Prevailing wage rates in Newton County, Texas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Newton 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 Newton 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 TX20260091, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$11.75$0.00$11.75
Operator: Loader (Front End)$11.52$0.00$11.52
Operator: Bulldozer$14.25$0.00$14.25
Operator: Backhoe/Trackhoe$15.89$0.00$15.89
Laborer: Pipelayer$11.25$0.00$11.25
Laborer: Common Or General$8.75$0.00$8.75
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.00$0.00$13.00

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TX20260109, 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$11.07$0.00$11.07
HVAC Mechanic (Installation Of HVAC Unit Only, Excludes Installation Of HVAC Pipe And Duct)$13.33$0.00$13.33
Electrician$15.99$0.00$15.99
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.67$0.00$10.67
Carpenter$12.92$0.00$12.92

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination TX20260213, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Heat And Frost Insulator/Asbestos Worker (Limestone, San Augustine, And Shelby Counties)$33.23$7.52$40.75
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$30.20$12.38$42.58
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Newton County)$32.66$9.86$42.52
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Lee County)$30.50$8.89$39.39
Boilermaker (Lee, Limestone, And Washington Counties)$33.17$24.92$58.09
Boilermaker (Newton, San Augustine, And Shelby Counties)$33.17$24.92$58.09
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$33.27$9.73$43.00
Ironworker, Structural And Reinforcing (Washington County)$28.26$8.13$36.39
Ironworker, Reinforcing And Structural (Newton And San Augustine Counties)$34.35$14.44$48.79
Ironworker, Reinforcing And Structural (Shelby County)$29.64$8.43$38.07
Ironworker, Structural And Reinforcing (Lee And Limestone Counties)$28.30$8.23$36.53
Laborers: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete (Lee County)$25.27$9.57$34.84
Laborers: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete (Newton, San Augustine, And Washington Counties)$25.27$9.57$34.84
Laborers: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete (Limestone And Shelby Counties)$25.27$9.57$34.84
Plumber (Newton, San Augustine, & Shelby Counties)$39.98$11.61$51.59
Plumber (Lee & Washington Counties)$39.98$11.61$51.59
Plumber (San Augustine & Shelby Counties)$39.76$14.04$53.80
Plumber (Limestone County)$32.85$12.74$45.59
Truck Driver$10.68$0.34$11.02
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$11.75$0.00$11.75
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$0.35$13.35
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$14.67$0.47$15.14
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$9.24$0.00$9.24
Electrician$18.06$4.87$22.93
Drywall Hanger$13.89$1.00$14.89
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$12.09$0.00$12.09
Carpenter, Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Batt Insulation, And Metal Stud Installation (Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Form Work)$15.13$2.63$17.76
Bricklayer$18.00$0.00$18.00

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 Newton County, Texas: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Texas Counties of Newton

