Prevailing wage rates in Washington County, Texas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County, Texas: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Texas Counties of Grimes, Madison, Walker and Washington

Wage determination 2015-5289, revision 34, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.18
01111General Clerk I$17.70
07010Baker$14.53
07130Food Service Worker$13.83
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.06
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.56
11090Gardener$22.26
11150Janitor$15.34
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.89
11240Maid or Houseman$13.49
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.88
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$32.42
23160Electrician, Maintenance$26.51
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.33
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.05
23470Laborer$16.97
27101Guard I$17.52
27102Guard II$19.60
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.61
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.85
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.18
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.52
01013Accounting Clerk III$24.08
01020Administrative Assistant$26.83
01035Court Reporter$29.01
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.61
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.22
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.57
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.26
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.83
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$20.84
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.42
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.42
01111General Clerk I$17.70
01112General Clerk II$19.31
01113General Clerk III$21.67
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.38
01141Messenger Courier$15.20
01191Order Clerk I$17.17
01192Order Clerk II$18.74
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$20.10
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$22.48
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$25.06
01270Production Control Clerk$26.00
01290Rental Clerk$18.02
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.54
01311Secretary I$19.54
01312Secretary II$21.86
01313Secretary III$24.38
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.63
01410Supply Technician$26.83
01420Survey Worker$18.58
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.48
01531Travel Clerk I$17.42
01532Travel Clerk II$19.54
01533Travel Clerk III$21.86
01611Word Processor I$17.42
01612Word Processor II$19.54
01613Word Processor III$21.86
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.76
05010Automotive Electrician$23.79
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.96
05070Automotive Worker$21.96
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$20.23
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$25.76
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.96
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$25.76
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$19.40
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.83
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.96
05310Painter, Automotive$23.79
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$22.88
05370Tire Repairer$16.84
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$25.76
07010Baker$14.53
07041Cook I$14.14
07042Cook II$16.42
07070Dishwasher$13.77
07130Food Service Worker$13.83
07210Meat Cutter$15.18
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.06
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$25.26
09040Furniture Handler$14.65
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.93
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.75
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.80
09130Upholsterer$23.87
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.56
11060Elevator Operator$15.34
11090Gardener$22.26
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.34
11150Janitor$15.34
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.89
11240Maid or Houseman$13.49
11260Pruner$15.14
11270Tractor Operator$20.48
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.89
11360Window Cleaner$17.11
12010Ambulance Driver$18.32
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.35
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$38.31
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$37.89
12020Dental Assistant$18.79
12025Dental Hygienist$46.79
12030EKG Technician$32.28
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$32.28
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.32
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.55
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.35
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.38
12100Medical Assistant$18.08
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$25.96
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.39
12190Medical Record Technician$20.57
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.10
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$57.91
12221Nursing Assistant I$16.08
12222Nursing Assistant II$18.09
12223Nursing Assistant III$19.74
12224Nursing Assistant IV$22.16
12235Optical Dispenser$17.50
12236Optical Technician$23.55
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.69
12280Phlebotomist$17.57
12305Radiologic Technologist$37.86
12311Registered Nurse I$33.21
12312Registered Nurse II$40.62
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$40.62
12314Registered Nurse III$49.16
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$49.16
12316Registered Nurse IV$58.92
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.64
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$27.30
13011Exhibits Specialist I$19.95
13012Exhibits Specialist II$24.74
13013Exhibits Specialist III$30.23
13041Illustrator I$19.95
13042Illustrator II$24.71
13043Illustrator III$30.23
13047Librarian$27.37
13050Library Aide/Clerk$15.94
13058Library Technician$16.47
13061Media Specialist I$17.83
13062Media Specialist II$19.95
13063Media Specialist III$22.25
13071Photographer I$17.83
13072Photographer II$19.95
13073Photographer III$24.71
13074Photographer IV$30.23
13075Photographer V$36.59
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.01
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.40
14041Computer Operator I$17.41
14042Computer Operator II$19.49
14043Computer Operator III$21.72
14044Computer Operator IV$24.14
14045Computer Operator V$26.57
14071Computer Programmer I$27.48
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$17.41
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$24.14
14170System Support Specialist$24.98
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$46.00
15060Educational Technologist$36.76
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$55.13
15080Graphic Artist$26.72
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$50.53
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$50.53
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$50.53
15090Technical Instructor$24.67
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$30.17
