Highway Construction — McPherson, Kansas
WD KS20260101-15219-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in McPherson, Kansas (construction type: highway) is $14.94/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $14.94/hr total package (WD KS20260101-15219-hwy, Rev. 1).
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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 | $14.94 | $0.00 | $14.94 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.38 | $0.00 | $14.38 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.64 | $18.29 | $58.93 +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $14.38 | $1.20 | $15.58 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $13.55 | $0.00 | $13.55 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $39.00 | $34.25 | $73.25 Top 10% +213% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $14.38 | $0.00 | $14.38 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.86 | $0.00 | $14.86 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $12.14 | $0.00 | $12.14 Above median -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT PLANT | $14.81 | $0.00 | $14.81 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.21 | $2.19 | $21.40 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $13.64 | $0.00 | $13.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $17.17 | $2.37 | $19.54 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE | $21.11 | $0.00 | $21.11 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE SAW | $16.71 | $0.00 | $16.71 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $21.88 | $7.66 | $29.54 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $15.19 | $0.00 | $15.19 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $18.37 | $2.91 | $21.28 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $15.75 | $0.00 | $15.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MATERIAL TRANSFER VEHICLE | $13.92 | $0.00 | $13.92 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $23.18 | $0.00 | $23.18 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $19.12 | $0.00 | $19.12 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $17.54 | $0.00 | $17.54 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROTO MILL | $17.63 | $0.00 | $17.63 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROTO MILL GROUNDMAN | $15.35 | $0.00 | $15.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $17.76 | $0.00 | $17.76 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $15.56 | $0.00 | $15.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: STRIPING MACHINE | $19.93 | $4.49 | $24.42 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $18.18 | $0.00 | $18.18 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: DRILL RIG CAISSONS | $38.83 | $20.80 | $59.63 Top 10% +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVICEMAN: EQUIPMENT | $16.33 | $1.74 | $18.07 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: SERVICE DRIVER | $14.55 | $0.00 | $14.55 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP AND TANDEM | $17.98 | $0.00 | $17.98 Above median -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED AND LOWBOY | $19.20 | $0.00 | $19.20 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF ROAD TRUCK | $16.38 | $0.00 | $16.38 Above median -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP TRUCK | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 Above median -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $17.07 | $0.00 | $17.07 Above median -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the McPherson, 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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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 McPherson, 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.