Building Construction — Johnson, Kansas
WD KS20260052-15696-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (MECHANICAL) in Johnson, Kansas (construction type: building) is $45.60/hr base + $35.47/hr fringe = $81.07/hr total package (WD KS20260052-15696-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 40 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: KS20260052-15696-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Kansas (KS)
County: Johnson
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 40
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 | $43.28 | $21.25 | $64.53 Above median +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $44.63 | $22.40 | $67.03 Above median +170% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $40.94 | $21.25 | $62.19 Above median +151% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $30.00 | $1.62 | $31.62 +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $40.13 | $20.50 | $60.63 Above median +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $37.61 | $22.60 | $60.21 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $51.01 | $26.25 | $77.26 Above median +160% 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 |
| GLAZIER | $39.32 | $22.34 | $61.66 Above median +152% 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: CONCRETE SAW | $31.51 | $11.60 | $43.11 Above median +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $12.48 | $0.00 | $12.48 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $32.25 | $16.95 | $49.20 Top 10% +128% 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 |
| LABORERS: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $31.99 | $16.03 | $48.02 +123% vs market | $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: LOADER | $30.35 | $12.04 | $42.39 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $32.68 | $13.57 | $46.25 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 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $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 |
| PLASTERER | $29.85 | $13.29 | $43.14 +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $54.28 | $23.79 | $78.07 Above median +159% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $45.48 | $22.42 | $67.90 Above median +179% 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: CRANE | $45.89 | $22.42 | $68.31 Top 10% +181% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $44.14 | $22.42 | $66.56 Top 10% +174% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $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 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $26.68 | $11.61 | $38.29 +27% 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 | $39.89 | $15.85 | $55.74 Top 10% +104% 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 Johnson, 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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Direct labor subtotal
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 Johnson, 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.