Highway Construction — Rusk, Texas
WD TX20260055-15399-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR in Rusk, Texas (construction type: highway) is $23.09/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $23.09/hr total package (WD TX20260055-15399-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR | $23.09 | $0.00 | $23.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $20.95 | $0.00 | $20.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $18.76 | $0.00 | $18.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $17.75 | $0.00 | $17.75 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING AND STRUCTURES | $21.11 | $0.00 | $21.11 Top 10% -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE PAVEMENT FINISHING MACHINE OPERATOR | $24.85 | $0.00 | $24.85 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR | $20.69 | $0.00 | $20.69 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM 80 TONS OR LESS | $25.57 | $0.00 | $25.57 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRAWLER TRACTOR OPERATOR | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, OVER 50,000 POUNDS | $20.36 | $0.00 | $20.36 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAGGER | $15.30 | $0.00 | $15.30 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $19.31 | $0.00 | $19.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM SETTER, PAVING & CURB | $18.50 | $0.00 | $18.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, 3 CY OR LESS | $18.40 | $0.00 | $18.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, OVER 3 CY | $17.25 | $0.00 | $17.25 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $16.80 | $0.00 | $16.80 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UTILITY | $17.91 | $0.00 | $17.91 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LOADER/BACKHOE OPERATOR | $20.20 | $0.00 | $20.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $25.11 | $0.00 | $25.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR | $19.48 | $0.00 | $19.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $23.01 | $0.00 | $23.01 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGH | $19.00 | $0.00 | $19.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $16.80 | $0.00 | $16.80 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REINFORCING STEEL WORKER | $24.99 | $0.00 | $24.99 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, ASPHALT | $18.35 | $0.00 | $18.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, OTHER | $16.80 | $0.00 | $16.80 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | $19.28 | $0.00 | $19.28 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER LOWBOY FLOAT | $23.18 | $0.00 | $23.18 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE | $19.19 | $0.00 | $19.19 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE TRACTOR WITH SEMI TRAILER.$ 20.66 0.00 TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE OR TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK | $21.94 | $0.00 | $21.94 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE SERVICER | $16.80 | $0.00 | $16.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Rusk, 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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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 Rusk, 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.