Heavy Construction — Wise, Texas
WD TX20260043-14877-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for AIR TOOL OPERATOR in Wise, Texas (construction type: heavy) is $9.98/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $9.98/hr total package (WD TX20260043-14877-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 48 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: TX20260043-14877-hvy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: heavy
State: Texas (TX)
County: Wise
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 48
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR TOOL OPERATOR | $9.98 | $0.00 | $9.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR | $11.45 | $0.00 | $11.45 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $11.82 | $0.00 | $11.82 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $9.30 | $0.00 | $9.30 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT SHOVELER | $8.28 | $0.00 | $8.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BATCHING PLANT WEIGHER | $17.11 | $0.00 | $17.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $9.09 | $0.00 | $9.09 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BULLDOZER OPERATOR | $11.80 | $0.00 | $11.80 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $11.73 | $0.00 | $11.73 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING | $11.70 | $0.00 | $11.70 Above median -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, STRUCTURES | $11.27 | $0.00 | $11.27 Top 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE PAVING SAW OPERATOR | $12.30 | $0.00 | $12.30 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE RUBBER | $9.49 | $0.00 | $9.49 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE, CLAMSHELL, BACKHOE, DERRICK, DRAGLINE, SHOVEL OPERATOR | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $17.22 | $0.00 | $17.22 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAGGER | $8.06 | $0.00 | $8.06 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $11.21 | $0.00 | $11.21 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM LINER - PAVING & CURB | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM SETTER, PAVING & CURB | $10.63 | $0.00 | $10.63 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, TRUCK MOUNTED | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR | $10.83 | $0.00 | $10.83 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $8.69 | $0.00 | $8.69 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UTILITY | $10.57 | $0.00 | $10.57 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $14.79 | $0.00 | $14.79 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $10.25 | $0.00 | $10.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MIXER OPERATOR | $10.09 | $0.00 | $10.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $14.29 | $0.00 | $14.29 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGH | $13.11 | $0.00 | $13.11 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OILER | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $11.17 | $0.00 | $11.17 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELAYER | $10.85 | $0.00 | $10.85 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REINFORCING STEEL SETTER, PAVING | $13.48 | $0.00 | $13.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REINFORCING STEEL SETTER, STRUCTURE | $15.52 | $0.00 | $15.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, PNEUMATIC, SELF-PROPELLED | $8.87 | $0.00 | $8.87 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, STEEL WHEEL, FLAT WHEEL/TAMPING | $8.75 | $0.00 | $8.75 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, STEEL WHEEL, PLANT MIX PAVEMENT | $9.70 | $0.00 | $9.70 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SCRAPER OPERATOR | $10.29 | $0.00 | $10.29 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $11.43 | $0.00 | $11.43 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | $10.39 | $0.00 | $10.39 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRACTOR OPERATOR, CRAWLER TYPE | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRACTOR OPERATOR, PNEUMATIC | $11.57 | $0.00 | $11.57 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAVELING MIXER OPERATOR | $10.07 | $0.00 | $10.07 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, LOWBOY-FLOAT | $11.64 | $0.00 | $11.64 Above median -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE, HEAVY | $10.56 | $0.00 | $10.56 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE, LIGHT | $10.24 | $0.00 | $10.24 Top 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE, SEMI-TRAILER | $10.33 | $0.00 | $10.33 Above median -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE SERVICER | $9.52 | $0.00 | $9.52 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Wise, 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 Wise, 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.