Building Construction — Hays, Texas
WD TX20260254-14800-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Hays, Texas (construction type: building) is $29.50/hr base + $8.79/hr fringe = $38.29/hr total package (WD TX20260254-14800-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 49 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: TX20260254-14800-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Texas (TX)
County: Hays
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $29.50 | $8.79 | $38.29 Bottom 10% +66% 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 | $20.86 | $0.00 | $20.86 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $15.62 | $0.05 | $15.67 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $13.99 | $0.00 | $13.99 Bottom 10% -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.71 | $0.00 | $15.71 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $16.96 | $4.34 | $21.30 Above median -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICAL INSTALLEREXCLUDES WIRING | $12.50 | $0.65 | $13.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $31.52 | $9.20 | $40.72 +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $24.00 | $3.66 | $27.66 +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC FOOTNOTE: A. 6% UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. 8% OVER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR AL | $51.59 | $38.44 | $90.03 Top 10% +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $21.88 | $0.00 | $21.88 +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $12.83 | $0.00 | $12.83 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $37.15 | $16.92 | $54.07 Top 10% +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $12.27 | $0.00 | $12.27 Bottom 10% -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $28.30 | $8.23 | $36.53 +54% 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 | $10.43 | $0.00 | $10.43 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $11.85 | $0.00 | $11.85 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.45 | $0.00 | $12.45 -32% 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 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.43 | $3.49 | $22.92 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $14.50 | $0.00 | $14.50 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $15.68 | $0.00 | $15.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $19.30 | $0.00 | $19.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $18.75 | $5.12 | $23.87 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 | $11.25 | $0.00 | $11.25 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $18.76 | $6.35 | $25.11 Above median +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $34.15 | $15.77 | $49.92 Bottom 10% +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $21.58 | $2.88 | $24.46 -13% 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 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $34.01 | $16.10 | $50.11 +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $17.84 | $3.26 | $21.10 -21% 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 | $11.32 | $0.00 | $11.32 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $15.38 | $0.00 | $15.38 -27% 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 | $16.30 | $0.06 | $16.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Hays, 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.
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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 Hays, 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.