Highway Construction — Butler, Kansas
WD KS20260132-15184-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Butler, Kansas (construction type: highway) is $15.84/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $15.84/hr total package (WD KS20260132-15184-hwy, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $15.84 | $0.00 | $15.84 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.31 | $0.00 | $15.31 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.64 | $18.29 | $58.93 +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $14.64 | $0.00 | $14.64 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $15.66 | $0.00 | $15.66 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $39.00 | $34.25 | $73.25 Top 10% +213% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $13.03 | $0.00 | $13.03 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.29 | $0.00 | $14.29 Above median -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $29.21 | $14.63 | $43.84 Above median +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $13.08 | $0.00 | $13.08 Above median -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $29.75 | $12.83 | $42.58 Above median +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $26.56 | $13.05 | $39.61 Top 10% +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.17 | $0.00 | $19.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $16.28 | $0.00 | $16.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $14.56 | $0.00 | $14.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $19.27 | $0.00 | $19.27 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE | $24.26 | $0.00 | $24.26 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE SAW | $17.80 | $0.00 | $17.80 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $22.40 | $4.39 | $26.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $15.33 | $0.00 | $15.33 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $18.30 | $0.00 | $18.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $17.37 | $0.00 | $17.37 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MATERIAL TRANSFER VEHICLE | $17.24 | $0.00 | $17.24 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $19.24 | $0.00 | $19.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $16.30 | $2.52 | $18.82 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $14.54 | $2.45 | $16.99 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROTO MILL | $17.86 | $0.00 | $17.86 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROTO MILL GROUNDMAN | $16.36 | $0.00 | $16.36 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $17.88 | $0.00 | $17.88 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $14.87 | $2.64 | $17.51 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: STRIPING MACHINE | $27.02 | $12.14 | $39.16 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $14.77 | $0.00 | $14.77 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: SERVICE DRIVER | $13.96 | $0.00 | $13.96 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION | $16.40 | $0.00 | $16.40 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP AND TANDEM | $16.35 | $0.00 | $16.35 Above median -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED AND LOWBOY | $23.23 | $9.89 | $33.12 Above median +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF ROAD TRUCK | $19.06 | $0.00 | $19.06 Top 10% -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $21.94 | $11.51 | $33.45 Above median +22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Butler, KS — Highway construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Butler, Kansas.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.