Prevailing wage rates in Jackson County, Mississippi

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Jackson County, Mississippi (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 Jackson County, Mississippi.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MS20260039, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$32.90$11.10$44.00
Roofer, Includes Shake & Shingle Roofs$12.00$0.00$12.00
Plumber$14.62$0.00$14.62
Painter$11.00$0.00$11.00
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$10.92$0.00$10.92
Laborer: Common Or General$9.40$0.00$9.40
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$9.87$0.00$9.87
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$10.35$0.00$10.35
Bricklayer$12.82$0.00$12.82

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MS20260052, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter (Includes Drywall Hanging, Finishing/Taping And Form Work)$31.36$13.45$44.81
Electrician (Includes Low Voltage Wiring)$32.90$11.10$44.00
Power Equipment Operator: Forklift$35.50$14.55$50.05
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$35.50$14.55$50.05
Ironworker, Reinforcing$31.00$17.77$48.77
Plumber (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation (Excludes HVAC Unit Installation))$29.91$11.97$41.88
Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Unit Installation (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation))$30.41$11.47$41.88
Sprinkler Fitter: Fire Sprinkler$32.65$23.55$56.20
Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation)$30.45$13.88$44.33
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$14.11$0.27$14.38
Tile Setter$18.00$0.00$18.00
Roofer$14.50$0.00$14.50
Painter (Brush And Roller)$17.00$0.00$17.00
Operator: Bulldozer$15.14$1.03$16.17
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.89$1.62$19.51
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$12.50$0.00$12.50
Laborer: Common Or General$13.57$0.00$13.57
Ironworker, Structural$18.05$0.00$18.05
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.37$0.00$18.37
Bricklayer$20.29$0.00$20.29

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination MS20260001, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Welder (Dredge Under 16"")...........................$ 19.67 0.00 Welder (Dredge 16"" And Over)........................$ 19.67 0.00 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 Heavy

Wage determination MS20260002, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Drivers: Over 1 1/2 Tons$18.84$0.00$18.84
Truck Drivers: 1 1/2 Tons Or Less$18.84$0.00$18.84
Power Equipment Operators: Piledriver Opertor, Mechanic (Heavy Equipment), Cranes, Derricks, Draglines, Welder, Power Shovels & Backhoes, Mixer (Concrete, 21 Cu. Ft. & Over), Asphalt Plant Operator, Trenching Machine (Over 18"")..............$ 20.14 0.13 Power Equipment Operators: Oiler, Pump, Greaser, Tractor (Farm Type Including Disc, Plow Or Roller)$18.84$0.13$18.97
Power Equipment Operators: Fireman (Heavy Construction), Piledriver, Leadsman, Winchman$18.84$0.13$18.97
Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer (Finisher, Push Cat & On Barges), Motor Patrol Finisher, Scraper & Like Equipment, Front End Loader, Backhoe (Tractor Mounted) Asphalt Finisher Or Spreading Machine, Well Point System Operator, Self Propelled Loader (Conveyor Type)$18.84$0.13$18.97
Operator, Asphalt Distributor, Asphalt Roller, Bulldozer (Rough, Including Disc, Plow, Or Roller), Motor Patrol (Haul Roads), Trenching Machine (18"" & Under), Self-Propelled Roller (Except Asphalt, End Dump Equipment (Off Highway), Mixer (Concrete Up To 21 Cu. Ft.), Bottom Dump Euclids (& Like Equipment).$ 18.84 0.13 Laborers: Unskilled$18.84$0.00$18.84
Laborers: Revetment & Dikes$18.84$0.00$18.84
Laborers: Chain Saw Operator Or Filer$18.84$0.00$18.84
Laborers: Air Tool Operator$18.84$0.00$18.84
Carpenter$18.84$0.00$18.84

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination MS20260003, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Self-Propelled Hopper Dredge, Drag Tender$25.20$8.96$34.16

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination MS20260135, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Semi/Trailer Truck$14.36$0.00$14.36
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (All Types)$13.68$0.00$13.68
Truck Driver: Water Truck$17.08$0.00$17.08
Truck Driver: Mechanic$12.31$0.00$12.31
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$13.01$0.00$13.01
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$14.72$0.00$14.72
Operator: Tractor$13.88$0.00$13.88
Operator: Scraper$14.00$0.00$14.00
Operator: Roller (All Types)$14.32$0.00$14.32
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$13.60$0.00$13.60
Operator: Oiler$12.22$0.00$12.22
Operator: Milling Machine$16.04$0.00$16.04
Operator: Mechanic$18.44$0.00$18.44
Operator: Loader$15.99$0.00$15.99
Operator: Grader/Blade$16.95$0.00$16.95
Operator: Distributor$14.47$0.00$14.47
Operator: Crane$15.89$0.00$15.89
Operator: Concrete Saw$15.50$0.00$15.50
Operator: Bulldozer$15.94$0.00$15.94
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$13.62$0.00$13.62
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$11.86$0.00$11.86
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$15.88$0.00$15.88
Operator: Asphalt Spreader$14.71$0.00$14.71
Laborer: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$13.19$0.00$13.19
Laborer: Pipelayer$14.88$0.00$14.88
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$12.70$0.00$12.70
Laborer: Luteman$12.88$0.00$12.88
Laborer: Landscape$11.23$0.00$11.23
Laborer: Grade Checker$16.13$0.00$16.13
Laborer: Flagger$11.42$0.00$11.42
Laborer: Common Or General$10.90$0.00$10.90
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$11.25$0.00$11.25
Ironworker, Reinforcing$15.50$0.00$15.50
Installer: Guardrail$11.81$0.00$11.81
Installer - Sign$12.75$0.00$12.75
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Truck Driver (Line Striping Truck)$14.75$0.00$14.75
Electrician$25.57$6.79$32.36
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.04$0.00$14.04
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$14.63$0.00$14.63

