Highway Construction — Starr, Texas
WD TX20260297-15013-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR in Starr, Texas (construction type: highway) is $24.54/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $24.54/hr total package (WD TX20260297-15013-hwy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR | $24.54 | $0.00 | $24.54 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $17.58 | $0.00 | $17.58 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $15.22 | $0.00 | $15.22 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $16.92 | $0.00 | $16.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING AND STRUCTURES | $18.15 | $0.00 | $18.15 Bottom 10% -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, HYDRAULIC 80 TONS OR LESS | $28.75 | $0.00 | $28.75 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, 50,000 POUNDS OR LESS | $21.86 | $0.00 | $21.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, OVER 50,000 POUNDS | $25.35 | $0.00 | $25.35 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAGGER | $15.81 | $0.00 | $15.81 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $18.26 | $0.00 | $18.26 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM SETTER, PAVING & CURB | $17.56 | $0.00 | $17.56 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, TRUCK MOUNTED | $27.81 | $0.00 | $27.81 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, 3 CY OR LESS | $17.47 | $0.00 | $17.47 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, OVER 3 CY | $18.12 | $0.00 | $18.12 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $15.22 | $0.00 | $15.22 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UTILITY | $16.75 | $0.00 | $16.75 Bottom 10% -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LOADER/BACKHOE OPERATOR | $16.93 | $0.00 | $16.93 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $22.98 | $0.00 | $22.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR | $19.21 | $0.00 | $19.21 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $22.98 | $0.00 | $22.98 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGH | $19.60 | $0.00 | $19.60 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $19.26 | $0.00 | $19.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELAYER | $15.22 | $0.00 | $15.22 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REINFORCING STEEL WORKER | $20.91 | $0.00 | $20.91 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, ASPHALT | $16.83 | $0.00 | $16.83 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, OTHER | $15.38 | $0.00 | $15.38 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SCRAPER OPERATOR | $15.33 | $0.00 | $15.33 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $19.11 | $0.00 | $19.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | $23.00 | $0.00 | $23.00 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER LOWBOY FLOAT | $25.75 | $0.00 | $25.75 Above median +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE | $19.02 | $0.00 | $19.02 Bottom 10% -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE TRACTOR WITH SEMI TRAILER.$ 23.00 0.00 TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE OR TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK | $18.63 | $0.00 | $18.63 Top 10% -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE SERVICER | $16.49 | $0.00 | $16.49 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Starr, 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.
Other Construction Types in Starr
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Starr, 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.