Wage determination 2015-5851, revision 31, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.41
01111General Clerk I$17.08
07010Baker$14.45
07130Food Service Worker$13.52
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.01
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.12
11090Gardener$22.50
11150Janitor$14.58
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.77
11240Maid or Houseman$13.26
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.44
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.83
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.41
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$40.37
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.69
23470Laborer$16.86
27101Guard I$16.14
27102Guard II$18.05
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.18
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.87
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.41
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.78
01013Accounting Clerk III$24.37
01020Administrative Assistant$31.50
01035Court Reporter$27.82
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.02
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.56
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.83
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.31
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.89
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.62
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.76
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.76
01111General Clerk I$17.08
01112General Clerk II$18.65
01113General Clerk III$20.92
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.46
01141Messenger Courier$14.75
01191Order Clerk I$18.26
01192Order Clerk II$19.93
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.57
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.89
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.41
01270Production Control Clerk$28.88
01290Rental Clerk$17.20
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.80
01311Secretary I$18.80
01312Secretary II$21.03
01313Secretary III$23.46
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.32
01410Supply Technician$31.50
01420Survey Worker$17.91
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$14.89
01531Travel Clerk I$16.76
01532Travel Clerk II$18.80
01533Travel Clerk III$21.03
01611Word Processor I$16.76
01612Word Processor II$18.80
01613Word Processor III$21.03
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.72
05010Automotive Electrician$21.80
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.84
05070Automotive Worker$20.84
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.59
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.83
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.84
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.71
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.86
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.51
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.84
05310Painter, Automotive$21.60
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.84
05370Tire Repairer$16.67
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.83
07010Baker$14.45
07041Cook I$14.13
07042Cook II$16.53
07070Dishwasher$13.04
07130Food Service Worker$13.52
07210Meat Cutter$15.19
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.01
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$24.08
09040Furniture Handler$14.02
09080Furniture Refinisher$24.08
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.41
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.80
09130Upholsterer$24.08
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.12
11060Elevator Operator$14.58
11090Gardener$22.50
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.58
11150Janitor$14.58
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.77
11240Maid or Houseman$13.26
11260Pruner$14.87
11270Tractor Operator$20.56
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.77
11360Window Cleaner$16.41
12010Ambulance Driver$19.42
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.14
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$38.35
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$38.45
12020Dental Assistant$19.72
12025Dental Hygienist$45.90
12030EKG Technician$31.07
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$31.07
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.42
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.36
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.14
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.15
12100Medical Assistant$17.87
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$27.24
12160Medical Record Clerk$17.02
12190Medical Record Technician$19.04
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.36
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$57.45
12221Nursing Assistant I$15.12
12222Nursing Assistant II$17.01
12223Nursing Assistant III$18.56
12224Nursing Assistant IV$20.83
12235Optical Dispenser$17.58
12236Optical Technician$23.36
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.84
12280Phlebotomist$19.27
12305Radiologic Technologist$34.16
12311Registered Nurse I$31.07
12312Registered Nurse II$38.01
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$38.01
12314Registered Nurse III$46.00
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$46.00
12316Registered Nurse IV$55.13
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.38
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$23.54
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.32
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.65
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.82
13041Illustrator I$22.32
13042Illustrator II$27.65
13043Illustrator III$33.82
13047Librarian$30.62
13050Library Aide/Clerk$15.92
13058Library Technician$17.42
13061Media Specialist I$19.95
13062Media Specialist II$22.32
13063Media Specialist III$24.89
13071Photographer I$19.95
13072Photographer II$22.32
13073Photographer III$27.65
13074Photographer IV$33.82
13075Photographer V$40.92
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$19.95
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.95
14041Computer Operator I$20.79
14042Computer Operator II$23.46
14043Computer Operator III$26.78
14044Computer Operator IV$29.75
14045Computer Operator V$32.95
14071Computer Programmer I$23.53
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$20.79
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$29.75
14170System Support Specialist$32.95
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$46.49
15060Educational Technologist$34.32
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$55.72
15080Graphic Artist$23.49
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$55.72
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$55.72
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$55.72
15090Technical Instructor$25.41
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.08
15110Test Proctor$20.51
15120Tutor$20.51
16010Assembler$12.71
16030Counter Attendant$12.71
16040Dry Cleaner$16.30
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$12.71
16090Presser, Hand$12.71
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$12.71
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$12.71
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$12.71
16190Sewing Machine Operator$17.25
16220Tailor$18.57
16250Washer, Machine$13.92
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$26.44
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.61
