Prevailing wage rates in Harris County, TX
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Harris County must be paid at least $38.50 an hour plus $10.71 an hour in fringe benefits (TX20260253, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Harris County has 6 active determinations covering building, residential, highway and heavy construction; every rate is below.
Prevailing rate vs. market pay
The Davis-Bacon package (rate plus fringe) across the county's determinations, beside what the trade earns in the area according to the BLS (May 2025 median hourly wage for the metro).
| Trade | Davis-Bacon package | BLS median |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $17.04 – $49.21 | $28.45 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $17.04 – $63.04 | $29.47 an hour |
| Carpenters | $12.77 – $43.00 | $23.88 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $12.16 – $49.86 | $24.54 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $16.29 – $36.39 | $27.90 an hour |
| Roofers | $10.00 – $15.40 | $21.87 an hour |
Building construction
Determination TX20260253, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 57 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF… | $38.50 | $10.71 | $49.21 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | $18.00 | $1.68 | $19.68 | Survey |
| ELECTRICIAN (ALARM INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.97 | $3.37 | $21.34 | Survey |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $39.98 | $11.61 | $51.59 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $42.09 | $12.96 | $55.05 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $38.57 | $24.47 | $63.04 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION,DRYWALL… | $33.27 | $9.73 | $43.00 | Union |
| FORM WORKER | $12.77 | $0.00 | $12.77 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $9.52 | $0.00 | $9.52 | Survey |
| LABORER: ROOF TEAROFF | $11.28 | $0.00 | $11.28 | Survey |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.94 | $0.00 | $12.94 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.76 | $0.00 | $11.76 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANES) | $39.47 | $10.39 | $49.86 | Union |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: PAVER(ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) | $16.03 | $0.00 | $16.03 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $17.52 | $3.33 | $20.85 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $13.55 | $0.94 | $14.49 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $13.37 | $0.00 | $13.37 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $16.22 | $0.34 | $16.56 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $22.75 | $0.00 | $22.75 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.94 | $0.00 | $13.94 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $28.26 | $8.13 | $36.39 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $28.26 | $8.13 | $36.39 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $28.26 | $8.13 | $36.39 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $29.70 | $13.85 | $43.55 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (EXCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION) | $29.70 | $13.85 | $43.55 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.05 | $2.24 | $22.29 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY), EXCLUDES DRYWALL… | $17.24 | $4.41 | $21.65 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $15.40 | $0.00 | $15.40 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| CAULKER | $15.36 | $0.00 | $15.36 | Survey |
| BRICKLAYER | $18.87 | $0.00 | $18.87 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $12.00 | $4.11 | $16.11 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $19.65 | $8.57 | $28.22 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $12.39 | $1.18 | $13.57 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: 1/SINGLE AXLE TRUCK | $14.18 | $0.00 | $14.18 | Survey |
Every other classification (18)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (DUCT, PIPE AND… | $30.20 | $12.38 | $42.58 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER | $33.17 | $24.92 | $58.09 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANICFOOTNOTES: A. 6% UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. 8% OVER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. B. HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY;… | $53.59 | $38.44 | $92.03 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $23.27 | $7.12 | $30.39 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $23.27 | $7.12 | $30.39 | Union |
