Highway Construction — Travis, Texas
WD TX20260291-14807-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR OPERATOR in Travis, Texas (construction type: highway) is $19.14/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $19.14/hr total package (WD TX20260291-14807-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 49 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: TX20260291-14807-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Texas (TX)
County: Travis
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR OPERATOR | $19.14 | $0.00 | $19.14 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR | $24.07 | $0.00 | $24.07 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $22.12 | $0.00 | $22.12 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $19.40 | $0.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR | $27.82 | $0.00 | $27.82 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $18.09 | $0.00 | $18.09 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING AND STRUCTURES | $20.61 | $0.00 | $20.61 -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE PAVEMENT FINISHING MACHINE OPERATOR | $22.81 | $0.00 | $22.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR | $25.97 | $0.00 | $25.97 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, HYDRAULIC 80 TONS OR LESS | $29.24 | $0.00 | $29.24 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM 80 TONS OR LESS | $26.47 | $0.00 | $26.47 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM OVER 80 TONS | $28.87 | $0.00 | $28.87 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRAWLER TRACTOR OPERATOR | $20.92 | $0.00 | $20.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIRECTIONAL DRILLING LOCATOR | $21.39 | $0.00 | $21.39 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIRECTIONAL DRILLING OPERATOR | $25.19 | $0.00 | $25.19 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $30.54 | $0.00 | $30.54 +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, 50,000 POUNDS OR LESS | $22.93 | $0.00 | $22.93 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, OVER 50,000 POUNDS | $22.90 | $0.00 | $22.90 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAGGER | $15.52 | $0.00 | $15.52 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $20.63 | $0.00 | $20.63 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM SETTER, PAVING & CURB | $19.18 | $0.00 | $19.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, TRUCK MOUNTED | $24.28 | $0.00 | $24.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, 3 CY OR LESS | $20.33 | $0.00 | $20.33 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, OVER 3 CY | $20.20 | $0.00 | $20.20 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $17.52 | $0.00 | $17.52 Above median -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UTILITY | $19.05 | $0.00 | $19.05 Top 10% +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LOADER/BACKHOE OPERATOR | $20.32 | $0.00 | $20.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $26.15 | $0.00 | $26.15 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR | $21.73 | $0.00 | $21.73 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $26.56 | $0.00 | $26.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGH | $22.95 | $0.00 | $22.95 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OFF ROAD HAULER | $17.52 | $0.00 | $17.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, STRUCTURES | $23.76 | $0.00 | $23.76 Above median +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $22.00 | $0.00 | $22.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELAYER | $19.23 | $0.00 | $19.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RECLAIMER/PULVERIZER OPERATOR | $19.05 | $0.00 | $19.05 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REINFORCING STEEL WORKER | $22.46 | $0.00 | $22.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, ASPHALT | $20.24 | $0.00 | $20.24 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, OTHER | $17.52 | $0.00 | $17.52 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SCRAPER OPERATOR | $17.52 | $0.00 | $17.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $23.75 | $0.00 | $23.75 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SIGN ERECTOR | $17.52 | $0.00 | $17.52 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | $19.31 | $0.00 | $19.31 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC SIGNAL/LIGHT POLE WORKER | $21.99 | $0.00 | $21.99 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER LOWBOY FLOAT | $25.96 | $0.00 | $25.96 Top 10% +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE | $19.70 | $0.00 | $19.70 Above median -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE TRACTOR WITH SEMI TRAILER.$ 21.71 0.00 TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE OR TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK | $20.91 | $0.00 | $20.91 Top 10% -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WELDER | $23.38 | $0.00 | $23.38 Top 10% -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE SERVICER | $17.75 | $0.00 | $17.75 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Travis, 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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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 highway construction in Travis, 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.