Service Contract Act WD 2015-5253.pdf

This is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division for Texas Counties (Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees across numerous occupational classifications in the specified Texas counties. Wage Determination No. 2015-5253 (Revision 29, effective 5/13/2026) lists approximately 200+ occupational codes with corresponding hourly rates ranging from $11.49 to $50.21. Major occupational categories include Administrative Support and Clerical Occupations (rates $15.29–$32.87), Health Occupations (rates $18.10–$50.21 for specialized roles), Mechanics and Maintenance and Repair Occupations (rates $18.05–$37.96), Information and Arts Occupations (rates $15.32–$35.34), and Technical Occupations (rates $18.73–$46.75). The determination mandates fringe benefits including health and welfare contributions of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours per week or $222.00 weekly/$962.00 monthly), vacation provisions (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years), and a minimum of 11 paid holidays annually. Special provisions apply to computer employees, air traffic controllers, hazardous materials handlers, and uniform requirements. Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 establish paid sick leave requirements and minimum wage floors for federal contractors. Contractors must furnish uniforms without cost or provide reimbursement at rates of $1.35 per week (or $5.67 cents daily) for cleaning and maintenance.