Prevailing wage rates in Cherokee County, Texas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Cherokee County, Texas (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Cherokee County, Texas.

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination TX20260033, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Welder (Dredge Under 16"")...........................$ 16.85 0.00 Welder (Dredge 16"" And Over)........................$ 16.85 0.00 Truck Driver (Dredge 16"" And Over)..................$ 16.85 0.00 Third Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over)......$ 16.85 0.00 Shoreman (Dredge 16"" And Over)......................$ 16.85 0.00 Second Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Second Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over).....$ 16.85 0.00 Operator (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Oiler (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Oiler (Dredge Under 16"")............................$ 16.85 0.00 Oiler (Dredge 16"" And Over).........................$ 16.85 0.00 Mess Person (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Leverman (Dredge Under 16"").........................$ 16.85 0.00 Leverman (Dredge 16"" And Over)......................$ 16.85 0.00 Janitor - Cabin Person (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Handyman (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
First Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
First Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over)......$ 16.85 0.00 Fireman (Dredge 16"" And Over).......................$ 16.85 0.00 Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge Under 16"")...........$ 16.85 0.00 Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge 16"" And Over)........$ 16.85 0.00 Dozer Operator$16.85$0.00$16.85
Derrick Operator$16.85$0.00$16.85

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination TX20260084, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$10.80$0.26$11.06
Operator: Loader (Front End)$11.52$0.00$11.52
Operator: Bulldozer$14.25$0.00$14.25
Operator: Backhoe/Trackhoe$11.75$0.00$11.75
Laborer: Pipelayer$9.94$0.00$9.94
Laborer: Common Or General$8.61$0.00$8.61
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.00$0.00$13.00

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TX20260105, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer$9.07$0.00$9.07
Plumber$20.00$0.00$20.00
Painter: Brush And Roller$9.33$0.00$9.33
Laborer: Common Or General$7.91$0.00$7.91
Floor Layer: Vinyl Flooring$10.00$0.00$10.00
Electrician$15.99$0.00$15.99
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.67$0.00$10.67
Carpenter, Includes Cabinet Installation$10.86$0.00$10.86

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination TX20260126, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$33.23$7.52$40.75
Boilermaker$33.17$24.92$58.09
Ironworker: Reinforcing$29.64$8.43$38.07
Laborers: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$25.27$9.57$34.84
Truck Driver$12.52$0.00$12.52
Tile Setter$15.00$0.00$15.00
Sheet Metal Worker$17.00$0.00$17.00
Roofer$13.64$1.80$15.44
Plumber$20.38$4.74$25.12
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$13.50$0.00$13.50
Operator: Loader (Front End)$10.54$0.00$10.54
Operator: Forklift$14.58$0.00$14.58
Operator: Crane$21.33$0.00$21.33
Operator: Bulldozer$13.00$0.31$13.31
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$11.00$0.00$11.00
Laborer: Mortar Mixer$12.00$0.00$12.00
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$12.02$0.00$12.02
Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation$8.50$0.22$8.72
Laborer: Common Or General$9.73$0.00$9.73
Ironworker, Structural$15.48$0.00$15.48
Electrician$18.06$4.87$22.93
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.29$0.00$13.29
Carpenter, Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, And Hardwood Floor Installation$14.30$0.00$14.30
Bricklayer$20.00$0.00$20.00

