Residential Construction — Miami, Kansas
WD KS20260009-15699-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC in Miami, Kansas (construction type: residential) is $9.35/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $9.35/hr total package (WD KS20260009-15699-res, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $9.35 | $0.00 | $9.35 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $11.57 | $0.00 | $11.57 Bottom 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $8.62 | $0.00 | $8.62 Bottom 10% -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $8.06 | $0.00 | $8.06 Bottom 10% -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL INSTALLER | $10.60 | $1.20 | $11.80 Top 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL TAPER | $11.89 | $0.63 | $12.52 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $8.19 | $0.00 | $8.19 Bottom 10% -72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $8.41 | $0.00 | $8.41 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: SHEET FLOOR LAYERS | $9.64 | $0.00 | $9.64 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GENERAL | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Top 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDERS | $7.60 | $0.00 | $7.60 Top 10% -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $9.70 | $0.00 | $9.70 Bottom 10% -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $9.37 | $0.00 | $9.37 Above median -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GRADER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPER | $9.95 | $0.00 | $9.95 Above median -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $11.60 | $1.64 | $13.24 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Miami, KS — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Miami, 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.