Building Construction — Jewell, Kansas
WD KS20260044-15210-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Jewell, Kansas (construction type: building) is $45.60/hr base + $35.47/hr fringe = $81.07/hr total package (WD KS20260044-15210-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 22 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 | $45.60 | $35.47 | $81.07 Above median +261% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $29.07 | $15.61 | $44.68 +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK..$ 19.04 3.95 CARPENTER | $17.92 | $2.09 | $20.01 Top 10% -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.01 | $3.33 | $21.34 -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $38.75 | $18.52 | $57.27 +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS | $27.63 | $10.96 | $38.59 Top 10% +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC A. VACATION PAY: 6% FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS SERVICE; 8% WITH 5 OR MORE YEARS OF SERVICE. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL | $60.69 | $38.44 | $99.13 Top 10% +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $18.92 | $6.64 | $25.56 +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $39.00 | $34.25 | $73.25 Top 10% +213% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $23.02 | $15.09 | $38.11 +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.37 | $2.77 | $15.14 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| METAL BUILDING ERECTOR | $11.19 | $1.83 | $13.02 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $15.72 | $1.95 | $17.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $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 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $27.79 | $10.85 | $38.64 Above median +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $14.48 | $2.96 | $17.44 -23% 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 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $28.20 | $10.85 | $39.05 +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $23.18 | $5.83 | $29.01 +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER: FIRE SPRINKLER | $41.83 | $27.60 | $69.43 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Jewell, 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 Jewell, 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.