Heavy Construction — Smith, Texas
WD TX20260004-14853-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER in Smith, Texas (construction type: heavy) is $13.16/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $13.16/hr total package (WD TX20260004-14853-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.16 | $0.00 | $13.16 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $19.87 | $0.00 | $19.87 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/FORM SETTER | $13.38 | $0.00 | $13.38 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/FORM SETTER | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $11.46 | $0.00 | $11.46 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.70 | $0.00 | $12.70 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $10.08 | $0.00 | $10.08 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $8.50 | $0.00 | $8.50 Bottom 10% -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $12.02 | $0.00 | $12.02 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.12 | $0.00 | $13.12 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $10.44 | $0.00 | $10.44 Bottom 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.96 | $0.00 | $11.96 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.10 | $0.00 | $13.10 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.22 | $0.00 | $12.22 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.97 | $0.00 | $12.97 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.85 | $0.00 | $13.85 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR | $13.88 | $0.00 | $13.88 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM OR SWEEPER | $10.08 | $0.00 | $10.08 Bottom 10% -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRAWLER TRACTOR | $13.62 | $0.00 | $13.62 Bottom 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR 50,000 POUNDS OR LESS | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR OPERATOR OVER 50,000 POUNDS | $13.52 | $0.00 | $13.52 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FOUNDATION DRILL, TRUCK MOUNTED | $22.05 | $0.00 | $22.05 Top 10% -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FRONT END LOADER , OVER 3 CY | $12.33 | $0.00 | $12.33 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FRONT END LOADER, 3 CY OR LESS | $13.40 | $0.00 | $13.40 Above median -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MOTOR GRADER, FINE GRADE..$ 16.88 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $17.47 | $0.00 | $17.47 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MOTOR GRADER, ROUGH | $15.83 | $0.00 | $15.83 Top 10% -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $10.85 | $0.00 | $10.85 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:..$ 12.35 0.00 LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.64 | $0.00 | $14.64 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STEEL WORKER | $17.53 | $0.00 | $17.53 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $11.95 | $0.00 | $11.95 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $10.75 | $0.00 | $10.75 -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $13.41 | $0.00 | $13.41 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF-ROAD HAULER | $10.08 | $0.00 | $10.08 -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TANDEM AXLE TRACTOR W/SEMI TRAILER | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 Bottom 10% -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Smith, TX — Heavy 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 heavy construction in Smith, 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.