| PLASTERER | $31.34 | $10.30 | $41.64 | Union |
| WATERPROOFER | $14.39 | $0.00 | $14.39 | Survey |
| TILE SETTER | $16.17 | $0.00 | $16.17 | Survey |
| TILE FINISHER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | Survey |
| LATHER | $19.73 | $0.00 | $19.73 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.48 | $0.00 | $10.48 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $13.47 | $0.00 | $13.47 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $12.14 | $0.00 | $12.14 | Survey |
| INSULATOR - BATT | $14.87 | $0.73 | $15.60 | Survey |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 | Survey |
| DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $17.44 | $3.93 | $21.37 | Survey |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $16.27 | $3.66 | $19.93 | Survey |
| ACOUSTICAL CEILING MECHANIC | $17.27 | $3.98 | $21.25 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Residential construction
Determination TX20260067, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 36 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN(INCL. LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF ALARMS) | $17.05 | $6.32 | $23.37 | Survey |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $36.15 | $24.47 | $60.62 | Union |
| PLUMBERS (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE) | $17.96 | $1.15 | $19.11 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (INCLUDES BATT/BLOWN INSULATION, FORMWORK & OVERHEAD… | $12.06 | $1.41 | $13.47 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: PLASTER TENDER | $11.10 | $0.00 | $11.10 | Survey |
| LABORERS: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $9.02 | $0.00 | $9.02 | Survey |
| LABORERS: (PIPELAYER) | $10.06 | $0.00 | $10.06 | Survey |
| LABORERS: (COMMON) | $8.88 | $1.10 | $9.98 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $12.54 | $0.00 | $12.54 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (GRADER) | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER) | $12.00 | $0.69 | $12.69 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BULLDOZER) | $12.67 | $0.69 | $13.36 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE) | $13.55 | $0.69 | $14.24 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER (STRUCTURAL) | $17.21 | $0.00 | $17.21 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER (ORNAMENTAL) | $16.29 | $0.00 | $16.29 | Survey |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEETMETAL WORKER (EXCLUDING HVAC WORK) | $29.70 | $13.85 | $43.55 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT ONLY) | $12.76 | $1.95 | $14.71 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: PARKING LOT STRIPING | $14.21 | $0.00 | $14.21 | Survey |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $11.41 | $0.00 | $11.41 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFERS | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS | $13.43 | $0.00 | $13.43 | Survey |
Every other classification (14)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELEVATOR MECHANICFOOTNOTES: A. 6% UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. 8% OVER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. B. HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY,… | $53.59 | $38.44 | $92.03 | Union |
| TILE SETTER | $14.08 | $0.00 | $14.08 | Survey |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYERS, CARPET AND VINYL | $14.50 | $0.00 | $14.50 | Survey |
| PLASTERER | $16.60 | $0.00 | $16.60 | Survey |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER CEMENT | $9.46 | $0.68 | $10.14 | Survey |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER BRICK | $9.97 | $0.68 | $10.65 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER (REINFORCING) | $11.25 | $2.35 | $13.60 | Survey |
| HVAC MECHANIC (PIPE & SYSTEM INSTALLATION ONLY) | $12.82 | $0.00 | $12.82 | Survey |
| GUTTER AND SIDING INSTALLER | $18.59 | $1.41 | $20.00 | Survey |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $12.71 | $0.00 | $12.71 | Survey |
| DRYWALL FINISHERS | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | Survey |
| CEMENT MANSON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.68 | $0.75 | $14.43 | Survey |
| CARPORT STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS INSTALLER | $11.46 | $2.61 | $14.07 | Survey |
| ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLER | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Highway construction
Determination TX20260299, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 46 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $31.46 | $0.00 | $31.46 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| FORM SETTER, PAVING & CURB | $19.32 | $0.00 | $19.32 | Union |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $19.93 | $0.00 | $19.93 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER, UTILITY | $19.11 | $0.00 | $19.11 | Union |
| LABORER, COMMON | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 | Union |
| CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR | $21.57 | $0.00 | $21.57 | Union |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $20.41 | $0.00 | $20.41 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGH | $21.20 | $0.00 | $21.20 | Union |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $23.91 | $0.00 | $23.91 | Union |
| LOADER/BACKHOE OPERATOR | $21.37 | $0.00 | $21.37 | Union |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, OVER 3 CY | $20.34 | $0.00 | $20.34 | Union |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, 3 CY OR LESS | $19.72 | $0.00 | $19.72 | Union |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, TRUCK MOUNTED | $26.04 | $0.00 | $26.04 | Union |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, CRAWLER MOUNTED | $22.25 | $0.00 | $22.25 | Union |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, OVER 50,000 POUNDS | $22.24 | $0.00 | $22.24 | Union |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, 50,000 POUNDS OR LESS | $21.53 | $0.00 | $21.53 | Union |
| CRAWLER TRACTOR OPERATOR | $20.33 | $0.00 | $20.33 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 | Union |
| PAINTER, STRUCTURES | $26.40 | $0.00 | $26.40 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING AND STRUCTURES | $20.79 | $0.00 | $20.79 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE TRACTOR WITH SEMI TRAILER | $20.17 | $0.00 | $20.17 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE OR TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK | $18.60 | $0.00 | $18.60 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE | $21.93 | $0.00 | $21.93 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER LOWBOY FLOAT | $25.94 | $0.00 | $25.94 | Union |
| OFF ROAD HAULER | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 | Union |
Every other classification (21)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE | $17.37 | $0.00 | $17.37 | Union |
| WELDER | $20.97 | $0.00 | $20.97 | Union |
| STRUCTURAL STEEL WORKER | $22.64 | $0.00 | $22.64 | Union |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | $17.84 | $0.00 | $17.84 | Union |
| SERVICER | $20.33 | $0.00 | $20.33 | Union |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, OTHER | $18.93 | $0.00 | $18.93 | Union |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, ASPHALT | $19.79 | $0.00 | $19.79 | Union |
| REINFORCING STEEL WORKER | $22.34 | $0.00 | $22.34 | Union |
| PIPELAYER | $20.03 | $0.00 | $20.03 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER | $21.48 | $0.00 | $21.48 | Union |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR | $21.65 | $0.00 | $21.65 | Union |
| MECHANIC | $23.38 | $0.00 | $23.38 | Union |
| FLAGGER | $16.63 | $0.00 | $16.63 | Union |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM OVER 80 TONS | $23.85 | $0.00 | $23.85 | Union |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM 80 TONS OR LESS | $25.74 | $0.00 | $25.74 | Union |
| CRANE OPERATOR, HYDRAULIC 80 TONS OR LESS | $24.75 | $0.00 | $24.75 | Union |
| CONCRETE PAVING, CURING, FLOAT, TEXTURING MACHINE OPERATOR | $22.62 | $0.00 | $22.62 | Union |
| CONCRETE PAVEMENT FINISHING MACHINE OPERATOR | $22.18 | $0.00 | $22.18 | Union |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $17.63 | $0.00 | $17.63 | Union |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $22.67 | $0.00 | $22.67 | Union |
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR | $23.26 | $0.00 | $23.26 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (TX20260031)
Determination TX20260031, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 19 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $17.00 | $0.04 | $17.04 | Survey |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $36.15 | $24.47 | $60.62 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER | $17.00 | $0.04 | $17.04 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| FORMBUILDER/FORMSETTER | $13.84 | $1.17 | $15.01 | Survey |
