Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations — Austin, Texas
Austin has 4 active Davis-Bacon wage determinations. Select a construction type to view trade rates and fringe benefit requirements.
Quick Answer
Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determinations for Austin, Texas cover 4 construction types: Building, Heavy, Highway and Residential. Each determination sets the minimum base hourly wage and fringe benefits per trade classification for federal construction projects in the county. Select a construction type below for the full trade-by-trade rate table.
building
Active
WD: TX20260229-14878-bld Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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heavy
Active
WD: TX20260045-14878-hvy Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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highway
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WD: TX20260299-14878-hwy Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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residential
Active
WD: TX20260111-14878-res Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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Top-Paying Trades in Austin
Highest Davis-Bacon total packages (base + fringe) across this county's wage determinations. Each row shows the construction type that yields the highest rate for that trade.
| # | Trade | Construction Type | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELEVATOR MECHANIC: FOOTNOTES: A. 6% UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. 8% OVER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR | building | $53.59 | $38.44 | $92.03 | WD → |
| 2 | BOILERMAKER | building | $33.17 | $24.92 | $58.09 | WD → |
| 3 | PIPEFITTER | building | $42.09 | $12.96 | $55.05 | WD → |
| 4 | PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | building | $42.09 | $12.96 | $55.05 | WD → |
| 5 | PLUMBER | building | $39.98 | $11.61 | $51.59 | WD → |
| 6 | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Cranes | building | $39.47 | $10.39 | $49.86 | WD → |
| 7 | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | building | $39.47 | $10.39 | $49.86 | WD → |
| 8 | ELECTRICIAN | building | $38.50 | $10.71 | $49.21 | WD → |
| 9 | SHEET METAL WORKER | building | $29.70 | $13.85 | $43.55 | WD → |
| 10 | SHEET METAL WORKER Excludes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation | building | $29.70 | $13.85 | $43.55 | WD → |
Each wage determination above lists the minimum hourly base rate and required fringe benefits per trade classification. Full Davis-Bacon compliance guide →