Building Construction — El Paso, Texas
WD TX20260245-14866-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in El Paso, Texas (construction type: building) is $33.17/hr base + $24.92/hr fringe = $58.09/hr total package (WD TX20260245-14866-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 49 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: TX20260245-14866-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Texas (TX)
County: El Paso
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 49
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 | $12.81 | $0.00 | $12.81 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $13.51 | $3.29 | $16.80 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.02 | $0.00 | $13.02 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $12.81 | $0.00 | $12.81 Bottom 10% -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $29.50 | $9.39 | $38.89 +42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $15.38 | $2.92 | $18.30 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $19.09 | $6.45 | $25.54 -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FENCE ERECTOR | $9.93 | $1.83 | $11.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $12.81 | $0.00 | $12.81 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: VINYL FLOORING | $12.87 | $0.00 | $12.87 Top 10% -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $12.57 | $1.03 | $13.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $15.86 | $1.00 | $16.86 Bottom 10% -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR - MECHANICAL | $16.91 | $0.00 | $16.91 Bottom 10% -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $15.60 | $0.00 | $15.60 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $15.37 | $4.34 | $19.71 -17% 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 | $9.30 | $0.00 | $9.30 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: DRILLER | $14.12 | $1.01 | $15.13 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.50 | $2.30 | $14.80 Above median -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.82 | $0.96 | $11.78 -36% 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 | $14.43 | $0.74 | $15.17 | $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 | $19.50 | $1.05 | $20.55 Above median | $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: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $18.15 | $0.98 | $19.13 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $40.74 | $15.35 | $56.09 Above median +99% 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 | $23.56 | $3.60 | $27.16 +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $38.57 | $24.47 | $63.04 +124% 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 | $12.02 | $0.00 | $12.02 Bottom 10% -43% 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 El Paso, 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.
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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 building construction in El Paso, 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.