Heavy Construction — Victoria, Texas
WD TX20260006-14836-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER in Victoria, Texas (construction type: heavy) is $12.64/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $12.64/hr total package (WD TX20260006-14836-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 16 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 | $12.64 | $0.00 | $12.64 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/FORM SETTER | $12.71 | $0.00 | $12.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/FORM SETTER | $10.71 | $0.00 | $10.71 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $11.57 | $0.00 | $11.57 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $11.17 | $0.00 | $11.17 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $11.81 | $0.00 | $11.81 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $8.81 | $0.00 | $8.81 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $11.65 | $0.00 | $11.65 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LABORER, COMMON | $10.71 | $0.00 | $10.71 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $21.29 | $0.00 | $21.29 +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR | $15.58 | $0.00 | $15.58 Top 10% -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE | $14.05 | $0.00 | $14.05 Above median -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MOTOR GRADER, FINE GRADE..$ 18.37 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MOTOR GRADER, ROUGH | $17.07 | $0.00 | $17.07 Top 10% -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY-FLOAT | $15.93 | $0.00 | $15.93 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SINGLE AXLE | $11.61 | $0.00 | $11.61 Bottom 10% -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Victoria, 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.
Other Construction Types in Victoria
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Victoria, 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.