21020Forklift Operator$18.61
21030Material Coordinator$28.88
21040Material Expediter$28.88
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.86
21071Order Filler$16.81
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$18.61
21110Shipping Packer$20.57
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.57
21140Store Worker I$15.07
21150Stock Clerk$21.55
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$18.61
21410Warehouse Specialist$18.61
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$31.83
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$25.06
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.44
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.83
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$33.26
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.15
23050Aircraft, Painter$28.77
23060Aircraft Servicer$25.06
23080Aircraft Worker$26.93
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.44
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.06
23125Cable Splicer$37.35
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$26.71
23140Carpet Layer$24.65
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.41
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$40.37
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$43.40
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$45.66
23260Fabric Worker$22.88
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.89
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.06
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$29.52
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$23.78
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.69
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$30.44
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$25.06
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$26.93
23391Gunsmith I$21.06
23392Gunsmith II$24.65
23393Gunsmith III$27.89
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.65
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$25.29
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.89
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.44
23470Laborer$16.86
23510Locksmith$26.44
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$31.99
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.81
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.57
23591Metrology Technician I$27.89
23592Metrology Technician II$29.11
23593Metrology Technician III$30.35
23640Millwright$30.59
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.30
23760Painter, Maintenance$20.29
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$32.03
23810Plumber, Maintenance$30.44
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.89
23850Rigger$35.04
23870Scale Mechanic$24.65
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$27.80
23910Small Engine Mechanic$23.53
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$32.90
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$34.33
23950Telephone Lineman$37.51
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$28.89
23965Well Driller$27.89
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.89
23980Woodworker$21.06
24550Case Manager$19.30
24570Child Care Attendant$10.89
24580Child Care Center Clerk$13.58
24610Chore Aide$11.11
24630Homemaker$19.30
25010Boiler Tender$27.14
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.47
25070Stationary Engineer$27.14
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.70
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.47
27004Alarm Monitor$22.86
27007Baggage Inspector$16.14
27008Corrections Officer$25.55
27010Court Security Officer$29.08
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.05
27040Detention Officer$25.55
27070Firefighter$32.87
27101Guard I$16.14
27102Guard II$18.05
27131Police Officer I$33.22
27132Police Officer II$36.91
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.16
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.68
28043Carnival Worker$10.79
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.03
28310Lifeguard$16.07
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.18
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.73
28515Recreation Specialist$24.99
28630Sports Official$16.07
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.50
29010Blocker And Bracer$34.24
29020Hatch Tender$34.24
29030Line Handler$34.24
29041Stevedore I$31.78
29042Stevedore II$36.73
30021Archeological Technician I$22.01
30022Archeological Technician II$24.62
30023Archeological Technician III$30.50
30030Cartographic Technician$30.50
30040Civil Engineering Technician$30.50
30051Cryogenic Technician I$33.78
30052Cryogenic Technician II$37.30
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$22.01
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$24.62
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$27.44
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$33.78
30081Engineering Technician I$19.98
30082Engineering Technician II$22.42
30083Engineering Technician III$25.08
30084Engineering Technician IV$31.09
30085Engineering Technician V$38.02
30086Engineering Technician VI$45.99
30090Environmental Technician$30.50
30095Evidence Control Specialist$30.38
30210Laboratory Technician$39.36
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$33.78
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$37.30
30240Mathematical Technician$30.50
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.97
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.46
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.81
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.13
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$37.30
30390Photo-Optics Technician$30.50
30395Radiation Control Technician$37.30
30461Technical Writer I$30.50
30462Technical Writer II$37.30
30463Technical Writer III$45.13
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$34.11
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$41.27
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$49.46
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$34.11
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$34.11
30501Weather Forecaster I$33.78
30502Weather Forecaster II$41.09
30621Weather Observer, Senior$30.50
31010Airplane Pilot$41.27
31020Bus Aide$14.91
31030Bus Driver$22.07
31043Driver Courier$18.06
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.18
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.69
31310Taxi Driver$12.47
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.87
31362Truckdriver, Medium$21.58
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$25.46
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$25.46
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$20.12
99030Cashier$13.64
99050Desk Clerk$13.32
99095Embalmer$34.11
99130Flight Follower$34.11
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$21.72
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$23.89
99260Marketing Analyst$30.07
99310Mortician$34.11
99410Pest Controller$18.28
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.92
99710Recycling Laborer$23.61
99711Recycling Specialist$29.32
99730Refuse Collector$20.87
99810Sales Clerk$14.48
99820School Crossing Guard$16.14
99830Survey Party Chief$30.57
99831Surveying Aide$17.39
99832Surveying Technician$22.81
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.76
99841Vending Machine Repairer$30.44
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.76

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.