.40$27.09
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$16.68$0.00$16.68
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$19.46$0.00$19.46
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$21.42$0.00$21.42
Truck Driver: Off The Road Truck$16.55$0.00$16.55
Truck Driver: Water Truck$18.27$0.00$18.27
Truck Driver: Distributor Truck$23.36$0.00$23.36

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Highlands County, Florida: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Florida Counties of Highlands

Wage determination 2015-5735, revision 31, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.29
01111General Clerk I$15.45
07010Baker$19.64
07130Food Service Worker$15.55
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.88
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.38
11090Gardener$23.41
11150Janitor$15.93
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.83
11240Maid or Houseman$14.95
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$25.04
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$26.29
23160Electrician, Maintenance$23.11
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$20.86
23370General Maintenance Worker$18.29
23470Laborer$16.20
27101Guard I$15.68
27102Guard II$17.54
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$11.66
31361Truckdriver, Light$16.94
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.29
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.40
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.70
01020Administrative Assistant$27.43
01035Court Reporter$21.19
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.21
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.60
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.63
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.45
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.95
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$20.22
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.88
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.88
01111General Clerk I$15.45
01112General Clerk II$16.85
01113General Clerk III$18.91
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.63
01141Messenger Courier$13.75
01191Order Clerk I$15.47
01192Order Clerk II$16.88
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.94
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.19
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.63
01270Production Control Clerk$22.39
01290Rental Clerk$16.42
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.94
01311Secretary I$18.94
01312Secretary II$21.19
01313Secretary III$23.63
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.07
01410Supply Technician$27.43
01420Survey Worker$21.19
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.44
01531Travel Clerk I$16.88
01532Travel Clerk II$18.94
01533Travel Clerk III$21.19
01611Word Processor I$16.88
01612Word Processor II$18.94
01613Word Processor III$21.19
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.47
05010Automotive Electrician$20.79
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.87
05070Automotive Worker$19.87
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.02
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.11
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.87
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.11
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.00
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.94
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.87
05310Painter, Automotive$20.79
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.87
05370Tire Repairer$16.26
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.11
07010Baker$19.64
07041Cook I$17.97
07042Cook II$21.23
07070Dishwasher$13.85
07130Food Service Worker$15.55
07210Meat Cutter$19.14
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.88
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.36
09040Furniture Handler$12.69
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.36
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.98
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.30
09130Upholsterer$22.36
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.38
11060Elevator Operator$15.93
11090Gardener$23.41
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.93
11150Janitor$15.93
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.83
11240Maid or Houseman$14.95
11260Pruner$15.52
11270Tractor Operator$21.19
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.83
11360Window Cleaner$17.25
12010Ambulance Driver$24.99
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$25.14
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.50
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$35.29
12020Dental Assistant$22.17
12025Dental Hygienist$40.18
12030EKG Technician$36.05
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$36.05
12040Emergency Medical Technician$24.99
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$22.47
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$25.14
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$28.04
12100Medical Assistant$18.15
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$22.23
12160Medical Record Clerk$16.74
12190Medical Record Technician$22.52
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.47
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$55.27
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.96
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.71
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.14
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.23
12235Optical Dispenser$25.14
12236Optical Technician$22.47
12250Pharmacy Technician$19.34
12280Phlebotomist$20.31
12305Radiologic Technologist$32.41
12311Registered Nurse I$27.83
12312Registered Nurse II$34.04
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.04
12314Registered Nurse III$41.20
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.20
12316Registered Nurse IV$49.38
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$31.15
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.59
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.45
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.22
13013Exhibits Specialist III$30.49
13041Illustrator I$18.88
13042Illustrator II$23.39
13043Illustrator III$28.61
13047Librarian$27.59
13050Library Aide/Clerk$10.78
13058Library Technician$13.74
13061Media Specialist I$17.98
13062Media Specialist II$20.11
13063Media Specialist III$22.43
13071Photographer I$18.09
13072Photographer II$20.23
13073Photographer III$25.08
13074Photographer IV$29.18
13075Photographer V$35.30
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$16.73
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.18
14041Computer Operator I$17.23
14042Computer Operator II$19.48
14043Computer Operator III$21.49
14044Computer Operator IV$23.87
14045Computer Operator V$25.89
14071Computer Programmer I$22.92
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$17.23
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$23.87
14170System Support Specialist$25.89
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$34.55
15060Educational Technologist$29.96
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$40.18
15080Graphic Artist$27.82
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$40.18
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$40.18
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$40.18
15090Technical Instructor$21.42
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$27.82
