Residential Construction — Republic, Kansas
WD KS20260001-15174-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTERS, DRYWALL HANGING ONLY (BARBER, BARTON, CHAUTAUQUA, CHEYENNE, CLARK, COMANCHE, COWLEY, DECATUR, EDWARDS, ELK, ELLIS, ELLSWORTH, FINNEY, FORD in Republic, Kansas (construction type: residential) is $23.22/hr base + $12.89/hr fringe = $36.11/hr total package (WD KS20260001-15174-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 14 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTERS, DRYWALL HANGING ONLY (BARBER, BARTON, CHAUTAUQUA, CHEYENNE, CLARK, COMANCHE, COWLEY, DECATUR, EDWARDS, ELK, ELLIS, ELLSWORTH, FINNEY, FORD | $23.22 | $12.89 | $36.11 Top 10% +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS, INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACCOUSTICAL WORK | $35.72 | $22.40 | $58.12 Top 10% +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS, INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACCOUSTICAL WORK | $19.40 | $12.50 | $31.90 Bottom 10% +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS, INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACCOUSTICAL WORK | $31.43 | $21.85 | $53.28 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS, INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACCOUSTICAL WORK | $31.03 | $21.85 | $52.88 +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS, INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING & ACCOUSTICAL WORK | $23.22 | $12.89 | $36.11 Top 10% +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $16.16 | $0.00 | $16.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS | $13.73 | $0.00 | $13.73 Bottom 10% -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIERS | $10.85 | $0.00 | $10.85 Above median -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS, GENERAL | $9.05 | $1.65 | $10.70 Above median -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBERS, INCLUDING HVAC WORK | $18.47 | $0.00 | $18.47 Top 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFERS | $13.26 | $6.04 | $19.30 Bottom 10% -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKERS, EXCLUDING HVAC WORK | $17.88 | $0.00 | $17.88 Top 10% -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYERS | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 Above median -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Republic, 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 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.