Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Denton County, Texas
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Denton County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 151 rates across 35 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $90.37 an hour and brick tender the lowest at $10.54, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Texas modification we hold is dated May 18, 2026. 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)). 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.
Denton County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Elevator Constructor$90.37
- Boilermaker$58.09
- Refrigeration Mechanic$53.80
- Millwright$43.29
- Heat & Frost Insulator$40.75
- Ironworker$38.07
- Electrician$36.10
- Utility Lineman$32.59
- Plumber / Pipefitter$27.62
- Sheet Metal Worker$26.07
- Welder$23.72
- Bricklayer$19.89
- Glazier$19.68
- Carpenter$19.25
- Telecom Technician$17.98
- Roofer$17.19
- Caulker$16.63
- Drywall Finisher$16.60
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$16.11
- Plasterer$15.75
- Sign Installer$15.61
- Painter$15.54
- Drywall Installer / Lather$15.42
- Flagger$14.80
- Siding & Gutter Installer$14.74
- Tile Setter$14.25
- Insulation Applicator$13.00
- Landscape Laborer$12.98
- Cement Mason$12.93
- Operating Engineer$12.83
- Striping & Traffic Control$12.35
- Plaster Tender$12.22
- Laborer$11.76
- Tile Finisher$11.22
- Brick Tender$10.54
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker | BOILERMAKER | $58.09 | $33.17 | 1 |
| Brick Tender | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $10.54 | $10.54 | 2 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $19.89 | $19.89 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $19.25 | $19.25 | 9 |
| Caulker | CAULKER | $16.63 | $16.63 | 1 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.93 | $12.93 | 4 |
| Drywall Finisher | PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING ONLY | $16.60 | $13.76 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $15.42 | $15.42 | 3 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman | LINE CONSTRUCTION: TRUCK DRIVER | $32.59 | $23.14 | 4 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $36.10 | $36.10 | 3 |
| Elevator Constructor | ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $90.37 | $51.93 | 1 |
| Flagger · Dallas County group | FLAGGER | $14.80 | $14.80 | 1 |
| Glazier | GLAZIER | $19.68 | $16.55 | 1 |
| Insulation Applicator | INSULATOR - BATT | $13.00 | $13.00 | 2 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (DUCT, PIPE AND MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $40.75 | $33.23 | 2 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL AND STRUCTURAL | $38.07 | $29.64 | 4 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.76 | $11.76 | 14 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $12.98 | $12.50 | 2 |
| Millwright | MILLWRIGHT | $43.29 | $32.02 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $12.83 | $12.83 | 48 |
| Painter | PAINTER (BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY), EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $15.54 | $13.21 | 2 |
| Plaster Tender | LABORER: PLASTER TENDER | $12.22 | $12.22 | 1 |
| Plasterer | PLASTERER | $15.75 | $15.75 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER (HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION ONLY) | $27.62 | $22.16 | 6 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $53.80 | $39.76 | 2 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $17.19 | $17.19 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $26.07 | $20.88 | 3 |
| Siding & Gutter Installer | INSTALLER - SIDING (METAL/ALUMINUM/VINYL) | $14.74 | $14.74 | 1 |
| Sign Installer | INSTALLER - SIGN | $15.61 | $15.61 | 2 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) | $12.35 | $10.04 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $16.11 | $12.00 | 14 |
| Telecommunications Technician | ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | $17.98 | $15.80 | 5 |
| Tile Finisher | TILE FINISHER | $11.22 | $11.22 | 1 |
| Tile Setter | TILE SETTER | $14.25 | $14.25 | 2 |
| Welder · Dallas County group | WELDER | $23.72 | $23.72 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Denton County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | TX20260243 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | TX20260014 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | TX20260294 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | TX20260016 Excludes water and sewer lines | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Denton County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: TX20260018 (Water and Sewer Lines/Utilities (Including Related Tunneling Where the Tunnel is 48" or Le); TX20260033 (Dredging projects along the Texas Gulf Coast Area including all public channels, harbors, ).
Questions about Denton County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Denton County?
$36.10 an hour: a $36.10 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination TX20260294, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Denton County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Denton County?
$11.76 an hour: a $11.76 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination TX20260243, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Denton County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Denton County, the $90.37 total is a $51.93 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Denton County?
It depends on the kind of construction: TX20260243 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, TX20260014 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, TX20260294 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and TX20260016 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Denton County share its rates with other counties?
For 2 of its 35 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Flagger rates, for example, are the same in 10 counties (the Dallas County group). The other 33 are Denton County's own.