Prevailing Wages in Hidalgo County, Texas
Prevailing wages in Hidalgo 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 $16.07, and among the 21 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $3.47. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Boilermaker in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $58.09
Base Rate: $33.17 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Bricklayer in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.17
Base Rate: $16.17
#federal – Carpenter in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.43
Base Rate: $14.21 | Fringe: $2.22
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.46
Base Rate: $12.46
#federal – Electrician in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $22.97
Base Rate: $18.44 | Fringe: $4.53
#federal – Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.71
Base Rate: $11.54 | Fringe: $2.17
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $36.39
Base Rate: $28.26 | Fringe: $8.13
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.01
Base Rate: $12.01
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $19.38
Base Rate: $15.04 | Fringe: $4.34
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $8.00
Base Rate: $8.00
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.85
Base Rate: $10.89 | Fringe: $0.96
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.47
Base Rate: $11.00 | Fringe: $3.47
#federal – Laborer: Roof Tearoff in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $10.06
Base Rate: $10.06
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $15.05
Base Rate: $14.04 | Fringe: $1.01
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.93
Base Rate: $13.93
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $19.60
Base Rate: $18.29 | Fringe: $1.31
#federal – Operator: Drill in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.56
Base Rate: $16.22 | Fringe: $0.34
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.83
Base Rate: $14.83
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Operator: Loader in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.57
Base Rate: $12.87 | Fringe: $0.70
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.03
Base Rate: $16.03
#federal – Operator: Roller in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.70
Base Rate: $12.70
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller, and Spray in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.27
Base Rate: $11.27
#federal – Pipefitter in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $18.38
Base Rate: $15.22 | Fringe: $3.16
#federal – Plumber in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $56.09
Base Rate: $40.74 | Fringe: $15.35
#federal – Power Equipment Operator ((1)Tower Crane) in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $45.45
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $13.10
#federal – Roofer in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.42
Base Rate: $11.42
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $27.66
Base Rate: $21.13 | Fringe: $6.53
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $20.52
Base Rate: $18.40 | Fringe: $2.12
#federal – Tile Finisher in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.22
Base Rate: $11.22
#federal – Tile Setter in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.15
Base Rate: $12.15
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.57
Base Rate: $12.39 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $28.22
Base Rate: $19.65 | Fringe: $8.57
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi-trailer Truck in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.50
Base Rate: $12.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Hidalgo County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.11
Base Rate: $12.00 | Fringe: $4.11
#federal – Asphalt Distributor Operator in Hidalgo County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.62
Base Rate: $19.62
#federal – Asphalt Paving Machine Operator in Hidalgo County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.99
Base Rate: $15.99
#federal – Asphalt Raker in Hidalgo County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.02
Base Rate: $15.02
#federal – Broom or Sweeper Operator in Hidalgo County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.22
Base Rate: $15.22
#federal – Concrete Finisher, Paving and Structures in Hidalgo County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.13
Base Rate: $19.13
#federal – Crane Operator, Lattice Boom 80 Tons or Less in Hidalgo County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $29.80
Base Rate: $29.80
#federal – Crawler Tractor Operator in Hidalgo County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.27
Base Rate: $20.27
#federal – Excavator Operator, 50,000 Pounds or Less in Hidalgo County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.99
Base Rate: $18.99
#federal – Excavator Operator, Over 50,000 Pounds in Hidalgo County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.29
Base Rate: $19.29
#federal – Flagger in Hidalgo County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.56
Base Rate: $14.56
#federal – Form Builder/Setter, Structures in Hidalgo County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.59
Base Rate: $18.59
#federal – Form Setter, Paving & Curb in Hidalgo County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.31
Base Rate: $17.31
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County, Texas runs from $8.00 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 Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo 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.