Highway Construction — El Paso, Texas
WD TX20260293-14866-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR in El Paso, Texas (construction type: highway) is $21.93/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $21.93/hr total package (WD TX20260293-14866-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR | $21.93 | $0.00 | $21.93 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $19.02 | $0.00 | $19.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $16.28 | $0.00 | $16.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING AND STRUCTURES | $17.99 | $0.00 | $17.99 Bottom 10% -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, HYDRAULIC 80 TONS OR LESS | $23.37 | $0.00 | $23.37 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIRECTIONAL DRILLING LOCATOR | $16.50 | $0.00 | $16.50 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $25.73 | $0.00 | $25.73 -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, 50,000 POUNDS OR LESS | $19.70 | $0.00 | $19.70 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $19.37 | $0.00 | $19.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, 3 CY OR LESS | $17.42 | $0.00 | $17.42 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, OVER 3 CY | $18.26 | $0.00 | $18.26 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| JOINT SEALER | $15.16 | $0.00 | $15.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $15.16 | $0.00 | $15.16 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UTILITY | $16.73 | $0.00 | $16.73 Bottom 10% -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LOADER/BACKHOE OPERATOR | $17.92 | $0.00 | $17.92 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $23.84 | $0.00 | $23.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR | $23.02 | $0.00 | $23.02 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $20.04 | $0.00 | $20.04 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELAYER | $17.11 | $0.00 | $17.11 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REINFORCING STEEL WORKER | $20.57 | $0.00 | $20.57 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SCRAPER OPERATOR | $18.33 | $0.00 | $18.33 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $17.87 | $0.00 | $17.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE | $15.16 | $0.00 | $15.16 Bottom 10% -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE OR TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK | $16.58 | $0.00 | $16.58 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WELDER | $17.34 | $0.00 | $17.34 Above median -28% 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 — 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 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.