Residential Construction — Fort Bend, Texas
WD TX20260066-14882-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLER in Fort Bend, Texas (construction type: residential) is $12.50/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $12.50/hr total package (WD TX20260066-14882-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLER | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $16.87 | $0.00 | $16.87 Bottom 10% -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER (INCLUDES BATT/BLOWN INSULATION, FORMWORK & OVERHEAD DOOR INSTALLATION | $11.59 | $1.41 | $13.00 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPORT STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS INSTALLER | $11.46 | $2.61 | $14.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.20 | $0.00 | $15.20 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHERS | $11.21 | $0.00 | $11.21 Above median -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $12.03 | $0.00 | $12.03 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $14.81 | $0.00 | $14.81 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC: FOOTNOTES: A. 6% UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. 8% OVER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR | $53.59 | $38.44 | $92.03 Top 10% +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $9.67 | $0.00 | $9.67 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC.$ 11.11 0.00 GUTTER AND SIDING INSTALLER | $12.84 | $0.00 | $12.84 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $17.21 | $0.00 | $17.21 Bottom 10% -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $11.25 | $2.35 | $13.60 Bottom 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $17.17 | $0.00 | $17.17 Bottom 10% -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: COMMON | $9.04 | $0.00 | $9.04 Above median -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $7.54 | $0.00 | $7.54 -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER BRICK | $9.87 | $0.68 | $10.55 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER CEMENT | $10.73 | $0.68 | $11.41 Top 10% -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: PIPELAYER | $10.01 | $0.00 | $10.01 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: PLASTER TENDER | $11.10 | $0.00 | $11.10 Above median -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $11.02 | $0.00 | $11.02 Bottom 10% -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: PARKING LOT STRIPING | $14.21 | $0.00 | $14.21 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $15.89 | $0.00 | $15.89 Bottom 10% -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBERS | $17.49 | $1.15 | $18.64 Bottom 10% -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE | $13.06 | $0.69 | $13.75 Top 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $12.68 | $0.00 | $12.68 Above median -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FORKLIFT | $13.58 | $0.00 | $13.58 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER | $12.00 | $0.69 | $12.69 Above median -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GRADER | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 Above median -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFERS | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Bottom 10% -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEETMETAL WORKER | $29.70 | $13.85 | $43.55 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYERS, CARPET AND VINYL | $16.92 | $0.00 | $16.92 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $36.15 | $24.47 | $60.62 +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $14.23 | $0.00 | $14.23 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS | $15.12 | $0.00 | $15.12 Bottom 10% -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Fort Bend, TX — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Fort Bend, 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.