WageDetermination.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination from the U.S. Department of Labor (Decision Number TX20260278) effective May 18, 2026, establishing prevailing wage rates for federal construction projects in Texas counties of Callahan, Jones, and Taylor involving building construction.

The determination lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for multiple construction classifications including boilermakers ($33.17/hour), electricians ($28.44/hour), power equipment operators ($32.35-$32.85/hour), ironworkers ($28.26/hour), plumbers ($28.64/hour), truck drivers ($12.00-$19.65/hour depending on vehicle type), and numerous other trades such as sheet metal workers, roofers, pipefitters, painters, equipment operators, laborers, and specialized positions. Fringe benefit rates range from 0.00 to 24.92 percent depending on classification. The document includes rate identifiers indicating whether rates are union-negotiated (identified by four-letter codes beginning with characters other than ◊), weighted union average rates (UAVG identifier), survey rates (◊SU◊ identifier), or state-adopted rates (◊SA◊ identifier). The wage determination applies to all federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act awarded on or after the effective date. Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements apply to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, providing employees one hour paid sick leave per 30 hours worked (up to 56 hours annually). Executive Order 13658 minimum wage of $13.65/hour applies to covered workers for contracts effective May 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026, subject to annual adjustment. The document provides appeal procedures through the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and Administrative Review Board for parties disagreeing with wage determinations.