Heavy Construction — Austin, Texas
WD TX20260045-14878-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR in Austin, Texas (construction type: heavy) is $12.57/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $12.57/hr total package (WD TX20260045-14878-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 35 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR | $12.57 | $0.00 | $12.57 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $11.60 | $0.00 | $11.60 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $10.63 | $0.00 | $10.63 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT SHOVELER | $9.23 | $0.00 | $9.23 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $9.32 | $0.00 | $9.32 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BULLDOZER OPERATOR | $11.69 | $0.00 | $11.69 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $11.70 | $0.00 | $11.70 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING | $11.64 | $0.00 | $11.64 Above median -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, STRUCTURES | $10.23 | $0.00 | $10.23 Above median -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE RUBBER | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE, CLAMSHELL, BACKHOE, DERRICK, DRAGLINE, SHOVEL OPERATOR | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAGGER | $8.60 | $0.00 | $8.60 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $10.51 | $0.00 | $10.51 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM SETTER, PAVING & CURB | $9.48 | $0.00 | $9.48 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, TRUCK MOUNTED | $14.58 | $0.00 | $14.58 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR | $10.62 | $0.00 | $10.62 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $8.91 | $0.00 | $8.91 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UTILITY | $9.21 | $0.00 | $9.21 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $12.18 | $0.00 | $12.18 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR FINE GRADE | $15.15 | $0.00 | $15.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR ROUGH | $12.95 | $0.00 | $12.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $13.32 | $0.00 | $13.32 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELAYER | $9.71 | $0.00 | $9.71 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, PNEUMATIC, SELF-PROPELLED | $8.90 | $0.00 | $8.90 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, STEEL WHEEL, FLAT WHEEL/TAMPING | $9.30 | $0.00 | $9.30 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, STEEL WHEEL, PLANT MIX PAVEMENT | $10.59 | $0.00 | $10.59 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SCRAPER OPERATOR | $9.85 | $0.00 | $9.85 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $11.18 | $0.00 | $11.18 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAVELING MIXER OPERATOR | $12.67 | $0.00 | $12.67 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER SINGLE AXLE HEAVY | $10.87 | $0.00 | $10.87 Bottom 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER SINGLE AXLE, LIGHT | $10.85 | $0.00 | $10.85 Bottom 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, LOWBOY-FLOAT | $13.70 | $0.00 | $13.70 Top 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE, SEMI-TRAILER | $10.05 | $0.00 | $10.05 Above median -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE SERVICER | $9.63 | $0.00 | $9.63 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Austin, TX — Heavy 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Austin, 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.