Prevailing wage rates in Karnes County, Texas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Karnes 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 Karnes 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 TX20260088, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$10.49$0.24$10.73
Operator: Loader (Front End)$11.13$0.00$11.13
Operator: Bulldozer$14.25$0.00$14.25
Operator: Backhoe/Trackhoe$13.25$0.00$13.25
Laborer: Pipelayer$13.75$0.00$13.75
Laborer: Common Or General$9.11$0.00$9.11
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.00$0.00$13.00

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TX20260106, 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$8.76$0.00$8.76
Form Worker$10.36$0.00$10.36
Electrician$15.99$0.00$15.99
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.77$0.00$10.77
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$11.26$0.00$11.26

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination TX20260210, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$30.50$8.89$39.39
Boilermaker$33.17$24.92$58.09
Ironworker: Reinforcing And Structural$27.95$8.03$35.98
Laborers: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$25.27$9.57$34.84
Plumber (Karnes County, Lavaca County)$38.97$11.48$50.45
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$12.02$0.00$12.02
Electrician$20.00$3.11$23.11
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.27$0.00$13.27
Carpenter$13.18$0.00$13.18
Bricklayer$19.67$0.00$19.67

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination TX20260300, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Work Zone Barricade Servicer$17.66$0.00$17.66
Truck Driver, Tandem Axle Tractor With Semi Trailer$19.52$0.00$19.52
Truck Driver, Single Or Tandem Axle Dump Truck$19.19$0.00$19.19
Truck Driver, Single Axle$19.20$0.00$19.20
Truck Driver Lowboy Float$22.60$0.00$22.60
Spreader Box Operator$19.96$0.00$19.96
Servicer$20.75$0.00$20.75
Scraper Operator$17.21$0.00$17.21
Roller Operator, Other$16.94$0.00$16.94
Roller Operator, Asphalt$18.13$0.00$18.13
Reinforcing Steel Worker$23.47$0.00$23.47
Reclaimer/Pulverizer Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67
Pipelayer$17.56$0.00$17.56
Pavement Marking Machine Operator$17.50$0.00$17.50
Motor Grader Operator, Rough$21.04$0.00$21.04
Motor Grader Operator, Fine Grade$24.96$0.00$24.96
Milling Machine Operator$19.88$0.00$19.88
Mechanic$23.35$0.00$23.35
Loader/Backhoe Operator$19.94$0.00$19.94
Laborer, Utility$18.40$0.00$18.40
Laborer, Common$16.69$0.00$16.69
Front End Loader Operator, Over 3 Cy$20.00$0.00$20.00
Front End Loader Operator, 3 Cy Or Less$19.34$0.00$19.34
Foundation Drill Operator, Truck Mounted$24.05$0.00$24.05
Form Setter, Paving & Curb$20.25$0.00$20.25
Form Builder/Setter, Structures$19.89$0.00$19.89
Flagger$15.16$0.00$15.16
Excavator Operator, Over 50,000 Pounds$22.47$0.00$22.47
Excavator Operator, 50,000 Pounds Or Less$22.25$0.00$22.25
Crawler Tractor Operator$20.83$0.00$20.83
Crane Operator, Lattice Boom Over 80 Tons$31.28$0.00$31.28
Crane Operator, Lattice Boom 80 Tons Or Less$26.15$0.00$26.15
Crane Operator, Hydraulic Over 80 Tons$31.44$0.00$31.44
Crane Operator, Hydraulic 80 Tons Or Less$23.89$0.00$23.89
Concrete Saw Operator$22.93$0.00$22.93
Concrete Finisher, Paving And Structures$20.04$0.00$20.04
Broom Or Sweeper Operator$17.30$0.00$17.30
Asphalt Raker$19.02$0.00$19.02
Asphalt Paving Machine Operator$20.70$0.00$20.70
Asphalt Distributor Operator$23.99$0.00$23.99

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Texas Counties of De Witt, Gonzales, Karnes and McMullen

