Prevailing Wages in Rusk County, Texas
Prevailing wages in Rusk County, Texas run $10.66 to $90.37 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 $16.90, and among the 23 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $4.11. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Boilermaker in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $58.09
Base Rate: $33.17 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Bricklayer in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $20.83
Base Rate: $18.33 | Fringe: $2.50
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $25.00
Base Rate: $25.00
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.63
Base Rate: $13.63
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.94
Base Rate: $13.94
#federal – Electrician (Communication Technician Only) in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.90
Base Rate: $14.00 | Fringe: $2.90
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring and Installatin of Sound and Communication Systems) in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $42.06
Base Rate: $30.05 | Fringe: $12.01
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.80
Base Rate: $14.36 | Fringe: $2.44
#federal – Elevator Mechanic: Footnotes: a. 6% Under 5 Years Based on Regular Hourly Rate for All Hours Worked. 8% Over 5 Years Based on Regular Hourly Rate for All Hours Worked. B. New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday After Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Veterans Day in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $90.37
Base Rate: $51.93 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $26.90
Base Rate: $19.77 | Fringe: $7.13
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $36.39
Base Rate: $28.26 | Fringe: $8.13
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.27
Base Rate: $12.27
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.20
Base Rate: $11.20
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.36
Base Rate: $11.36
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $10.66
Base Rate: $10.66
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $12.49 | Fringe: $2.13
#federal – Laborer: Roof Tearoff in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.28
Base Rate: $11.28
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $15.60
Base Rate: $15.60
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.93
Base Rate: $13.93
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.27
Base Rate: $14.00 | Fringe: $0.27
#federal – Operator: Drill in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.56
Base Rate: $16.22 | Fringe: $0.34
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.83
Base Rate: $14.83
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $15.10 | Fringe: $1.94
#federal – Operator: Loader in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $15.04
Base Rate: $12.62 | Fringe: $2.42
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $20.85
Base Rate: $17.52 | Fringe: $3.33
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.03
Base Rate: $16.03
#federal – Operator: Roller in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.70
Base Rate: $12.70
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller, and Spray in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.45
Base Rate: $14.45
#federal – Pipefitter in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $53.80
Base Rate: $39.76 | Fringe: $14.04
#federal – Plumber in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $25.90
Base Rate: $21.35 | Fringe: $4.55
#federal – Power Equipment Operator ((1)Tower Crane) in Rusk 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 Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $45.45
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $13.10
#federal – Roofer in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.75
Base Rate: $13.75
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.90
Base Rate: $15.44 | Fringe: $1.46
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $30.25
Base Rate: $22.73 | Fringe: $7.52
#federal – Tile Finisher in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.22
Base Rate: $11.22
#federal – Tile Setter in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.74
Base Rate: $14.74
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.57
Base Rate: $12.39 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $28.22
Base Rate: $19.65 | Fringe: $8.57
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi-trailer Truck in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.50
Base Rate: $12.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Rusk County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.11
Base Rate: $12.00 | Fringe: $4.11
#federal – Asphalt Distributor Operator in Rusk County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $23.09
Base Rate: $23.09
#federal – Asphalt Paving Machine Operator in Rusk County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.95
Base Rate: $20.95
#federal – Asphalt Raker in Rusk County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.76
Base Rate: $18.76
#federal – Broom or Sweeper Operator in Rusk County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.75
Base Rate: $17.75
#federal – Concrete Finisher, Paving and Structures in Rusk County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $21.11
Base Rate: $21.11
#federal – Concrete Pavement Finishing Machine Operator in Rusk County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.85
Base Rate: $24.85
#federal – Concrete Saw Operator in Rusk County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.69
Base Rate: $20.69
#federal – Crane Operator, Lattice Boom 80 Tons or Less in Rusk County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $25.57
Base Rate: $25.57
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Rusk 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 Rusk County, Texas runs from $10.66 to $90.37 per hour, median $16.90. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Rusk 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 Rusk 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.