Highway Construction — Edwards, Texas
WD TX20260292-15023-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR in Edwards, Texas (construction type: highway) is $23.76/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $23.76/hr total package (WD TX20260292-15023-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 | $23.76 | $0.00 | $23.76 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $22.45 | $0.00 | $22.45 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $18.20 | $0.00 | $18.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING AND STRUCTURES | $18.72 | $0.00 | $18.72 Bottom 10% -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, 50,000 POUNDS OR LESS | $22.91 | $0.00 | $22.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAGGER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $20.18 | $0.00 | $20.18 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, 3 CY OR LESS | $18.28 | $0.00 | $18.28 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, OVER 3 CY | $19.83 | $0.00 | $19.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 Above median -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UTILITY | $17.46 | $0.00 | $17.46 -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LOADER/BACKHOE OPERATOR | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $28.00 | $0.00 | $28.00 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR | $18.49 | $0.00 | $18.49 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $26.38 | $0.00 | $26.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGH | $23.69 | $0.00 | $23.69 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $18.99 | $0.00 | $18.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RECLAIMER/PULVERIZER OPERATOR | $23.25 | $0.00 | $23.25 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, ASPHALT | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, OTHER | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $21.51 | $0.00 | $21.51 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE | $18.24 | $0.00 | $18.24 Bottom 10% -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE TRACTOR WITH SEMI TRAILER.$ 21.97 0.00 TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE OR TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK | $21.14 | $0.00 | $21.14 Top 10% -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE SERVICER | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Edwards, 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 Edwards, 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.