Residential Construction — Shawnee, Kansas
WD KS20260010-15177-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER, STONEMASON in Shawnee, Kansas (construction type: residential) is $14.14/hr base + $1.25/hr fringe = $15.39/hr total package (WD KS20260010-15177-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER, STONEMASON | $14.14 | $1.25 | $15.39 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS: CARPENTERS | $8.72 | $1.80 | $10.52 -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS: MILLWRIGHTS | $13.45 | $1.80 | $15.25 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/FINISHER | $12.60 | $1.05 | $13.65 Above median -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $11.55 | $1.70 | $13.25 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $11.00 | $2.86 | $13.86 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $12.83 | $5.54 | $18.37 Bottom 10% -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: LABORERS, GENERAL | $9.30 | $2.30 | $11.60 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDERS | $9.60 | $2.30 | $11.90 Top 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $10.50 | $1.25 | $11.75 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $15.70 | $0.01 | $15.71 Bottom 10% -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $15.83 | $2.34 | $18.17 Bottom 10% -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE OPERATORS | $11.80 | $3.77 | $15.57 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE OPERATORS | $13.75 | $3.77 | $17.52 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FORKLIFT OPERATORS | $13.35 | $3.77 | $17.12 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER OPERATORS | $11.55 | $3.77 | $15.32 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $14.66 | $1.29 | $15.95 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $14.68 | $3.54 | $18.22 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $16.47 | $3.23 | $19.70 Bottom 10% -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $11.32 | $1.20 | $12.52 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Shawnee, 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 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.