Wage Determination TX20260253.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for building construction projects in Harris County, Texas. The decision supersedes General Decision Number TX20250253 and applies to all building construction projects exceeding four stories (excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits effective through various dates in 2024 and 2025 for numerous construction trade classifications. Key wage rates include: Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator at $30.20 per hour with $12.38 fringes (effective 07/01/2024); Boilermaker at $33.17 with $24.92 fringes (01/01/2025); Carpenter at $33.27 with $9.73 fringes (04/01/2025); Electrician at $38.50 with $10.71 fringes (09/01/2025); Plumber at $39.98 with $11.61 fringes (10/01/2024); and Elevator Mechanic at $53.59 with $38.44 fringes (01/01/2025). Additional classifications include operators, laborers, truck drivers, sheet metal workers, pipefitters, and specialized trades, each with corresponding hourly rates and fringe percentages. The document includes footnotes addressing experience-based wage differentials and recognized federal holidays. Executive Order requirements regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage thresholds ($13.30 for contracts under Executive Order 13658) are noted. Rate identifiers indicate union rates, survey rates, weighted union averages, and state-adopted rates, with detailed explanations of each classification system provided for reference purposes.