Building Construction — Jim Wells, Texas
WD TX20260209-14830-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Jim Wells, Texas (construction type: building) is $30.20/hr base + $12.38/hr fringe = $42.58/hr total package (WD TX20260209-14830-bld, Rev. 1).
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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 | $30.20 | $12.38 | $42.58 +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $30.50 | $8.89 | $39.39 Bottom 10% +71% 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 | $19.67 | $0.00 | $19.67 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $13.18 | $0.00 | $13.18 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.27 | $0.00 | $13.27 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $20.00 | $3.11 | $23.11 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $27.95 | $8.03 | $35.98 Bottom 10% +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING | $28.26 | $8.13 | $36.39 Bottom 10% +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.02 | $0.00 | $12.02 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $8.50 | $0.22 | $8.72 Above median -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.02 | $0.00 | $12.02 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MORTAR MIXER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 Top 10% -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $25.27 | $9.57 | $34.84 Top 10% +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.75 | $0.00 | $13.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $12.80 | $0.43 | $13.23 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $21.33 | $0.00 | $21.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $14.58 | $0.00 | $14.58 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $10.54 | $0.00 | $10.54 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $12.26 | $0.00 | $12.26 -42% 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 |
| PLUMBER | $38.97 | $11.48 | $50.45 Above median +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $13.64 | $1.80 | $15.44 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 Bottom 10% -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $11.24 | $0.35 | $11.59 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Jim Wells, 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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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 Jim Wells, 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.