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination TX20260295, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Work Zone Barricade Servicer$16.89$0.00$16.89
Truck Driver, Tandem Axle Tractor With Semi Trailer$20.32$0.00$20.32
Truck Driver, Single Or Tandem Axle Dump Truck$20.30$0.00$20.30
Truck Driver, Single Axle$19.22$0.00$19.22
Truck Driver Lowboy Float$23.97$0.00$23.97
Spreader Box Operator$18.52$0.00$18.52
Servicer$20.94$0.00$20.94
Scraper Operator$17.71$0.00$17.71
Roller Operator, Other$17.09$0.00$17.09
Roller Operator, Asphalt$18.34$0.00$18.34
Reinforcing Steel Worker$22.24$0.00$22.24
Reclaimer/Pulverizer Operator$18.15$0.00$18.15
Pipelayer$19.97$0.00$19.97
Pavement Marking Machine Operator$22.96$0.00$22.96
Off Road Hauler$16.90$0.00$16.90
Motor Grader Operator, Rough$21.43$0.00$21.43
Motor Grader Operator, Fine Grade$24.43$0.00$24.43
Milling Machine Operator$19.99$0.00$19.99
Mechanic$24.13$0.00$24.13
Loader/Backhoe Operator$20.42$0.00$20.42
Laborer, Utility$18.80$0.00$18.80
Laborer, Common$16.72$0.00$16.72
Front End Loader Operator, Over 3 Cy$19.55$0.00$19.55
Front End Loader Operator, 3 Cy Or Less$18.58$0.00$18.58
Foundation Drill Operator, Truck Mounted$25.95$0.00$25.95
Form Setter, Paving & Curb$18.25$0.00$18.25
Form Builder/Setter, Structures$20.05$0.00$20.05
Flagger$13.99$0.00$13.99
Excavator Operator, Over 50,000 Pounds$22.80$0.00$22.80
Excavator Operator, 50,000 Pounds Or Less$21.05$0.00$21.05
Electrician$32.38$0.00$32.38
Crawler Tractor Operator$19.82$0.00$19.82
Crane Operator, Lattice Boom Over 80 Tons$23.75$0.00$23.75
Crane Operator, Lattice Boom 80 Tons Or Less$24.33$0.00$24.33
Crane Operator, Hydraulic 80 Tons Or Less$27.22$0.00$27.22
Concrete Saw Operator$25.50$0.00$25.50
Concrete Paving, Curing, Float, Texturing Machine Operator$23.12$0.00$23.12
Concrete Pavement Finishing Machine Operator$23.11$0.00$23.11
Concrete Finisher, Paving And Structures$20.66$0.00$20.66
Broom Or Sweeper Operator$17.58$0.00$17.58
Asphalt Raker$19.53$0.00$19.53
Asphalt Paving Machine Operator$21.26$0.00$21.26
Asphalt Distributor Operator$22.69$0.00$22.69
Agricultural Tractor Operator$19.97$0.00$19.97

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Cherokee County, Texas: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Texas Counties of Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Marion, Morris, Red River and Titus

