Prevailing wage rates in Orange County, Texas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Orange 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 Orange County, Texas.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TX20260012, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician (Including Low Voltage)$33.76$13.56$47.32
Sheet Metal Worker (Excluding Duct Work)$11.00$0.00$11.00
Roofer$12.00$1.85$13.85
Painters: Spray (Excluding Taping/Bedding)$15.00$0.00$15.00
Painters: Roller (Excluding Taping/Bedding)$12.50$0.00$12.50
Painters: Brush (Excluding Taping/Bedding)$12.50$0.00$12.50
Laborer, Common$8.34$0.00$8.34
HVAC Mechanic (Duct Only)$13.83$0.00$13.83
Drywall Hanger/Framer$13.32$0.00$13.32
Drywall Finisher/Taper$12.50$0.00$12.50
Carpenter (Excluding Drywall)$14.45$0.00$14.45

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 Building

Wage determination TX20260263, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Duct, Pipe And Mechanical System Insulation)$30.20$12.38$42.58
Boilermaker$33.17$24.92$58.09
Bricklayer$25.50$8.12$33.62
Electrician$33.76$13.56$47.32
Power Equipment Operator (Cranes)$39.47$10.39$49.86
Ironworker: Ornamental$28.26$8.13$36.39
Ironworker, Structural$34.35$14.44$48.79
Pipefitter$42.09$12.96$55.05
Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation)$28.69$14.13$42.82
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$16.17$0.00$16.17
Tile Finisher$12.00$0.00$12.00
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$26.89$10.38$37.27
Roofer$15.40$0.00$15.40
Plumber$24.80$0.00$24.80
Painter: Brush, Roller, And Spray$16.75$4.51$21.26
Operator: Roller$16.00$0.00$16.00
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$16.03$0.00$16.03
Operator: Mechanic$17.52$3.33$20.85
Operator: Loader$13.55$0.94$14.49
Operator: Grader/Blade$13.37$0.00$13.37
Operator: Forklift$17.69$0.00$17.69
Operator: Drill$16.22$0.34$16.56
Operator: Bulldozer$19.85$0.07$19.92
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$13.93$0.00$13.93
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$24.38$0.00$24.38
Laborer: Landscape And Irrigation$11.04$0.36$11.40
Laborer: Roof Tearoff$11.28$0.00$11.28
Laborer: Pipelayer$13.47$0.00$13.47
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$10.50$0.00$10.50
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$12.87$0.00$12.87
Laborer: Common Or General$12.15$0.00$12.15
Ironworker, Reinforcing$12.95$0.00$12.95
Form Worker$13.69$0.00$13.69
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.44$0.00$13.44
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$18.57$3.09$21.66

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination TX20260299, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Work Zone Barricade Servicer$17.37$0.00$17.37
Welder$20.97$0.00$20.97
Truck Driver, Tandem Axle Tractor With Semi Trailer$20.17$0.00$20.17
Truck Driver, Single Or Tandem Axle Dump Truck$18.60$0.00$18.60
Truck Driver, Single Axle$21.93$0.00$21.93
Truck Driver Lowboy Float$25.94$0.00$25.94
Structural Steel Worker$22.64$0.00$22.64
Spreader Box Operator$17.84$0.00$17.84
Servicer$20.33$0.00$20.33
Roller Operator, Other$18.93$0.00$18.93
Roller Operator, Asphalt$19.79$0.00$19.79
Reinforcing Steel Worker$22.34$0.00$22.34
Pipelayer$20.03$0.00$20.03
Piledriver$21.48$0.00$21.48
Pavement Marking Machine Operator$17.12$0.00$17.12
Painter, Structures$26.40$0.00$26.40
Off Road Hauler$17.12$0.00$17.12
Motor Grader Operator, Rough$21.20$0.00$21.20
Motor Grader Operator, Fine Grade$23.91$0.00$23.91
Milling Machine Operator$21.65$0.00$21.65
Mechanic$23.38$0.00$23.38
Loader/Backhoe Operator$21.37$0.00$21.37
Laborer, Utility$19.11$0.00$19.11
Laborer, Common$17.12$0.00$17.12
Front End Loader Operator, Over 3 Cy$20.34$0.00$20.34
Front End Loader Operator, 3 Cy Or Less$19.72$0.00$19.72
Foundation Drill Operator, Truck Mounted$26.04$0.00$26.04
Foundation Drill Operator, Crawler Mounted$22.25$0.00$22.25
Form Setter, Paving & Curb$19.32$0.00$19.32
Form Builder/Setter, Structures$19.93$0.00$19.93
Flagger$16.63$0.00$16.63
Excavator Operator, Over 50,000 Pounds$22.24$0.00$22.24
Excavator Operator, 50,000 Pounds Or Less$21.53$0.00$21.53
Electrician$31.46$0.00$31.46
Crawler Tractor Operator$20.33$0.00$20.33
Crane Operator, Lattice Boom Over 80 Tons$23.85$0.00$23.85
Crane Operator, Lattice Boom 80 Tons Or Less$25.74$0.00$25.74
Crane Operator, Hydraulic 80 Tons Or Less$24.75$0.00$24.75
Concrete Saw Operator$21.57$0.00$21.57
Concrete Paving, Curing, Float, Texturing Machine Operator$22.62$0.00$22.62
Concrete Pavement Finishing Machine Operator$22.18$0.00$22.18
Concrete Finisher, Paving And Structures$20.79$0.00$20.79
Broom Or Sweeper Operator$17.63$0.00$17.63
Asphalt Raker$20.41$0.00$20.41
Asphalt Paving Machine Operator$22.67$0.00$22.67
Asphalt Distributor Operator$23.26$0.00$23.26

