Building Construction — Orange, Texas
WD TX20260263-14820-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Orange, Texas (construction type: building) is $30.20/hr base + $12.38/hr fringe = $42.58/hr total package (WD TX20260263-14820-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 |
| BOILERMAKER | $33.17 | $24.92 | $58.09 +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $25.50 | $8.12 | $33.62 +37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $18.57 | $3.09 | $21.66 Above median -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.44 | $0.00 | $13.44 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $33.76 | $13.56 | $47.32 +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $13.69 | $0.00 | $13.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $12.95 | $0.00 | $12.95 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $34.35 | $14.44 | $48.79 Above median +105% 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 | $12.15 | $0.00 | $12.15 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $11.04 | $0.36 | $11.40 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $12.87 | $0.00 | $12.87 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.50 | $0.00 | $10.50 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.47 | $0.00 | $13.47 -27% 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 | $24.38 | $0.00 | $24.38 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $19.85 | $0.07 | $19.92 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $16.22 | $0.34 | $16.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $17.69 | $0.00 | $17.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $13.37 | $0.00 | $13.37 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $13.55 | $0.94 | $14.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $17.52 | $3.33 | $20.85 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 | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $16.75 | $4.51 | $21.26 Above median +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $42.09 | $12.96 | $55.05 +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $24.80 | $0.00 | $24.80 -12% 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 | $15.40 | $0.00 | $15.40 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $28.69 | $14.13 | $42.82 +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $26.89 | $10.38 | $37.27 +39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 Bottom 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $16.17 | $0.00 | $16.17 -23% 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 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Orange, 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 Orange, 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.