Prevailing Wages in Matagorda County, Texas
Prevailing wages in Matagorda County, Texas run $7.50 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 $17.19, and among the 10 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $2.46. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $42.58
Base Rate: $30.20 | Fringe: $12.38
#federal – Boilermaker in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $58.09
Base Rate: $33.17 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Bricklayer in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Carpenter in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.18
Base Rate: $13.18
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.27
Base Rate: $13.27
#federal – Electrician in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $23.11
Base Rate: $20.00 | Fringe: $3.11
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.02
Base Rate: $12.02
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $8.72
Base Rate: $8.50 | Fringe: $0.22
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.02
Base Rate: $12.02
#federal – Laborer: Mortar Mixer in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Laborers: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $34.84
Base Rate: $25.27 | Fringe: $9.57
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.75
Base Rate: $13.75
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.23
Base Rate: $12.80 | Fringe: $0.43
#federal – Operator: Crane in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $21.33
Base Rate: $21.33
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.58
Base Rate: $14.58
#federal – Operator: Loader (Front End) in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $10.54
Base Rate: $10.54
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller and Spray in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.26
Base Rate: $12.26
#federal – Plumber in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $51.59
Base Rate: $39.98 | Fringe: $11.61
#federal – Roofer in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $15.44
Base Rate: $13.64 | Fringe: $1.80
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Tile Setter in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Truck Driver in Matagorda County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.59
Base Rate: $11.24 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.00
Base Rate: $13.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $7.50
Base Rate: $7.50
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.75
Base Rate: $13.75
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Trackhoe in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.25
Base Rate: $13.25
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.25
Base Rate: $14.25
#federal – Operator: Loader (Front End) in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.13
Base Rate: $11.13
#federal – Truck Driver in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.73
Base Rate: $10.49 | Fringe: $0.24
#federal – Asphalt Distributor in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.87
Base Rate: $19.87
#federal – Asphalt Paving Machine in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.09
Base Rate: $21.09
#federal – Asphalt Raker in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.38
Base Rate: $17.38
#federal – Asphalt Shoveler in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.63
Base Rate: $15.63
#federal – Batching Plant Weigher in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.31
Base Rate: $23.31
#federal – Broom or Sweeper Operator in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.81
Base Rate: $16.81
#federal – Bulldozer in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.80
Base Rate: $20.80
#federal – Carpenter in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.72
Base Rate: $21.72
#federal – Concrete Curbing Mach in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.47
Base Rate: $18.47
#federal – Concrete Finisher-paving in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.71
Base Rate: $20.71
#federal – Concrete Finisher-structures in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.69
Base Rate: $20.69
#federal – Concrete Finishing Machine in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.74
Base Rate: $24.74
#federal – Concrete Joint Sealer in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.03
Base Rate: $22.03
#federal – Concrete Paving Float in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.52
Base Rate: $19.52
#federal – Concrete Paving Saw in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.01
Base Rate: $21.01
#federal – Concrete Paving Spreader in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.56
Base Rate: $19.56
#federal – Concrete Rubber in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.89
Base Rate: $18.89
#federal – Crane, Clamshell, Backhoe, Derrick, Dragline, Shovel in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.82
Base Rate: $23.82
#federal – Crusher or Screening Plant Operator in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.08
Base Rate: $23.08
#federal – Electrician in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.89
Base Rate: $33.89
#federal – Flagger in Matagorda County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.21
Base Rate: $15.21
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Matagorda 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 Matagorda County, Texas runs from $7.50 to $58.09 per hour, median $17.19. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Matagorda County, Texas?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy 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 Matagorda 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.