| CARPENTER | $14.04 | $0.00 | $14.04 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $7.35 | $0.00 | $7.35 | Survey |
| LABORERS: (PIPELAYER) | $10.14 | $0.00 | $10.14 | Survey |
| LABORERS: (COMMON) | $8.94 | $0.00 | $8.94 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER | $12.20 | $1.48 | $13.68 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FRONT END LOADER | $12.16 | $0.00 | $12.16 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $13.47 | $0.00 | $13.47 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (EXCAVATOR) | $16.37 | $0.00 | $16.37 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (BULLDOZER) | $12.58 | $0.00 | $12.58 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.50 | $1.17 | $13.67 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER | $12.02 | $1.02 | $13.04 | Survey |
Every other classification (3)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (CRANE) | $15.33 | $0.57 | $15.90 | Survey |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER CEMENT | $9.94 | $0.00 | $9.94 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $11.28 | $0.00 | $11.28 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (TX20260033)
Determination TX20260033, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 25 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR (MARSH BUGGY DRAGLINE) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| DOZER OPERATOR | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
Every other classification (22)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELDER (DREDGE UNDER 16"") | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| WELDER (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| THIRD ASSISTANT ENGINEER (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| SHOREMAN (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| SECOND COOK (HYDRAULIC DREDGING) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| SECOND ASSISTANT ENGINEER (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| OILER (MARSH BUGGY DRAGLINE) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| OILER (DREDGE UNDER 16"") | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| OILER (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| MESS PERSON (HYDRAULIC DREDGING) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| LEVERMAN (DREDGE UNDER 16"") | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| LEVERMAN (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| JANITOR - CABIN PERSON (HYDRAULIC DREDGING) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| HANDYMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGING) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| FIRST COOK (HYDRAULIC DREDGING) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| FIRST ASSISTANT ENGINEER (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| FIREMAN (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| DREDGE TENDER OPERATOR (DREDGE UNDER 16"") | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| DREDGE TENDER OPERATOR (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| DERRICK OPERATOR | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| DECKHAND (DREDGE UNDER 16"") | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
| DECKHAND (DREDGE 16"" AND OVER) | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (TX20260034)
Determination TX20260034, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 66 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $33.89 | $0.00 | $33.89 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| FORM SETTER: PAVING/CURB | $18.59 | $0.00 | $18.59 | Survey |
| FORM SETTER-STRUCTURES | $18.99 | $0.00 | $18.99 | Survey |
| FORM BUILDER (STRUCTURES) | $20.90 | $0.00 | $20.90 | Survey |
| CARPENTER | $21.72 | $0.00 | $21.72 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER-UTILITY | $17.90 | $0.00 | $17.90 | Survey |
| ASPHALT SHOVELER | $15.63 | $0.00 | $15.63 | Survey |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $17.38 | $0.00 | $17.38 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, TRUCK MOUNTED | $26.71 | $0.00 | $26.71 | Survey |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, CRAWLER MOUNTED | $26.42 | $0.00 | $26.42 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE | $15.63 | $0.00 | $15.63 | Survey |
