Prevailing wage rates in Val Verde County, Texas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Val Verde 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 Val Verde 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 TX20260090, 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$14.00$0.00$14.00
Laborer: Pipelayer$10.65$0.00$10.65
Laborer: Common Or General$9.00$0.00$9.00
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.00$0.00$13.00

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TX20260108, 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$8.35$0.00$8.35
Electrician$15.99$0.00$15.99
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.77$0.00$10.77
Carpenter$11.26$0.00$11.26

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination TX20260186, 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$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, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$12.00$0.00$12.00
Roofer$15.20$0.00$15.20
Plasterer$12.00$0.00$12.00
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$15.80$0.00$15.80
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
Lather$12.00$0.00$12.00
Laborer: Mortar Mixer$9.50$0.00$9.50
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$12.02$0.00$12.02
Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation$8.50$0.22$8.72
Laborer: Common Or General$7.66$0.00$7.66
Electrician$15.85$0.00$15.85
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.27$0.00$13.27
Carpenter, Includes Drywall Hanging (Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation)$15.50$0.30$15.80
Bricklayer$17.76$0.00$17.76
Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic$14.50$0.00$14.50

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination TX20260292, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Work Zone Barricade Servicer$17.12$0.00$17.12
Truck Driver, Tandem Axle Tractor With Semi Trailer$21.97$0.00$21.97
Truck Driver, Single Or Tandem Axle Dump Truck$21.14$0.00$21.14
Truck Driver, Single Axle$18.24$0.00$18.24
Servicer$21.51$0.00$21.51
Roller Operator, Other$17.12$0.00$17.12
Roller Operator, Asphalt$17.12$0.00$17.12
Reclaimer/Pulverizer Operator$23.25$0.00$23.25
Pavement Marking Machine Operator$18.99$0.00$18.99
Motor Grader Operator, Rough$23.69$0.00$23.69
Motor Grader Operator, Fine Grade$26.38$0.00$26.38
Milling Machine Operator$18.49$0.00$18.49
Mechanic$28.00$0.00$28.00
Loader/Backhoe Operator$18.00$0.00$18.00
Laborer, Utility$17.46$0.00$17.46
Laborer, Common$17.12$0.00$17.12
Front End Loader Operator, Over 3 Cy$19.83$0.00$19.83
Front End Loader Operator, 3 Cy Or Less$18.28$0.00$18.28
Form Builder/Setter, Structures$20.18$0.00$20.18
Flagger$15.00$0.00$15.00
Excavator Operator, 50,000 Pounds Or Less$22.91$0.00$22.91
Concrete Finisher, Paving And Structures$18.72$0.00$18.72
Broom Or Sweeper Operator$17.12$0.00$17.12
Asphalt Raker$18.20$0.00$18.20
Asphalt Paving Machine Operator$22.45$0.00$22.45
Asphalt Distributor Operator$23.76$0.00$23.76

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Texas Counties of Edwards, Kinney, Real, Uvalde and Val Verde