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Texas Counties of Hardin, Jefferson and Orange

Wage determination 2015-5217, revision 33, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.11
01111General Clerk I$15.44
07010Baker$14.09
07130Food Service Worker$13.80
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.01
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.12
11090Gardener$22.80
11150Janitor$15.14
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.70
11240Maid or Houseman$13.53
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.13
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.39
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.51
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$44.41
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.73
23470Laborer$18.11
27101Guard I$15.42
27102Guard II$17.25
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.50
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.78
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.11
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.32
01013Accounting Clerk III$24.22
01020Administrative Assistant$32.59
01035Court Reporter$30.60
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.91
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.27
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.26
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.18
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.66
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.91
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.59
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.59
01111General Clerk I$15.44
01112General Clerk II$16.85
01113General Clerk III$18.90
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.22
01141Messenger Courier$17.57
01191Order Clerk I$16.70
01192Order Clerk II$18.22
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$17.91
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.03
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.33
01270Production Control Clerk$28.88
01290Rental Clerk$17.96
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.61
01311Secretary I$18.61
01312Secretary II$20.82
01313Secretary III$23.22
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.37
01410Supply Technician$32.59
01420Survey Worker$19.90
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.37
01531Travel Clerk I$16.59
01532Travel Clerk II$18.61
01533Travel Clerk III$20.82
01611Word Processor I$16.59
01612Word Processor II$18.61
01613Word Processor III$20.82
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$26.12
05010Automotive Electrician$21.93
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.84
05070Automotive Worker$20.84
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.59
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.07
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.84
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.07
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.86
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.51
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.84
05310Painter, Automotive$21.93
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.84
05370Tire Repairer$17.00
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.07
07010Baker$14.09
07041Cook I$14.42
07042Cook II$16.91
07070Dishwasher$13.30
07130Food Service Worker$13.80
07210Meat Cutter$14.52
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$15.14
11090Gardener$22.80
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.14
11150Janitor$15.14
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.70
11240Maid or Houseman$13.53
11260Pruner$14.77
11270Tractor Operator$20.73
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.70
11360Window Cleaner$17.12
12010Ambulance Driver$19.42
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$25.26
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$39.72
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$37.42
12020Dental Assistant$20.00
12025Dental Hygienist$46.80
12030EKG Technician$31.17
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$31.17
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.42
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$22.58
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$25.26
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$28.17
12100Medical Assistant$18.12
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.51
12160Medical Record Clerk$17.73
12190Medical Record Technician$19.84
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.94
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$55.52
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.75
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.47
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.88
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.94
12235Optical Dispenser$18.71
12236Optical Technician$21.71
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.26
12280Phlebotomist$18.22
12305Radiologic Technologist$32.07
12311Registered Nurse I$26.38
12312Registered Nurse II$32.26
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.26
12314Registered Nurse III$39.03
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.03
12316Registered Nurse IV$46.79
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$31.29
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$27.10
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$14.49
13058Library Technician$17.49
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$18.47
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.95
14041Computer Operator I$22.87
14042Computer Operator II$25.81
14043Computer Operator III$29.46
14044Computer Operator IV$32.73
14045Computer Operator V$36.25
14071Computer Programmer I$23.00
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$22.87
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$32.73
14170System Support Specialist$36.25
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.87
15060Educational Technologist$34.32
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.99
15080Graphic Artist$21.98
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.99
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.99
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.99
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)$26.69
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.81
21020Forklift Operator$21.98
21030Material Coordinator$28.88
21040Material Expediter$28.88
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.11
21071Order Filler$17.13
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.98
21110Shipping Packer$20.01
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.01
21140Store Worker I$14.69
21150Stock Clerk$21.27
