Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for HVAC sheet metal and mechanical workers on federally funded building construction in Santa Rosa County, Florida. The total hourly package combines the basic hourly rate with the fringe benefit contribution the contractor must furnish as bona fide benefits or pay as cash in lieu. This county lists more than one applicable rate — confirm which classification applies to the work and location before relying on a figure.
These rates apply to the Building construction type. Highway, heavy, and residential determinations carry different rates, confirm you are reading the schedule that matches your project.
This determination lists more than one applicable rate. Each classification below carries its own rate, confirm which one applies to the work and location before relying on a figure. Do not average across rows.
| Classification | Base Rate | Total Fringe Obligation | Total Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipefitter (includes HVAC pipe and unit installation) | $37.50 | $17.59 | $55.09 |
| Sheet Metal Worker (includes HVAC duct installation) | $20.05 | $0.00 | $20.05 |
The fringe figure is the total fringe obligation per hour as published, a single combined amount, not an itemized health, pension, or training breakdown.
Reflects the current published modification (Mod 1, May 18, 2026). The determination binding on a project is the one named in the contract, locked to the bid advertisement date, it may differ from what is shown here.
Verify the applicable wage determination at SAM.gov before relying on any rate.
This is a federal Davis-Bacon wage determination. It is not a statement of any state prevailing-wage law, which may set different rates or rules.
Fringe benefits are employer-paid contributions required on top of the base hourly wage. They include health & welfare (medical, dental, vision), pension, apprenticeship training, vacation pay, and other supplemental benefits.
Overtime must be calculated as 1.5x the base rate plus 1.0x the fringe rate. This is NOT 1.5x the total rate, the most common payroll error on Davis-Bacon projects.
Employers can satisfy fringe obligations by making bona fide contributions to approved benefit plans, paying cash equivalents directly to workers, or a combination of both.
Failure to properly account for fringe benefits is one of the top reasons contractors face Davis-Bacon violations and back-pay claims. Accurate tracking is essential.
The base hourly rate for a Pipefitter (includes HVAC pipe and unit installation) is $37.50/hr, with total compensation (including fringe benefits) of $55.09/hr.
Overtime is calculated as 1.5x the base rate plus 1.0x the fringe benefits, NOT 1.5x the total rate. This is the most common payroll error on Davis-Bacon projects.
Fringe benefits include health & welfare, pension, apprenticeship training, vacation pay, and other supplemental contributions. Employers can pay these as bona fide plan contributions or as cash equivalents.
Official prevailing wage rates are published on SAM.gov. Verify the applicable wage determination at sam.gov/search/?index=wd before relying on any rate. The determination binding on a project is the one named in the contract, locked to the bid advertisement date, so it may differ from the current published modification shown here.
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