Prevailing wage rates in Scott County, Mississippi

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MS20260019, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$8.65$0.00$8.65
Roofer, Includes Shake & Shingle Roofs$10.89$0.00$10.89
Plumber$11.42$0.00$11.42
Painter, Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping$10.00$0.00$10.00
Operator: Bulldozer$13.13$0.00$13.13
Operator: Backhoe$13.63$0.00$13.63
Laborer: Pipelayer$8.31$0.00$8.31
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$8.03$0.00$8.03
Laborer: Common Or General$7.39$0.00$7.39
Electrician, Includes Installation Of HVAC/Temperature Controls$15.04$0.00$15.04
Drywall Hanger$11.50$0.00$11.50
Drywall Finisher/Taper$12.50$0.00$12.50
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.00$0.00$10.00
Carpenter, Includes Form Work (Excludes Drywall Hanging)$9.60$0.00$9.60
Bricklayer$18.30$0.00$18.30

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MS20260047, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$33.30$11.63$44.93
Plumber (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation)$30.41$11.47$41.88
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$13.50$1.15$14.65
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$19.95$0.68$20.63
Pipefitter, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$22.77$6.96$29.73
Painter (Brush And Roller)$15.17$0.00$15.17
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$18.00$1.32$19.32
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.52$0.75$13.27
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$12.98$0.00$12.98
Laborer: Common Or General$9.00$1.88$10.88
Ironworker, Structural$24.05$12.29$36.34
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$20.00$0.00$20.00
Carpenter$15.00$1.88$16.88

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 MS20260113, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$33.30$11.63$44.93
Truck Driver: Semi/Trailer Truck$12.50$0.00$12.50
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (All Types)$12.48$0.00$12.48
Truck Driver: Water Truck$9.63$0.00$9.63
Truck Driver: Off The Road Truck$12.31$0.00$12.31
Truck Driver: Mechanic$12.30$0.00$12.30
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$13.09$0.00$13.09
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$13.29$0.00$13.29
Surveyor (Staking, Marking And Brush Clearing)$12.34$0.00$12.34
Operator: Trencher$13.75$0.00$13.75
Operator: Tractor$11.02$0.00$11.02
Operator: Scraper$12.63$0.00$12.63
Operator: Roller (All Types)$12.78$0.00$12.78
Operator: Piledriver$15.13$0.00$15.13
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$12.75$0.00$12.75
Operator: Oiler$13.05$0.00$13.05
Operator: Mixer$12.42$0.00$12.42
Operator: Milling Machine$14.96$0.00$14.96
Operator: Mechanic$15.41$0.00$15.41
Operator: Loader$14.31$0.00$14.31
Operator: Grader/Blade$15.16$0.00$15.16
Operator: Drill$19.22$0.00$19.22
Operator: Distributor$11.56$0.00$11.56
Operator: Crane$18.35$0.00$18.35
Operator: Concrete Saw$14.37$0.00$14.37
Operator: Bulldozer$16.50$0.00$16.50
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$10.17$0.00$10.17
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$14.50$0.00$14.50
Operator: Asphalt Spreader$15.33$0.00$15.33
Laborer: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$11.23$0.00$11.23
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.27$0.00$12.27
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$11.30$0.00$11.30
Laborer: Grade Checker$12.67$0.00$12.67
Laborer: Flagger$10.33$0.00$10.33
Laborer: Common Or General$10.85$0.00$10.85
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$11.00$0.00$11.00
Ironworker, Reinforcing$15.28$0.00$15.28
Installer - Sign$12.01$0.00$12.01
Installer - Guardrail$11.68$0.00$11.68
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Truck Driver (Line Striping Truck)$12.26$0.00$12.26
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.49$0.00$13.49
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$14.21$0.00$14.21
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$12.85$0.00$12.85

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Mississippi Counties of Scott

