Prevailing wage rates in El Paso County, Texas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for El Paso 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 El Paso 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 TX20260035, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician: Heavy Construction (Including Water/Sewer Lines)$27.50$9.30$36.80
Truck Driver$9.17$0.00$9.17
Power Equipment Operator: Grader$11.19$0.00$11.19
Power Equipment Operator: Front End Loader$10.43$0.00$10.43
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe$11.57$0.00$11.57
Laborers: (Pipelayer)$8.48$0.00$8.48
Laborers: (Common)$7.96$0.00$7.96
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$9.29$0.00$9.29
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$12.21$0.00$12.21

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TX20260036, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Tile Setter$8.00$0.00$8.00
Taper$7.25$0.00$7.25
Sheet Metal Worker$7.25$0.00$7.25
Roofer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Rockmason (Fence)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: Forklifts; Front End Loaders$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: Backhoes$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Graders)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Plumbers And Pipefitters$7.25$0.00$7.25
Plasterer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Painters: Spray$7.25$0.00$7.25
Painters: Brush$7.25$0.00$7.25
Lather$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: Unskilled$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: Mason Tenders$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: Ashpalt Rakers$7.25$0.00$7.25
Ironworker$7.25$0.00$7.25
Insulation Installer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Glazier$7.25$0.00$7.25
Floor Layer: Carpet$7.34$0.00$7.34
Electrician$7.25$0.00$7.25
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$7.25$0.00$7.25
Carpenter$7.25$0.00$7.25
Bricklayer$7.25$0.00$7.25

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination TX20260245, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Boilermaker$33.17$24.92$58.09
Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring And Installation Of Alarms/HVAC Temperature Controls)$29.50$9.39$38.89
Power Equipment Operator ((3) Hydraulic Cranes 59 Tons And Under)$32.35$13.10$45.45
Power Equipment Operator ((1) Tower Crane)$32.85$13.10$45.95
Ironworker: Ornamental$28.26$8.13$36.39
Plumber (Including HVAC Pipe Installation)$40.74$15.35$56.09
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$38.57$24.47$63.04
Truck Driver: Water Truck$12.00$4.11$16.11
Truck Driver: Semi-Trailer Truck$12.50$0.00$12.50
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$19.65$8.57$28.22
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$12.39$1.18$13.57
Tile Setter$12.02$0.00$12.02
Tile Finisher$11.22$0.00$11.22
Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation$21.13$6.53$27.66
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$23.56$3.60$27.16
Roofer$11.42$0.00$11.42
Pipefitter, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$18.15$0.98$19.13
Painter: Brush, Roller, And Spray$12.50$0.00$12.50
Operator: Roller$12.70$0.00$12.70
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$16.03$0.00$16.03
Operator: Mechanic$17.00$0.00$17.00
Operator: Loader$12.87$0.70$13.57
Operator: Grader/Blade$19.50$1.05$20.55
Operator: Forklift$14.83$0.00$14.83
Operator: Drill$16.22$0.34$16.56
Operator: Bulldozer$18.29$1.31$19.60
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$13.93$0.00$13.93
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$14.43$0.74$15.17
Laborer: Landscape And Irrigation$10.00$0.00$10.00
Laborer: Roof Tearoff$10.06$0.00$10.06
Laborer: Pipelayer$11.00$3.47$14.47
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$10.82$0.96$11.78
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$12.50$2.30$14.80
Laborer: Driller$14.12$1.01$15.13
Laborer: Common Or General$9.30$0.00$9.30
Ironworker, Structural$15.37$4.34$19.71
Ironworker, Reinforcing$15.60$0.00$15.60
Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)$16.91$0.00$16.91
Glazier$15.86$1.00$16.86
Form Worker$12.57$1.03$13.60
Floor Layer: Vinyl Flooring$12.87$0.00$12.87
Floor Layer: Carpet$12.81$0.00$12.81
Fence Erector$9.93$1.83$11.76
Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only)$15.38$2.92$18.30
Electrician (HVAC/Temperature Controls Installation Only)$19.09$6.45$25.54
Electrician (Alarm Installation Only)$15.38$2.92$18.30
Drywall Hanger And Metal Stud Installer$12.81$0.00$12.81
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.02$0.00$13.02
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging, Form Work And Metal Stud Installation$13.51$3.29$16.80
Carpenter (Drywall Finishing/Taping Only)$12.81$0.00$12.81
Bricklayer$16.17$0.00$16.17

