Building Construction — Doniphan, Kansas
WD KS20260047-15693-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (MECHANICAL) in Doniphan, Kansas (construction type: building) is $45.60/hr base + $35.47/hr fringe = $81.07/hr total package (WD KS20260047-15693-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 28 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (MECHANICAL) | $45.60 | $35.47 | $81.07 Top 10% +261% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $43.57 | $23.02 | $66.59 Above median +153% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $39.59 | $22.40 | $61.99 Above median +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $23.49 | $8.39 | $31.88 Above median +31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $30.62 | $14.45 | $45.07 +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $31.60 | $16.95 | $48.55 Top 10% +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $28.91 | $15.25 | $44.16 Above median +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $17.86 | $1.01 | $18.87 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $26.69 | $7.01 | $33.70 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $33.12 | $13.96 | $47.08 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $33.19 | $14.16 | $47.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $34.83 | $14.16 | $48.99 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $31.05 | $13.26 | $44.31 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $30.35 | $12.04 | $42.39 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $33.78 | $13.64 | $47.42 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $36.18 | $19.97 | $56.15 Top 10% +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $55.56 | $25.80 | $81.36 Above median +169% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $33.22 | $15.43 | $48.65 Above median +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $45.48 | $22.42 | $67.90 Above median +179% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | $39.93 | $22.42 | $62.35 Above median +156% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER | $45.48 | $22.42 | $67.90 Above median +179% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $38.45 | $22.29 | $60.74 Above median +167% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $52.18 | $27.15 | $79.33 Above median +224% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $20.74 | $1.46 | $22.20 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $42.73 | $18.39 | $61.12 Top 10% +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP | $25.50 | $10.38 | $35.88 Above median +31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $39.89 | $15.85 | $55.74 Top 10% +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK | $39.89 | $15.85 | $55.74 Top 10% +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Doniphan, KS — Building 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 building construction in Doniphan, 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.