Building Construction — Tarrant, Texas
WD TX20260270-14876-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Tarrant, Texas (construction type: building) is $33.23/hr base + $7.52/hr fringe = $40.75/hr total package (WD TX20260270-14876-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 50 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: TX20260270-14876-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Texas (TX)
County: Tarrant
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 50
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 | $33.23 | $7.52 | $40.75 Bottom 10% +77% 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 | $20.66 | $0.00 | $20.66 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $15.47 | $1.82 | $17.29 -25% 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 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $16.24 | $3.94 | $20.18 Above median -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $16.20 | $3.40 | $19.60 Above median -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $18.00 | $0.38 | $18.38 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF ALARMS/SOUND AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS | $20.59 | $3.98 | $24.57 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN..$ 17.79 2.41 ELECTRICIAN | $14.88 | $2.15 | $17.03 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC: FOOTNOTES: A. 6% UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. 8% OVER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR | $51.93 | $38.44 | $90.37 Bottom 10% +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $12.35 | $0.00 | $12.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $16.61 | $2.96 | $19.57 Bottom 10% -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $22.39 | $7.10 | $29.49 Top 10% +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - SIDING | $15.77 | $0.00 | $15.77 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $12.19 | $0.00 | $12.19 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL AND STRUCTURAL | $29.64 | $8.43 | $38.07 Bottom 10% +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.30 | $0.00 | $11.30 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $10.50 | $0.00 | $10.50 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.81 | $0.00 | $10.81 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.00 | $0.35 | $13.35 -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 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $32.02 | $11.27 | $43.29 Bottom 10% +45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.09 | $0.00 | $13.09 Bottom 10% | $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 | $18.29 | $1.31 | $19.60 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $17.60 | $0.50 | $18.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $14.20 | $0.00 | $14.20 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $12.95 | $0.00 | $12.95 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $12.89 | $1.19 | $14.08 | $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 | $18.44 | $0.00 | $18.44 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $15.04 | $0.00 | $15.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER (BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY) | $16.40 | $5.45 | $21.85 +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $41.28 | $12.16 | $53.44 +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $21.28 | $4.45 | $25.73 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $15.30 | $0.00 | $15.30 Bottom 10% -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $22.10 | $4.17 | $26.27 -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ( HYDRAULIC CRANES 59 TONS AND UNDER) | $32.35 | $13.10 | $45.45 Top 10% +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ( TOWER CRANE) | $32.85 | $13.10 | $45.95 Top 10% +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $15.70 | $0.58 | $16.28 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 18.63 0.65 SHEET METAL WORKER | $21.54 | $5.59 | $27.13 +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $19.27 | $3.68 | $22.95 Bottom 10% -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $11.22 | $0.00 | $11.22 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 Bottom 10% -43% 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 Tarrant, 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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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 building construction in Tarrant, 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.