Heavy Construction — El Paso, Texas
WD TX20260035-14866-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in El Paso, Texas (construction type: heavy) is $12.21/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $12.21/hr total package (WD TX20260035-14866-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 9 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $12.21 | $0.00 | $12.21 Bottom 10% -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $9.29 | $0.00 | $9.29 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION | $27.50 | $9.30 | $36.80 +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $8.48 | $0.00 | $8.48 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $7.96 | $0.00 | $7.96 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $11.57 | $0.00 | $11.57 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FRONT END LOADER | $10.43 | $0.00 | $10.43 -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER | $11.19 | $0.00 | $11.19 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $9.17 | $0.00 | $9.17 -64% 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 — 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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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.
Other Construction Types in El Paso
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy 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.