Highway Construction — Colorado, Texas
WD TX20260300-14881-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR in Colorado, Texas (construction type: highway) is $23.99/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $23.99/hr total package (WD TX20260300-14881-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 | $23.99 | $0.00 | $23.99 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $20.70 | $0.00 | $20.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $19.02 | $0.00 | $19.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $17.30 | $0.00 | $17.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING AND STRUCTURES | $20.04 | $0.00 | $20.04 -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR | $22.93 | $0.00 | $22.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, HYDRAULIC 80 TONS OR LESS | $23.89 | $0.00 | $23.89 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, HYDRAULIC OVER 80 TONS | $31.44 | $0.00 | $31.44 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM 80 TONS OR LESS | $26.15 | $0.00 | $26.15 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM OVER 80 TONS | $31.28 | $0.00 | $31.28 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRAWLER TRACTOR OPERATOR | $20.83 | $0.00 | $20.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, 50,000 POUNDS OR LESS | $22.25 | $0.00 | $22.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, OVER 50,000 POUNDS | $22.47 | $0.00 | $22.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAGGER | $15.16 | $0.00 | $15.16 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $19.89 | $0.00 | $19.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM SETTER, PAVING & CURB | $20.25 | $0.00 | $20.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, TRUCK MOUNTED | $24.05 | $0.00 | $24.05 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, 3 CY OR LESS | $19.34 | $0.00 | $19.34 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, OVER 3 CY | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $16.69 | $0.00 | $16.69 Above median -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UTILITY | $18.40 | $0.00 | $18.40 Above median +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LOADER/BACKHOE OPERATOR | $19.94 | $0.00 | $19.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $23.35 | $0.00 | $23.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR | $19.88 | $0.00 | $19.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $24.96 | $0.00 | $24.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGH | $21.04 | $0.00 | $21.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELAYER | $17.56 | $0.00 | $17.56 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RECLAIMER/PULVERIZER OPERATOR | $19.67 | $0.00 | $19.67 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REINFORCING STEEL WORKER | $23.47 | $0.00 | $23.47 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, ASPHALT | $18.13 | $0.00 | $18.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, OTHER | $16.94 | $0.00 | $16.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SCRAPER OPERATOR | $17.21 | $0.00 | $17.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $20.75 | $0.00 | $20.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | $19.96 | $0.00 | $19.96 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER LOWBOY FLOAT | $22.60 | $0.00 | $22.60 Bottom 10% -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE | $19.20 | $0.00 | $19.20 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE TRACTOR WITH SEMI TRAILER.$ 19.52 0.00 TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE OR TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK | $19.19 | $0.00 | $19.19 Top 10% -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE SERVICER | $17.66 | $0.00 | $17.66 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Colorado, 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 Colorado, 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.