Prevailing wage rates in Cochran County, Texas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Cochran 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 Cochran 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 TX20260089, 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$13.86$0.00$13.86
Laborer: Pipelayer$10.65$0.00$10.65
Laborer: Common Or General$9.99$0.18$10.17
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.00$0.00$13.00

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TX20260107, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer$9.92$0.00$9.92
Plumber$20.00$0.00$20.00
Painter: Brush And Roller$9.33$0.00$9.33
Laborer: Common Or General$7.25$0.00$7.25
Electrician$15.99$0.00$15.99
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.77$0.00$10.77
Carpenter$8.25$0.00$8.25

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination TX20260127, 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
Plumber$28.64$10.65$39.29
Truck Driver$11.24$0.35$11.59
Tile Setter$15.00$0.00$15.00
Sheet Metal Worker$17.00$0.00$17.00
Roofer$13.64$1.80$15.44
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$12.26$0.00$12.26
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$12.80$0.43$13.23
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$13.75$0.00$13.75
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$11.23$2.80$14.03
Electrician$18.06$4.87$22.93
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.27$0.00$13.27
Carpenter$13.00$0.00$13.00
Bricklayer$19.46$0.00$19.46

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination TX20260298, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Work Zone Barricade Servicer$18.10$0.00$18.10
Welder$22.00$0.00$22.00
Truck Driver, Tandem Axle Tractor With Semi Trailer$21.91$0.00$21.91
Truck Driver, Single Or Tandem Axle Dump Truck$21.04$0.00$21.04
Truck Driver, Single Axle$22.02$0.00$22.02
Truck Driver Lowboy Float$23.22$0.00$23.22
Spreader Box Operator$18.31$0.00$18.31
Servicer$21.31$0.00$21.31
Scraper Operator$19.49$0.00$19.49
Roller Operator, Other$18.10$0.00$18.10
Roller Operator, Asphalt$18.76$0.00$18.76
Reinforcing Steel Worker$25.70$0.00$25.70
Pipelayer$18.10$0.00$18.10
Pavement Marking Machine Operator$23.48$0.00$23.48
Off Road Hauler$18.10$0.00$18.10
Motor Grader Operator, Rough$23.08$0.00$23.08
Motor Grader Operator, Fine Grade$26.74$0.00$26.74
Milling Machine Operator$20.37$0.00$20.37
Mechanic$25.47$0.00$25.47
Loader/Backhoe Operator$21.03$0.00$21.03
Laborer, Utility$18.10$0.00$18.10
Laborer, Common$18.10$0.00$18.10
Front End Loader Operator, Over 3 Cy$20.11$0.00$20.11
Front End Loader Operator, 3 Cy Or Less$19.06$0.00$19.06
Foundation Drill Operator, Truck Mounted$32.17$0.00$32.17
Form Setter, Paving & Curb$19.44$0.00$19.44
Form Builder/Setter, Structures$22.09$0.00$22.09
Flagger$14.82$0.00$14.82
Excavator Operator, 50,000 Pounds Or Less$24.67$0.00$24.67
Crawler Tractor Operator$22.51$0.00$22.51
Crane Operator, Lattice Boom 80 Tons Or Less$24.40$0.00$24.40
Crane Operator, Hydraulic 80 Tons Or Less$27.09$0.00$27.09
Concrete Finisher, Paving And Structures$20.77$0.00$20.77
Broom Or Sweeper Operator$18.10$0.00$18.10
Asphalt Raker$19.58$0.00$19.58
Asphalt Paving Machine Operator$21.32$0.00$21.32
Asphalt Distributor Operator$23.46$0.00$23.46
Agricultural Tractor Operator$23.21$0.00$23.21

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Texas Counties of Cochran, Garza and Hockley

