Highway Construction — Shawnee, Kansas
WD KS20260148-15177-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Shawnee, Kansas (construction type: highway) is $17.12/hr base + $4.74/hr fringe = $21.86/hr total package (WD KS20260148-15177-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $17.12 | $4.74 | $21.86 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $27.45 | $10.10 | $37.55 Above median +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $29.93 | $14.14 | $44.07 +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $30.50 | $27.05 | $57.55 Above median +146% 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: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.30 | $8.37 | $25.67 Above median +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $29.21 | $14.63 | $43.84 Above median +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $13.20 | $0.00 | $13.20 Above median -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $29.75 | $12.83 | $42.58 Above median +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $32.12 | $14.73 | $46.85 Top 10% +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $26.78 | $11.94 | $38.72 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $21.75 | $11.31 | $33.06 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $19.17 | $0.00 | $19.17 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $19.35 | $5.41 | $24.76 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE | $24.26 | $0.00 | $24.26 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $21.18 | $6.96 | $28.14 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $25.14 | $9.03 | $34.17 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $18.87 | $4.26 | $23.13 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MATERIAL TRANSFER VEHICLE | $14.65 | $0.00 | $14.65 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $25.45 | $9.49 | $34.94 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $27.84 | $15.53 | $43.37 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $16.09 | $0.00 | $16.09 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROTO MILL | $21.05 | $0.00 | $21.05 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROTO MILL GROUNDMAN | $18.43 | $0.00 | $18.43 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $17.67 | $0.00 | $17.67 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $16.93 | $0.00 | $16.93 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: STRIPING MACHINE | $27.27 | $12.25 | $39.52 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $16.96 | $0.00 | $16.96 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: SERVICE DRIVER | $15.76 | $0.00 | $15.76 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION | $16.54 | $0.00 | $16.54 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP AND TANDEM | $23.23 | $11.51 | $34.74 Top 10% +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED AND LOWBOY | $23.82 | $9.89 | $33.71 Top 10% +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF ROAD TRUCK | $19.06 | $0.00 | $19.06 Top 10% -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $22.45 | $11.51 | $33.96 Above median +24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, 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.