Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Kaufman County, Texas
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Kaufman 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.
Kaufman 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
- Telecom Technician$20.60
- Bricklayer$19.89
- Glazier$19.68
- Roofer$17.19
- Carpenter$16.62
- Drywall Finisher$16.60
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$16.11
- Plasterer$15.75
- Sign Installer$15.61
- Painter$15.54
- Drywall Installer / Lather$15.42
- Caulker$15.16
- Flagger$14.80
- Siding & Gutter Installer$14.74
- Tile Setter$14.25
- Cement Mason$13.21
- Insulation Applicator$13.00
- Operating Engineer$12.83
- Striping & Traffic Control$12.35
- Plaster Tender$12.22
- Laborer$11.25
- Tile Finisher$11.22
- Landscape Laborer$11.09
- 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 · Kaufman County group | BOILERMAKER | $58.09 | $33.17 | 1 |
| Brick Tender · Kaufman County group | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $10.54 | $10.54 | 2 |
| Bricklayer · Kaufman County group | BRICKLAYER | $19.89 | $19.89 | 2 |
| Carpenter · Kaufman County group | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $16.62 | $16.62 | 9 |
| Caulker · Kaufman County group | CAULKER | $15.16 | $15.16 | 1 |
| Cement Mason · Kaufman County group | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.21 | $13.21 | 4 |
| Drywall Finisher · Kaufman County group | PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING ONLY | $16.60 | $13.76 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Kaufman County group | DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $15.42 | $15.42 | 3 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Collin County group | LINE CONSTRUCTION: TRUCK DRIVER | $32.59 | $23.14 | 4 |
| Electrician · Collin County group | ELECTRICIAN | $36.10 | $36.10 | 3 |
| Elevator Constructor · Kaufman County group | ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $90.37 | $51.93 | 1 |
| Flagger · Dallas County group | FLAGGER | $14.80 | $14.80 | 1 |
| Glazier · Kaufman County group | GLAZIER | $19.68 | $16.55 | 1 |
| Insulation Applicator · Kaufman County group | INSULATOR - BATT | $13.00 | $13.00 | 2 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Kaufman County group | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (DUCT, PIPE AND MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $40.75 | $33.23 | 2 |
| Ironworker · Kaufman County group | IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL AND STRUCTURAL | $38.07 | $29.64 | 4 |
| Laborer · Kaufman County group | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.25 | $11.25 | 14 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer · Kaufman County group | LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $11.09 | $11.09 | 2 |
| Millwright · Kaufman County group | MILLWRIGHT | $43.29 | $32.02 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer · Kaufman County group | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $12.83 | $12.83 | 48 |
| Painter · Kaufman County group | PAINTER (BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY), EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $15.54 | $13.21 | 2 |
| Plaster Tender · Kaufman County group | LABORER: PLASTER TENDER | $12.22 | $12.22 | 1 |
| Plasterer · Kaufman County group | PLASTERER | $15.75 | $15.75 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Kaufman County group | PLUMBER (HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION ONLY) | $27.62 | $22.16 | 6 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic · Kaufman County group | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $53.80 | $39.76 | 2 |
| Roofer · Kaufman County group | ROOFER | $17.19 | $17.19 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Kaufman County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $26.07 | $20.88 | 3 |
| Siding & Gutter Installer · Kaufman County group | INSTALLER - SIDING (METAL/ALUMINUM/VINYL) | $14.74 | $14.74 | 1 |
| Sign Installer · Kaufman County group | INSTALLER - SIGN | $15.61 | $15.61 | 2 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Kaufman County group | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) | $12.35 | $10.04 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Kaufman County group | TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $16.11 | $12.00 | 14 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Kaufman County group | ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | $20.60 | $17.97 | 5 |
| Tile Finisher · Kaufman County group | TILE FINISHER | $11.22 | $11.22 | 1 |
| Tile Setter · Kaufman County group | TILE SETTER | $14.25 | $14.25 | 2 |
| Welder · Dallas County group | WELDER | $23.72 | $23.72 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Kaufman 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 | TX20260281 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | TX20260014 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | TX20260294 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | TX20260020 Excludes water and sewer lines | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Kaufman 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 Kaufman County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Kaufman 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 Kaufman County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Kaufman County?
$11.25 an hour: a $11.25 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination TX20260281, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Kaufman 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 Kaufman County, the $90.37 total is a $51.93 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Kaufman County?
It depends on the kind of construction: TX20260281 (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 TX20260020 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Kaufman County share its rates with other counties?
For 35 of its 35 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 4 counties (the Collin County group).