15110Test Proctor$20.27
15120Tutor$20.27
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)$23.53
19040Tool And Die Maker$29.04
21020Forklift Operator$19.37
21030Material Coordinator$26.00
21040Material Expediter$26.00
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.97
21071Order Filler$17.42
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$19.37
21110Shipping Packer$20.10
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.10
21140Store Worker I$14.08
21150Stock Clerk$19.41
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$19.37
21410Warehouse Specialist$19.37
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$32.42
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$25.47
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.88
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$32.42
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$34.03
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.98
23050Aircraft, Painter$28.69
23060Aircraft Servicer$25.47
23080Aircraft Worker$27.37
23110Appliance Mechanic$25.01
23120Bicycle Repairer$20.13
23125Cable Splicer$34.59
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$21.68
23140Carpet Layer$23.38
23160Electrician, Maintenance$26.51
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.33
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$32.44
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$34.40
23260Fabric Worker$21.73
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$22.87
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$20.13
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.12
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$21.35
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.05
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$30.88
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$25.47
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$27.37
23391Gunsmith I$20.13
23392Gunsmith II$23.38
23393Gunsmith III$26.52
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$26.95
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.21
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.52
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$25.01
23470Laborer$16.97
23510Locksmith$25.01
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$28.04
23550Machinist, Maintenance$24.44
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.50
23591Metrology Technician I$26.52
23592Metrology Technician II$27.94
23593Metrology Technician III$29.40
23640Millwright$26.65
23710Office Appliance Repairer$25.01
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.98
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$25.11
23810Plumber, Maintenance$23.68
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.52
23850Rigger$26.52
23870Scale Mechanic$23.38
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$23.50
23910Small Engine Mechanic$20.84
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.34
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.97
23950Telephone Lineman$31.41
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.06
23965Well Driller$26.52
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.52
23980Woodworker$20.13
24550Case Manager$19.26
24570Child Care Attendant$11.38
24580Child Care Center Clerk$14.20
24610Chore Aide$12.79
24630Homemaker$19.26
25010Boiler Tender$24.68
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.28
25070Stationary Engineer$24.68
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$17.26
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.28
27004Alarm Monitor$22.41
27007Baggage Inspector$17.52
27008Corrections Officer$25.32
27010Court Security Officer$23.40
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.60
27040Detention Officer$25.32
27070Firefighter$22.45
27101Guard I$17.52
27102Guard II$19.60
27131Police Officer I$26.69
27132Police Officer II$29.66
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.10
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.50
28043Carnival Worker$11.90
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.89
28310Lifeguard$12.78
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.01
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.61
28515Recreation Specialist$24.79
28630Sports Official$15.94
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.32
29010Blocker And Bracer$31.08
29020Hatch Tender$31.08
29030Line Handler$31.08
29041Stevedore I$28.90
29042Stevedore II$33.24
30021Archeological Technician I$22.09
30022Archeological Technician II$25.47
30023Archeological Technician III$30.62
30030Cartographic Technician$30.62
30040Civil Engineering Technician$30.61
30051Cryogenic Technician I$33.90
30052Cryogenic Technician II$37.44
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$22.09
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$24.71
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$27.56
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$33.90
30081Engineering Technician I$20.25
30082Engineering Technician II$22.73
30083Engineering Technician III$25.42
30084Engineering Technician IV$31.50
30085Engineering Technician V$38.65
30086Engineering Technician VI$46.62
30090Environmental Technician$29.96
30095Evidence Control Specialist$30.61
30210Laboratory Technician$31.76
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.86
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$35.19
30240Mathematical Technician$30.62
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$24.77
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$30.69
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$37.53
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$45.40
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$37.44
30390Photo-Optics Technician$30.62
30395Radiation Control Technician$37.44
30461Technical Writer I$30.14
30462Technical Writer II$36.86
30463Technical Writer III$44.59
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$33.90
30502Weather Forecaster II$41.24
30621Weather Observer, Senior$30.61
31010Airplane Pilot$41.27
31020Bus Aide$13.54
31030Bus Driver$19.27
31043Driver Courier$16.42
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.61
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.75
31310Taxi Driver$12.69
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.85
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.27
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.86
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.86
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$20.12
99030Cashier$13.62
99050Desk Clerk$13.39
99095Embalmer$31.59
99130Flight Follower$34.11
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$15.66
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$17.03
99260Marketing Analyst$33.05
99310Mortician$31.59
99410Pest Controller$22.57
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.92
99710Recycling Laborer$21.31
99711Recycling Specialist$25.83
99730Refuse Collector$19.11
99810Sales Clerk$14.29
99820School Crossing Guard$15.69
99830Survey Party Chief$27.51
99831Surveying Aide$18.83
99832Surveying Technician$23.80
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.