Prevailing Wages in Taylor County, Texas
Prevailing wages in Taylor County, Texas run $8.83 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 $15.68, and among the 21 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $6.53. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Boilermaker in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $58.09
Base Rate: $33.17 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Bricklayer in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $20.04
Base Rate: $20.04
#federal – Carpenter in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.37
Base Rate: $12.71 | Fringe: $0.66
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $15.32
Base Rate: $15.32
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $39.54
Base Rate: $28.44 | Fringe: $11.10
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation) in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $26.90
Base Rate: $19.77 | Fringe: $7.13
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $36.39
Base Rate: $28.26 | Fringe: $8.13
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.27
Base Rate: $12.27
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $27.42
Base Rate: $22.16 | Fringe: $5.26
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.89
Base Rate: $11.89
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.36
Base Rate: $11.36
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $10.58
Base Rate: $10.58
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $12.49 | Fringe: $2.13
#federal – Laborer: Roof Tearoff in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.28
Base Rate: $11.28
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.25
Base Rate: $14.25
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.93
Base Rate: $13.93
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $19.60
Base Rate: $18.29 | Fringe: $1.31
#federal – Operator: Drill in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.56
Base Rate: $16.22 | Fringe: $0.34
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.83
Base Rate: $14.83
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.37
Base Rate: $13.37
#federal – Operator: Loader in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.49
Base Rate: $13.55 | Fringe: $0.94
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $20.85
Base Rate: $17.52 | Fringe: $3.33
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.03
Base Rate: $16.03
#federal – Operator: Roller in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.70
Base Rate: $12.70
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller, and Spray in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.45
Base Rate: $14.45
#federal – Pipefitter in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $34.35
Base Rate: $25.80 | Fringe: $8.55
#federal – Plumber in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $39.29
Base Rate: $28.64 | Fringe: $10.65
#federal – Power Equipment Operator ((1)Tower Crane) in Taylor 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 Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $45.45
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $13.10
#federal – Roofer in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.75
Base Rate: $13.75
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $27.66
Base Rate: $21.13 | Fringe: $6.53
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $30.25
Base Rate: $22.73 | Fringe: $7.52
#federal – Tile Finisher in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.22
Base Rate: $11.22
#federal – Tile Setter in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.74
Base Rate: $14.74
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.57
Base Rate: $12.39 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $28.22
Base Rate: $19.65 | Fringe: $8.57
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi-trailer Truck in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.50
Base Rate: $12.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Taylor County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $16.11
Base Rate: $12.00 | Fringe: $4.11
#federal – Carpenter in Taylor County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $12.40
Base Rate: $12.40
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Taylor County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $8.83
Base Rate: $8.83
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Taylor County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $9.72
Base Rate: $9.72
#federal – Plumber in Taylor County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $17.50
Base Rate: $15.50 | Fringe: $2.00
#federal – Roofer in Taylor County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $9.35
Base Rate: $9.35
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Taylor County, Texas – Residential
Total Wage: $10.88
Base Rate: $10.88
#federal – Asphalt Distributor Operator in Taylor County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $22.68
Base Rate: $22.68
#federal – Asphalt Paving Machine Operator in Taylor County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.34
Base Rate: $20.34
#federal – Asphalt Raker in Taylor County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.97
Base Rate: $18.97
#federal – Broom or Sweeper Operator in Taylor County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.76
Base Rate: $17.76
#federal – Concrete Finisher, Paving and Structures in Taylor County, Texas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.92
Base Rate: $20.92
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Taylor 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 Taylor County, Texas runs from $8.83 to $58.09 per hour, median $15.68. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Taylor County, Texas?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Highway, Residential 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 Taylor 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.