Davis-Bacon wage rates · Texas
Galveston County heavy construction wage rates
Federal prevailing wage rates for heavy construction in Galveston County, Texas, from the wage determinations SAM.gov lists for this county. Rates are shown exactly as published.
- Wage determination
- TX20260034
- Modification
- 1
- Published
- May 18, 2026
- Classifications
- 66
- Other types here
- Building, Residential, Highway
3 wage determinations cover heavy work in Galveston County. They differ by scope (for example landscaping, dredging or part of the county). Use the WD number written in your contract; the scope text under each one says what it covers.
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federally funded or assisted work. State and local public works can have their own prevailing wage rates under state law. See Texas prevailing wage for how the two fit together.
1 of 3: WD TX20260034, Mod 1
Make a WH-347 with these ratesScope as published: Flood Control Projects Only · Non-collectively bargained prevailing wage and fringe benefits rates within this general wage determination were revised pursuant to 29 CFR 1.6(c)(1) on 02/07/2025.
Some rows apply only to an area or zone named in the classification. The area text is printed exactly as published; check it against your project's location before you use a row.
| Classification | Rate ID | Base | Fringe | Total / hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $19.87 | $0.00 | $19.87 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $21.09 | $0.00 | $21.09 |
| ASPHALT RAKER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $17.38 | $0.00 | $17.38 |
| ASPHALT SHOVELER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $15.63 | $0.00 | $15.63 |
| BATCHING PLANT WEIGHER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $23.31 | $0.00 | $23.31 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $16.81 | $0.00 | $16.81 |
| BULLDOZER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $20.80 | $0.00 | $20.80 |
| CARPENTER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $21.72 | $0.00 | $21.72 |
| CONCRETE CURBING MACH | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $18.47 | $0.00 | $18.47 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER-PAVING | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $20.71 | $0.00 | $20.71 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER-STRUCTURES | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $20.69 | $0.00 | $20.69 |
| CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $24.74 | $0.00 | $24.74 |
| CONCRETE JOINT SEALER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $22.03 | $0.00 | $22.03 |
| CONCRETE PAVING FLOAT | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $19.52 | $0.00 | $19.52 |
| CONCRETE PAVING SAW | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $21.01 | $0.00 | $21.01 |
| CONCRETE PAVING SPREADER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $19.56 | $0.00 | $19.56 |
| CONCRETE RUBBER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $18.89 | $0.00 | $18.89 |
| CRANE, CLAMSHELL, BACKHOE, DERRICK, DRAGLINE, SHOVEL | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $23.82 | $0.00 | $23.82 |
| CRUSHER OR SCREENING PLANT OPERATOR | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $23.08 | $0.00 | $23.08 |
| ELECTRICIAN | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $33.89 | $0.00 | $33.89 |
| FLAGGER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $15.21 | $0.00 | $15.21 |
| FORM BUILDER (STRUCTURES) | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $20.90 | $0.00 | $20.90 |
| FORM LINER - PAVING & CURB | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $18.95 | $0.00 | $18.95 |
| FORM SETTER-STRUCTURES | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $18.99 | $0.00 | $18.99 |
| FORM SETTER: PAVING/CURB | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $18.59 | $0.00 | $18.59 |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, CRAWLER MOUNTED | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $26.42 | $0.00 | $26.42 |
| FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, TRUCK MOUNTED | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $26.71 | $0.00 | $26.71 |
| FRONT END LOADER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $19.50 | $0.00 | $19.50 |
| LABOR COMMON | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $15.63 | $0.00 | $15.63 |
| LABORER-UTILITY | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $17.90 | $0.00 | $17.90 |
| LINEPERSON | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $15.74 | $0.00 | $15.74 |
| MANHOLE BUILDER: BRICK | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $17.82 | $0.00 | $17.82 |
| MECHANIC (UNDEFINED) | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $23.88 | $0.00 | $23.88 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $21.89 | $0.00 | $21.89 |
| MIXER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $16.66 | $0.00 | $16.66 |
| MOTOR GRADER FINE GRADE | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $23.31 | $0.00 | $23.31 |
| MOTOR GRADER OTHER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $22.39 | $0.00 | $22.39 |
