Davis-Bacon wage rates · Texas
Kaufman County heavy construction wage rates
Federal prevailing wage rates for heavy construction in Kaufman County, Texas, from the wage determinations SAM.gov lists for this county. Rates are shown exactly as published.
- Wage determination
- TX20260020
- Modification
- 1
- Published
- May 18, 2026
- Classifications
- 26
- Other types here
- Building, Residential, Highway
3 wage determinations cover heavy work in Kaufman 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 TX20260020, Mod 1
Make a WH-347 with these ratesScope as published: Excludes water and sewer lines
| Classification | Rate ID | Base | Fringe | Total / hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS, AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS) | ASBE0021-003 06/01/2025 | $33.23 | $7.52 | $40.75 |
| CARPENTER | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $10.54 | $0.00 | $10.54 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $9.60 | $0.00 | $9.60 |
| CRANES: (HYDRAULIC CRANE (35 TON & UNDER)) | ENGI0178-001 06/01/2020 | $32.35 | $13.10 | $45.45 |
| CRANES: (HYDRAULIC OVER 35 TONS,DERRICKS, OVERHEAD GENTRY,STIFFLEG,TOWER,ETC., AND CRANES WITH PILEDRIVING OR CAISSON ATTACHEMENTS) | ENGI0178-001 06/01/2020 | $32.60 | $13.10 | $45.70 |
| ELECTRICIANS | ELEC0020-003 06/01/2025 | $39.75 | $11.67 | $51.42 |
| FORM BUILDER | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $8.04 | $0.00 | $8.04 |
| FORM SETTER | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $9.58 | $0.00 | $9.58 |
| IRONWORKERS: REINFORCING & STRUCTURAL | IRON0263-011 06/01/2025 | $29.64 | $8.43 | $38.07 |
| LABORERS: (COMMON) | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 |
| LABORERS: (UTILITY) | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | ELEC0220-001 06/02/2024 | $25.83 | $13.05 | $38.88 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN | ELEC0220-001 06/02/2024 | $19.28 | $8.67 | $27.95 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | ELEC0220-001 06/02/2024 | $41.31 | $15.72 | $57.03 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: TRUCK DRIVER | ELEC0220-001 06/02/2024 | $23.14 | $9.45 | $32.59 |
| PIPELAYER | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $7.96 | $0.00 | $7.96 |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS | PLUM0100-002 11/01/2024 | $39.76 | $14.04 | $53.80 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (BACKHOE) | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $10.97 | $0.00 | $10.97 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $9.94 | $0.00 | $9.94 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $10.77 | $0.00 | $10.77 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MECHANIC | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $9.88 | $0.00 | $9.88 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MOTOR GRADER | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $11.63 | $0.00 | $11.63 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: OILER | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $9.18 | $0.00 | $9.18 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPER | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | SHEE0068-002 11/01/2012 | $27.64 | $8.84 | $36.48 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | SUTX1990-038 08/01/1990 | $7.47 | $0.00 | $7.47 |
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 TX20260018, Mod 1
Make a WH-347 with these ratesScope as published: Water and Sewer Lines/Utilities (Including Related Tunneling Where the Tunnel is 48" or Less in Diameter)
| Classification | Rate ID | Base | Fringe | Total / hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORERS: (COMMON) | SUTX1991-004 09/23/1991 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 |
| LABORERS: (UTILITY) | SUTX1991-004 09/23/1991 | $7.47 | $0.00 | $7.47 |
| PIPELAYER | SUTX1991-004 09/23/1991 | $7.83 | $0.00 | $7.83 |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS | PLUM0100-002 11/01/2024 | $39.76 | $14.04 | $53.80 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (BACKHOE) | SUTX1991-004 09/23/1991 | $10.80 | $0.00 | $10.80 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (TUNNELING MACHINE (48" OR LESS)) | SUTX1991-004 09/23/1991 | $9.16 | $0.00 | $9.16 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE | SUTX1991-004 09/23/1991 | $10.94 | $0.00 | $10.94 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER | SUTX1991-004 09/23/1991 | $9.16 | $0.00 | $9.16 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | SUTX1991-004 09/23/1991 | $8.53 | $0.00 | $8.53 |
Questions about these rates
What is the Davis-Bacon rate for electricians on heavy work in Kaufman County?
On WD TX20260020 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026, the row "ELECTRICIANS" is $39.75 base plus $11.67 fringe, $51.42 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 plumbers on heavy work in Kaufman County?
On WD TX20260020 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026, the row "PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS" is $39.76 base plus $14.04 fringe, $53.80 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 Kaufman County?
On WD TX20260020 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026, the row "CARPENTER" is $10.54 base plus $0.00 fringe, $10.54 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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