Wage determination 2015-5277, revision 34, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.57
01111General Clerk I$16.14
07010Baker$15.51
07130Food Service Worker$13.38
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.17
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.86
11090Gardener$22.80
11150Janitor$15.53
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.07
11240Maid or Houseman$13.22
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$37.85
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$39.74
23160Electrician, Maintenance$26.05
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.92
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.05
23470Laborer$16.96
27101Guard I$17.12
27102Guard II$19.15
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.48
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.03
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.57
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.84
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.31
01020Administrative Assistant$29.49
01035Court Reporter$34.09
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.43
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.93
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.12
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.87
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.41
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.89
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.17
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.17
01111General Clerk I$16.14
01112General Clerk II$17.61
01113General Clerk III$19.76
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.03
01141Messenger Courier$15.77
01191Order Clerk I$19.46
01192Order Clerk II$21.23
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$20.02
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$22.39
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.96
01270Production Control Clerk$24.77
01290Rental Clerk$16.60
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.26
01311Secretary I$19.26
01312Secretary II$21.55
01313Secretary III$24.03
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.46
01410Supply Technician$29.49
01420Survey Worker$17.38
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.45
01531Travel Clerk I$17.17
01532Travel Clerk II$19.26
01533Travel Clerk III$21.55
01611Word Processor I$17.17
01612Word Processor II$19.26
01613Word Processor III$21.55
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.24
05010Automotive Electrician$21.54
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.39
05070Automotive Worker$20.39
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.73
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.80
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.39
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.80
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.41
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.17
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.39
05310Painter, Automotive$21.54
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.39
05370Tire Repairer$17.60
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.80
07010Baker$15.51
07041Cook I$14.07
07042Cook II$16.18
07070Dishwasher$12.44
07130Food Service Worker$13.38
07210Meat Cutter$14.20
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.17
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.19
09040Furniture Handler$13.02
09080Furniture Refinisher$20.37
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.54
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.04
09130Upholsterer$20.37
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.86
11060Elevator Operator$15.53
11090Gardener$22.80
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.53
11150Janitor$15.53
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.07
11240Maid or Houseman$13.22
11260Pruner$15.07
11270Tractor Operator$20.85
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.07
11360Window Cleaner$17.55
12010Ambulance Driver$17.96
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.06
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$38.98
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$37.96
12020Dental Assistant$19.90
12025Dental Hygienist$45.20
12030EKG Technician$21.12
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$21.12
12040Emergency Medical Technician$17.96
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.29
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.06
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.06
12100Medical Assistant$18.10
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.86
12160Medical Record Clerk$16.60
12190Medical Record Technician$18.57
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.64
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$57.28
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.94
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.68
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.11
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.20
12235Optical Dispenser$20.89
12236Optical Technician$23.29
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.47
12280Phlebotomist$17.28
12305Radiologic Technologist$36.67
12311Registered Nurse I$26.46
12312Registered Nurse II$32.37
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.37
12314Registered Nurse III$39.17
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.17
12316Registered Nurse IV$46.95
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.28
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$26.47
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.52
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.66
13013Exhibits Specialist III$32.62
13041Illustrator I$21.52
13042Illustrator II$26.66
13043Illustrator III$32.62
13047Librarian$29.53
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.17
13058Library Technician$15.84
13061Media Specialist I$19.24
13062Media Specialist II$21.52
13063Media Specialist III$24.00
13071Photographer I$19.24
13072Photographer II$21.52
13073Photographer III$26.66
13074Photographer IV$32.62
13075Photographer V$39.47
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.79
13110Video Teleconference Technician$24.07
14041Computer Operator I$19.83
14042Computer Operator II$22.18
14043Computer Operator III$24.73
14044Computer Operator IV$27.48
14045Computer Operator V$30.43
14071Computer Programmer I$25.17
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.83
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.48
14170System Support Specialist$30.43
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$42.33
15060Educational Technologist$37.43
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$50.73
15080Graphic Artist$22.82
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$50.73
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$50.73
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$50.73
15090Technical Instructor$21.46
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$26.25
15110Test Proctor$17.33
15120Tutor$17.33
16010Assembler$12.58
16030Counter Attendant$12.58
16040Dry Cleaner$15.85
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$12.58
16090Presser, Hand$12.58
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$12.58
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$12.58
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$12.58
16190Sewing Machine Operator$16.62
16220Tailor$17.60
16250Washer, Machine$13.69