15110Test Proctor$18.36
15120Tutor$18.36
16010Assembler$15.47
16030Counter Attendant$15.47
16040Dry Cleaner$17.68
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$15.47
16090Presser, Hand$15.47
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$15.47
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$15.47
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$15.47
16190Sewing Machine Operator$18.42
16220Tailor$19.15
16250Washer, Machine$16.21
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$22.36
19040Tool And Die Maker$28.82
21020Forklift Operator$17.01
21030Material Coordinator$22.39
21040Material Expediter$22.39
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.20
21071Order Filler$15.35
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$17.01
21110Shipping Packer$19.13
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.13
21140Store Worker I$14.73
21150Stock Clerk$18.94
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$17.01
21410Warehouse Specialist$17.01
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$26.29
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$21.80
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$25.04
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$26.29
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$27.60
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$19.58
23050Aircraft, Painter$22.36
23060Aircraft Servicer$21.80
23080Aircraft Worker$22.87
23110Appliance Mechanic$22.36
23120Bicycle Repairer$17.66
23125Cable Splicer$24.00
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$22.79
23140Carpet Layer$20.86
23160Electrician, Maintenance$23.11
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$20.86
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$22.36
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$24.93
23260Fabric Worker$19.30
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$24.00
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$17.66
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$24.00
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$17.66
23370General Maintenance Worker$18.29
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$25.04
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$21.80
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$22.87
23391Gunsmith I$17.66
23392Gunsmith II$20.86
23393Gunsmith III$24.00
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$24.00
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$22.01
23460Instrument Mechanic$24.00
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$22.36
23470Laborer$16.20
23510Locksmith$22.36
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$27.28
23550Machinist, Maintenance$24.00
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$15.98
23591Metrology Technician I$24.00
23592Metrology Technician II$25.59
23593Metrology Technician III$27.18
23640Millwright$24.00
23710Office Appliance Repairer$22.36
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.32
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.13
23810Plumber, Maintenance$24.35
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$24.00
23850Rigger$24.00
23870Scale Mechanic$20.86
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$24.00
23910Small Engine Mechanic$20.86
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$26.98
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$28.77
23950Telephone Lineman$24.00
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.72
23965Well Driller$24.00
23970Woodcraft Worker$24.00
23980Woodworker$17.66
24550Case Manager$19.51
24570Child Care Attendant$14.94
24580Child Care Center Clerk$18.62
24610Chore Aide$15.84
24630Homemaker$19.51
25010Boiler Tender$24.30
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.64
25070Stationary Engineer$24.30
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$16.19
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.64
27004Alarm Monitor$19.24
27007Baggage Inspector$15.68
27008Corrections Officer$23.56
27010Court Security Officer$23.56
27030Detection Dog Handler$17.54
27040Detention Officer$23.56
27070Firefighter$23.56
27101Guard I$15.68
27102Guard II$17.54
27131Police Officer I$25.69
27132Police Officer II$28.55
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$17.82
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$19.69
28043Carnival Worker$13.07
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$20.90
28310Lifeguard$18.62
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$23.36
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.06
28515Recreation Specialist$28.95
28630Sports Official$18.62
28690Swimming Pool Operator$23.26
29010Blocker And Bracer$20.86
29020Hatch Tender$20.86
29030Line Handler$20.86
29041Stevedore I$19.30
29042Stevedore II$22.36
30021Archeological Technician I$15.80
30022Archeological Technician II$18.16
30023Archeological Technician III$22.52
30030Cartographic Technician$24.49
30040Civil Engineering Technician$22.98
30051Cryogenic Technician I$21.59
30052Cryogenic Technician II$23.85
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$14.36
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$18.16
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$18.41
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$24.93
30081Engineering Technician I$16.69
30082Engineering Technician II$18.74
30083Engineering Technician III$21.23
30084Engineering Technician IV$24.45
30085Engineering Technician V$26.10
30086Engineering Technician VI$29.43
30090Environmental Technician$18.16
30095Evidence Control Specialist$19.49
30210Laboratory Technician$17.50
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$21.59
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$23.85
30240Mathematical Technician$21.76
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$21.79
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$26.99
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.02
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$39.95
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$23.85
30390Photo-Optics Technician$22.93
30395Radiation Control Technician$23.85
30461Technical Writer I$18.74
30462Technical Writer II$22.95
30463Technical Writer III$27.73
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$21.59
30502Weather Forecaster II$26.26
30621Weather Observer, Senior$19.10
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$12.72
31030Bus Driver$18.90
31043Driver Courier$15.35
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$11.66
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$13.93
31310Taxi Driver$12.28
31361Truckdriver, Light$16.94
31362Truckdriver, Medium$18.51
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$21.60
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$21.60
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.47
99050Desk Clerk$17.45
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$21.09
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$23.30
99260Marketing Analyst$28.37
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$23.02
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$23.32
99711Recycling Specialist$29.37
99730Refuse Collector$20.77
99810Sales Clerk$15.00
99820School Crossing Guard$15.47
99830Survey Party Chief$20.79
99831Surveying Aide$12.78
99832Surveying Technician$19.52
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.09
99841Vending Machine Repairer$27.53
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.09

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.