Building Construction — Jackson, Kansas
WD KS20260061-15165-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Jackson, Kansas (construction type: building) is $23.95/hr base + $11.59/hr fringe = $35.54/hr total package (WD KS20260061-15165-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 31 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 | $23.95 | $11.59 | $35.54 Bottom 10% +58% 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 | $22.72 | $6.54 | $29.26 +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.01 | $3.31 | $24.32 +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $44.05 | $20.25 | $64.30 Above median +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $29.00 | $25.35 | $54.35 Above median +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL/REINFORCING | $39.00 | $34.25 | $73.25 +213% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $19.31 | $9.42 | $28.73 Above median +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $24.22 | $11.38 | $35.60 Above median +65% 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 | $45.90 | $19.94 | $65.84 Above median +118% 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 | $45.90 | $19.94 | $65.84 Above median +118% 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 | $30.18 | $13.52 | $43.70 Above median +63% 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 Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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.