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.98
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.98
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$30.39
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$23.90
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.13
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.39
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$31.67
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$19.96
23050Aircraft, Painter$27.69
23060Aircraft Servicer$23.90
23080Aircraft Worker$25.74
23110Appliance Mechanic$27.69
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.95
23125Cable Splicer$38.70
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$28.02
23140Carpet Layer$25.74
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.51
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$44.41
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$47.74
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$50.23
23260Fabric Worker$23.90
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.02
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.95
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$32.47
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.58
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.73
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$29.13
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$23.90
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$25.74
23391Gunsmith I$21.95
23392Gunsmith II$25.74
23393Gunsmith III$29.13
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$29.86
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$27.33
23460Instrument Mechanic$29.13
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$27.69
23470Laborer$18.11
23510Locksmith$27.69
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$32.27
23550Machinist, Maintenance$28.75
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.57
23591Metrology Technician I$29.13
23592Metrology Technician II$30.39
23593Metrology Technician III$31.67
23640Millwright$32.10
23710Office Appliance Repairer$21.74
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.04
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$32.03
23810Plumber, Maintenance$30.44
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.13
23850Rigger$35.04
23870Scale Mechanic$25.74
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$29.13
23910Small Engine Mechanic$24.82
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$32.90
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$34.33
23950Telephone Lineman$31.46
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$28.89
23965Well Driller$29.13
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.13
23980Woodworker$21.95
24550Case Manager$21.37
24570Child Care Attendant$11.03
24580Child Care Center Clerk$13.76
24610Chore Aide$11.59
24630Homemaker$21.37
25010Boiler Tender$27.14
25040Sewage Plant Operator$25.25
25070Stationary Engineer$27.14
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.70
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$25.25
27004Alarm Monitor$23.94
27007Baggage Inspector$15.42
27008Corrections Officer$25.97
27010Court Security Officer$29.08
27030Detection Dog Handler$17.25
27040Detention Officer$25.97
27070Firefighter$32.87
27101Guard I$15.42
27102Guard II$17.25
27131Police Officer I$33.96
27132Police Officer II$37.72
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.17
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.78
28043Carnival Worker$11.51
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.10
28310Lifeguard$17.02
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.37
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.60
28515Recreation Specialist$26.47
28630Sports Official$17.02
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.84
29010Blocker And Bracer$32.64
29020Hatch Tender$32.64
29030Line Handler$32.64
29041Stevedore I$30.31
29042Stevedore II$35.12
30021Archeological Technician I$22.15
30022Archeological Technician II$24.78
30023Archeological Technician III$30.70
30030Cartographic Technician$30.70
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.47
30051Cryogenic Technician I$34.00
30052Cryogenic Technician II$37.55
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$22.15
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$24.78
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$27.64
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$34.00
30081Engineering Technician I$16.51
30082Engineering Technician II$18.53
30083Engineering Technician III$20.73
30084Engineering Technician IV$25.69
30085Engineering Technician V$31.42
30086Engineering Technician VI$38.01
30090Environmental Technician$28.16
30095Evidence Control Specialist$30.70
30210Laboratory Technician$40.16
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$34.00
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$37.55
30240Mathematical Technician$30.70
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.51
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.12
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.62
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.11
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$37.55
30390Photo-Optics Technician$30.70
30395Radiation Control Technician$37.55
30461Technical Writer I$30.70
30462Technical Writer II$37.55
30463Technical Writer III$45.45
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$34.00
30502Weather Forecaster II$41.36
30621Weather Observer, Senior$30.70
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.75
31030Bus Driver$21.93
31043Driver Courier$17.07
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.50
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$18.00
31310Taxi Driver$12.47
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.78
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.44
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.39
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.39
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.81
99050Desk Clerk$13.39
99095Embalmer$29.28
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$21.72
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$23.89
99260Marketing Analyst$30.07
99310Mortician$29.28
99410Pest Controller$19.89
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$26.45
99711Recycling Specialist$32.84
99730Refuse Collector$23.39
99810Sales Clerk$14.33
99820School Crossing Guard$15.31
99830Survey Party Chief$34.83
99831Surveying Aide$19.82
99832Surveying Technician$26.00
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.49
99841Vending Machine Repairer$30.29
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.49

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.