Building Construction — Barren, Kentucky
WD KY20260042-14739-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Barren, Kentucky (construction type: building) is $30.24/hr base + $18.54/hr fringe = $48.78/hr total package (WD KY20260042-14739-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 36 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: KY20260042-14739-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Kentucky (KY)
County: Barren
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 36
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $30.24 | $18.54 | $48.78 +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $43.85 | $28.44 | $72.29 +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $24.61 | $11.88 | $36.49 +22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $32.25 | $18.09 | $50.34 +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $27.99 | $0.00 | $27.99 +17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $41.15 | $29.35 | $70.50 Above median +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $39.70 | $29.59 | $69.29 Top 10% +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING ZONE 2 - 10 TO 50 MILE RADIUS OF UNION HALL, 1643 GREENUP AVE, ASHLAND, KY | $40.10 | $29.59 | $69.69 Top 10% +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING ZONE 3 - 50 MILE RADIUS & OVER OF UNION HALL, 1643 GREENUP AVE, ASHLAND, KY | $41.70 | $29.59 | $71.29 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $22.31 | $15.40 | $37.71 +14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $36.73 | $27.05 | $63.78 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CARPENTER TENDER | $26.69 | $13.32 | $40.01 Above median +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.97 | $6.11 | $23.08 Above median +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $28.16 | $17.55 | $45.71 Above median +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $26.89 | $13.32 | $40.21 Above median +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $28.53 | $17.38 | $45.91 Top 10% +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATOR | $28.73 | $19.36 | $48.09 Above median +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $21.11 | $13.00 | $34.11 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $24.33 | $13.00 | $37.33 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 Above median +165% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $18.20 | $6.43 | $24.63 +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE | $57.41 | $38.44 | $95.85 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $41.00 | $21.66 | $62.66 +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $33.41 | $16.67 | $50.08 Above median +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $34.99 | $19.60 | $54.59 Above median +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $41.98 | $19.60 | $61.58 +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $41.98 | $19.60 | $61.58 Above median +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE CRANES WITH BOOM 150 FEET & OVER, INCLUDING JIB, SHALL RECEIVE $.75 ABOVE THE WAGE RATE. ALL CRANES WITH PILING LEADS | $41.98 | $19.60 | $61.58 Top 10% +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $41.98 | $19.60 | $61.58 Top 10% +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $22.31 | $7.41 | $29.72 +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $40.32 | $25.66 | $65.98 Above median +179% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $25.91 | $8.06 | $33.97 +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $44.15 | $26.08 | $70.23 Above median +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $17.67 | $7.45 | $25.12 +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $25.77 | $6.10 | $31.87 +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.07 | $6.25 | $23.32 Above median -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Barren, KY — Building 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.
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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 building construction in Barren, Kentucky.
- 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.