Wage determination 2015-5311, revision 31, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.56
01111General Clerk I$16.25
07010Baker$14.58
07130Food Service Worker$13.10
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.03
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.43
11090Gardener$22.29
11150Janitor$14.92
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.99
11240Maid or Houseman$13.11
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$39.77
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$41.60
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.91
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$35.34
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.18
23470Laborer$16.30
27101Guard I$18.79
27102Guard II$21.02
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$11.66
31361Truckdriver, Light$16.46
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.56
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.71
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.04
01020Administrative Assistant$30.18
01035Court Reporter$22.14
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.86
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.40
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.64
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.18
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.74
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.17
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.24
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.24
01111General Clerk I$16.25
01112General Clerk II$17.73
01113General Clerk III$19.90
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.13
01141Messenger Courier$14.04
01191Order Clerk I$15.94
01192Order Clerk II$17.39
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.06
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.32
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.77
01270Production Control Clerk$28.30
01290Rental Clerk$17.49
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.34
01311Secretary I$19.34
01312Secretary II$21.64
01313Secretary III$24.13
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.71
01410Supply Technician$30.18
01420Survey Worker$17.72
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.00
01531Travel Clerk I$17.24
01532Travel Clerk II$19.34
01533Travel Clerk III$21.64
01611Word Processor I$17.24
01612Word Processor II$19.34
01613Word Processor III$21.64
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.65
05010Automotive Electrician$22.44
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.04
05070Automotive Worker$21.04
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.25
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.65
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.04
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.65
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.85
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.65
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.04
05310Painter, Automotive$22.44
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.04
05370Tire Repairer$17.79
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.65
07010Baker$14.58
07041Cook I$13.86
07042Cook II$15.98
07070Dishwasher$12.03
07130Food Service Worker$13.10
07210Meat Cutter$16.73
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.03
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.67
09040Furniture Handler$14.06
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.67
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.03
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.85
09130Upholsterer$22.67
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.43
11060Elevator Operator$14.92
11090Gardener$22.29
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.92
11150Janitor$14.92
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.99
11240Maid or Houseman$13.11
11260Pruner$15.13
11270Tractor Operator$20.58
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.99
11360Window Cleaner$16.75
12010Ambulance Driver$17.31
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$25.96
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$38.70
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$38.97
12020Dental Assistant$20.35
12025Dental Hygienist$46.55
12030EKG Technician$39.34
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$39.34
12040Emergency Medical Technician$17.31
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.20
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$25.96
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$28.95
12100Medical Assistant$17.78
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.46
12160Medical Record Clerk$17.23
12190Medical Record Technician$19.28
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.85
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$57.06
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.56
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.39
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.89
12224Nursing Assistant IV$20.08
12235Optical Dispenser$20.22
12236Optical Technician$23.20
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.37
12280Phlebotomist$17.23
12305Radiologic Technologist$31.52
12311Registered Nurse I$28.90
12312Registered Nurse II$35.34
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$35.34
12314Registered Nurse III$42.77
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$42.77
12316Registered Nurse IV$51.26
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.16
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.66
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.33
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.67
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.84
13041Illustrator I$22.33
13042Illustrator II$27.67
13043Illustrator III$33.84
13047Librarian$30.64
13050Library Aide/Clerk$12.51
13058Library Technician$15.88
13061Media Specialist I$19.96
13062Media Specialist II$22.33
13063Media Specialist III$24.91
13071Photographer I$19.96
13072Photographer II$22.33
13073Photographer III$27.67
13074Photographer IV$33.84
13075Photographer V$40.96
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$19.70
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.96
14041Computer Operator I$21.27
14042Computer Operator II$23.80
14043Computer Operator III$26.54
14044Computer Operator IV$29.48
14045Computer Operator V$32.65
14071Computer Programmer I$24.94
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$21.27
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$29.48
14170System Support Specialist$32.65
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$46.55
15060Educational Technologist$34.40
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$55.80
15080Graphic Artist$23.88
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$55.80
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$55.80
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$55.80
15090Technical Instructor$29.25
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$35.78
15110Test Proctor$23.61
15120Tutor$23.61
16010Assembler$11.11
16030Counter Attendant$11.11
16040Dry Cleaner$13.05
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$13.72
16220Tailor$14.45
16250Washer, Machine$11.65
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$28.03
19040Tool And Die Maker$33.74
21020Forklift Operator$19.95