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination TX20260293, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Welder$17.34$0.00$17.34
Truck Driver, Single Or Tandem Axle Dump Truck$16.58$0.00$16.58
Truck Driver, Single Axle$15.16$0.00$15.16
Servicer$17.87$0.00$17.87
Scraper Operator$18.33$0.00$18.33
Reinforcing Steel Worker$20.57$0.00$20.57
Pipelayer$17.11$0.00$17.11
Motor Grader Operator, Fine Grade$20.04$0.00$20.04
Milling Machine Operator$23.02$0.00$23.02
Mechanic$23.84$0.00$23.84
Loader/Backhoe Operator$17.92$0.00$17.92
Laborer, Utility$16.73$0.00$16.73
Laborer, Common$15.16$0.00$15.16
Joint Sealer$15.16$0.00$15.16
Front End Loader Operator, Over 3 Cy$18.26$0.00$18.26
Front End Loader Operator, 3 Cy Or Less$17.42$0.00$17.42
Form Builder/Setter, Structures$19.37$0.00$19.37
Excavator Operator, 50,000 Pounds Or Less$19.70$0.00$19.70
Electrician$25.73$0.00$25.73
Directional Drilling Locator$16.50$0.00$16.50
Crane Operator, Hydraulic 80 Tons Or Less$23.37$0.00$23.37
Concrete Finisher, Paving And Structures$17.99$0.00$17.99
Asphalt Raker$16.28$0.00$16.28
Asphalt Paving Machine Operator$19.02$0.00$19.02
Asphalt Distributor Operator$21.93$0.00$21.93

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Texas Counties of El Paso and Hudspeth

