TX20260068
Galveston County, Texas
Revision 1 · Published May 18, 2026 · 35 classifications · Residential construction · Latest cached revision
This determination sets federal Davis-Bacon rates for Galveston County, Texas on residential construction. It lists 35 classifications, with base rates from $8.43 (LABORERS: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION) to $53.59 (ELEVATOR MECHANIC: FOOTNOTES: A. 6% UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE). Every classification lists a numeric fringe.
Showing 35 of 35 classifications
| Classification | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
ELEVATOR MECHANIC: FOOTNOTES: A. 6% UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATEELEV0031-002Base $53.59 + fringe $38.44 = you must pay at least $92.03/hr in wages + benefits. | $53.59 | $38.44 | $92.03 |
SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS)SFTX0669-001Base $36.15 + fringe $24.47 = you must pay at least $60.62/hr in wages + benefits. | $36.15 | $24.47 | $60.62 |
SHEETMETAL WORKER (EXCLUDING HVAC WORK)SHEE0054-008Base $29.70 + fringe $13.85 = you must pay at least $43.55/hr in wages + benefits. | $29.70 | $13.85 | $43.55 |
TRUCK DRIVERSSUTX2005-028Base $13.61 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $13.61/hr in wages + benefits. | $13.61 | $0.00 | $13.61 |
TILE SETTERSUTX2005-028Base $15.92 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $15.92/hr in wages + benefits. | $15.92 | $0.00 | $15.92 |
SOFT FLOOR LAYERS, CARPET AND VINYLSUTX2005-028Base $16.92 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $16.92/hr in wages + benefits. | $16.92 | $0.00 | $16.92 |
ROOFERSSUTX2005-028Base $10.00 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $10.00/hr in wages + benefits. | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFTSUTX2005-028Base $13.58 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $13.58/hr in wages + benefits. | $13.58 | $0.00 | $13.58 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (GRADER)SUTX2005-028Base $13.67 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $13.67/hr in wages + benefits. | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FRONT END LOADER)SUTX2005-028Base $12.00 + fringe $0.69 = you must pay at least $12.69/hr in wages + benefits. | $12.00 | $0.69 | $12.69 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BULLDOZER)SUTX2005-028Base $12.68 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $12.68/hr in wages + benefits. | $12.68 | $0.00 | $12.68 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BACKHOE)SUTX2005-028Base $15.31 + fringe $0.69 = you must pay at least $16.00/hr in wages + benefits. | $15.31 | $0.69 | $16.00 |
PLUMBERS (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE)SUTX2005-028Base $16.84 + fringe $1.09 = you must pay at least $17.93/hr in wages + benefits. | $16.84 | $1.09 | $17.93 |
PLASTERERSUTX2005-028Base $15.89 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $15.89/hr in wages + benefits. | $15.89 | $0.00 | $15.89 |
PAINTERS: PARKING LOT STRIPINGSUTX2005-028Base $14.21 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $14.21/hr in wages + benefits. | $14.21 | $0.00 | $14.21 |
PAINTERS: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAYSUTX2005-028Base $11.02 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $11.02/hr in wages + benefits. | $11.02 | $0.00 | $11.02 |
LABORERS: PLASTER TENDERSUTX2005-028Base $11.10 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $11.10/hr in wages + benefits. | $11.10 | $0.00 | $11.10 |
LABORERS: PIPELAYERSUTX2005-028Base $10.01 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $10.01/hr in wages + benefits. | $10.01 | $0.00 | $10.01 |
LABORERS: MASON TENDER CEMENTSUTX2005-028Base $9.52 + fringe $0.68 = you must pay at least $10.20/hr in wages + benefits. | $9.52 | $0.68 | $10.20 |
LABORERS: MASON TENDER BRICKSUTX2005-028Base $9.87 + fringe $0.68 = you must pay at least $10.55/hr in wages + benefits. | $9.87 | $0.68 | $10.55 |
LABORERS: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATIONSUTX2005-028Base $8.43 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $8.43/hr in wages + benefits. | $8.43 | $0.00 | $8.43 |
LABORERS: COMMONSUTX2005-028Base $9.43 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $9.43/hr in wages + benefits. | $9.43 | $0.00 | $9.43 |
IRONWORKER (STRUCTURAL)SUTX2005-028Base $17.21 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $17.21/hr in wages + benefits. | $17.21 | $0.00 | $17.21 |
IRONWORKER (REINFORCING)SUTX2005-028Base $11.25 + fringe $2.35 = you must pay at least $13.60/hr in wages + benefits. | $11.25 | $2.35 | $13.60 |
IRONWORKER (ORNAMENTAL)SUTX2005-028Base $17.17 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $17.17/hr in wages + benefits. | $17.17 | $0.00 | $17.17 |
HVAC MECHANIC (DUCT, PIPE & INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM)SUTX2005-028Base $11.11 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $11.11/hr in wages + benefits. | $11.11 | $0.00 | $11.11 |
GUTTER AND SIDING INSTALLERSUTX2005-028Base $12.84 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $12.84/hr in wages + benefits. | $12.84 | $0.00 | $12.84 |
ELECTRICIANSUTX2005-028Base $14.00 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $14.00/hr in wages + benefits. | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 |
DRYWALL HANGERSUTX2005-028Base $12.03 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $12.03/hr in wages + benefits. | $12.03 | $0.00 | $12.03 |
DRYWALL FINISHERSSUTX2005-028Base $11.21 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $11.21/hr in wages + benefits. | $11.21 | $0.00 | $11.21 |
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHERSUTX2005-028Base $11.63 + fringe $0.75 = you must pay at least $12.38/hr in wages + benefits. | $11.63 | $0.75 | $12.38 |
CARPORT STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS INSTALLERSUTX2005-028Base $11.46 + fringe $2.61 = you must pay at least $14.07/hr in wages + benefits. | $11.46 | $2.61 | $14.07 |
CARPENTERSUTX2005-028Base $11.03 + fringe $1.41 = you must pay at least $12.44/hr in wages + benefits. | $11.03 | $1.41 | $12.44 |
BRICKLAYERSUTX2005-028Base $16.87 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $16.87/hr in wages + benefits. | $16.87 | $0.00 | $16.87 |
ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLERSUTX2005-028Base $12.50 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $12.50/hr in wages + benefits. | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 |
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What this means for your payroll
On covered federal jobs, you must pay the full prevailing wage (base rate + fringe) to laborers and mechanics weekly. The obligation is the total rate — you can meet it with cash wages, bona fide benefits, or a mix. Every week, submit certified payroll (federal form WH-347) with a signed Statement of Compliance. Missing either is a violation.
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Source: SAM.gov wage determination TX20260068, revision 1, published May 18, 2026. Rates are cached and refreshed daily from SAM.gov (last verified August 13, 2026). Always confirm the determination attached to your contract.