Heavy Construction — Wichita, Texas
WD TX20260005-16853-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CONCRETE FINISHER in Wichita, Texas (construction type: heavy) is $12.85/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $12.85/hr total package (WD TX20260005-16853-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 44 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: TX20260005-16853-hvy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: heavy
State: Texas (TX)
County: Wichita
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.85 | $0.00 | $12.85 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $19.80 | $0.00 | $19.80 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/FORM SETTER | $12.91 | $0.00 | $12.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/FORM SETTER | $11.83 | $0.00 | $11.83 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $11.70 | $0.00 | $11.70 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $13.17 | $0.00 | $13.17 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.17 | $0.00 | $12.17 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $10.28 | $0.00 | $10.28 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $14.21 | $0.00 | $14.21 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.71 | $0.00 | $14.71 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.88 | $0.00 | $12.88 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.82 | $0.00 | $11.82 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.29 | $0.00 | $13.29 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.90 | $0.00 | $11.90 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.55 | $0.00 | $13.55 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.20 | $0.00 | $16.20 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.29 | $0.00 | $14.29 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.68 | $0.00 | $15.68 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.96 | $0.00 | $14.96 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.85 | $0.00 | $13.85 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $21.51 | $0.00 | $21.51 -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $17.99 | $0.00 | $17.99 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $17.04 | $0.00 | $17.04 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $17.19 | $0.00 | $17.19 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $20.32 | $0.00 | $20.32 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.26 | $0.00 | $14.26 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $18.22 | $0.00 | $18.22 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $20.52 | $0.00 | $20.52 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $17.27 | $0.00 | $17.27 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.67 | $0.00 | $14.67 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.05 | $0.00 | $16.05 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.99 | $0.00 | $11.99 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR | $15.72 | $0.00 | $15.72 Top 10% -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MOTOR GRADER, FINE GRADE..$ 17.12 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $17.74 | $0.00 | $17.74 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:..$ 13.87 0.00 LABORER: LABORER, COMMON | $10.51 | $0.00 | $10.51 -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $14.74 | $0.00 | $14.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STEEL WORKER | $16.17 | $0.00 | $16.17 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $14.14 | $0.00 | $14.14 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $13.42 | $0.00 | $13.42 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $12.95 | $0.00 | $12.95 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $12.26 | $0.00 | $12.26 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY-FLOAT | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SINGLE AXLE | $13.04 | $0.00 | $13.04 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WELDER | $14.86 | $0.00 | $14.86 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Wichita, 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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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 heavy construction in Wichita, 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.