Prevailing wage rates in Jefferson County, TX
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Jefferson County must be paid at least $33.76 an hour plus $13.56 an hour in fringe benefits (TX20260256, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Jefferson County has 7 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 | $15.60 – $47.32 | $29.51 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $13.54 – $55.05 | $29.92 an hour |
| Carpenters | $11.87 – $21.70 | $28.02 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $10.63 – $49.86 | $27.33 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $36.39 – $48.79 | $27.51 an hour |
| Roofers | $13.85 – $15.40 | not published |
Building construction
Determination TX20260256, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 39 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $33.76 | $13.56 | $47.32 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $35.96 | $11.68 | $47.64 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER | $42.09 | $12.96 | $55.05 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| FORM WORKER | $13.02 | $0.00 | $13.02 | Survey |
| CARPENTER | $17.98 | $3.72 | $21.70 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $11.04 | $0.36 | $11.40 | Survey |
| LABORER: ROOF TEAROFF | $11.28 | $0.00 | $11.28 | Survey |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.47 | $0.00 | $13.47 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.04 | $0.00 | $12.04 | 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 | $17.69 | $0.00 | $17.69 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $16.22 | $0.34 | $16.56 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $18.88 | $0.00 | $18.88 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $18.65 | $0.00 | $18.65 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $28.26 | $8.13 | $36.39 | Union |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $34.35 | $14.44 | $48.79 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $28.69 | $14.13 | $42.82 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $26.89 | $10.38 | $37.27 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $16.75 | $4.51 | $21.26 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $15.40 | $0.00 | $15.40 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.44 | $0.00 | $13.44 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $25.50 | $8.12 | $33.62 | Union |
| 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 |
Every other classification (7)
| 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 |
| TILE SETTER | $16.17 | $0.00 | $16.17 | Survey |
| TILE FINISHER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.50 | $0.00 | $10.50 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.90 | $0.00 | $12.90 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $12.95 | $0.00 | $12.95 | 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 TX20260012, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 11 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE) | $33.76 | $13.56 | $47.32 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (EXCLUDING DRYWALL) | $14.45 | $0.00 | $14.45 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER, COMMON | $8.34 | $0.00 | $8.34 | Survey |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (EXCLUDING DUCT WORK) | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: SPRAY (EXCLUDING TAPING/BEDDING) | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | Survey |
| PAINTERS: ROLLER (EXCLUDING TAPING/BEDDING) | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 | Survey |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH (EXCLUDING TAPING/BEDDING) | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $12.00 | $1.85 | $13.85 | Survey |
Every other classification (3)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC MECHANIC (DUCT ONLY) | $13.83 | $0.00 | $13.83 | Survey |
| DRYWALL HANGER/FRAMER | $13.32 | $0.00 | $13.32 | Survey |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $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 (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 (TX20260052)
Determination TX20260052, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 8 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER | $10.97 | $0.90 | $11.87 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | Survey |
Every other classification (5)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $11.26 | $0.85 | $12.11 | Survey |
| PILEDRIVER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | Survey |
| OILER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | Survey |
| LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (AIR COMPRESSOR, BLADE GRADER (TOWED)… | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | Survey |
| HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC, BLADE GRADER… | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | 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.
Heavy construction (TX20260053)
Determination TX20260053, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 15 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $33.76 | $13.56 | $47.32 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $18.28 | $4.69 | $22.97 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTERS: ALL OTHER WORK | $13.56 | $0.00 | $13.56 | Survey |
| CARPENTERS: (FORM BUILDING/FORM SETTING) | $13.15 | $0.00 | $13.15 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: (PIPELAYER) | $8.29 | $0.00 | $8.29 | Survey |
| LABORERS: (COMMON) | $7.41 | $0.00 | $7.41 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRACKHOE | $15.60 | $0.00 | $15.60 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER | $10.63 | $0.00 | $10.63 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (BACKHOE) | $15.55 | $1.89 | $17.44 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: (SPRAY AND BRUSH) | $12.07 | $0.00 | $12.07 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.50 | $0.00 | $13.50 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS: DUMP | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | Survey |
Every other classification (2)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE | $13.77 | $0.00 | $13.77 | Survey |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $13.65 | $0.00 | $13.65 | 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 (TX20260061)
Determination TX20260061, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 8 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $15.20 | $0.40 | $15.60 | Survey |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PIPEFITTER (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) | $13.20 | $0.34 | $13.54 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | Survey |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK) | $29.70 | $13.85 | $43.55 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $32.08 | $14.84 | $46.92 | Union |
Every other classification (3)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSULATOR/ASBESTOS WORKER (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL… | $30.20 | $16.62 | $46.82 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT | $19.72 | $3.73 | $23.45 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $15.20 | $0.40 | $15.60 | 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 TX20260256, TX20260012, TX20260299, TX20260033, TX20260052, TX20260053, TX20260061, 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.