Building Construction — Cameron, Texas
WD TX20260236-15004-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Cameron, Texas (construction type: building) is $33.17/hr base + $24.92/hr fringe = $58.09/hr total package (WD TX20260236-15004-bld, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $33.17 | $24.92 | $58.09 +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $16.17 | $0.00 | $16.17 Bottom 10% -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 Bottom 10% -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.46 | $0.00 | $12.46 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $10.75 | $2.68 | $13.43 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $19.42 | $0.37 | $19.79 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $13.50 | $0.68 | $14.18 Bottom 10% -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $14.00 | $0.54 | $14.54 Bottom 10% -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR - MECHANICAL | $14.04 | $4.79 | $18.83 Bottom 10% -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $12.01 | $0.00 | $12.01 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $15.04 | $4.34 | $19.38 -18% 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 | $8.87 | $0.00 | $8.87 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.89 | $0.96 | $11.85 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $11.00 | $3.47 | $14.47 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ROOF TEAROFF | $10.06 | $0.00 | $10.06 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.15 | $0.00 | $13.15 Bottom 10% | $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 | $14.83 | $0.00 | $14.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $13.07 | $0.00 | $13.07 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $12.87 | $0.70 | $13.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 | $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 | $12.70 | $0.00 | $12.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $11.27 | $0.00 | $11.27 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $42.09 | $12.96 | $55.05 +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $14.67 | $2.50 | $17.17 Bottom 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $13.59 | $0.00 | $13.59 -52% 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 | $11.42 | $0.00 | $11.42 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 21.13 6.53 SHEET METAL WORKER | $18.40 | $2.12 | $20.52 Bottom 10% -24% 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 | $12.15 | $0.00 | $12.15 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $12.39 | $1.18 | $13.57 -47% 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 Cameron, 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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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 Cameron, 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.