Wage determination 2015-6007, revision 6, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.45
01111General Clerk I$14.51
07010Baker$15.13
07130Food Service Worker$13.73
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.64
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.68
11090Gardener$21.71
11150Janitor$14.50
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.51
11240Maid or Houseman$13.22
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.72
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.73
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.70
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$34.82
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.07
23470Laborer$16.94
27101Guard I$16.80
27102Guard II$18.79
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.77
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.93
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.45
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.57
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.90
01020Administrative Assistant$30.69
01035Court Reporter$20.96
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.84
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.28
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.39
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.04
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.50
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.56
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.70
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.70
01111General Clerk I$14.51
01112General Clerk II$16.25
01113General Clerk III$17.76
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.36
01141Messenger Courier$15.94
01191Order Clerk I$18.02
01192Order Clerk II$19.87
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.34
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.64
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.13
01270Production Control Clerk$23.63
01290Rental Clerk$16.83
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.74
01311Secretary I$18.74
01312Secretary II$20.96
01313Secretary III$23.36
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.06
01410Supply Technician$30.69
01420Survey Worker$18.41
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.17
01531Travel Clerk I$15.65
01532Travel Clerk II$17.55
01533Travel Clerk III$19.55
01611Word Processor I$16.70
01612Word Processor II$18.74
01613Word Processor III$20.96
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.32
05010Automotive Electrician$23.02
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.56
05070Automotive Worker$21.56
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.58
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$24.56
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.56
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$24.56
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.08
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.05
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.56
05310Painter, Automotive$23.02
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.56
05370Tire Repairer$15.86
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$24.56
07010Baker$15.13
07041Cook I$14.51
07042Cook II$16.84
07070Dishwasher$13.72
07130Food Service Worker$13.73
07210Meat Cutter$17.57
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.64
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.38
09040Furniture Handler$13.16
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.38
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.89
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.62
09130Upholsterer$21.38
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.68
11060Elevator Operator$14.50
11090Gardener$21.71
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.50
11150Janitor$14.50
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.51
11240Maid or Houseman$13.22
11260Pruner$15.17
11270Tractor Operator$20.03
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.51
11360Window Cleaner$15.78
12010Ambulance Driver$17.29
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$25.22
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$38.31
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$34.97
12020Dental Assistant$19.18
12025Dental Hygienist$41.51
12030EKG Technician$38.22
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$38.22
12040Emergency Medical Technician$17.29
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$22.55
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$25.22
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$28.13
12100Medical Assistant$17.74
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.56
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.90
12190Medical Record Technician$21.14
12195Medical Transcriptionist$19.60
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$55.44
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.67
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.38
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.78
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.84
12235Optical Dispenser$17.69
12236Optical Technician$21.56
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.05
12280Phlebotomist$17.89
12305Radiologic Technologist$32.27
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)$31.25
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$22.83
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.90
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.14
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.20
13041Illustrator I$21.90
13042Illustrator II$27.14
13043Illustrator III$33.20
13047Librarian$30.05
13050Library Aide/Clerk$13.61
13058Library Technician$19.87
13061Media Specialist I$19.59
13062Media Specialist II$21.90
13063Media Specialist III$24.42
13071Photographer I$19.00
13072Photographer II$21.26
13073Photographer III$26.34
13074Photographer IV$32.22
13075Photographer V$38.99
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.08
13110Video Teleconference Technician$20.13
14041Computer Operator I$19.18
14042Computer Operator II$21.45
14043Computer Operator III$23.91
14044Computer Operator IV$26.58
14045Computer Operator V$29.43
14071Computer Programmer I$22.91
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.18
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$26.58
14170System Support Specialist$29.43
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.18
15060Educational Technologist$31.79
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.36
15080Graphic Artist$23.17
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.36
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.36
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.36
15090Technical Instructor$23.88
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.23
15110Test Proctor$20.12
15120Tutor$20.12
16010Assembler$11.11
16030Counter Attendant$11.11
16040Dry Cleaner$13.10
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.11
16090Presser, Hand$11.11
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.11
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.11
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.11
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.02
16220Tailor$14.94
16250Washer, Machine$11.66
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.38
