Prevailing Wage for a Boilermaker in Hidalgo County, Texas (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Boilermaker (Building construction) in Hidalgo County is $33.17 base + $24.92 fringe = $58.09 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Hidalgo County. Texas also sets its own prevailing wage (TX DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the TX rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · TX20260255 | $33.17 | $24.92 | $58.09 |
| Residential | Federal · TX20260001 | $16.35 | $2.32 | $18.67 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Texas (they govern federally funded work); the TX state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Texas's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- TX20260255
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination TX20260255 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Boilermaker on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,326.80 in base wages plus $996.80 in fringe = $2,323.60 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
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Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team