Wage determination 2015-5229, revision 31, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.16
01111General Clerk I$15.15
07010Baker$13.85
07130Food Service Worker$12.41
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.30
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.05
11090Gardener$20.61
11150Janitor$14.72
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$14.77
11240Maid or Houseman$12.88
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.79
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$39.37
23160Electrician, Maintenance$23.14
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$26.07
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.00
23470Laborer$17.09
27101Guard I$14.30
27102Guard II$16.00
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.44
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.32
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.16
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.26
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.54
01020Administrative Assistant$30.02
01035Court Reporter$25.29
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.37
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.78
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.82
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.00
01052Data Entry Operator II$16.37
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$20.88
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.83
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.83
01111General Clerk I$15.15
01112General Clerk II$16.53
01113General Clerk III$18.55
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.56
01141Messenger Courier$17.17
01191Order Clerk I$15.93
01192Order Clerk II$17.38
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.34
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.64
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.13
01270Production Control Clerk$21.33
01290Rental Clerk$15.68
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.88
01311Secretary I$18.88
01312Secretary II$21.12
01313Secretary III$23.56
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.66
01410Supply Technician$30.02
01420Survey Worker$18.31
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$14.16
01531Travel Clerk I$16.68
01532Travel Clerk II$18.56
01533Travel Clerk III$20.16
01611Word Processor I$16.83
01612Word Processor II$18.88
01613Word Processor III$21.12
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.88
05010Automotive Electrician$19.73
05040Automotive Glass Installer$18.32
05070Automotive Worker$18.32
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$15.29
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$21.27
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$18.32
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$21.27
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$13.74
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$16.82
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$18.32
05310Painter, Automotive$19.73
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$18.32
05370Tire Repairer$16.06
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$21.27
07010Baker$13.85
07041Cook I$13.52
07042Cook II$16.20
07070Dishwasher$12.91
07130Food Service Worker$12.41
07210Meat Cutter$15.02
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.30
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$19.77
09040Furniture Handler$10.98
09080Furniture Refinisher$19.77
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$13.77
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$16.85
09130Upholsterer$19.77
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.05
11060Elevator Operator$14.72
11090Gardener$20.61
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.72
11150Janitor$14.72
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$14.77
11240Maid or Houseman$12.88
11260Pruner$14.06
11270Tractor Operator$18.53
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$14.77
11360Window Cleaner$15.42
12010Ambulance Driver$16.26
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$25.34
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$35.88
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$34.20
12020Dental Assistant$18.79
12025Dental Hygienist$40.70
12030EKG Technician$36.55
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$36.55
12040Emergency Medical Technician$16.26
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$22.65
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$25.34
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$28.26
12100Medical Assistant$17.52
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$24.81
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.57
12190Medical Record Technician$23.01
12195Medical Transcriptionist$17.29
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$55.70
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.78
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.50
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.91
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.97
12235Optical Dispenser$17.85
12236Optical Technician$19.94
12250Pharmacy Technician$19.33
12280Phlebotomist$17.70
12305Radiologic Technologist$34.99
12311Registered Nurse I$27.96
12312Registered Nurse II$34.20
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.20
12314Registered Nurse III$41.39
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.39
12316Registered Nurse IV$49.61
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$31.39
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.11
13011Exhibits Specialist I$25.64
13012Exhibits Specialist II$31.76
13013Exhibits Specialist III$38.85
13041Illustrator I$25.64
13042Illustrator II$31.76
13043Illustrator III$38.85
13047Librarian$35.17
13050Library Aide/Clerk$13.63
13058Library Technician$17.55
13061Media Specialist I$22.91
13062Media Specialist II$25.64
13063Media Specialist III$28.59
13071Photographer I$17.20
13072Photographer II$19.71
13073Photographer III$24.42
13074Photographer IV$29.87
13075Photographer V$36.15
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.11
13110Video Teleconference Technician$20.83
14041Computer Operator I$19.98
14042Computer Operator II$22.35
14043Computer Operator III$24.92
14044Computer Operator IV$27.68
14045Computer Operator V$30.66
14071Computer Programmer I$22.18
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.98
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.68
14170System Support Specialist$30.66
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.43
15060Educational Technologist$38.81
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.67
15080Graphic Artist$23.08
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.67
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.67
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.67
15090Technical Instructor$20.05
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$24.52
15110Test Proctor$16.18
15120Tutor$16.18
16010Assembler$10.84
16030Counter Attendant$10.84
16040Dry Cleaner$12.69
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$10.84
16090Presser, Hand$10.84
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$10.84
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$10.84
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$10.84
16190Sewing Machine Operator$13.43
16220Tailor$14.18
16250Washer, Machine$11.32
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$20.62
19040Tool And Die Maker$26.66
21020Forklift Operator$18.52
21030Material Coordinator$21.33
21040Material Expediter$21.33
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.09
21071Order Filler$16.54
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$18.52
21110Shipping Packer$16.70
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$16.70
21140Store Worker I$14.12
21150Stock Clerk$17.34
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$18.52
21410Warehouse Specialist$18.52
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$39.37
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$29.09
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.79
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$39.37
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$41.90
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$23.87
23050Aircraft, Painter$33.08
23060Aircraft Servicer$29.09
23080Aircraft Worker$31.67
23110Appliance Mechanic$21.80
23120Bicycle Repairer$18.89
23125Cable Splicer$38.34
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$20.40
23140Carpet Layer$22.64
23160Electrician, Maintenance$23.14
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$26.07
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$28.09
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$30.28
23260Fabric Worker$20.79
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$28.12
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$18.89
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$25.39
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$18.39
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.00
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$36.79
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$29.09
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$31.67
23391Gunsmith I$18.89
23392Gunsmith II$22.64
23393Gunsmith III$26.29
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$25.76
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$21.94
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.29
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$24.39
23470Laborer$17.09
23510Locksmith$19.79
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$26.73
23550Machinist, Maintenance$22.54
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$15.64
23591Metrology Technician I$26.29
23592Metrology Technician II$28.13
23593Metrology Technician III$29.95
23640Millwright$25.49
23710Office Appliance Repairer$18.12
23760Painter, Maintenance$17.44
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$27.56
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.56
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.29
23850Rigger$26.29
23870Scale Mechanic$22.64
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$24.02
23910Small Engine Mechanic$20.96
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$26.93
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$28.82
23950Telephone Lineman$34.51
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$21.03
23965Well Driller$26.29
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.29
23980Woodworker$18.89
24550Case Manager$19.25
24570Child Care Attendant$11.26
24580Child Care Center Clerk$14.05
24610Chore Aide$11.15
24630Homemaker$19.25
25010Boiler Tender$25.92
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.67
25070Stationary Engineer$25.92
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$16.74
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.67
27004Alarm Monitor$22.53
27007Baggage Inspector$14.30
27008Corrections Officer$26.32
27010Court Security Officer$27.18
27030Detection Dog Handler$16.00
27040Detention Officer$26.32
27070Firefighter$28.80
27101Guard I$14.30
27102Guard II$16.00
27131Police Officer I$33.07
27132Police Officer II$36.73
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$14.55
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.19
28043Carnival Worker$11.07
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.66
28310Lifeguard$14.40
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.86
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.24
28515Recreation Specialist$25.86
28630Sports Official$16.62
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.40
29010Blocker And Bracer$27.79
29020Hatch Tender$27.79
29030Line Handler$27.79
29041Stevedore I$25.53
29042Stevedore II$29.94
30021Archeological Technician I$20.32
30022Archeological Technician II$22.73
30023Archeological Technician III$28.14
30030Cartographic Technician$28.14
30040Civil Engineering Technician$24.39
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.17
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.42
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.32
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.73
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.32
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.17
30081Engineering Technician I$16.33
30082Engineering Technician II$18.32
30083Engineering Technician III$20.50
30084Engineering Technician IV$25.39
30085Engineering Technician V$31.06
30086Engineering Technician VI$37.57
30090Environmental Technician$22.55
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.14
30210Laboratory Technician$26.36
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$28.31
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$31.27
30240Mathematical Technician$29.28
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.32
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.89
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.33
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.74
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$34.42
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.14
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.42
30461Technical Writer I$29.08
30462Technical Writer II$35.56
30463Technical Writer III$43.03
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$31.17
30502Weather Forecaster II$37.92
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.14
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$12.12
31030Bus Driver$18.62
31043Driver Courier$15.56
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.44
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.49
31310Taxi Driver$13.38
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.32
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.06
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.69
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.69
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.80
99050Desk Clerk$13.37
99095Embalmer$29.28
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$14.19
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$15.75
99260Marketing Analyst$32.61
99310Mortician$29.28
99410Pest Controller$18.92
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$18.57
99711Recycling Specialist$23.30
99730Refuse Collector$17.72
99810Sales Clerk$13.43
99820School Crossing Guard$11.09
99830Survey Party Chief$28.88
99831Surveying Aide$20.01
99832Surveying Technician$23.63
99840Vending Machine Attendant$17.97
99841Vending Machine Repairer$23.83
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$17.97

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.