Prevailing Wages in Cameron County, Texas
Prevailing wages in Cameron County, Texas run $8.87 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 $15.61, and among the 22 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $3.08. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Boilermaker in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $58.09
Base Rate: $33.17 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Bricklayer in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.17
Base Rate: $16.17
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Metal Stud Installation in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.46
Base Rate: $12.46
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.43
Base Rate: $10.75 | Fringe: $2.68
#federal – Drywall Hanger and Metal Stud Installer in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $19.79
Base Rate: $19.42 | Fringe: $0.37
#federal – Electrician, Excludes Low Voltage Wiring in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.54
Base Rate: $14.00 | Fringe: $0.54
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.18
Base Rate: $13.50 | Fringe: $0.68
#federal – Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $18.83
Base Rate: $14.04 | Fringe: $4.79
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $36.39
Base Rate: $28.26 | Fringe: $8.13
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.01
Base Rate: $12.01
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $19.38
Base Rate: $15.04 | Fringe: $4.34
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $8.87
Base Rate: $8.87
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.85
Base Rate: $10.89 | Fringe: $0.96
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.47
Base Rate: $11.00 | Fringe: $3.47
#federal – Laborer: Roof Tearoff in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $10.06
Base Rate: $10.06
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.15
Base Rate: $13.15
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.93
Base Rate: $13.93
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $19.60
Base Rate: $18.29 | Fringe: $1.31
#federal – Operator: Drill in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.56
Base Rate: $16.22 | Fringe: $0.34
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.83
Base Rate: $14.83
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.07
Base Rate: $13.07
#federal – Operator: Loader in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.57
Base Rate: $12.87 | Fringe: $0.70
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.03
Base Rate: $16.03
#federal – Operator: Roller in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.70
Base Rate: $12.70
#federal – Painter (Brush, Roller and Spray), Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.27
Base Rate: $11.27
#federal – Pipefitter, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $17.17
Base Rate: $14.67 | Fringe: $2.50
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $55.05
Base Rate: $42.09 | Fringe: $12.96
#federal – Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.59
Base Rate: $13.59
#federal – Power Equipment Operator ((1)Tower Crane) in Cameron 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 Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $45.45
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $13.10
#federal – Roofer in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.42
Base Rate: $11.42
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $27.66
Base Rate: $21.13 | Fringe: $6.53
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $20.52
Base Rate: $18.40 | Fringe: $2.12
#federal – Tile Finisher in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.22
Base Rate: $11.22
#federal – Tile Setter in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.15
Base Rate: $12.15
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.57
Base Rate: $12.39 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $28.22
Base Rate: $19.65 | Fringe: $8.57
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi-trailer Truck in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.50
Base Rate: $12.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Cameron County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.11
Base Rate: $12.00 | Fringe: $4.11
#federal – Asphalt Distributor Operator in Cameron County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.62
Base Rate: $19.62
#federal – Asphalt Paving Machine Operator in Cameron County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.99
Base Rate: $15.99
#federal – Asphalt Raker in Cameron County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.02
Base Rate: $15.02
#federal – Broom or Sweeper Operator in Cameron County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.22
Base Rate: $15.22
#federal – Concrete Finisher, Paving and Structures in Cameron County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.13
Base Rate: $19.13
#federal – Crane Operator, Lattice Boom 80 Tons or Less in Cameron County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $29.80
Base Rate: $29.80
#federal – Crawler Tractor Operator in Cameron County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.27
Base Rate: $20.27
#federal – Excavator Operator, 50,000 Pounds or Less in Cameron County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.99
Base Rate: $18.99
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Cameron 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 Cameron County, Texas runs from $8.87 to $58.09 per hour, median $15.61. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Cameron County, Texas?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Highway 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 Cameron 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.