Heavy Construction — Boyle, Kentucky
WD KY20260059-15257-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER in Boyle, Kentucky (construction type: heavy) is $21.51/hr base + $10.00/hr fringe = $31.51/hr total package (WD KY20260059-15257-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.51 | $10.00 | $31.51 Above median +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $32.35 | $2.18 | $34.53 +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $35.63 | $26.49 | $62.12 +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $37.47 | $26.49 | $63.96 +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, COMMON OR GENERAL, CONCRETE WORKER, DUMPMAN & GRADE CHECKER | $26.87 | $19.66 | $46.53 Top 10% +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW, PIPELAYERS & VIBRATING PLATE | $27.12 | $19.66 | $46.78 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $18.31 | $8.89 | $27.20 Top 10% +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FORM WORKER | $28.80 | $18.77 | $47.57 Top 10% +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $26.42 | $12.70 | $39.12 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $29.96 | $13.00 | $42.96 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.35 | $13.00 | $38.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATORS OPERATING CRANES, WHERE THE LENGTH OF THE BOOM IN COMBINATION WITH THE LENGTH OF THE PILING LEADS EQUAL OR EXCEEDS 150 FEET, SHALL RECEIVE $ | $41.55 | $9.50 | $51.05 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; FORKLIFT OPERATORS ON CRANES WITH BOOMS 150 FEET AND OVER SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 ABOVE GR | $38.69 | $9.50 | $48.19 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4 OILER OPERATORS ON CRANES WITH BOOMS 150 FEET AND OVER SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 ABOVE GROUP 1 RATE; 250 FEET AND OVER INCL | $38.37 | $9.50 | $47.87 Above median +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Boyle, KY — Heavy 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 heavy construction in Boyle, 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.