Building Construction — Lee, Texas
WD TX20260213-14802-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Lee, Texas (construction type: building) is $30.20/hr base + $12.38/hr fringe = $42.58/hr total package (WD TX20260213-14802-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 32 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 | $30.20 | $12.38 | $42.58 +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $32.66 | $9.86 | $42.52 +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 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 -27% 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 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, BATT INSULATION, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $15.13 | $2.63 | $17.76 Top 10% -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.09 | $0.00 | $12.09 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $13.89 | $1.00 | $14.89 Above median -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $18.06 | $4.87 | $22.93 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HEAT AND FROST INSULATOR/ASBESTOS WORKER | $33.23 | $7.52 | $40.75 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $34.35 | $14.44 | $48.79 +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $29.64 | $8.43 | $38.07 +60% 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 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING | $28.30 | $8.23 | $36.53 +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.24 | $0.00 | $9.24 -50% 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 | $14.67 | $0.47 | $15.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $13.00 | $0.35 | $13.35 | $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 | $11.75 | $0.00 | $11.75 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $39.76 | $14.04 | $53.80 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $32.85 | $12.74 | $45.59 Above median +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER..$ 39.98 11.61 PLUMBER | $39.98 | $11.61 | $51.59 +83% 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 | $10.68 | $0.34 | $11.02 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Lee, 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 Lee, 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.