Highway Construction — Carson, Texas
WD TX20260046-14915-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR in Carson, Texas (construction type: highway) is $22.68/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $22.68/hr total package (WD TX20260046-14915-hwy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR | $22.68 | $0.00 | $22.68 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $20.34 | $0.00 | $20.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $18.97 | $0.00 | $18.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $17.76 | $0.00 | $17.76 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING AND STRUCTURES | $20.92 | $0.00 | $20.92 Top 10% -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE PAVEMENT FINISHING MACHINE OPERATOR | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR | $25.25 | $0.00 | $25.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM 80 TONS OR LESS | $24.25 | $0.00 | $24.25 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRAWLER TRACTOR OPERATOR | $20.95 | $0.00 | $20.95 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $23.70 | $0.00 | $23.70 -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, 50,000 POUNDS OR LESS | $25.59 | $0.00 | $25.59 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAGGER | $13.50 | $0.00 | $13.50 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $21.78 | $0.00 | $21.78 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM SETTER, PAVING & CURB | $20.39 | $0.00 | $20.39 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, 3 CY OR LESS | $19.42 | $0.00 | $19.42 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, OVER 3 CY | $19.52 | $0.00 | $19.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $17.76 | $0.00 | $17.76 Above median -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UTILITY | $18.51 | $0.00 | $18.51 Above median +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LOADER/BACKHOE OPERATOR | $20.99 | $0.00 | $20.99 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $27.08 | $0.00 | $27.08 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR | $20.98 | $0.00 | $20.98 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $27.00 | $0.00 | $27.00 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGH | $23.50 | $0.00 | $23.50 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $20.62 | $0.00 | $20.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELAYER | $17.76 | $0.00 | $17.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RECLAIMER/PULVERIZER OPERATOR | $21.17 | $0.00 | $21.17 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REINFORCING STEEL WORKER | $22.94 | $0.00 | $22.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, ASPHALT | $17.76 | $0.00 | $17.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, OTHER | $17.76 | $0.00 | $17.76 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SCRAPER OPERATOR | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $21.29 | $0.00 | $21.29 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | $18.50 | $0.00 | $18.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC SIGNAL/LIGHT POLE WORKER | $25.43 | $0.00 | $25.43 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER LOWBOY FLOAT | $23.01 | $0.00 | $23.01 -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE | $21.59 | $0.00 | $21.59 Above median -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE TRACTOR WITH SEMI TRAILER.$ 21.52 0.00 TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE OR TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK | $20.87 | $0.00 | $20.87 Top 10% -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE SERVICER | $17.76 | $0.00 | $17.76 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Carson, TX — Highway 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 highway construction in Carson, 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.