Prevailing Wages in Bowie County, Texas
Prevailing wages in Bowie County, Texas run $8.00 to $58.09 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $14.66, and among the 22 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $3.72. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Boilermaker in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $58.09
Base Rate: $33.17 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Bricklayer in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $20.83
Base Rate: $18.33 | Fringe: $2.50
#federal – Carpenter in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $17.23
Base Rate: $16.85 | Fringe: $0.38
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.70
Base Rate: $14.70
#federal – Electrician in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $42.06
Base Rate: $30.05 | Fringe: $12.01
#federal – Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $26.90
Base Rate: $19.77 | Fringe: $7.13
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $36.39
Base Rate: $28.26 | Fringe: $8.13
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.27
Base Rate: $12.27
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.50
Base Rate: $10.66 | Fringe: $0.84
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.36
Base Rate: $11.36
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $10.66
Base Rate: $10.66
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $12.49 | Fringe: $2.13
#federal – Laborer: Roof Tearoff in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.28
Base Rate: $11.28
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $15.60
Base Rate: $15.60
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.93
Base Rate: $13.93
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.27
Base Rate: $14.00 | Fringe: $0.27
#federal – Operator: Drill in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.56
Base Rate: $16.22 | Fringe: $0.34
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.83
Base Rate: $14.83
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $15.10 | Fringe: $1.94
#federal – Operator: Loader in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $15.04
Base Rate: $12.62 | Fringe: $2.42
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $20.85
Base Rate: $17.52 | Fringe: $3.33
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.03
Base Rate: $16.03
#federal – Operator: Roller in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.70
Base Rate: $12.70
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller, and Spray in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.45
Base Rate: $14.45
#federal – Pipefitter in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $53.80
Base Rate: $39.76 | Fringe: $14.04
#federal – Plumber in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $25.90
Base Rate: $21.35 | Fringe: $4.55
#federal – Power Equipment Operator ((1)Tower Crane) in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $45.95
Base Rate: $32.85 | Fringe: $13.10
#federal – Power Equipment Operator ((3)Hydraulic Cranes 59 Tons and Under) in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $45.45
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $13.10
#federal – Roofer in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.75
Base Rate: $13.75
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.90
Base Rate: $15.44 | Fringe: $1.46
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $30.25
Base Rate: $22.73 | Fringe: $7.52
#federal – Tile Finisher in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.22
Base Rate: $11.22
#federal – Tile Setter in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.74
Base Rate: $14.74
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.57
Base Rate: $12.39 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $28.22
Base Rate: $19.65 | Fringe: $8.57
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi-trailer Truck in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.50
Base Rate: $12.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Bowie County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.11
Base Rate: $12.00 | Fringe: $4.11
#federal – Asphalt Distributor Operator in Bowie County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.74
Base Rate: $11.74
#federal – Asphalt Paving Machine Operator in Bowie County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.49
Base Rate: $10.49
#federal – Asphalt Raker in Bowie County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.58
Base Rate: $8.58
#federal – Asphalt Shoveler in Bowie County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.00
Base Rate: $8.00
#federal – Broom or Sweeper Operator in Bowie County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $8.47
Base Rate: $8.47
#federal – Bulldozer Operator in Bowie County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.97
Base Rate: $11.97
#federal – Carpenter in Bowie County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.59
Base Rate: $12.59
#federal – Concrete Finisher, Paving in Bowie County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.46
Base Rate: $12.46
#federal – Concrete Finisher, Structures in Bowie County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.40
Base Rate: $10.40
#federal – Concrete Paving Saw Operator in Bowie County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.13
Base Rate: $12.13
#federal – Crane, Clamshell, Backhoe, Derrick, Dragline, Shovel Operator in Bowie County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.14
Base Rate: $12.14
#federal – Electrician in Bowie County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Bowie County, Texas?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Bowie County, Texas runs from $8.00 to $58.09 per hour, median $14.66. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Bowie County, Texas?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Bowie County, Texas rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.