Construction Wage Rates for Jackson County MS.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for building construction projects in Jackson County, Mississippi, effective January 23, 2026 (General Decision MS20260052, superseding MS20250052).

The determination establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple skilled trade classifications required on building construction projects (excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories). Wage rates are specified for the following classifications: Carpenter (including drywall hanging, finishing, and taping) at $31.36/hour plus $13.45 fringe; Electrician (including low voltage wiring) at $32.90/hour plus 7.89+9.75% fringe; Power Equipment Operator (crane and forklift) at $35.50/hour plus $14.55 fringe; Ironworker, Reinforcing at $31.00/hour plus $17.77 fringe; Pipefitter (HVAC unit installation excluding pipe installation) at $30.41/hour plus $11.47 fringe; Plumber (HVAC pipe installation excluding unit installation) at $29.91/hour plus $11.97 fringe; Sprinkler Fitter (fire sprinkler) at $32.65/hour plus $23.55 fringe; Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC duct installation) at $30.45/hour plus $13.88 fringe; and general labor classifications including Bricklayer, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Ironworker Structural, Laborers, Operators, Painter, Roofer, Tile Setter, and Truck Driver at rates ranging from $12.50 to $20.29/hour with fringe benefits ranging from 0% to 1.62. The determination includes notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 establishing paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors, along with appeals procedures for wage determination disputes directed to the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.