Wage determination 2015-5987, revision 6, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.83
01111General Clerk I$15.83
07010Baker$14.33
07130Food Service Worker$13.01
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.31
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.75
11090Gardener$20.22
11150Janitor$13.86
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$14.99
11240Maid or Houseman$11.79
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.30
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$38.30
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.99
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.12
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.58
23470Laborer$17.74
27101Guard I$14.08
27102Guard II$15.75
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.48
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.32
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.83
01012Accounting Clerk II$18.88
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.12
01020Administrative Assistant$25.05
01035Court Reporter$20.68
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.87
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.22
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.20
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.46
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.96
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.25
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.32
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.32
01111General Clerk I$15.83
01112General Clerk II$17.27
01113General Clerk III$19.38
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.86
01141Messenger Courier$16.92
01191Order Clerk I$16.98
01192Order Clerk II$18.52
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$17.58
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$19.67
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$21.93
01270Production Control Clerk$25.44
01290Rental Clerk$16.94
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.32
01311Secretary I$18.32
01312Secretary II$20.48
01313Secretary III$22.86
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.78
01410Supply Technician$25.05
01420Survey Worker$15.50
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.51
01531Travel Clerk I$16.32
01532Travel Clerk II$18.10
01533Travel Clerk III$20.36
01611Word Processor I$16.32
01612Word Processor II$18.32
01613Word Processor III$20.48
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$24.71
05010Automotive Electrician$17.39
05040Automotive Glass Installer$16.34
05070Automotive Worker$16.34
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$14.24
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$18.55
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$16.34
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$18.55
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$13.16
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$15.14
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$16.34
05310Painter, Automotive$17.39
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$16.34
05370Tire Repairer$17.01
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$18.55
07010Baker$14.33
07041Cook I$12.91
07042Cook II$14.74
07070Dishwasher$12.57
07130Food Service Worker$13.01
07210Meat Cutter$14.29
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.31
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$23.84
09040Furniture Handler$13.98
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.84
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.38
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.75
09130Upholsterer$23.84
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.75
11060Elevator Operator$13.86
11090Gardener$20.22
11122Housekeeping Aide$13.86
11150Janitor$13.86
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$14.99
11240Maid or Houseman$11.79
11260Pruner$13.19
11270Tractor Operator$18.39
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$14.99
11360Window Cleaner$15.75
12010Ambulance Driver$15.95
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$23.06
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$32.38
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$32.12
12020Dental Assistant$20.22
12025Dental Hygienist$33.13
12030EKG Technician$23.55
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$23.55
12040Emergency Medical Technician$15.95
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$20.61
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$23.06
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$25.72
12100Medical Assistant$17.32
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$22.79
12160Medical Record Clerk$17.62
12190Medical Record Technician$19.71
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.80
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$44.52
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.70
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.41
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.82
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.87
12235Optical Dispenser$18.07
12236Optical Technician$20.61
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.93
12280Phlebotomist$17.64
12305Radiologic Technologist$27.68
12311Registered Nurse I$26.84
12312Registered Nurse II$32.83
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.83
12314Registered Nurse III$39.73
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.73
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.62
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$28.57
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$22.78
13011Exhibits Specialist I$19.73
13012Exhibits Specialist II$24.45
13013Exhibits Specialist III$29.92
13041Illustrator I$19.73
13042Illustrator II$24.45
13043Illustrator III$29.92
13047Librarian$27.08
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.29
13058Library Technician$15.30
13061Media Specialist I$17.64
13062Media Specialist II$19.73
13063Media Specialist III$22.01
13071Photographer I$19.40
13072Photographer II$21.70
13073Photographer III$26.90
13074Photographer IV$32.91
13075Photographer V$39.81
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.94
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.08
14041Computer Operator I$20.96
14042Computer Operator II$23.45
14043Computer Operator III$26.15
14044Computer Operator IV$29.05
14045Computer Operator V$32.17
14071Computer Programmer I$22.24
14072Computer Programmer II$27.55
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$20.96
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$29.05
14170System Support Specialist$32.17
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.48
15060Educational Technologist$29.84
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.72
15080Graphic Artist$22.75
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.72
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.72
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.72
15090Technical Instructor$22.78
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$27.86
15110Test Proctor$18.39
15120Tutor$18.39
16010Assembler$10.98
16030Counter Attendant$10.98
16040Dry Cleaner$12.82
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$10.98
16090Presser, Hand$10.98
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$10.98
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$10.98
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$10.98
16190Sewing Machine Operator$13.46