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$20.49
19040Tool And Die Maker$25.00
21020Forklift Operator$20.91
21030Material Coordinator$24.77
21040Material Expediter$24.77
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.96
21071Order Filler$17.40
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.91
21110Shipping Packer$19.79
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.79
21140Store Worker I$14.57
21150Stock Clerk$20.87
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.91
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.91
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$39.74
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$31.82
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$37.85
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$39.74
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$41.64
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$26.92
23050Aircraft, Painter$35.77
23060Aircraft Servicer$31.82
23080Aircraft Worker$33.85
23110Appliance Mechanic$21.19
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.66
23125Cable Splicer$38.01
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.00
23140Carpet Layer$24.91
23160Electrician, Maintenance$26.05
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.92
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$34.86
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$36.84
23260Fabric Worker$23.41
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$26.99
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.66
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$26.35
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$20.49
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.05
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$37.85
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$31.82
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$33.85
23391Gunsmith I$21.66
23392Gunsmith II$24.91
23393Gunsmith III$27.85
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.13
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.65
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.85
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.32
23470Laborer$16.96
23510Locksmith$26.32
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.04
23550Machinist, Maintenance$25.00
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.11
23591Metrology Technician I$27.85
23592Metrology Technician II$29.24
23593Metrology Technician III$30.64
23640Millwright$28.40
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.31
23760Painter, Maintenance$23.19
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.04
23810Plumber, Maintenance$24.61
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.85
23850Rigger$27.85
23870Scale Mechanic$24.91
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$22.93
23910Small Engine Mechanic$21.83
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$31.20
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.79
23950Telephone Lineman$38.20
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.28
23965Well Driller$28.33
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.85
23980Woodworker$21.66
24550Case Manager$19.08
24570Child Care Attendant$11.00
24580Child Care Center Clerk$13.72
24610Chore Aide$12.33
24630Homemaker$19.08
25010Boiler Tender$23.64
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.34
25070Stationary Engineer$23.71
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$16.86
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$21.86
27004Alarm Monitor$21.18
27007Baggage Inspector$17.12
27008Corrections Officer$25.32
27010Court Security Officer$24.92
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.15
27040Detention Officer$25.32
27070Firefighter$24.52
27101Guard I$17.12
27102Guard II$19.15
27131Police Officer I$26.47
27132Police Officer II$29.40
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$14.87
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.26
28043Carnival Worker$11.04
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.13
28310Lifeguard$12.87
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.29
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.81
28515Recreation Specialist$25.13
28630Sports Official$16.16
28690Swimming Pool Operator$18.70
29010Blocker And Bracer$29.34
29020Hatch Tender$29.34
29030Line Handler$29.34
29041Stevedore I$27.58
29042Stevedore II$31.00
30021Archeological Technician I$22.02
30022Archeological Technician II$24.63
30023Archeological Technician III$30.51
30030Cartographic Technician$30.51
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.50
30051Cryogenic Technician I$33.79
30052Cryogenic Technician II$37.31
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$22.02
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$24.63
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$27.45
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$33.79
30081Engineering Technician I$19.68
30082Engineering Technician II$22.09
30083Engineering Technician III$24.70
30084Engineering Technician IV$30.61
30085Engineering Technician V$37.44
30086Engineering Technician VI$45.30
30090Environmental Technician$25.56
30095Evidence Control Specialist$30.51
30210Laboratory Technician$29.34
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$33.79
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$37.31
30240Mathematical Technician$30.51
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.33
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.91
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.36
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.78
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$37.31
30390Photo-Optics Technician$30.51
30395Radiation Control Technician$37.31
30461Technical Writer I$30.61
30462Technical Writer II$37.74
30463Technical Writer III$45.40
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$32.15
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$38.90
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$46.63
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$32.15
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$32.15
30501Weather Forecaster I$33.79
30502Weather Forecaster II$41.10
30621Weather Observer, Senior$30.51
31010Airplane Pilot$38.90
31020Bus Aide$13.60
31030Bus Driver$19.49
31043Driver Courier$16.49
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.48
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.51
31310Taxi Driver$12.71
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.03
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.49
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.60
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.60
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.97
99030Cashier$13.65
99050Desk Clerk$13.31
99095Embalmer$32.15
99130Flight Follower$32.15
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$15.46
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$16.65
99260Marketing Analyst$28.74
99310Mortician$32.15
99410Pest Controller$18.40
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.90
99710Recycling Laborer$22.06
99711Recycling Specialist$26.82
99730Refuse Collector$19.48
99810Sales Clerk$14.37
99820School Crossing Guard$16.58
99830Survey Party Chief$26.67
99831Surveying Aide$16.34
99832Surveying Technician$22.39
99840Vending Machine Attendant$22.94
99841Vending Machine Repairer$28.84
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$22.94

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.