| PAINTER-STRUCTURES | $29.38 | $0.00 | $29.38 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CONCRETE FINISHER-STRUCTURES | $20.69 | $0.00 | $20.69 | Survey |
| CONCRETE FINISHER-PAVING | $20.71 | $0.00 | $20.71 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER TANDEM AXLE SEMI-TRAILER | $16.79 | $0.00 | $16.79 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER SINGLE AXLE, LIGHT | $17.10 | $0.00 | $17.10 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER SINGLE AXLE HEAVY | $18.38 | $0.00 | $18.38 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER LOWBOY FLOAT | $23.69 | $0.00 | $23.69 | Survey |
Every other classification (48)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE | $15.63 | $0.00 | $15.63 | Survey |
| WELDER | $21.89 | $0.00 | $21.89 | Survey |
| WAGON DRILL, BORING MACHINE | $21.30 | $0.00 | $21.30 | Survey |
| TRENCHING MACHINE, LIGHT | $22.03 | $0.00 | $22.03 | Survey |
| TRENCHING MACHINE, HEAVY | $28.46 | $0.00 | $28.46 | Survey |
| TRAVELING MIXER | $19.62 | $0.00 | $19.62 | Survey |
| TRACTOR-PNEUMATIC | $18.87 | $0.00 | $18.87 | Survey |
| TRACTOR-CRAWLER TYPE | $21.24 | $0.00 | $21.24 | Survey |
| STEELWORKER STRUCTURAL | $21.72 | $0.00 | $21.72 | Survey |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | $19.05 | $0.00 | $19.05 | Survey |
| SLIPFORM MACHINE OPERATOR | $19.31 | $0.00 | $19.31 | Survey |
| SIGN INSTALLER | $15.63 | $0.00 | $15.63 | Survey |
| SIGN ERECTOR | $21.11 | $0.00 | $21.11 | Survey |
| SERVICER | $19.96 | $0.00 | $19.96 | Survey |
| SCRAPER | $18.24 | $0.00 | $18.24 | Survey |
| ROLLER, STEEL WHEEL PLANT MIX PAVEMENTS | $19.41 | $0.00 | $19.41 | Survey |
| ROLLER, STEEL WHEEL OTHER FLATWHEEL OR TAMPING | $15.97 | $0.00 | $15.97 | Survey |
| ROLLER, PNEUMATIC, SELF PROPELLED | $16.70 | $0.00 | $16.70 | Survey |
| REINFORCING STEEL SETTER STRUCTURES | $26.17 | $0.00 | $26.17 | Survey |
| REINFORCING STEEL SETTER PAVING | $26.23 | $0.00 | $26.23 | Survey |
| PIPE LAYER | $17.82 | $0.00 | $17.82 | Survey |
| PILEDRIVER | $23.00 | $0.00 | $23.00 | Survey |
| OILER | $20.06 | $0.00 | $20.06 | Survey |
| MOTOR GRADER OTHER | $22.39 | $0.00 | $22.39 | Survey |
| MOTOR GRADER FINE GRADE | $23.31 | $0.00 | $23.31 | Survey |
| MIXER | $16.66 | $0.00 | $16.66 | Survey |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR | $21.89 | $0.00 | $21.89 | Survey |
| MECHANIC (UNDEFINED) | $23.88 | $0.00 | $23.88 | Survey |
| MANHOLE BUILDER: BRICK | $17.82 | $0.00 | $17.82 | Survey |
| LINEPERSON | $15.74 | $0.00 | $15.74 | Survey |
| LABOR COMMON | $15.63 | $0.00 | $15.63 | Survey |
| FRONT END LOADER | $19.50 | $0.00 | $19.50 | Survey |
| FORM LINER - PAVING & CURB | $18.95 | $0.00 | $18.95 | Survey |
| FLAGGER | $15.21 | $0.00 | $15.21 | Survey |
| CRUSHER OR SCREENING PLANT OPERATOR | $23.08 | $0.00 | $23.08 | Survey |
| CRANE, CLAMSHELL, BACKHOE, DERRICK, DRAGLINE, SHOVEL | $23.82 | $0.00 | $23.82 | Survey |
| CONCRETE RUBBER | $18.89 | $0.00 | $18.89 | Survey |
| CONCRETE PAVING SPREADER | $19.56 | $0.00 | $19.56 | Survey |
| CONCRETE PAVING SAW | $21.01 | $0.00 | $21.01 | Survey |
| CONCRETE PAVING FLOAT | $19.52 | $0.00 | $19.52 | Survey |
| CONCRETE JOINT SEALER | $22.03 | $0.00 | $22.03 | Survey |
| CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE | $24.74 | $0.00 | $24.74 | Survey |
| CONCRETE CURBING MACH | $18.47 | $0.00 | $18.47 | Survey |
| BULLDOZER | $20.80 | $0.00 | $20.80 | Survey |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $16.81 | $0.00 | $16.81 | Survey |
| BATCHING PLANT WEIGHER | $23.31 | $0.00 | $23.31 | Survey |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE | $21.09 | $0.00 | $21.09 | Survey |
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR | $19.87 | $0.00 | $19.87 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Before you rely on a rate
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federal and federally assisted construction; state-funded work may follow Texas's own law. The contracting agency chooses which determination applies, and the one attached to the contract governs, even after a newer modification. Apprentices in registered programs may be paid a percentage of these rates. Nothing here is legal advice.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, general wage determinations TX20260253, TX20260067, TX20260299, TX20260031, TX20260033, TX20260034, as published on SAM.gov and refreshed here weekly. Rates are shown exactly as published; the construction types are building, residential, highway, heavy. TradeSalary is not affiliated with the Department of Labor.