Residential Construction — Aransas, Texas
WD TX20260112-14826-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC in Aransas, Texas (construction type: residential) is $8.75/hr base + $1.58/hr fringe = $10.33/hr total package (WD TX20260112-14826-res, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $8.75 | $1.58 | $10.33 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $11.72 | $0.00 | $11.72 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $9.90 | $0.00 | $9.90 Bottom 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.72 | $0.00 | $12.72 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $8.50 | $1.58 | $10.08 Bottom 10% -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $11.98 | $2.51 | $14.49 Bottom 10% -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $10.48 | $1.71 | $12.19 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS | $8.50 | $1.58 | $10.08 Bottom 10% -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $9.50 | $0.00 | $9.50 Above median -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $8.11 | $0.00 | $8.11 Bottom 10% -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $11.01 | $0.00 | $11.01 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $11.69 | $0.00 | $11.69 Bottom 10% -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Aransas, TX — Residential construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Aransas, Texas.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.