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Operating Engineer prevailing wage in Clay County, Texas
$14.25an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$14.25 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · SUTX2014-069
$18.50an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$18.50 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
SPREADER BOX OPERATOR · SATX2025-001
$8.86an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$8.86 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
WAGON DRILL, BORING MACHINE, POST HOLE DRILLER OPERATOR · SUTX2005-009
Clay County uses the same operating engineer rates as 1 other county. See all of them on one page.
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Clay County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $14.25 an hour: a $14.25 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination TX20260289 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $14.25 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination TX20260289, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUTX2014-069 (July 21, 2014). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Clay County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $18.50 an hour: a $18.50 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination TX20260046 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $18.50 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination TX20260046, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SATX2025-001 (November 15, 2023). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Clay County, an operating engineer must be paid at least $8.86 an hour: a $8.86 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination TX20260044 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $8.86 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination TX20260044, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier SUTX2005-009 (November 9, 2011). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Texas public bodies set their own rates, often the Davis-Bacon ones; check the bid documents. Under Gov't Code 2258.022 each body either surveys local wages or adopts the Davis-Bacon rates, and no state agency publishes a schedule.
DOL lists 54 operating engineer rates for Clay County, from $7.55 to $45.95 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $14.25 + $0.00
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $14.25 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $14.25 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $18.50 + $0.00
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $18.50 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $18.50 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $8.86 + $0.00
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $8.86 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $8.86 |
When does this rate change?
- A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Texas change log lists what each one changed.
Every operating engineer rate in Clay County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ((3) HYDRAULIC CRANES 59 TONS AND UNDER)BuildingENGI0178-005 | $32.35 | $13.10 | $45.45 | TX20260289 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ((1) TOWER CRANE)BuildingENGI0178-005 | $32.85 | $13.10 | $45.95 | TX20260289 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERBuildingSUTX2014-069 | $12.70 | $0.00 | $12.70 | TX20260289 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE)BuildingSUTX2014-069 | $16.03 | $0.00 | $16.03 | TX20260289 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANICBuildingSUTX2014-069 | $17.52 | $3.33 | $20.85 | TX20260289 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERBuildingSUTX2014-069 | $13.55 | $0.94 | $14.49 | TX20260289 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEBuildingSUTX2014-069 | $13.37 | $0.00 | $13.37 | TX20260289 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFTBuildingSUTX2014-069 | $14.83 | $0.00 | $14.83 | TX20260289 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: DRILLBuildingSUTX2014-069 | $16.22 | $0.34 | $16.56 | TX20260289 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERBuildingSUTX2014-069 | $18.29 | $1.31 | $19.60 | TX20260289 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERBuildingSUTX2014-069 | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 | TX20260289 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEBuildingSUTX2014-069 | $14.25 | $0.00 | $14.25 | TX20260289 Mod 1 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATORHighwaySATX2025-001 | $18.50 | $0.00 | $18.50 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| SCRAPER OPERATORHighwaySATX2025-001 | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, OTHERHighwaySATX2025-001 | $17.76 | $0.00 | $17.76 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, ASPHALTHighwaySATX2025-001 | $17.76 | $0.00 | $17.76 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| RECLAIMER/PULVERIZER OPERATORHighwaySATX2025-001 | $21.17 | $0.00 | $21.17 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGHHighwaySATX2025-001 | $23.50 | $0.00 | $23.50 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADEHighwaySATX2025-001 | $27.00 | $0.00 | $27.00 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATORHighwaySATX2025-001 | $20.98 | $0.00 | $20.98 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| MECHANICHighwaySATX2025-001 | $27.08 | $0.00 | $27.08 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| LOADER/BACKHOE OPERATORHighwaySATX2025-001 | $20.99 | $0.00 | $20.99 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, OVER 3 CYHighwaySATX2025-001 | $19.52 | $0.00 | $19.52 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, 3 CY OR LESSHighwaySATX2025-001 | $19.42 | $0.00 | $19.42 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, 50,000 POUNDS OR LESSHighwaySATX2025-001 | $25.59 | $0.00 | $25.59 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| CRAWLER TRACTOR OPERATORHighwaySATX2025-001 | $20.95 | $0.00 | $20.95 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| CRANE OPERATOR, LATTICE BOOM 80 TONS OR LESSHighwaySATX2025-001 | $24.25 | $0.00 | $24.25 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| CONCRETE PAVEMENT FINISHING MACHINE OPERATORHighwaySATX2025-001 | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATORHighwaySATX2025-001 | $17.76 | $0.00 | $17.76 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATORHighwaySATX2025-001 | $20.34 | $0.00 | $20.34 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATORHighwaySATX2025-001 | $22.68 | $0.00 | $22.68 | TX20260046 Mod 1 |
| WAGON DRILL, BORING MACHINE, POST HOLE DRILLER OPERATORHeavySUTX2005-009 | $8.86 | $0.00 | $8.86 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| TRAVELING MIXER OPERATORHeavySUTX2005-009 | $9.71 | $0.00 | $9.71 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| TRACTOR OPERATOR, PNEUMATICHeavySUTX2005-009 | $8.58 | $0.00 | $8.58 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| SPREADER BOX OPERATORHeavySUTX2005-009 | $10.07 | $0.00 | $10.07 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| SCRAPER OPERATORHeavySUTX2005-009 | $7.78 | $0.00 | $7.78 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, STEEL WHEEL, PLANT MIX PAVEMENTHeavySUTX2005-009 | $9.81 | $0.00 | $9.81 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, STEEL WHEEL, FLAT WHEEL/TAMPINGHeavySUTX2005-009 | $8.66 | $0.00 | $8.66 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| ROLLER OPERATOR, PNEUMATIC, SELF-PROPELLEDHeavySUTX2005-009 | $7.55 | $0.00 | $7.55 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| PLANER OPERATORHeavySUTX2005-009 | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| OILERHeavySUTX2005-009 | $10.67 | $0.00 | $10.67 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGHHeavySUTX2005-009 | $14.36 | $0.00 | $14.36 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADEHeavySUTX2005-009 | $13.24 | $0.00 | $13.24 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR, FINE GRADEHeavySUTX2005-009 | $12.20 | $0.00 | $12.20 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| MECHANIC (UNDEFINED)HeavySUTX2005-009 | $14.05 | $0.00 | $14.05 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| FRONT END LOADER OPERATORHeavySUTX2005-009 | $10.04 | $0.00 | $10.04 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| CRUSHER OR SCREEN PLANT OPERATORHeavySUTX2005-009 | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| CRANE, CLAMSHELL, BACKHOE, DERRICK, DRAGLINE, SHOVEL OPERATORHeavySUTX2005-009 | $10.94 | $0.00 | $10.94 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| CONCRETE PAVING SAW OPERATORHeavySUTX2005-009 | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| BULLDOZER OPERATORHeavySUTX2005-009 | $10.88 | $0.00 | $10.88 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATORHeavySUTX2005-009 | $8.01 | $0.00 | $8.01 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATORHeavySUTX2005-009 | $9.38 | $0.00 | $9.38 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATORHeavySUTX2005-009 | $10.46 | $0.00 | $10.46 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
| AIR TOOL OPERATORHeavySUTX2005-009 | $9.05 | $0.00 | $9.05 | TX20260044 Mod 1 |
How Clay County compares
The main operating engineer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Texas
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Clay Countybase $14.25$14.25
- Montague Countybase $11.00$11.00
- Archer Countybase $14.25$14.25
- Wichita Countybase $14.25$14.25
Operating Engineer rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
DOL's operating engineer rates for Clay County are the same as in 1 other county: Archer.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Clay County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.25 | $14.25 | |
| Archer County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.25 | $14.25 | same |
| Wichita County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.25 | $14.25 | same |
| Jack County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.75 | $13.75 | −$0.50 |
| Young County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.75 | $13.75 | −$0.50 |
| Wise County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $13.06 | $13.06 | −$1.19 |
| Montague County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $11.00 | $11.00 | −$3.25 |
Texas operating engineer prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination TX20260289 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/TX20260289/1
We read every active Texas Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. The Texas A&M University System, City of Houston and City of Austin rows are copied from those bodies' own schedules, with their source on each row. How we check · Download Clay County as CSV · Report an error