Residential Construction — Tarrant, Texas
WD TX20260015-14876-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Tarrant, Texas (construction type: residential) is $9.32/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $9.32/hr total package (WD TX20260015-14876-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $9.32 | $0.00 | $9.32 Bottom 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $9.48 | $0.00 | $9.48 Bottom 10% -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $10.21 | $0.00 | $10.21 Bottom 10% -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC.$ 8.34 0.00 FORM SETTER | $9.19 | $0.00 | $9.19 -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH | $8.85 | $0.00 | $8.85 Bottom 10% -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $10.69 | $0.00 | $10.69 Bottom 10% -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $8.65 | $0.00 | $8.65 Bottom 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $14.10 | $0.00 | $14.10 Bottom 10% -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $11.50 | $0.00 | $11.50 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Tarrant, TX — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential 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.