Heavy Construction — Galveston, Texas
WD TX20260062-14883-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES) in Galveston, Texas (construction type: heavy) is $14.38/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $14.38/hr total package (WD TX20260062-14883-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 19 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 (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES) | $14.38 | $0.00 | $14.38 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES) | $11.37 | $1.13 | $12.50 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES) | $18.40 | $1.34 | $19.74 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/FORM SETTER (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES) | $13.35 | $1.17 | $14.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES) | $11.29 | $0.00 | $11.29 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: COMMON | $10.70 | $0.00 | $10.70 Top 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $7.35 | $0.00 | $7.35 Bottom 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER CEMENT | $9.96 | $0.00 | $9.96 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: PIPELAYER | $10.07 | $0.00 | $10.07 Above median -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES) | $17.00 | $0.04 | $17.04 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE | $13.25 | $0.00 | $13.25 Above median -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 Above median -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE | $14.91 | $0.58 | $15.49 Above median -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: EXCAVATOR | $16.74 | $0.00 | $16.74 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER | $11.75 | $0.92 | $12.67 Above median -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GRADER | $12.20 | $1.48 | $13.68 Above median -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRACTOR | $12.38 | $1.51 | $13.89 Top 10% -42% 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 |
| TRUCK DRIVER (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES) | $12.28 | $0.98 | $13.26 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Galveston, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Galveston, 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.