16220Tailor$14.07
16250Washer, Machine$11.58
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$25.85
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.11
21020Forklift Operator$19.99
21030Material Coordinator$25.44
21040Material Expediter$25.44
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.74
21071Order Filler$16.37
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$19.99
21110Shipping Packer$18.89
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.89
21140Store Worker I$14.66
21150Stock Clerk$19.55
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$19.99
21410Warehouse Specialist$19.99
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$38.30
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$29.59
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.30
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$38.30
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$40.10
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$25.56
23050Aircraft, Painter$34.02
23060Aircraft Servicer$29.59
23080Aircraft Worker$31.97
23110Appliance Mechanic$23.67
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.17
23125Cable Splicer$39.23
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$22.87
23140Carpet Layer$24.62
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.99
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.12
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$29.94
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$31.94
23260Fabric Worker$22.98
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$22.76
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.17
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$27.16
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$22.53
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.58
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$36.30
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$29.59
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$31.97
23391Gunsmith I$21.17
23392Gunsmith II$24.62
23393Gunsmith III$27.48
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$27.89
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$22.76
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.48
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.04
23470Laborer$17.74
23510Locksmith$26.04
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.04
23550Machinist, Maintenance$26.84
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.70
23591Metrology Technician I$27.48
23592Metrology Technician II$28.82
23593Metrology Technician III$30.09
23640Millwright$27.79
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.46
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.70
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$27.21
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.78
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.48
23850Rigger$30.23
23870Scale Mechanic$24.62
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$22.34
23910Small Engine Mechanic$23.91
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$36.63
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$38.41
23950Telephone Lineman$26.37
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.11
23965Well Driller$28.45
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.48
23980Woodworker$21.17
24550Case Manager$15.03
24570Child Care Attendant$10.64
24580Child Care Center Clerk$13.26
24610Chore Aide$11.68
24630Homemaker$15.03
25010Boiler Tender$25.38
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.63
25070Stationary Engineer$25.38
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.51
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.63
27004Alarm Monitor$16.12
27007Baggage Inspector$14.08
27008Corrections Officer$18.72
27010Court Security Officer$21.02
27030Detection Dog Handler$15.75
27040Detention Officer$18.72
27070Firefighter$19.61
27101Guard I$14.08
27102Guard II$15.75
27131Police Officer I$23.16
27132Police Officer II$25.74
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.37
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.90
28043Carnival Worker$10.88
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$15.14
28310Lifeguard$12.94
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$16.93
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$12.36
28515Recreation Specialist$20.98
28630Sports Official$13.49
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.95
29010Blocker And Bracer$26.60
29020Hatch Tender$26.60
29030Line Handler$26.60
29041Stevedore I$24.94
29042Stevedore II$28.14
30021Archeological Technician I$20.74
30022Archeological Technician II$23.19
30023Archeological Technician III$28.73
30030Cartographic Technician$28.73
30040Civil Engineering Technician$23.38
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.82
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.15
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.74
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.19
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.85
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.82
30081Engineering Technician I$17.47
30082Engineering Technician II$19.61
30083Engineering Technician III$21.94
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.17
30085Engineering Technician V$33.23
30086Engineering Technician VI$40.21
30090Environmental Technician$28.73
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.73
30210Laboratory Technician$27.39
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$28.93
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$31.95
30240Mathematical Technician$28.73
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.03
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.53
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.89
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.21
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.15
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.73
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.15
30461Technical Writer I$28.73
30462Technical Writer II$35.15
30463Technical Writer III$42.52
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$31.82
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.70
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.73
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.22
31030Bus Driver$20.30
31043Driver Courier$16.67
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.48
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$14.18
31310Taxi Driver$12.73
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.32
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.89
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$27.57
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$27.57
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.44
99050Desk Clerk$12.85
99095Embalmer$27.53
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$15.98
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$17.19
99260Marketing Analyst$29.00
99310Mortician$27.53
99410Pest Controller$18.62
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$21.41
99711Recycling Specialist$25.39
99730Refuse Collector$19.07
99810Sales Clerk$13.98
99820School Crossing Guard$14.26
99830Survey Party Chief$23.27
99831Surveying Aide$16.94
99832Surveying Technician$21.15
99840Vending Machine Attendant$18.02
99841Vending Machine Repairer$22.14
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$18.02

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.