Highway Construction — Johnson, Kansas
WD KS20260140-15696-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Johnson, Kansas (construction type: highway) is $43.28/hr base + $21.25/hr fringe = $64.53/hr total package (WD KS20260140-15696-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 39 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: KS20260140-15696-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Kansas (KS)
County: Johnson
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 39
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 | $43.28 | $21.25 | $64.53 Above median +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $39.06 | $18.71 | $57.77 Above median +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $29.93 | $14.14 | $44.07 +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $39.00 | $34.25 | $73.25 Above median +213% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER, AND DISTRIBUTOR | $37.45 | $15.87 | $53.32 +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $27.81 | $14.30 | $42.11 Top 10% +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $37.45 | $15.87 | $53.32 Above median +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $13.20 | $0.00 | $13.20 Above median -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FORM WORK ONLY | $30.21 | $14.57 | $44.78 +108% 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 | $32.12 | $14.73 | $46.85 Top 10% +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $30.67 | $14.36 | $45.03 Bottom 10% -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN | $24.92 | $12.15 | $37.07 Bottom 10% -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $41.52 | $17.26 | $58.78 Bottom 10% +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $34.88 | $15.40 | $50.28 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $28.15 | $11.65 | $39.80 Top 10% | $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 | $33.87 | $15.16 | $49.03 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $30.38 | $11.08 | $41.46 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $29.66 | $12.55 | $42.21 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MATERIAL TRANSFER VEHICLE | $14.65 | $0.00 | $14.65 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $32.25 | $15.31 | $47.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROTO MILL GROUNDMAN | $18.43 | $0.00 | $18.43 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $17.67 | $0.00 | $17.67 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $17.38 | $3.52 | $20.90 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: STRIPING MACHINE | $27.27 | $12.25 | $39.52 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $24.28 | $0.00 | $24.28 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $40.17 | $22.29 | $62.46 Above median +157% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $40.17 | $22.29 | $62.46 Top 10% +157% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $40.17 | $22.29 | $62.46 Above median +157% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER | $40.17 | $22.29 | $62.46 Above median +157% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $40.17 | $22.29 | $62.46 Above median +157% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTO MILL | $40.17 | $22.29 | $62.46 +157% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: SERVICE DRIVER | $20.00 | $12.49 | $32.49 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION | $17.10 | $0.00 | $17.10 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP AND TANDEM | $29.04 | $12.45 | $41.49 Top 10% +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED AND LOWBOY | $28.41 | $14.05 | $42.46 Top 10% +55% 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 | $38.04 | $15.85 | $53.89 Top 10% +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Johnson, 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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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 highway 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.