Wage determination 2015-5303, revision 33, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.33
01111General Clerk I$15.53
07010Baker$14.93
07130Food Service Worker$13.13
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.37
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.56
11090Gardener$19.35
11150Janitor$15.40
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.13
11240Maid or Houseman$13.21
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$35.89
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$37.81
23160Electrician, Maintenance$30.64
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.41
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.71
23470Laborer$16.04
27101Guard I$16.86
27102Guard II$18.87
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.87
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.31
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.33
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.44
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.75
01020Administrative Assistant$30.52
01035Court Reporter$22.50
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.28
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.67
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.71
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.43
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.92
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.38
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.74
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.74
01111General Clerk I$15.53
01112General Clerk II$16.95
01113General Clerk III$19.02
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.84
01141Messenger Courier$14.45
01191Order Clerk I$16.26
01192Order Clerk II$17.74
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.92
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$22.29
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.84
01270Production Control Clerk$26.27
01290Rental Clerk$17.59
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.92
01311Secretary I$19.92
01312Secretary II$22.29
01313Secretary III$24.84
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.11
01410Supply Technician$30.52
01420Survey Worker$18.32
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.33
01531Travel Clerk I$17.74
01532Travel Clerk II$19.69
01533Travel Clerk III$22.29
01611Word Processor I$17.74
01612Word Processor II$19.92
01613Word Processor III$22.29
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.94
05010Automotive Electrician$22.58
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.10
05070Automotive Worker$21.10
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.17
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.94
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.10
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.94
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.72
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.62
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.10
05310Painter, Automotive$22.58
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.10
05370Tire Repairer$17.52
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.94
07010Baker$14.93
07041Cook I$14.71
07042Cook II$17.08
07070Dishwasher$13.09
07130Food Service Worker$13.13
07210Meat Cutter$19.15
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.37
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$20.00
09040Furniture Handler$13.93
09080Furniture Refinisher$20.00
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.97
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$17.86
09130Upholsterer$20.00
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.56
11060Elevator Operator$15.75
11090Gardener$19.35
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.40
11150Janitor$15.40
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.13
11240Maid or Houseman$13.21
11260Pruner$13.59
11270Tractor Operator$17.95
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$15.13
11360Window Cleaner$17.15
12010Ambulance Driver$17.78
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$24.96
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.24
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$40.27
12020Dental Assistant$18.31
12025Dental Hygienist$53.63
12030EKG Technician$37.82
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$37.82
12040Emergency Medical Technician$17.78
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$22.32
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$24.96
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$27.82
12100Medical Assistant$17.73
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$30.09
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.99
12190Medical Record Technician$21.25
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.32
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$54.86
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.62
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.45
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.95
12224Nursing Assistant IV$20.15
12235Optical Dispenser$24.33
12236Optical Technician$22.32
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.83
12280Phlebotomist$17.36
12305Radiologic Technologist$33.98
12311Registered Nurse I$26.58
12312Registered Nurse II$32.51
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.51
12314Registered Nurse III$39.35
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.35
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.16
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$30.92
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$24.90
13011Exhibits Specialist I$19.83
13012Exhibits Specialist II$24.56
13013Exhibits Specialist III$30.05
13041Illustrator I$19.83
13042Illustrator II$24.56
13043Illustrator III$30.05
13047Librarian$27.21
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.63
13058Library Technician$17.47
13061Media Specialist I$17.73
13062Media Specialist II$19.83
13063Media Specialist III$22.10
13071Photographer I$17.73
13072Photographer II$19.83
13073Photographer III$24.56
13074Photographer IV$30.05
13075Photographer V$36.35
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$18.12
13110Video Teleconference Technician$17.73
14041Computer Operator I$15.51
14042Computer Operator II$17.35
14043Computer Operator III$19.35
14044Computer Operator IV$21.50
14045Computer Operator V$23.80
14071Computer Programmer I$22.29
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$15.51
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$21.50
14170System Support Specialist$26.18
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$36.56
15060Educational Technologist$37.42
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$43.82
15080Graphic Artist$28.17
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$43.82
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$43.82
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$43.82
15090Technical Instructor$23.02
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$28.17
15110Test Proctor$18.59
15120Tutor$18.59
16010Assembler$11.72
16030Counter Attendant$11.72
16040Dry Cleaner$14.22
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.72
16090Presser, Hand$11.72
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.72
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.72
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.72
16190Sewing Machine Operator$15.02
16220Tailor$15.76
16250Washer, Machine$12.69
