Building Construction — Pottawatomie, Kansas
WD KS20260055-15173-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (MECHANICAL) in Pottawatomie, Kansas (construction type: building) is $45.60/hr base + $35.47/hr fringe = $81.07/hr total package (WD KS20260055-15173-bld, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $28.34 | $10.33 | $38.67 +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $28.34 | $14.08 | $42.42 +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK..$ 16.31 0.00 CARPENTER | $15.08 | $0.00 | $15.08 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.88 | $0.00 | $19.88 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $44.05 | $20.25 | $64.30 Above median +116% 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 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $27.22 | $21.91 | $49.13 Above median +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $29.00 | $25.35 | $54.35 Above median +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $36.00 | $34.25 | $70.25 Top 10% +200% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.19 | $1.85 | $15.04 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $17.20 | $10.27 | $27.47 Above median +28% 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 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $31.56 | $11.28 | $42.84 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $27.78 | $12.58 | $40.36 Above median | $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: CRANE | $33.19 | $14.16 | $47.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $37.92 | $0.00 | $37.92 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $28.79 | $12.73 | $41.52 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $26.30 | $11.62 | $37.92 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $33.78 | $13.64 | $47.42 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $36.18 | $19.97 | $56.15 Above median +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $22.07 | $0.97 | $23.04 +7% 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 | $45.90 | $19.94 | $65.84 Above median +118% 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 | $22.87 | $6.84 | $29.71 +30% 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 | $41.57 | $20.60 | $62.17 Above median +154% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $29.93 | $13.32 | $43.25 Top 10% +77% 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 |
| 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 | $17.05 | $0.00 | $17.05 Bottom 10% -38% 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 Pottawatomie, 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 Pottawatomie, 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.