Heavy Construction — Clay, Texas
WD TX20260044-16852-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for AIR TOOL OPERATOR in Clay, Texas (construction type: heavy) is $9.05/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $9.05/hr total package (WD TX20260044-16852-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 47 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: TX20260044-16852-hvy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: heavy
State: Texas (TX)
County: Clay
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR TOOL OPERATOR | $9.05 | $0.00 | $9.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR | $10.46 | $0.00 | $10.46 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $9.38 | $0.00 | $9.38 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $9.53 | $0.00 | $9.53 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT SHOVELER | $7.33 | $0.00 | $7.33 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BATCHING PLANT WEIGHER | $11.15 | $0.00 | $11.15 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $8.01 | $0.00 | $8.01 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BULLDOZER OPERATOR | $10.88 | $0.00 | $10.88 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $10.10 | $0.00 | $10.10 Bottom 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING | $11.25 | $0.00 | $11.25 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, STRUCTURES | $10.03 | $0.00 | $10.03 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE PAVING SAW OPERATOR | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE, CLAMSHELL, BACKHOE, DERRICK, DRAGLINE, SHOVEL OPERATOR | $10.94 | $0.00 | $10.94 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRUSHER OR SCREEN PLANT OPERATOR | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $19.00 | $0.00 | $19.00 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAGGER | $7.29 | $0.00 | $7.29 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $10.01 | $0.00 | $10.01 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM SETTER, PAVING & CURB | $9.43 | $0.00 | $9.43 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, TRUCK MOUNTED | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR | $10.04 | $0.00 | $10.04 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $8.25 | $0.00 | $8.25 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UTILITY | $9.62 | $0.00 | $9.62 Bottom 10% -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $14.05 | $0.00 | $14.05 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $12.20 | $0.00 | $12.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $13.24 | $0.00 | $13.24 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGH | $14.36 | $0.00 | $14.36 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OILER | $10.67 | $0.00 | $10.67 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, STRUCTURES | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 Bottom 10% -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $9.26 | $0.00 | $9.26 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLANER OPERATOR | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REINFORCING STEEL SETTER, PAVING | $9.50 | $0.00 | $9.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REINFORCING STEEL SETTER, STRUCTURE | $11.85 | $0.00 | $11.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, PNEUMATIC, SELF-PROPELLED | $7.55 | $0.00 | $7.55 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, STEEL WHEEL, FLAT WHEEL/TAMPING | $8.66 | $0.00 | $8.66 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, STEEL WHEEL, PLANT MIX PAVEMENT | $9.81 | $0.00 | $9.81 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SCRAPER OPERATOR | $7.78 | $0.00 | $7.78 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $8.22 | $0.00 | $8.22 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | $10.07 | $0.00 | $10.07 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRACTOR OPERATOR, PNEUMATIC | $8.58 | $0.00 | $8.58 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAVELING MIXER OPERATOR | $9.71 | $0.00 | $9.71 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, LOWBOY-FLOAT | $11.42 | $0.00 | $11.42 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE, HEAVY | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 Above median -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE, LIGHT | $7.55 | $0.00 | $7.55 Bottom 10% -70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE, SEMI-TRAILER | $9.02 | $0.00 | $9.02 Bottom 10% -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WAGON DRILL, BORING MACHINE, POST HOLE DRILLER OPERATOR | $8.86 | $0.00 | $8.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WELDER | $9.75 | $0.00 | $9.75 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE SERVICER | $8.64 | $0.00 | $8.64 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Clay, 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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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 heavy construction in Clay, 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.