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Mississippi Counties of Hancock, Harrison and Jackson

Wage determination 2015-5147, revision 31, updated 8/11/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.37
01111General Clerk I$15.57
07010Baker$14.48
07130Food Service Worker$11.72
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.86
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.63
11090Gardener$17.47
11150Janitor$14.28
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.00
11240Maid or Houseman$13.33
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.53
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$37.77
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.78
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$36.94
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.23
23470Laborer$16.90
27101Guard I$14.92
27102Guard II$16.69
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.09
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.80
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.37
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.49
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.81
01020Administrative Assistant$29.15
01035Court Reporter$20.70
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.32
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.72
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.76
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.05
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.51
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$18.51
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.49
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.49
01111General Clerk I$15.57
01112General Clerk II$16.98
01113General Clerk III$19.07
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.07
01141Messenger Courier$17.33
01191Order Clerk I$17.13
01192Order Clerk II$18.69
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.90
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.14
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.56
01270Production Control Clerk$28.90
01290Rental Clerk$16.34
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.51
01311Secretary I$18.51
01312Secretary II$20.70
01313Secretary III$23.07
01320Service Order Dispatcher$16.54
01410Supply Technician$29.15
01420Survey Worker$15.83
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.49
01531Travel Clerk I$16.33
01532Travel Clerk II$18.32
01533Travel Clerk III$20.50
01611Word Processor I$16.49
01612Word Processor II$18.51
01613Word Processor III$20.70
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$26.03
05010Automotive Electrician$18.30
05040Automotive Glass Installer$17.64
05070Automotive Worker$17.64
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$16.24
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$18.94
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$17.64
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$19.39
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.53
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$16.94
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$17.64
05310Painter, Automotive$18.30
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$17.64
05370Tire Repairer$17.06
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$18.94
07010Baker$14.48
07041Cook I$13.98
07042Cook II$15.19
07070Dishwasher$12.73
07130Food Service Worker$11.72
07210Meat Cutter$15.21
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.86
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$30.37
09040Furniture Handler$23.13
09080Furniture Refinisher$30.37
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$25.76
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$28.10
09130Upholsterer$30.37
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.63
11060Elevator Operator$14.28
11090Gardener$17.47
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.28
11150Janitor$14.28
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.00
11240Maid or Houseman$13.33
11260Pruner$14.21
11270Tractor Operator$16.71
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$15.00
11360Window Cleaner$15.07
12010Ambulance Driver$20.42
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$24.33
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$29.89
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.05
12020Dental Assistant$20.19
12025Dental Hygienist$35.34
12030EKG Technician$27.09
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$27.09
12040Emergency Medical Technician$20.42
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$21.74
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$24.33
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$27.13
12100Medical Assistant$17.11
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$24.53
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.20
12190Medical Record Technician$22.58
12195Medical Transcriptionist$21.49
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$53.47
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.48
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.16
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.54
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.56
12235Optical Dispenser$18.04
12236Optical Technician$21.04
12250Pharmacy Technician$19.14
12280Phlebotomist$17.48
12305Radiologic Technologist$27.19
12311Registered Nurse I$25.64
12312Registered Nurse II$31.37
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$31.37
12314Registered Nurse III$37.96
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$37.96
12316Registered Nurse IV$45.50
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$30.14
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$20.97
13011Exhibits Specialist I$20.70
13012Exhibits Specialist II$25.64
13013Exhibits Specialist III$31.37
13041Illustrator I$20.70
13042Illustrator II$25.64
13043Illustrator III$31.37
13047Librarian$28.40
13050Library Aide/Clerk$13.05
13058Library Technician$17.09
13061Media Specialist I$18.50
13062Media Specialist II$20.70
13063Media Specialist III$23.09
13071Photographer I$18.50
13072Photographer II$20.70
13073Photographer III$25.64
13074Photographer IV$31.37
13075Photographer V$37.96
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.01
13110Video Teleconference Technician$21.81
14041Computer Operator I$19.51
14042Computer Operator II$21.82
14043Computer Operator III$24.34
14044Computer Operator IV$27.03
14045Computer Operator V$29.94
14071Computer Programmer I$22.98
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.51
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.03
14170System Support Specialist$29.94
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.16
15060Educational Technologist$40.28
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.13
15080Graphic Artist$23.50
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.13
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.13
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.13
15090Technical Instructor$29.00
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$35.48
15110Test Proctor$23.41
15120Tutor$23.41
16010Assembler$12.04
16030Counter Attendant$12.04
16040Dry Cleaner$13.95
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$12.04
16090Presser, Hand$12.04
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$12.04
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$12.04
