Residential Construction — Sedgwick, Kansas
WD KS20260002-15238-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Sedgwick, Kansas (construction type: residential) is $12.42/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $12.42/hr total package (WD KS20260002-15238-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $12.42 | $0.00 | $12.42 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $11.26 | $0.00 | $11.26 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $38.05 | $17.80 | $55.85 +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $10.39 | $0.00 | $10.39 Bottom 10% -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: CARPENTER TENDER | $8.14 | $0.00 | $8.14 -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: UNSKILLED | $8.17 | $0.00 | $8.17 Above median -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $12.64 | $0.00 | $12.64 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $13.73 | $0.73 | $14.46 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $10.24 | $0.00 | $10.24 Above median -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $10.88 | $1.54 | $12.42 Above median -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADERS | $9.91 | $0.00 | $9.91 -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GRADER, MULTI-PURPOSE | $11.71 | $0.00 | $11.71 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLERS, ALL TYPES | $8.65 | $0.00 | $8.65 -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPERS | $9.63 | $1.29 | $10.92 Top 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCREED/CONCRETE | $9.63 | $0.00 | $9.63 -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $8.61 | $0.00 | $8.61 Bottom 10% -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: 1-2 AXLE | $8.53 | $0.00 | $8.53 -69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: 2-3 AXLE | $8.86 | $1.43 | $10.29 -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: TANDEM/3 AXLE | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 -71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Sedgwick, 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 Sedgwick, 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.