Residential Construction — Boyd, Kentucky
WD KY20260011-16996-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ABOVE in Boyd, Kentucky (construction type: residential) is $35.34/hr base + $17.85/hr fringe = $53.19/hr total package (WD KY20260011-16996-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABOVE | $35.34 | $17.85 | $53.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $14.47 | $0.00 | $14.47 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.89 | $0.00 | $13.89 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $15.70 | $0.00 | $15.70 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.67 | $0.00 | $10.67 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $15.16 | $4.63 | $19.79 Above median -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $12.10 | $0.00 | $12.10 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $21.50 | $1.79 | $23.29 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $21.50 | $1.79 | $23.29 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $21.50 | $1.79 | $23.29 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $42.75 | $25.76 | $68.51 Above median +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CABLE CRANE; HYDRAULIC CRANE CRANES WITH BOOM 150 FEET AND OVER INCLUDING JIB SHALL RECEIVE $ .50 ABOVE GROUPS 1 AND 2 CRANE | $36.25 | $17.85 | $54.10 +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER: SHAKE & SHINGLE ROOF | $14.28 | $0.00 | $14.28 Top 10% -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $33.53 | $26.71 | $60.24 Above median +155% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.00 | $1.63 | $15.63 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Boyd, KY — 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 Boyd, 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.