Highway Construction — Wise, Texas
WD TX20260294-14877-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR in Wise, Texas (construction type: highway) is $24.40/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $24.40/hr total package (WD TX20260294-14877-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 47 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: TX20260294-14877-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Texas (TX)
County: Wise
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR | $24.40 | $0.00 | $24.40 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $22.52 | $0.00 | $22.52 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $19.87 | $0.00 | $19.87 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $18.01 | $0.00 | $18.01 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING AND STRUCTURES | $22.48 | $0.00 | $22.48 Top 10% +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE PAVEMENT FINISHING MACHINE OPERATOR | $24.07 | $0.00 | $24.07 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR | $20.34 | $0.00 | $20.34 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, HYDRAULIC 80 TONS OR LESS | $31.32 | $0.00 | $31.32 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM 80 TONS OR LESS | $29.90 | $0.00 | $29.90 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM OVER 80 TONS | $33.55 | $0.00 | $33.55 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRAWLER TRACTOR OPERATOR | $24.06 | $0.00 | $24.06 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $36.10 | $0.00 | $36.10 +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, 50,000 POUNDS OR LESS | $25.08 | $0.00 | $25.08 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, OVER 50,000 POUNDS | $25.34 | $0.00 | $25.34 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAGGER | $14.80 | $0.00 | $14.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $22.50 | $0.00 | $22.50 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM SETTER, PAVING & CURB | $20.89 | $0.00 | $20.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, CRAWLER MOUNTED | $29.25 | $0.00 | $29.25 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, TRUCK MOUNTED | $29.86 | $0.00 | $29.86 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, 3 CY OR LESS | $20.93 | $0.00 | $20.93 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, OVER 3 CY | $22.56 | $0.00 | $22.56 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $18.01 | $0.00 | $18.01 Above median -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UTILITY | $19.32 | $0.00 | $19.32 Top 10% +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LOADER/BACKHOE OPERATOR | $23.22 | $0.00 | $23.22 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $27.44 | $0.00 | $27.44 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR | $20.94 | $0.00 | $20.94 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $27.09 | $0.00 | $27.09 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGH | $24.90 | $0.00 | $24.90 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OFF ROAD HAULER | $23.70 | $0.00 | $23.70 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $22.35 | $0.00 | $22.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELAYER | $22.46 | $0.00 | $22.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RECLAIMER/PULVERIZER OPERATOR | $22.17 | $0.00 | $22.17 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REINFORCING STEEL WORKER | $23.50 | $0.00 | $23.50 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, ASPHALT | $20.35 | $0.00 | $20.35 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, OTHER | $18.60 | $0.00 | $18.60 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SCRAPER OPERATOR | $21.54 | $0.00 | $21.54 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $24.86 | $0.00 | $24.86 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SIGN ERECTOR | $18.01 | $0.00 | $18.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SMALL SLIPFORM MACHINE OPERATOR | $25.09 | $0.00 | $25.09 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | $23.59 | $0.00 | $23.59 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN | $23.14 | $0.00 | $23.14 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER LOWBOY FLOAT | $25.57 | $0.00 | $25.57 Above median +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE | $20.60 | $0.00 | $20.60 Above median -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE TRACTOR WITH SEMI TRAILER.$ 23.22 0.00 TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE OR TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK | $22.64 | $0.00 | $22.64 Top 10% -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, TRANSIT-MIX | $21.97 | $0.00 | $21.97 Top 10% -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WELDER | $23.72 | $0.00 | $23.72 Top 10% -1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE SERVICER | $18.01 | $0.00 | $18.01 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Wise, 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 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.