TX20260230
Bell County, Texas
Revision 1 · Published May 18, 2026 · 43 classifications · Building construction · Latest cached revision
This determination sets federal Davis-Bacon rates for Bell County, Texas on building construction. It lists 43 classifications, with base rates from $9.93 (LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE) to $37.15 (PIPEFITTER (EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION)). Every classification lists a numeric fringe.
Showing 43 of 43 classifications
| Classification | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
BOILERMAKERBOIL0074-003Base $33.17 + fringe $24.92 = you must pay at least $58.09/hr in wages + benefits. | $33.17 | $24.92 | $58.09 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ((3) HYDRAULIC CRANES 59 TONS AND UNDER)ENGI0178-005Base $32.35 + fringe $13.10 = you must pay at least $45.45/hr in wages + benefits. | $32.35 | $13.10 | $45.45 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ((1) TOWER CRANE)ENGI0178-005Base $32.85 + fringe $13.10 = you must pay at least $45.95/hr in wages + benefits. | $32.85 | $13.10 | $45.95 |
IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTALIRON0084-011Base $28.26 + fringe $8.13 = you must pay at least $36.39/hr in wages + benefits. | $28.26 | $8.13 | $36.39 |
PIPEFITTER (EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION)PLUM0286-011Base $37.15 + fringe $16.92 = you must pay at least $54.07/hr in wages + benefits. | $37.15 | $16.92 | $54.07 |
TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCKSUTX2014-005Base $12.00 + fringe $4.11 = you must pay at least $16.11/hr in wages + benefits. | $12.00 | $4.11 | $16.11 |
TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI-TRAILER TRUCKSUTX2014-005Base $12.50 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $12.50/hr in wages + benefits. | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 |
TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCKSUTX2014-005Base $19.65 + fringe $8.57 = you must pay at least $28.22/hr in wages + benefits. | $19.65 | $8.57 | $28.22 |
TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCKSUTX2014-005Base $11.50 + fringe $1.10 = you must pay at least $12.60/hr in wages + benefits. | $11.50 | $1.10 | $12.60 |
TILE SETTERSUTX2014-005Base $14.74 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $14.74/hr in wages + benefits. | $14.74 | $0.00 | $14.74 |
TILE FINISHERSUTX2014-005Base $11.22 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $11.22/hr in wages + benefits. | $11.22 | $0.00 | $11.22 |
SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS)SUTX2014-005Base $15.46 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $15.46/hr in wages + benefits. | $15.46 | $0.00 | $15.46 |
SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATIONSUTX2014-005Base $14.89 + fringe $1.55 = you must pay at least $16.44/hr in wages + benefits. | $14.89 | $1.55 | $16.44 |
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)SUTX2014-005Base $18.71 + fringe $4.90 = you must pay at least $23.61/hr in wages + benefits. | $18.71 | $4.90 | $23.61 |
ROOFERSUTX2014-005Base $13.75 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $13.75/hr in wages + benefits. | $13.75 | $0.00 | $13.75 |
PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATIONSUTX2014-005Base $21.18 + fringe $7.57 = you must pay at least $28.75/hr in wages + benefits. | $21.18 | $7.57 | $28.75 |
PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAYSUTX2014-005Base $15.00 + fringe $0.81 = you must pay at least $15.81/hr in wages + benefits. | $15.00 | $0.81 | $15.81 |
OPERATOR: ROLLERSUTX2014-005Base $13.11 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $13.11/hr in wages + benefits. | $13.11 | $0.00 | $13.11 |
OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE)SUTX2014-005Base $16.03 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $16.03/hr in wages + benefits. | $16.03 | $0.00 | $16.03 |
OPERATOR: MECHANICSUTX2014-005Base $17.52 + fringe $3.33 = you must pay at least $20.85/hr in wages + benefits. | $17.52 | $3.33 | $20.85 |
OPERATOR: LOADERSUTX2014-005Base $13.88 + fringe $0.44 = you must pay at least $14.32/hr in wages + benefits. | $13.88 | $0.44 | $14.32 |
OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADESUTX2014-005Base $14.34 + fringe $1.68 = you must pay at least $16.02/hr in wages + benefits. | $14.34 | $1.68 | $16.02 |
OPERATOR: FORKLIFTSUTX2014-005Base $14.00 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $14.00/hr in wages + benefits. | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 |
OPERATOR: DRILLSUTX2014-005Base $16.22 + fringe $0.34 = you must pay at least $16.56/hr in wages + benefits. | $16.22 | $0.34 | $16.56 |
