Prevailing Wages in Ector County, Texas
Prevailing wages in Ector County, Texas run $8.83 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 $15.88, and among the 21 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $6.31. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Boilermaker in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $58.09
Base Rate: $33.17 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Bricklayer in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Carpenter in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.82
Base Rate: $13.82
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.76
Base Rate: $13.76
#federal – Electrician in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $29.49
Base Rate: $23.18 | Fringe: $6.31
#federal – Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $26.90
Base Rate: $19.77 | Fringe: $7.13
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $36.39
Base Rate: $28.26 | Fringe: $8.13
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.27
Base Rate: $12.27
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $27.42
Base Rate: $22.16 | Fringe: $5.26
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.80
Base Rate: $11.80
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.38
Base Rate: $11.38
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $10.58
Base Rate: $10.58
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $12.49 | Fringe: $2.13
#federal – Laborer: Roof Tearoff in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.28
Base Rate: $11.28
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.25
Base Rate: $14.25
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.93
Base Rate: $13.93
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $19.60
Base Rate: $18.29 | Fringe: $1.31
#federal – Operator: Drill in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.56
Base Rate: $16.22 | Fringe: $0.34
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.83
Base Rate: $14.83
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.37
Base Rate: $13.37
#federal – Operator: Loader in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.49
Base Rate: $13.55 | Fringe: $0.94
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $20.85
Base Rate: $17.52 | Fringe: $3.33
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.03
Base Rate: $16.03
#federal – Operator: Roller in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.70
Base Rate: $12.70
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller, and Spray in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $15.73
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $0.73
#federal – Pipefitter in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $34.35
Base Rate: $25.80 | Fringe: $8.55
#federal – Plasterer in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $41.64
Base Rate: $31.34 | Fringe: $10.30
#federal – Plumber in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $39.29
Base Rate: $28.64 | Fringe: $10.65
#federal – Power Equipment Operator ((1)Tower Crane) in Ector 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 Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $45.45
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $13.10
#federal – Roofer in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.75
Base Rate: $14.75
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $19.50
Base Rate: $19.50
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $30.25
Base Rate: $22.73 | Fringe: $7.52
#federal – Tile Finisher in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.22
Base Rate: $11.22
#federal – Tile Setter in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.74
Base Rate: $14.74
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.57
Base Rate: $12.39 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $28.22
Base Rate: $19.65 | Fringe: $8.57
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi-trailer Truck in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.50
Base Rate: $12.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Ector County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.11
Base Rate: $12.00 | Fringe: $4.11
#federal – Carpenter in Ector County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $12.40
Base Rate: $12.40
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Ector County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $8.83
Base Rate: $8.83
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Ector County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $9.72
Base Rate: $9.72
#federal – Plumber in Ector County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $17.50
Base Rate: $15.50 | Fringe: $2.00
#federal – Roofer in Ector County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $9.35
Base Rate: $9.35
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Ector County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.88
Base Rate: $10.88
#federal – Asphalt Distributor Operator in Ector County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $22.68
Base Rate: $22.68
#federal – Asphalt Paving Machine Operator in Ector County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.34
Base Rate: $20.34
#federal – Asphalt Raker in Ector County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.97
Base Rate: $18.97
#federal – Broom or Sweeper Operator in Ector County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.76
Base Rate: $17.76
#federal – Concrete Finisher, Paving and Structures in Ector County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.92
Base Rate: $20.92
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Ector 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 Ector County, Texas runs from $8.83 to $58.09 per hour, median $15.88. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Ector 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 Ector 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.