Prevailing Wages in Johnson County, Texas
Prevailing wages in Johnson County, Texas run $14.80 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 $23.18, and among the 2 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $16.22. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asphalt Distributor Operator in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.40
Base Rate: $24.40
#federal – Asphalt Paving Machine Operator in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $22.52
Base Rate: $22.52
#federal – Asphalt Raker in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.87
Base Rate: $19.87
#federal – Broom or Sweeper Operator in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.01
Base Rate: $18.01
#federal – Concrete Finisher, Paving and Structures in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $22.48
Base Rate: $22.48
#federal – Concrete Pavement Finishing Machine Operator in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.07
Base Rate: $24.07
#federal – Concrete Saw Operator in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.34
Base Rate: $20.34
#federal – Crane Operator, Hydraulic 80 Tons or Less in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $31.32
Base Rate: $31.32
#federal – Crane Operator, Lattice Boom 80 Tons or Less in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $29.90
Base Rate: $29.90
#federal – Crane Operator, Lattice Boom Over 80 Tons in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $33.55
Base Rate: $33.55
#federal – Crawler Tractor Operator in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.06
Base Rate: $24.06
#federal – Electrician in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $36.10
Base Rate: $36.10
#federal – Excavator Operator, 50,000 Pounds or Less in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $25.08
Base Rate: $25.08
#federal – Excavator Operator, Over 50,000 Pounds in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $25.34
Base Rate: $25.34
#federal – Flagger in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.80
Base Rate: $14.80
#federal – Form Builder/Setter, Structures in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $22.50
Base Rate: $22.50
#federal – Form Setter, Paving & Curb in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.89
Base Rate: $20.89
#federal – Foundation Drill Operator, Crawler Mounted in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $29.25
Base Rate: $29.25
#federal – Foundation Drill Operator, Truck Mounted in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $29.86
Base Rate: $29.86
#federal – Front End Loader Operator, 3 Cy or Less in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.93
Base Rate: $20.93
#federal – Front End Loader Operator, Over 3 Cy in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $22.56
Base Rate: $22.56
#federal – Laborer, Common in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.01
Base Rate: $18.01
#federal – Laborer, Utility in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.32
Base Rate: $19.32
#federal – Loader/Backhoe Operator in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $23.22
Base Rate: $23.22
#federal – Mechanic in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $27.44
Base Rate: $27.44
#federal – Milling Machine Operator in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.94
Base Rate: $20.94
#federal – Motor Grader Operator, Fine Grade in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $27.09
Base Rate: $27.09
#federal – Motor Grader Operator, Rough in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.90
Base Rate: $24.90
#federal – Off Road Hauler in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $23.70
Base Rate: $23.70
#federal – Pavement Marking Machine Operator in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $22.35
Base Rate: $22.35
#federal – Pipelayer in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $22.46
Base Rate: $22.46
#federal – Reclaimer/Pulverizer Operator in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $22.17
Base Rate: $22.17
#federal – Reinforcing Steel Worker in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $23.50
Base Rate: $23.50
#federal – Roller Operator, Asphalt in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.35
Base Rate: $20.35
#federal – Roller Operator, Other in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.60
Base Rate: $18.60
#federal – Scraper Operator in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $21.54
Base Rate: $21.54
#federal – Servicer in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.86
Base Rate: $24.86
#federal – Sign Erector in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.01
Base Rate: $18.01
#federal – Small Slipform Machine Operator in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $25.09
Base Rate: $25.09
#federal – Spreader Box Operator in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $23.59
Base Rate: $23.59
#federal – Telecommunication Technician in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $23.14
Base Rate: $23.14
#federal – Truck Driver Lowboy Float in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $25.57
Base Rate: $25.57
#federal – Truck Driver, Single Axle in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.60
Base Rate: $20.60
#federal – Truck Driver, Single or Tandem Axle Dump Truck in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $22.64
Base Rate: $22.64
#federal – Truck Driver, Tandem Axle Tractor With Semi Trailer in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $23.22
Base Rate: $23.22
#federal – Truck Driver, Transit-mix in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $21.97
Base Rate: $21.97
#federal – Welder in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $23.72
Base Rate: $23.72
#federal – Work Zone Barricade Servicer in Johnson County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.01
Base Rate: $18.01
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Duct, Pipe and Mechanical System Insulation) in Johnson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $40.75
Base Rate: $33.23 | Fringe: $7.52
#federal – Boilermaker in Johnson County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $58.09
Base Rate: $33.17 | Fringe: $24.92
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Johnson 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 Johnson County, Texas runs from $14.80 to $58.09 per hour, median $23.18. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Johnson 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 Johnson 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.