Prevailing Wages in Carson County, Texas
Prevailing wages in Carson County, Texas run $9.13 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 $16.07, and among the 24 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $6.83. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Boilermaker in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $58.09
Base Rate: $33.17 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Bricklayer in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $20.04
Base Rate: $20.04
#federal – Carpenter in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $37.87
Base Rate: $28.57 | Fringe: $9.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $19.60
Base Rate: $19.60
#federal – Electrical Installer (Alarms) (Excludes Wiring) in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $21.55
Base Rate: $18.68 | Fringe: $2.87
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring and Installation of Alarms) in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $42.14
Base Rate: $29.41 | Fringe: $12.73
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $18.66
Base Rate: $15.51 | Fringe: $3.15
#federal – Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $26.90
Base Rate: $19.77 | Fringe: $7.13
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $36.39
Base Rate: $28.26 | Fringe: $8.13
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.27
Base Rate: $12.27
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $38.07
Base Rate: $29.64 | Fringe: $8.43
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.34
Base Rate: $12.34
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.36
Base Rate: $11.36
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $10.58
Base Rate: $10.58
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $12.49 | Fringe: $2.13
#federal – Laborer: Roof Tearoff in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.28
Base Rate: $11.28
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.25
Base Rate: $14.25
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.93
Base Rate: $13.93
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $19.60
Base Rate: $18.29 | Fringe: $1.31
#federal – Operator: Drill in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.56
Base Rate: $16.22 | Fringe: $0.34
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.83
Base Rate: $14.83
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.37
Base Rate: $13.37
#federal – Operator: Loader in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.49
Base Rate: $13.55 | Fringe: $0.94
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $20.85
Base Rate: $17.52 | Fringe: $3.33
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.03
Base Rate: $16.03
#federal – Operator: Roller in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.70
Base Rate: $12.70
#federal – Painter (Brush, Roller and Spray), Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.27
Base Rate: $14.27
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping Only in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.71
Base Rate: $14.71
#federal – Plumber in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $39.29
Base Rate: $28.64 | Fringe: $10.65
#federal – Power Equipment Operator ((1)Tower Crane) in Carson 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 Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $45.45
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $13.10
#federal – Roofer in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.75
Base Rate: $13.75
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $27.66
Base Rate: $21.13 | Fringe: $6.53
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $38.85
Base Rate: $26.72 | Fringe: $12.13
#federal – Tile Finisher in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.22
Base Rate: $11.22
#federal – Tile Setter in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.01
Base Rate: $14.00 | Fringe: $2.01
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.57
Base Rate: $12.39 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $28.22
Base Rate: $19.65 | Fringe: $8.57
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi-trailer Truck in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.50
Base Rate: $12.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Carson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.11
Base Rate: $12.00 | Fringe: $4.11
#federal – Carpenter in Carson County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $13.39
Base Rate: $13.39
#federal – Electrician in Carson County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $42.14
Base Rate: $29.41 | Fringe: $12.73
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Carson County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $9.72
Base Rate: $9.72
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Carson County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $9.13
Base Rate: $9.13
#federal – Plumber in Carson County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $17.50
Base Rate: $15.50 | Fringe: $2.00
#federal – Roofer in Carson County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $9.35
Base Rate: $9.35
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Carson County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.88
Base Rate: $10.88
#federal – Asphalt Distributor Operator in Carson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $22.68
Base Rate: $22.68
#federal – Asphalt Paving Machine Operator in Carson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.34
Base Rate: $20.34
#federal – Asphalt Raker in Carson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.97
Base Rate: $18.97
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Carson 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 Carson County, Texas runs from $9.13 to $58.09 per hour, median $16.07. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Carson County, Texas?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Highway, Residential 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 Carson 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.