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$26.29
19040Tool And Die Maker$32.85
21020Forklift Operator$18.17
21030Material Coordinator$26.27
21040Material Expediter$26.27
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.04
21071Order Filler$17.77
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$18.17
21110Shipping Packer$18.15
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.15
21140Store Worker I$14.08
21150Stock Clerk$19.41
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$18.17
21410Warehouse Specialist$18.17
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$37.81
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$29.41
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$35.89
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$37.81
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$39.78
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$25.07
23050Aircraft, Painter$33.85
23060Aircraft Servicer$29.41
23080Aircraft Worker$31.64
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.29
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.27
23125Cable Splicer$36.61
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.14
23140Carpet Layer$24.57
23160Electrician, Maintenance$30.64
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.41
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$34.67
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$36.76
23260Fabric Worker$22.91
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.94
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.27
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$26.48
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$20.15
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.71
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$35.89
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$29.41
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$31.64
23391Gunsmith I$21.27
23392Gunsmith II$24.57
23393Gunsmith III$27.94
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$29.05
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.26
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.94
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.29
23470Laborer$16.04
23510Locksmith$26.29
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.21
23550Machinist, Maintenance$26.64
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.16
23591Metrology Technician I$27.94
23592Metrology Technician II$29.55
23593Metrology Technician III$31.16
23640Millwright$27.94
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.29
23760Painter, Maintenance$28.09
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$25.95
23810Plumber, Maintenance$24.42
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.94
23850Rigger$27.94
23870Scale Mechanic$24.57
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$27.94
23910Small Engine Mechanic$24.57
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$27.94
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$29.55
23950Telephone Lineman$27.43
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.16
23965Well Driller$27.94
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.94
23980Woodworker$21.27
24550Case Manager$20.71
24570Child Care Attendant$11.76
24580Child Care Center Clerk$14.66
24610Chore Aide$11.07
24630Homemaker$20.71
25010Boiler Tender$22.14
25040Sewage Plant Operator$19.91
25070Stationary Engineer$22.14
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$15.65
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$19.88
27004Alarm Monitor$19.30
27007Baggage Inspector$16.86
27008Corrections Officer$24.03
27010Court Security Officer$24.27
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.87
27040Detention Officer$24.03
27070Firefighter$24.51
27101Guard I$16.86
27102Guard II$18.87
27131Police Officer I$24.13
27132Police Officer II$26.82
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.34
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.58
28043Carnival Worker$12.45
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.14
28310Lifeguard$16.86
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.41
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.63
28515Recreation Specialist$26.52
28630Sports Official$17.05
28690Swimming Pool Operator$22.23
29010Blocker And Bracer$24.57
29020Hatch Tender$24.57
29030Line Handler$24.57
29041Stevedore I$22.91
29042Stevedore II$26.29
30021Archeological Technician I$17.13
30022Archeological Technician II$19.16
30023Archeological Technician III$23.40
30030Cartographic Technician$23.74
30040Civil Engineering Technician$20.21
30051Cryogenic Technician I$21.59
30052Cryogenic Technician II$23.85
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$17.13
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$19.16
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$21.37
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$26.29
30081Engineering Technician I$15.91
30082Engineering Technician II$17.86
30083Engineering Technician III$19.98
30084Engineering Technician IV$24.75
30085Engineering Technician V$30.27
30086Engineering Technician VI$36.63
30090Environmental Technician$19.43
30095Evidence Control Specialist$21.82
30210Laboratory Technician$19.16
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$21.59
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$23.85
30240Mathematical Technician$23.74
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.90
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.37
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.70
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.00
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$23.19
30390Photo-Optics Technician$23.74
30395Radiation Control Technician$23.19
30461Technical Writer I$24.59
30462Technical Writer II$30.08
30463Technical Writer III$34.17
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$30.72
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$37.17
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$44.55
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$30.72
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$30.72
30501Weather Forecaster I$26.29
30502Weather Forecaster II$28.09
30621Weather Observer, Senior$23.74
31010Airplane Pilot$37.17
31020Bus Aide$14.06
31030Bus Driver$19.32
31043Driver Courier$17.00
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.87
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$18.02
31310Taxi Driver$14.67
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.31
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.70
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.23
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.23
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.12
99030Cashier$13.75
99050Desk Clerk$13.20
99095Embalmer$30.72
99130Flight Follower$30.72
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$21.26
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$23.10
99260Marketing Analyst$35.87
99310Mortician$30.72
99410Pest Controller$24.94
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.14
99710Recycling Laborer$20.42
99711Recycling Specialist$24.22
99730Refuse Collector$18.35
99810Sales Clerk$14.03
99820School Crossing Guard$15.71
99830Survey Party Chief$24.32
99831Surveying Aide$16.97
99832Surveying Technician$20.27
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.26
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.83
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.26

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.