19040Tool And Die Maker$30.89
21020Forklift Operator$20.67
21030Material Coordinator$23.63
21040Material Expediter$23.63
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.94
21071Order Filler$17.12
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.67
21110Shipping Packer$19.77
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.77
21140Store Worker I$13.98
21150Stock Clerk$17.74
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.67
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.67
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$33.73
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$25.73
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$31.72
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.73
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$35.65
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$22.04
23050Aircraft, Painter$29.67
23060Aircraft Servicer$25.73
23080Aircraft Worker$27.70
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.38
23120Bicycle Repairer$19.63
23125Cable Splicer$35.29
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.06
23140Carpet Layer$22.76
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.70
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$34.82
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$37.17
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$39.65
23260Fabric Worker$21.14
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$25.26
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$19.63
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$27.38
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$20.69
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.07
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$31.72
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$25.73
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$27.70
23391Gunsmith I$19.63
23392Gunsmith II$22.76
23393Gunsmith III$26.07
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$27.36
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$22.80
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.07
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$24.38
23470Laborer$16.94
23510Locksmith$23.68
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$28.76
23550Machinist, Maintenance$23.33
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.12
23591Metrology Technician I$26.07
23592Metrology Technician II$27.72
23593Metrology Technician III$29.30
23640Millwright$27.44
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.68
23760Painter, Maintenance$19.86
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$27.42
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.70
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.07
23850Rigger$28.34
23870Scale Mechanic$22.76
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$24.00
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.76
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$28.71
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$30.52
23950Telephone Lineman$26.77
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.17
23965Well Driller$26.07
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.07
23980Woodworker$19.63
24550Case Manager$20.25
24570Child Care Attendant$12.81
24580Child Care Center Clerk$15.98
24610Chore Aide$11.78
24630Homemaker$20.25
25010Boiler Tender$25.89
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.75
25070Stationary Engineer$25.89
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.00
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.75
27004Alarm Monitor$22.54
27007Baggage Inspector$16.80
27008Corrections Officer$25.97
27010Court Security Officer$27.48
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.79
27040Detention Officer$25.97
27070Firefighter$27.80
27101Guard I$16.80
27102Guard II$18.79
27131Police Officer I$28.16
27132Police Officer II$31.28
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.66
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.97
28043Carnival Worker$11.86
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.67
28310Lifeguard$13.05
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$19.77
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.43
28515Recreation Specialist$24.17
28630Sports Official$15.74
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.68
29010Blocker And Bracer$32.51
29020Hatch Tender$32.51
29030Line Handler$32.51
29041Stevedore I$30.23
29042Stevedore II$34.72
30021Archeological Technician I$20.34
30022Archeological Technician II$22.76
30023Archeological Technician III$28.19
30030Cartographic Technician$28.19
30040Civil Engineering Technician$25.88
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.22
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.49
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.34
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.76
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.38
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.22
30081Engineering Technician I$16.49
30082Engineering Technician II$18.50
30083Engineering Technician III$20.70
30084Engineering Technician IV$25.64
30085Engineering Technician V$31.37
30086Engineering Technician VI$37.95
30090Environmental Technician$28.66
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.19
30210Laboratory Technician$32.31
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.46
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$33.64
30240Mathematical Technician$28.19
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.01
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.26
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.35
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.36
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$34.49
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.19
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.49
30461Technical Writer I$28.19
30462Technical Writer II$34.49
30463Technical Writer III$41.74
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$31.22
30502Weather Forecaster II$37.98
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.19
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$13.63
31030Bus Driver$19.31
31043Driver Courier$16.54
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.77
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.43
31310Taxi Driver$11.54
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.93
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.31
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.68
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.68
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.09
99050Desk Clerk$13.16
99095Embalmer$29.28
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$19.45
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$21.08
99260Marketing Analyst$31.01
99310Mortician$29.28
99410Pest Controller$19.65
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$20.15
99711Recycling Specialist$24.46
99730Refuse Collector$18.52
99810Sales Clerk$13.79
99820School Crossing Guard$17.14
99830Survey Party Chief$25.18
99831Surveying Aide$17.51
99832Surveying Technician$24.03
99840Vending Machine Attendant$19.45
99841Vending Machine Repairer$24.44
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$19.45

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.