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Prevailing Wage For Operator, Drill In Harris, Texas
WageFinder updated this rate on Friday, January 2, 2026
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The Total Prevailing Wage For A Operator, Drill In Harris, Texas Is $16.56 per hour*.
Data Source: SAM Government wages from https://www.houstontx.gov/obo/contractcomplianceforms/2026-Wage-Scale-for-Building-Construction.pdf
* Minimum wages may apply, and in some cases are higher than the prevailing wage listed.
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How this rate compares in Harris County
At $16.56 per hour, the Operator, Drill rate in Harris County is about 23% below the county median of $21.37, and ranks 100 of 100 classifications by total prevailing wage.
| This classification | $16.56 | Operator, Drill |
|---|---|---|
| County median | $21.37 | across all classifications in the county |
| County range | $16.00 – $58.09 | lowest to highest total prevailing wage |
| Fringe share | 2% | $0.34 of the $16.56 total |
Of that total, $16.22 is base cash wage and $0.34 is fringe. Fringe may be satisfied with bona fide benefit plan contributions, paid in cash, or a mix — but it is owed either way, and it is owed at straight time on overtime hours.
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Questions about this rate
What is the prevailing wage for a Operator, Drill in Harris County, Texas?
$16.56 per hour total — $16.22 base rate plus $0.34 in fringe benefits — under the city determination covering building construction in Harris County, Texas, dated Friday, January 2, 2026.
Does this rate apply to every project in Harris County?
No. It applies to building construction under city funding. The same county carries different rates for Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy work, and a state or city determination may apply instead of or alongside the federal one. Match all three — classification, construction type and funding source — before using a rate.
Is the fringe benefit amount included in the $16.56?
Yes. $16.56 is the base rate of $16.22 plus $0.34 of fringe. The fringe can be paid into bona fide benefit plans, paid as cash wages, or split between the two.
Where does this Operator, Drill rate come from?
It is taken from the city wage determination published on the official government source, linked above. WageFinder re-reads those sources weekly and does not alter the rates. For compliance, the government determination is the authoritative document.
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