Building Construction — Bell, Texas
WD TX20260230-16828-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Bell, Texas (construction type: building) is $33.17/hr base + $24.92/hr fringe = $58.09/hr total package (WD TX20260230-16828-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 42 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: TX20260230-16828-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Texas (TX)
County: Bell
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 42
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $33.17 | $24.92 | $58.09 +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $19.09 | $0.00 | $19.09 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $17.28 | $1.71 | $18.99 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $14.59 | $0.00 | $14.59 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $28.28 | $2.44 | $30.72 +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $20.50 | $2.71 | $23.21 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $16.01 | $1.56 | $17.57 Above median -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 Above median -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR - MECHANICAL | $19.77 | $7.13 | $26.90 Above median +17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $13.35 | $0.00 | $13.35 Bottom 10% -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $18.35 | $4.90 | $23.25 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $28.26 | $8.13 | $36.39 Bottom 10% +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.53 | $0.00 | $10.53 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $9.98 | $0.00 | $9.98 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $9.93 | $0.00 | $9.93 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.49 | $2.13 | $14.62 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ROOF TEAROFF | $11.28 | $0.00 | $11.28 Top 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.10 | $1.24 | $14.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $18.29 | $1.31 | $19.60 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $16.22 | $0.34 | $16.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $14.34 | $1.68 | $16.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $13.88 | $0.44 | $14.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $17.52 | $3.33 | $20.85 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $16.03 | $0.00 | $16.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $13.11 | $0.00 | $13.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $15.00 | $0.81 | $15.81 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $37.15 | $16.92 | $54.07 +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $21.18 | $7.57 | $28.75 +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ( HYDRAULIC CRANES 59 TONS AND UNDER) | $32.35 | $13.10 | $45.45 Top 10% +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ( TOWER CRANE) | $32.85 | $13.10 | $45.95 Top 10% +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $13.75 | $0.00 | $13.75 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 14.89 1.55 SHEET METAL WORKER | $18.71 | $4.90 | $23.61 -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $15.46 | $0.00 | $15.46 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $11.22 | $0.00 | $11.22 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $14.74 | $0.00 | $14.74 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $11.50 | $1.10 | $12.60 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $19.65 | $8.57 | $28.22 Top 10% +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 Above median -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $12.00 | $4.11 | $16.11 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Bell, TX — Building 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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Direct labor subtotal
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 building construction in Bell, 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.