Prevailing Wages in Putnam County, Florida
Prevailing wages in Putnam County, Florida run $8.80 to $33.33 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 9 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $0.94. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $14.98
Base Rate: $14.98
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $20.82
Base Rate: $20.00 | Fringe: $0.82
#federal – Electrician in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $24.44
Base Rate: $21.13 | Fringe: $3.31
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $15.96
Base Rate: $15.96
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $14.63
Base Rate: $14.63
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $14.67
Base Rate: $14.67
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $17.70
Base Rate: $17.00 | Fringe: $0.70
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $18.74
Base Rate: $18.00 | Fringe: $0.74
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $18.10
Base Rate: $18.10
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $14.96
Base Rate: $14.96
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $16.63
Base Rate: $16.63
#federal – Operator: Crane in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $33.33
Base Rate: $33.33
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $17.17
Base Rate: $17.17
#federal – Operator: Loader in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $16.78
Base Rate: $16.10 | Fringe: $0.68
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $20.53
Base Rate: $18.31 | Fringe: $2.22
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $17.69
Base Rate: $17.69
#federal – Operator: Roller in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Operator: Screed in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $17.54
Base Rate: $17.54
#federal – Traffic Control Person in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $13.88
Base Rate: $13.88
#federal – Truck Driver: Distributor Truck in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $19.84
Base Rate: $19.84
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $17.13
Base Rate: $17.13
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $23.94
Base Rate: $23.00 | Fringe: $0.94
#federal – Truck Driver: Pilot Car in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $14.75
Base Rate: $14.75
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Putnam County, Florida – Highway
Total Wage: $17.87
Base Rate: $17.87
#federal – Deckhand (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Deckhand (Dredge Under 16"") in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Derrick Operator in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Dozer Operator in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge Under 16"") in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Fireman (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – First Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – First Cook (Hydraulic Dredging) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Handyman (Hydraulic Dredging) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Janitor - Cabin Person (Hydraulic Dredging) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Leverman (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Leverman (Dredge Under 16"") in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Oiler (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Oiler (Dredge Under 16"") in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Oiler (Marsh Buggy Dragline) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Operator (Marsh Buggy Dragline) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Second Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Second Cook (Hydraulic Dredging) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Shoreman (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Third Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Truck Driver (Dredge 16"" and Over) in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.80
Base Rate: $8.80
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.09
Base Rate: $13.14 | Fringe: $1.95
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator in Putnam County, Florida – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.94
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $0.94
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Putnam 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 Putnam County, Florida runs from $8.80 to $33.33 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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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.