Prevailing Wages in Hardee County, Florida
Prevailing wages in Hardee County, Florida run $11.19 to $32.96 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $19.67, and among the 13 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $1.33. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $15.61
Base Rate: $15.61
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $20.82
Base Rate: $20.00 | Fringe: $0.82
#federal – Electrician in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $24.44
Base Rate: $21.13 | Fringe: $3.31
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $14.90
Base Rate: $14.90
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $14.10
Base Rate: $14.10
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $14.67
Base Rate: $14.67
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $17.70
Base Rate: $17.00 | Fringe: $0.70
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $17.97
Base Rate: $17.23 | Fringe: $0.74
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $18.64
Base Rate: $17.19 | Fringe: $1.45
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $14.60
Base Rate: $14.60
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $15.91
Base Rate: $15.91
#federal – Operator: Crane in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $32.96
Base Rate: $32.96
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $18.46
Base Rate: $18.46
#federal – Operator: Loader in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $15.63
Base Rate: $15.63
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $16.78
Base Rate: $16.10 | Fringe: $0.68
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $20.53
Base Rate: $18.31 | Fringe: $2.22
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $16.51
Base Rate: $16.51
#federal – Operator: Roller in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $15.38
Base Rate: $15.38
#federal – Operator: Screed in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $18.29
Base Rate: $18.29
#federal – Traffic Control Person in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $15.64
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $0.64
#federal – Truck Driver: Distributor Truck in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $19.84
Base Rate: $19.84
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $19.64
Base Rate: $15.89 | Fringe: $3.75
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $21.94
Base Rate: $20.99 | Fringe: $0.95
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Hardee County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $17.87
Base Rate: $17.87
#federal – Deckhand (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Deckhand (Dredge Under 16"") in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Derrick Operator in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Dozer Operator in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge Under 16"") in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Fireman (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – First Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – First Cook (Hydraulic Dredging) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Handyman (Hydraulic Dredging) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Janitor - Cabin Person (Hydraulic Dredging) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Leverman (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Leverman (Dredge Under 16"") in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Oiler (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Oiler (Dredge Under 16"") in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Oiler (Marsh Buggy Dragline) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Operator (Marsh Buggy Dragline) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Second Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Second Cook (Hydraulic Dredging) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Shoreman (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Third Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Truck Driver (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.19
Base Rate: $9.34 | Fringe: $1.85
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.58
Base Rate: $11.58
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.58
Base Rate: $12.25 | Fringe: $1.33
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Hardee County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.22
Base Rate: $13.30 | Fringe: $1.92
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Hardee County, Florida?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Hardee County, Florida runs from $11.19 to $32.96 per hour, median $19.67. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Hardee County, Florida?
The determinations on this page cover Heavy, Highway construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Hardee County, Florida rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.