Highway Construction — Orange, Texas
WD TX20260299-14820-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR in Orange, Texas (construction type: highway) is $23.26/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $23.26/hr total package (WD TX20260299-14820-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 45 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: TX20260299-14820-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Texas (TX)
County: Orange
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 45
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR | $23.26 | $0.00 | $23.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $22.67 | $0.00 | $22.67 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $20.41 | $0.00 | $20.41 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $17.63 | $0.00 | $17.63 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING AND STRUCTURES | $20.79 | $0.00 | $20.79 Above median -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE PAVEMENT FINISHING MACHINE OPERATOR | $22.18 | $0.00 | $22.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE PAVING, CURING, FLOAT, TEXTURING MACHINE OPERATOR | $22.62 | $0.00 | $22.62 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR | $21.57 | $0.00 | $21.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, HYDRAULIC 80 TONS OR LESS | $24.75 | $0.00 | $24.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM 80 TONS OR LESS | $25.74 | $0.00 | $25.74 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM OVER 80 TONS | $23.85 | $0.00 | $23.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRAWLER TRACTOR OPERATOR | $20.33 | $0.00 | $20.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $31.46 | $0.00 | $31.46 +15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, 50,000 POUNDS OR LESS | $21.53 | $0.00 | $21.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, OVER 50,000 POUNDS | $22.24 | $0.00 | $22.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAGGER | $16.63 | $0.00 | $16.63 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $19.93 | $0.00 | $19.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM SETTER, PAVING & CURB | $19.32 | $0.00 | $19.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, CRAWLER MOUNTED | $22.25 | $0.00 | $22.25 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, TRUCK MOUNTED | $26.04 | $0.00 | $26.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, 3 CY OR LESS | $19.72 | $0.00 | $19.72 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, OVER 3 CY | $20.34 | $0.00 | $20.34 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 Above median -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UTILITY | $19.11 | $0.00 | $19.11 Top 10% +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LOADER/BACKHOE OPERATOR | $21.37 | $0.00 | $21.37 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $23.38 | $0.00 | $23.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR | $21.65 | $0.00 | $21.65 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $23.91 | $0.00 | $23.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGH | $21.20 | $0.00 | $21.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OFF ROAD HAULER | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, STRUCTURES | $26.40 | $0.00 | $26.40 Above median +24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $17.12 | $0.00 | $17.12 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVER | $21.48 | $0.00 | $21.48 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELAYER | $20.03 | $0.00 | $20.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REINFORCING STEEL WORKER | $22.34 | $0.00 | $22.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, ASPHALT | $19.79 | $0.00 | $19.79 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, OTHER | $18.93 | $0.00 | $18.93 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $20.33 | $0.00 | $20.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | $17.84 | $0.00 | $17.84 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STRUCTURAL STEEL WORKER | $22.64 | $0.00 | $22.64 Top 10% -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER LOWBOY FLOAT | $25.94 | $0.00 | $25.94 Top 10% +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE | $21.93 | $0.00 | $21.93 Above median -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE TRACTOR WITH SEMI TRAILER.$ 20.17 0.00 TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE OR TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK | $18.60 | $0.00 | $18.60 Top 10% -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WELDER | $20.97 | $0.00 | $20.97 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE SERVICER | $17.37 | $0.00 | $17.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Orange, 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 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.