Building Construction — Kenedy, Texas
WD TX20260211-15010-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Kenedy, Texas (construction type: building) is $30.50/hr base + $8.89/hr fringe = $39.39/hr total package (WD TX20260211-15010-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $17.76 | $0.00 | $17.76 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 -22% 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 | $15.85 | $0.00 | $15.85 Bottom 10% -42% 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 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $8.50 | $0.00 | $8.50 Bottom 10% -54% 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 | $9.50 | $0.00 | $9.50 Bottom 10% -48% 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 | $15.80 | $0.00 | $15.80 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 Bottom 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $15.10 | $1.29 | $16.39 -25% 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 Kenedy, 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.
Other Construction Types in Kenedy
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Kenedy, 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.