| OILER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $20.06 | $0.00 | $20.06 |
| PAINTER-STRUCTURES | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $29.38 | $0.00 | $29.38 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $15.63 | $0.00 | $15.63 |
| PILEDRIVER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $23.00 | $0.00 | $23.00 |
| PIPE LAYER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $17.82 | $0.00 | $17.82 |
| REINFORCING STEEL SETTER PAVING | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $26.23 | $0.00 | $26.23 |
| REINFORCING STEEL SETTER STRUCTURES | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $26.17 | $0.00 | $26.17 |
| ROLLER, PNEUMATIC, SELF PROPELLED | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $16.70 | $0.00 | $16.70 |
| ROLLER, STEEL WHEEL OTHER FLATWHEEL OR TAMPING | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $15.97 | $0.00 | $15.97 |
| ROLLER, STEEL WHEEL PLANT MIX PAVEMENTS | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $19.41 | $0.00 | $19.41 |
| SCRAPER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $18.24 | $0.00 | $18.24 |
| SERVICER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $19.96 | $0.00 | $19.96 |
| SIGN ERECTOR | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $21.11 | $0.00 | $21.11 |
| SIGN INSTALLER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $15.63 | $0.00 | $15.63 |
| SLIPFORM MACHINE OPERATOR | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $19.31 | $0.00 | $19.31 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATOR | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $19.05 | $0.00 | $19.05 |
| STEELWORKER STRUCTURAL | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $21.72 | $0.00 | $21.72 |
| TRACTOR-CRAWLER TYPE | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $21.24 | $0.00 | $21.24 |
| TRACTOR-PNEUMATIC | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $18.87 | $0.00 | $18.87 |
| TRAVELING MIXER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $19.62 | $0.00 | $19.62 |
| TRENCHING MACHINE, HEAVY | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $28.46 | $0.00 | $28.46 |
| TRENCHING MACHINE, LIGHT | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $22.03 | $0.00 | $22.03 |
| TRUCK DRIVER LOWBOY FLOAT | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $23.69 | $0.00 | $23.69 |
| TRUCK DRIVER SINGLE AXLE HEAVY | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $18.38 | $0.00 | $18.38 |
| TRUCK DRIVER SINGLE AXLE, LIGHT | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $17.10 | $0.00 | $17.10 |
| TRUCK DRIVER TANDEM AXLE SEMI-TRAILER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $16.79 | $0.00 | $16.79 |
| WAGON DRILL, BORING MACHINE | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $21.30 | $0.00 | $21.30 |
| WELDER | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $21.89 | $0.00 | $21.89 |
| WORK ZONE BARRICADE | SUTX1998-009 03/26/1998 | $15.63 | $0.00 | $15.63 |
2 of 3: WD TX20260033, Mod 1
Make a WH-347 with these ratesScope as published: Dredging projects along the Texas Gulf Coast Area including all public channels, harbors, rivers, tributaries, and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
| Classification | Rate ID | Base | Fringe | Total / hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DECKHAND (DREDGE 16" AND OVER) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| DECKHAND (DREDGE UNDER 16") | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| DERRICK OPERATOR | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| DOZER OPERATOR | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| DREDGE TENDER OPERATOR (DREDGE 16" AND OVER) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| DREDGE TENDER OPERATOR (DREDGE UNDER 16") | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| FIREMAN (DREDGE 16" AND OVER) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| FIRST ASSISTANT ENGINEER (DREDGE 16" AND OVER) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| FIRST COOK (HYDRAULIC DREDGING) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| HANDYMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGING) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| JANITOR - CABIN PERSON (HYDRAULIC DREDGING) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| LEVERMAN (DREDGE 16" AND OVER) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| LEVERMAN (DREDGE UNDER 16") | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| MESS PERSON (HYDRAULIC DREDGING) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| OILER (DREDGE 16" AND OVER) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| OILER (DREDGE UNDER 16") | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| OILER (MARSH BUGGY DRAGLINE) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| OPERATOR (MARSH BUGGY DRAGLINE) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| SECOND ASSISTANT ENGINEER (DREDGE 16" AND OVER) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| SECOND COOK (HYDRAULIC DREDGING) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| SHOREMAN (DREDGE 16" AND OVER) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| THIRD ASSISTANT ENGINEER (DREDGE 16" AND OVER) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| TRUCK DRIVER (DREDGE 16" AND OVER) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| WELDER (DREDGE 16" AND OVER) | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
