Building Construction — Harris, Texas
WD TX20260253-14885-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ACOUSTICAL CEILING MECHANIC in Harris, Texas (construction type: building) is $17.27/hr base + $3.98/hr fringe = $21.25/hr total package (WD TX20260253-14885-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 54 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: TX20260253-14885-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Texas (TX)
County: Harris
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 54
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 MECHANIC | $17.27 | $3.98 | $21.25 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $30.20 | $12.38 | $42.58 +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $33.17 | $24.92 | $58.09 +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $18.87 | $0.00 | $18.87 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $33.27 | $9.73 | $43.00 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CAULKER | $15.36 | $0.00 | $15.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $16.27 | $3.66 | $19.93 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $17.44 | $3.93 | $21.37 Above median -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $38.50 | $10.71 | $49.21 +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $18.00 | $1.68 | $19.68 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $17.97 | $3.37 | $21.34 -22% 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 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $12.77 | $0.00 | $12.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $23.27 | $7.12 | $30.39 +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR - BATT | $14.87 | $0.73 | $15.60 Above median -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $12.14 | $0.00 | $12.14 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $28.26 | $8.13 | $36.39 +53% 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 | $11.76 | $0.00 | $11.76 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $9.52 | $0.00 | $9.52 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $13.47 | $0.00 | $13.47 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.48 | $0.00 | $10.48 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.94 | $0.00 | $12.94 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ROOF TEAROFF | $11.28 | $0.00 | $11.28 Top 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LATHER | $19.73 | $0.00 | $19.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.94 | $0.00 | $13.94 | $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 | $22.75 | $0.00 | $22.75 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 | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $13.37 | $0.00 | $13.37 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $13.55 | $0.94 | $14.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $17.52 | $3.33 | $20.85 Above median | $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 | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $17.24 | $4.41 | $21.65 Above median +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $42.09 | $12.96 | $55.05 +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $31.34 | $10.30 | $41.64 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $39.98 | $11.61 | $51.59 Above median +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $39.47 | $10.39 | $49.86 Above median +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $15.40 | $0.00 | $15.40 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $29.70 | $13.85 | $43.55 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $20.05 | $2.24 | $22.29 -17% 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 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 Bottom 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $16.17 | $0.00 | $16.17 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: 1/SINGLE AXLE TRUCK | $14.18 | $0.00 | $14.18 Bottom 10% -44% 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 |
| WATERPROOFER | $14.39 | $0.00 | $14.39 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Harris, 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.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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Direct labor subtotal
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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 Harris, 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.