Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Taylor County, Texas
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Taylor County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 116 rates across 20 trades. Of each trade's main rate, boilermaker is the highest at $58.09 an hour and tile finisher the lowest at $11.22, 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.
Taylor 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.
- Boilermaker$58.09
- Electrician$39.54
- Plumber / Pipefitter$39.29
- Sheet Metal Worker$30.25
- Ironworker$27.42
- Heat & Frost Insulator$26.90
- Striping & Traffic Control$20.62
- Bricklayer$20.04
- Telecom Technician$17.00
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$16.11
- Cement Mason$15.32
- Tile Setter$14.74
- Painter$14.45
- Operating Engineer$14.25
- Roofer$13.75
- Flagger$13.50
- Carpenter$13.37
- Laborer$11.89
- Brick Tender$11.36
- Tile Finisher$11.22
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 · Taylor County group | BOILERMAKER | $58.09 | $33.17 | 1 |
| Brick Tender · Taylor County group | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $11.36 | $11.36 | 1 |
| Bricklayer · Taylor County group | BRICKLAYER | $20.04 | $20.04 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER | $13.37 | $12.71 | 6 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.32 | $15.32 | 3 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $39.54 | $28.44 | 5 |
| Flagger · Lubbock County group | FLAGGER | $13.50 | $13.50 | 2 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Taylor County group | INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $26.90 | $19.77 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $27.42 | $22.16 | 5 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.89 | $11.89 | 15 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.25 | $14.25 | 49 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $14.45 | $14.45 | 2 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Taylor County group | PLUMBER | $39.29 | $28.64 | 3 |
| Roofer · Taylor County group | ROOFER | $13.75 | $13.75 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Taylor County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $30.25 | $22.73 | 3 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Lubbock County group | PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR | $20.62 | $20.62 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $16.11 | $12.00 | 12 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Taylor County group | ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | $17.00 | $17.00 | 1 |
| Tile Finisher · Taylor County group | TILE FINISHER | $11.22 | $11.22 | 1 |
| Tile Setter · Taylor County group | TILE SETTER | $14.74 | $14.74 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Taylor 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 | TX20260278 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | TX20260226 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | TX20260046 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | TX20260002 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Taylor County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: TX20260033 (Dredging projects along the Texas Gulf Coast Area including all public channels, harbors, ).
Questions about Taylor County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Taylor County?
$39.54 an hour: a $28.44 base wage plus $11.10 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination TX20260278, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Taylor County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Taylor County?
$11.89 an hour: a $11.89 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination TX20260278, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Taylor 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 boilermaker, the highest-paid trade in Taylor County, the $58.09 total is a $33.17 base wage plus $24.92 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Taylor County?
It depends on the kind of construction: TX20260278 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, TX20260226 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, TX20260046 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and TX20260002 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Taylor County share its rates with other counties?
For 12 of its 20 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Plumber or pipefitter rates, for example, are the same in 3 counties (the Taylor County group). The other 8 are Taylor County's own.