Prevailing Wages in Monroe County, Florida
Prevailing wages in Monroe 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 Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $15.61
Base Rate: $15.61
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $20.82
Base Rate: $20.00 | Fringe: $0.82
#federal – Electrician in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $24.44
Base Rate: $21.13 | Fringe: $3.31
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $14.90
Base Rate: $14.90
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $14.10
Base Rate: $14.10
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $14.67
Base Rate: $14.67
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $17.70
Base Rate: $17.00 | Fringe: $0.70
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $17.97
Base Rate: $17.23 | Fringe: $0.74
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $18.64
Base Rate: $17.19 | Fringe: $1.45
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $14.60
Base Rate: $14.60
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $15.91
Base Rate: $15.91
#federal – Operator: Crane in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $32.96
Base Rate: $32.96
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $18.46
Base Rate: $18.46
#federal – Operator: Loader in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $15.63
Base Rate: $15.63
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $16.78
Base Rate: $16.10 | Fringe: $0.68
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $20.53
Base Rate: $18.31 | Fringe: $2.22
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $16.51
Base Rate: $16.51
#federal – Operator: Roller in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $15.38
Base Rate: $15.38
#federal – Operator: Screed in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $18.29
Base Rate: $18.29
#federal – Traffic Control Person in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $15.64
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $0.64
#federal – Truck Driver: Distributor Truck in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $19.84
Base Rate: $19.84
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $19.64
Base Rate: $15.89 | Fringe: $3.75
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $21.94
Base Rate: $20.99 | Fringe: $0.95
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Monroe County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $17.87
Base Rate: $17.87
#federal – Deckhand (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Deckhand (Dredge Under 16"") in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Derrick Operator in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Dozer Operator in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge Under 16"") in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Fireman (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – First Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – First Cook (Hydraulic Dredging) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Handyman (Hydraulic Dredging) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Janitor - Cabin Person (Hydraulic Dredging) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Leverman (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Leverman (Dredge Under 16"") in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Oiler (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Oiler (Dredge Under 16"") in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Oiler (Marsh Buggy Dragline) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Operator (Marsh Buggy Dragline) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Second Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Second Cook (Hydraulic Dredging) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Shoreman (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Third Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Truck Driver (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.19
Base Rate: $9.34 | Fringe: $1.85
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.58
Base Rate: $11.58
#federal – Operator: Backhoe in Monroe County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.58
Base Rate: $12.25 | Fringe: $1.33
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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.