21030Material Coordinator$28.30
21040Material Expediter$28.30
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.30
21071Order Filler$17.32
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$19.95
21110Shipping Packer$18.97
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.97
21140Store Worker I$15.37
21150Stock Clerk$21.53
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$19.95
21410Warehouse Specialist$19.95
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$41.60
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$33.06
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$39.77
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$41.60
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$43.47
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$28.39
23050Aircraft, Painter$37.72
23060Aircraft Servicer$33.06
23080Aircraft Worker$35.37
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.03
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.80
23125Cable Splicer$38.93
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$26.04
23140Carpet Layer$26.29
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.91
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$35.34
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$37.69
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$39.73
23260Fabric Worker$24.54
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.55
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.80
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$26.38
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$20.36
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.18
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$39.77
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$33.06
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$35.37
23391Gunsmith I$22.80
23392Gunsmith II$26.29
23393Gunsmith III$29.55
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.27
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.25
23460Instrument Mechanic$29.55
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.03
23470Laborer$16.30
23510Locksmith$28.03
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.44
23550Machinist, Maintenance$24.48
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.96
23591Metrology Technician I$29.55
23592Metrology Technician II$30.92
23593Metrology Technician III$32.31
23640Millwright$28.62
23710Office Appliance Repairer$28.03
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.60
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$28.52
23810Plumber, Maintenance$27.06
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.55
23850Rigger$25.88
23870Scale Mechanic$26.29
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$29.55
23910Small Engine Mechanic$23.28
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$27.39
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$28.66
23950Telephone Lineman$36.61
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$26.93
23965Well Driller$29.55
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.55
23980Woodworker$22.80
24550Case Manager$20.08
24570Child Care Attendant$11.06
24580Child Care Center Clerk$13.79
24610Chore Aide$11.89
24630Homemaker$20.08
25010Boiler Tender$23.36
25040Sewage Plant Operator$19.54
25070Stationary Engineer$23.36
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$16.69
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$19.54
27004Alarm Monitor$20.47
27007Baggage Inspector$18.79
27008Corrections Officer$24.67
27010Court Security Officer$24.40
27030Detection Dog Handler$21.02
27040Detention Officer$24.67
27070Firefighter$24.13
27101Guard I$18.79
27102Guard II$21.02
27131Police Officer I$25.91
27132Police Officer II$28.80
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.32
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.68
28043Carnival Worker$12.00
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.89
28310Lifeguard$12.17
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.01
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.61
28515Recreation Specialist$24.79
28630Sports Official$15.94
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.37
29010Blocker And Bracer$32.43
29020Hatch Tender$32.43
29030Line Handler$32.43
29041Stevedore I$30.31
29042Stevedore II$34.58
30021Archeological Technician I$22.34
30022Archeological Technician II$24.99
30023Archeological Technician III$30.95
30030Cartographic Technician$30.95
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.90
30051Cryogenic Technician I$34.29
30052Cryogenic Technician II$37.86
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$22.34
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$24.99
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$27.85
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$34.29
30081Engineering Technician I$19.40
30082Engineering Technician II$21.77
30083Engineering Technician III$24.36
30084Engineering Technician IV$30.17
30085Engineering Technician V$36.91
30086Engineering Technician VI$44.67
30090Environmental Technician$30.95
30095Evidence Control Specialist$30.95
30210Laboratory Technician$31.86
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$34.29
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$37.86
30240Mathematical Technician$30.95
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.76
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.20
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.50
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$41.75
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$37.86
30390Photo-Optics Technician$30.95
30395Radiation Control Technician$37.86
30461Technical Writer I$30.95
30462Technical Writer II$37.86
30463Technical Writer III$45.80
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$32.36
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$39.16
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$46.94
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$32.36
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$32.36
30501Weather Forecaster I$34.29
30502Weather Forecaster II$41.70
30621Weather Observer, Senior$30.95
31010Airplane Pilot$39.16
31020Bus Aide$13.15
31030Bus Driver$18.45
31043Driver Courier$15.20
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$11.66
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.95
31310Taxi Driver$11.36
31361Truckdriver, Light$16.46
31362Truckdriver, Medium$17.72
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.22
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.22
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$19.10
99030Cashier$13.60
99050Desk Clerk$12.70
99095Embalmer$32.36
99130Flight Follower$32.36
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$15.29
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$16.58
99260Marketing Analyst$33.05
99310Mortician$32.36
99410Pest Controller$20.53
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.01
99710Recycling Laborer$19.96
99711Recycling Specialist$24.16
99730Refuse Collector$17.78
99810Sales Clerk$14.38
99820School Crossing Guard$17.31
99830Survey Party Chief$26.95
99831Surveying Aide$18.78
99832Surveying Technician$22.44
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.54
99841Vending Machine Repairer$29.40
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.54

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.