Highway Construction — Madison, Texas
WD TX20260295-14890-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR OPERATOR in Madison, Texas (construction type: highway) is $19.97/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $19.97/hr total package (WD TX20260295-14890-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 43 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: TX20260295-14890-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Texas (TX)
County: Madison
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 43
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR OPERATOR | $19.97 | $0.00 | $19.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR | $22.69 | $0.00 | $22.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $21.26 | $0.00 | $21.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $19.53 | $0.00 | $19.53 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $17.58 | $0.00 | $17.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING AND STRUCTURES | $20.66 | $0.00 | $20.66 -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE PAVEMENT FINISHING MACHINE OPERATOR | $23.11 | $0.00 | $23.11 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE PAVING, CURING, FLOAT, TEXTURING MACHINE OPERATOR | $23.12 | $0.00 | $23.12 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR | $25.50 | $0.00 | $25.50 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, HYDRAULIC 80 TONS OR LESS | $27.22 | $0.00 | $27.22 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM 80 TONS OR LESS | $24.33 | $0.00 | $24.33 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM OVER 80 TONS | $23.75 | $0.00 | $23.75 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRAWLER TRACTOR OPERATOR | $19.82 | $0.00 | $19.82 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $32.38 | $0.00 | $32.38 +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, 50,000 POUNDS OR LESS | $21.05 | $0.00 | $21.05 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, OVER 50,000 POUNDS | $22.80 | $0.00 | $22.80 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAGGER | $13.99 | $0.00 | $13.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $20.05 | $0.00 | $20.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM SETTER, PAVING & CURB | $18.25 | $0.00 | $18.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, TRUCK MOUNTED | $25.95 | $0.00 | $25.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, 3 CY OR LESS | $18.58 | $0.00 | $18.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, OVER 3 CY | $19.55 | $0.00 | $19.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $16.72 | $0.00 | $16.72 Above median -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UTILITY | $18.80 | $0.00 | $18.80 Above median +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LOADER/BACKHOE OPERATOR | $20.42 | $0.00 | $20.42 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $24.13 | $0.00 | $24.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR | $19.99 | $0.00 | $19.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $24.43 | $0.00 | $24.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGH | $21.43 | $0.00 | $21.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OFF ROAD HAULER | $16.90 | $0.00 | $16.90 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $22.96 | $0.00 | $22.96 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELAYER | $19.97 | $0.00 | $19.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RECLAIMER/PULVERIZER OPERATOR | $18.15 | $0.00 | $18.15 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REINFORCING STEEL WORKER | $22.24 | $0.00 | $22.24 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, ASPHALT | $18.34 | $0.00 | $18.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, OTHER | $17.09 | $0.00 | $17.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SCRAPER OPERATOR | $17.71 | $0.00 | $17.71 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $20.94 | $0.00 | $20.94 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | $18.52 | $0.00 | $18.52 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER LOWBOY FLOAT | $23.97 | $0.00 | $23.97 Above median -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE | $19.22 | $0.00 | $19.22 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE TRACTOR WITH SEMI TRAILER.$ 20.32 0.00 TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE OR TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK | $20.30 | $0.00 | $20.30 Top 10% -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE SERVICER | $16.89 | $0.00 | $16.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Madison, TX — Highway 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 highway construction in Madison, 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.