Highway Construction — Young, Texas
WD TX20260298-15002-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR OPERATOR in Young, Texas (construction type: highway) is $23.21/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $23.21/hr total package (WD TX20260298-15002-hwy, Rev. 1).
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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 | $23.21 | $0.00 | $23.21 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR | $23.46 | $0.00 | $23.46 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR | $21.32 | $0.00 | $21.32 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | $19.58 | $0.00 | $19.58 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | $18.10 | $0.00 | $18.10 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING AND STRUCTURES | $20.77 | $0.00 | $20.77 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, HYDRAULIC 80 TONS OR LESS | $27.09 | $0.00 | $27.09 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM 80 TONS OR LESS | $24.40 | $0.00 | $24.40 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRAWLER TRACTOR OPERATOR | $22.51 | $0.00 | $22.51 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, 50,000 POUNDS OR LESS | $24.67 | $0.00 | $24.67 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAGGER | $14.82 | $0.00 | $14.82 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES | $22.09 | $0.00 | $22.09 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM SETTER, PAVING & CURB | $19.44 | $0.00 | $19.44 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, TRUCK MOUNTED | $32.17 | $0.00 | $32.17 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, 3 CY OR LESS | $19.06 | $0.00 | $19.06 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, OVER 3 CY | $20.11 | $0.00 | $20.11 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $18.10 | $0.00 | $18.10 Top 10% -1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UTILITY | $18.10 | $0.00 | $18.10 -1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LOADER/BACKHOE OPERATOR | $21.03 | $0.00 | $21.03 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MECHANIC | $25.47 | $0.00 | $25.47 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR | $20.37 | $0.00 | $20.37 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE | $26.74 | $0.00 | $26.74 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGH | $23.08 | $0.00 | $23.08 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OFF ROAD HAULER | $18.10 | $0.00 | $18.10 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $23.48 | $0.00 | $23.48 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELAYER | $18.10 | $0.00 | $18.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REINFORCING STEEL WORKER | $25.70 | $0.00 | $25.70 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, ASPHALT | $18.76 | $0.00 | $18.76 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, OTHER | $18.10 | $0.00 | $18.10 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SCRAPER OPERATOR | $19.49 | $0.00 | $19.49 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICER | $21.31 | $0.00 | $21.31 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | $18.31 | $0.00 | $18.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER LOWBOY FLOAT | $23.22 | $0.00 | $23.22 Above median -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE | $22.02 | $0.00 | $22.02 Top 10% -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE TRACTOR WITH SEMI TRAILER.$ 21.91 0.00 TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE OR TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK | $21.04 | $0.00 | $21.04 Top 10% -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WELDER | $22.00 | $0.00 | $22.00 Top 10% -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE SERVICER | $18.10 | $0.00 | $18.10 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Young, 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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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 Young, 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.