OPERATOR: BULLDOZERSUTX2014-005Base $18.29 + fringe $1.31 = you must pay at least $19.60/hr in wages + benefits. | $18.29 | $1.31 | $19.60 |
OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERSUTX2014-005Base $13.93 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $13.93/hr in wages + benefits. | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 |
OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOESUTX2014-005Base $13.10 + fringe $1.24 = you must pay at least $14.34/hr in wages + benefits. | $13.10 | $1.24 | $14.34 |
LABORER: ROOF TEAROFFSUTX2014-005Base $11.28 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $11.28/hr in wages + benefits. | $11.28 | $0.00 | $11.28 |
LABORER: PIPELAYERSUTX2014-005Base $12.49 + fringe $2.13 = you must pay at least $14.62/hr in wages + benefits. | $12.49 | $2.13 | $14.62 |
LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETESUTX2014-005Base $9.93 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $9.93/hr in wages + benefits. | $9.93 | $0.00 | $9.93 |
LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICKSUTX2014-005Base $9.98 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $9.98/hr in wages + benefits. | $9.98 | $0.00 | $9.98 |
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALSUTX2014-005Base $10.53 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $10.53/hr in wages + benefits. | $10.53 | $0.00 | $10.53 |
IRONWORKER, STRUCTURALSUTX2014-005Base $18.35 + fringe $4.90 = you must pay at least $23.25/hr in wages + benefits. | $18.35 | $4.90 | $23.25 |
IRONWORKER, REINFORCINGSUTX2014-005Base $13.35 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $13.35/hr in wages + benefits. | $13.35 | $0.00 | $13.35 |
INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION)SUTX2014-005Base $19.77 + fringe $7.13 = you must pay at least $26.90/hr in wages + benefits. | $19.77 | $7.13 | $26.90 |
HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY)SUTX2014-005Base $16.01 + fringe $1.56 = you must pay at least $17.57/hr in wages + benefits. | $16.01 | $1.56 | $17.57 |
HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION ONLY)SUTX2014-005Base $15.50 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $15.50/hr in wages + benefits. | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 |
ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRINGSUTX2014-005Base $20.50 + fringe $2.71 = you must pay at least $23.21/hr in wages + benefits. | $20.50 | $2.71 | $23.21 |
ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY)SUTX2014-005Base $28.28 + fringe $2.44 = you must pay at least $30.72/hr in wages + benefits. | $28.28 | $2.44 | $30.72 |
DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLERSUTX2014-005Base $14.59 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $14.59/hr in wages + benefits. | $14.59 | $0.00 | $14.59 |
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHERSUTX2014-005Base $14.00 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $14.00/hr in wages + benefits. | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 |
CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATIONSUTX2014-005Base $17.28 + fringe $1.71 = you must pay at least $18.99/hr in wages + benefits. | $17.28 | $1.71 | $18.99 |
BRICKLAYERSUTX2014-005Base $19.09 + fringe $0.00 = you must pay at least $19.09/hr in wages + benefits. | $19.09 | $0.00 | $19.09 |
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How to read this wage determination
The wage determination shows base hourly rates and fringe rates by classification. You must pay the total (base + fringe) as the floor. This can be cash wages, qualifying benefits, or a mix — but the combined value must meet or exceed the total. If the fringe column shows '*', this means the rate is defined elsewhere (often a collective bargaining agreement). Never treat '*' as $0 — you must locate the correct source to calculate the full obligation.
Counties listed are where these rates apply. Construction type (building, residential, heavy, or highway) dictates which rates to use. A highway project in County A uses different rates than a building project in the same county. Always match the project type exactly.
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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.
If you’d rather not prepare the WH-347 and Statement of Compliance manually, WageSeal (from our team) generates them automatically. This isn’t legal advice — always confirm requirements with your contract or advisor.
Source: SAM.gov wage determination TX20260230, 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.