| WELDER (DREDGE UNDER 16") | SUTX1994-001 01/18/1994 | $16.85 | $0.00 | $16.85 |
3 of 3: WD TX20260062, Mod 1
Make a WH-347 with these ratesScope as published: Excludes Flood Control
| Classification | Rate ID | Base | Fringe | Total / hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES (EXCLUDING FLOOD CONTROL)) | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $14.38 | $0.00 | $14.38 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES (EXCLUDING FLOOD CONTROL)) | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $11.37 | $1.13 | $12.50 |
| ELECTRICIAN (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES (EXCLUDING FLOOD CONTROL)) | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $18.40 | $1.34 | $19.74 |
| FORM BUILDER/FORM SETTER (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES (EXCLUDING FLOOD CONTROL)) | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $13.35 | $1.17 | $14.52 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES (EXCLUDING FLOOD CONTROL)) | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $11.29 | $0.00 | $11.29 |
| LABORERS: COMMON | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $10.70 | $0.00 | $10.70 |
| LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $7.35 | $0.00 | $7.35 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER CEMENT | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $9.96 | $0.00 | $9.96 |
| LABORERS: PIPELAYER | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $10.07 | $0.00 | $10.07 |
| PIPEFITTER (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES (EXCLUDING FLOOD CONTROL)) | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $17.00 | $0.04 | $17.04 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $13.25 | $0.00 | $13.25 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $14.91 | $0.58 | $15.49 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: EXCAVATOR | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $16.74 | $0.00 | $16.74 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $11.75 | $0.92 | $12.67 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GRADER | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $12.20 | $1.48 | $13.68 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRACTOR | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $12.38 | $1.51 | $13.89 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | SFTX0669-001 01/01/2025 | $36.15 | $24.47 | $60.62 |
| TRUCK DRIVER (HEAVY INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER LINES (EXCLUDING FLOOD CONTROL)) | SUTX2005-021 08/05/2005 | $12.28 | $0.98 | $13.26 |
Questions about these rates
What is the Davis-Bacon rate for electricians on heavy work in Galveston County?
On WD TX20260034 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026, the row "ELECTRICIAN" is $33.89 base plus $0.00 fringe, $33.89 an hour in total. Your contract's WD and modification govern, so check the WD number in your contract before you pay.
What is the Davis-Bacon rate for carpenters on heavy work in Galveston County?
On WD TX20260034 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026, the row "CARPENTER" is $21.72 base plus $0.00 fringe, $21.72 an hour in total. Your contract's WD and modification govern, so check the WD number in your contract before you pay.
What is the Davis-Bacon rate for laborers on heavy work in Galveston County?
On WD TX20260034 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026, the row "LABORER-UTILITY" is $17.90 base plus $0.00 fringe, $17.90 an hour in total. Your contract's WD and modification govern, so check the WD number in your contract before you pay.
Which wage determination applies to my project?
The one in your contract. A WD is generally locked in when the contract is awarded (for sealed bids, a modification published at least 10 days before bid opening applies), and later modifications do not change it except in cases such as added out-of-scope work or option extensions. See 29 CFR 1.6(c).
What counts as heavy construction?
Projects that are not building, residential or highway: for example dams, sewer and water lines, utilities and other civil work. The contracting agency picks the construction type; it is written into your contract with the WD. Source: DOL All Agency Memorandum 130.
What if my worker's trade is not on the list?
Work that needs a classification the WD does not list is added after award through a conformance request, which goes through the contracting agency to the Department of Labor (29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii)). Do not use a different classification because its rate looks close.
Using these rates on a WH-347
Each worker's line on the WH-347 needs the classification as it appears in the WD, a straight-time rate at least the base rate, and the fringe met in cash, through a bona fide plan, or both (see fringe benefits, with the math). Put the WD number and modification in the header.
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