Highway Construction — Republic, Kansas
WD KS20260113-15174-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Republic, Kansas (construction type: highway) is $15.59/hr base + $4.17/hr fringe = $19.76/hr total package (WD KS20260113-15174-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, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $15.59 | $4.17 | $19.76 Above median -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.93 | $0.00 | $15.93 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $26.72 | $4.22 | $30.94 +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $14.09 | $0.00 | $14.09 Bottom 10% -40% 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 | $14.15 | $0.00 | $14.15 Above median -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $14.04 | $0.00 | $14.04 Above median -35% 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 | $18.97 | $2.19 | $21.16 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $17.93 | $0.00 | $17.93 | $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 | $15.45 | $0.00 | $15.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $19.39 | $7.66 | $27.05 | $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 | $17.89 | $1.67 | $19.56 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 | $20.51 | $0.00 | $20.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $14.90 | $0.00 | $14.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $13.06 | $0.00 | $13.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROTO MILL | $17.74 | $0.00 | $17.74 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 | $15.68 | $0.00 | $15.68 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $13.94 | $0.00 | $13.94 | $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 | $15.78 | $0.00 | $15.78 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 | $15.79 | $0.00 | $15.79 Above median -42% 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 Republic, 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 Republic, 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.