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$12.04
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.78
16220Tailor$15.65
16250Washer, Machine$12.59
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$27.44
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.05
21020Forklift Operator$19.66
21030Material Coordinator$28.90
21040Material Expediter$28.90
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.90
21071Order Filler$15.28
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$19.66
21110Shipping Packer$19.66
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.66
21140Store Worker I$18.71
21150Stock Clerk$22.19
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$19.66
21410Warehouse Specialist$19.66
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$37.77
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$32.66
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.53
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$37.77
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$38.87
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$29.94
23050Aircraft, Painter$35.30
23060Aircraft Servicer$32.66
23080Aircraft Worker$34.01
23110Appliance Mechanic$27.44
23120Bicycle Repairer$24.33
23125Cable Splicer$33.42
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.78
23140Carpet Layer$26.44
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.78
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$36.94
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$38.35
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$39.68
23260Fabric Worker$25.39
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$25.73
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$24.33
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.40
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.33
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.23
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$36.53
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$32.66
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$34.01
23391Gunsmith I$24.33
23392Gunsmith II$26.44
23393Gunsmith III$28.40
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.60
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.19
23460Instrument Mechanic$28.40
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$27.44
23470Laborer$16.90
23510Locksmith$27.44
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$36.28
23550Machinist, Maintenance$31.81
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$22.35
23591Metrology Technician I$28.40
23592Metrology Technician II$29.36
23593Metrology Technician III$30.22
23640Millwright$30.60
23710Office Appliance Repairer$21.10
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.87
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.31
23810Plumber, Maintenance$29.29
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.40
23850Rigger$29.74
23870Scale Mechanic$26.44
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$30.12
23910Small Engine Mechanic$20.24
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$28.63
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$30.56
23950Telephone Lineman$29.59
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$30.50
23965Well Driller$28.40
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.40
23980Woodworker$24.33
24550Case Manager$17.27
24570Child Care Attendant$10.73
24580Child Care Center Clerk$13.38
24610Chore Aide$12.51
24630Homemaker$17.27
25010Boiler Tender$27.15
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.38
25070Stationary Engineer$27.15
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$22.25
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.38
27004Alarm Monitor$17.20
27007Baggage Inspector$14.92
27008Corrections Officer$17.19
27010Court Security Officer$20.34
27030Detection Dog Handler$16.69
27040Detention Officer$17.19
27070Firefighter$20.47
27101Guard I$14.92
27102Guard II$16.69
27131Police Officer I$23.36
27132Police Officer II$25.96
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$13.39
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$13.99
28043Carnival Worker$11.39
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$16.52
28310Lifeguard$12.71
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$18.48
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$13.49
28515Recreation Specialist$22.89
28630Sports Official$14.72
28690Swimming Pool Operator$17.32
29010Blocker And Bracer$33.19
29020Hatch Tender$33.19
29030Line Handler$33.19
29041Stevedore I$31.88
29042Stevedore II$34.45
30021Archeological Technician I$18.86
30022Archeological Technician II$21.09
30023Archeological Technician III$26.13
30030Cartographic Technician$26.13
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.35
30051Cryogenic Technician I$28.94
30052Cryogenic Technician II$31.95
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$18.86
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.09
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$23.51
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$28.94
30081Engineering Technician I$16.99
30082Engineering Technician II$19.06
30083Engineering Technician III$21.32
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.41
30085Engineering Technician V$32.31
30086Engineering Technician VI$39.10
30090Environmental Technician$26.13
30095Evidence Control Specialist$26.13
30210Laboratory Technician$29.99
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$28.94
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$31.95
30240Mathematical Technician$26.13
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$21.64
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$26.82
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$32.80
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$39.68
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$31.95
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.13
30395Radiation Control Technician$31.95
30461Technical Writer I$27.93
30462Technical Writer II$31.95
30463Technical Writer III$38.66
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$28.94
30502Weather Forecaster II$35.20
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.13
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$16.27
31030Bus Driver$19.77
31043Driver Courier$18.92
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.09
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$13.94
31310Taxi Driver$12.25
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.80
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.76
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$22.58
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$22.58
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.06
99050Desk Clerk$13.33
99095Embalmer$28.16
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$23.13
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$24.18
99260Marketing Analyst$27.16
99310Mortician$28.16
99410Pest Controller$20.71
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$23.72
99711Recycling Specialist$26.41
99730Refuse Collector$22.47
99810Sales Clerk$13.89
99820School Crossing Guard$18.43
99830Survey Party Chief$27.28
99831Surveying Aide$18.04
99832Surveying Technician$24.77
99840Vending Machine Attendant$17.62
99841Vending Machine Repairer$20.01
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$17.62

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.