Highway Construction — Carroll, Kentucky
WD KY20260038-16310-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Carroll, Kentucky (construction type: highway) is $33.70/hr base + $16.57/hr fringe = $50.27/hr total package (WD KY20260038-16310-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 44 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: KY20260038-16310-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Kentucky (KY)
County: Carroll
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 44
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 | $33.70 | $16.57 | $50.27 +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $35.00 | $17.13 | $52.13 +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $41.05 | $21.79 | $62.84 Above median +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $33.89 | $24.06 | $57.95 Above median +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIVER | $51.21 | $24.06 | $75.27 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.96 | $22.44 | $63.40 Above median +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $37.00 | $22.26 | $59.26 +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: WIREMEN | $41.15 | $29.35 | $70.50 Top 10% +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO WORK BELOW GROUND LEVEL ARE TO BE PAID 10% ABOVE BASIC WAGE RATE. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO OPEN CUT WORK | $38.37 | $19.60 | $57.97 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER (ANDERSON, BOYLE, BRECKINRIDGE, BULLITT, FAYETTE, FRANKLIN, GRAYSON, HARDIN, HENRY, JEFFERSON, JESSAMINE, LARUE, MADISON, MARION, MEADE, ME | $36.17 | $25.80 | $61.97 Top 10% +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER ZONE 1 | $39.70 | $29.59 | $69.29 Top 10% +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER ZONE 2 | $40.10 | $29.59 | $69.69 Top 10% +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER ZONE 3 | $41.70 | $29.59 | $71.29 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: FENCE ERECTOR (BRACKEN, GALLATIN, GRANT, HARRISON, ROBERTSON, BOURBON; CARROLL; FLEMING (WESTERN PART, EXCLUDING TOWNSHIPS OF BEECHBURG, C | $35.88 | $23.90 | $59.78 Top 10% +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL (BRACKEN, GALLATIN, GRANT, HARRISON, ROBERTSON, BOURBON; CARROLL; FLEMING (WESTERN PART, EXCLUDING TOWNSHIPS OF BEECHBURG, COLF | $37.77 | $23.90 | $61.67 Top 10% +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 AGING & CURING OF CONCRETE; ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORKER; ASPHALT PLANT; ASPHALT; BATCH TRUCK DUMP; CARPENTER TENDER; CEMENT MASON TEND | $26.87 | $19.66 | $46.53 Above median +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 BATTER BOARD MAN; BRICKMASON TENDER; MORTAR MIXER OPERATOR; SCAFFOLD BUILDER; BURNER & WELDER; BUSHAMMER; CHAIN SAW OPERATOR; CONCRE | $27.12 | $19.66 | $46.78 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 ASPHALT LUTEMAN & RAKER; GUNNITE NOZZLEMAN; GUNNITE OPERATOR & MIXER; GROUT PUMP OPERATOR; SIDE RAIL SETTER; RAIL PAVED DITCHES; SCR | $27.17 | $19.66 | $46.83 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 CAISSON WORKER; CEMENT FINISHER; ENVIRONMENTAL - NUCLEAR, RADIATION, TOXIC & HAZARDOUS WASTE - LEVELS A & B; MINER & DRILLER; TUNNEL | $27.77 | $19.66 | $47.43 Above median +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, HEAVY & HIGHWAY BRIDGES - GUARDRAILS - LIGHTPOLES - STRIPING: BRIDGE EQUIPMENT TENDER AND CONTAINMENT BUILDER | $20.73 | $9.06 | $29.79 Top 10% +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, HEAVY & HIGHWAY BRIDGES - GUARDRAILS - LIGHTPOLES - STRIPING: BRUSH & ROLLER | $23.39 | $9.06 | $32.45 Top 10% +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, HEAVY & HIGHWAY BRIDGES - GUARDRAILS - LIGHTPOLES - STRIPING: ELEVATED TANKS; STEEPLEJACK WORK; BRIDGE & LEAD ABATEMENT | $24.39 | $9.06 | $33.45 Top 10% +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, HEAVY & HIGHWAY BRIDGES - GUARDRAILS - LIGHTPOLES - STRIPING: SANDBLASTING & WATER BLASTING | $24.14 | $9.06 | $33.20 Top 10% +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, HEAVY & HIGHWAY BRIDGES - GUARDRAILS - LIGHTPOLES - STRIPING: SPRAY | $23.89 | $9.06 | $32.95 Top 10% +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRIDGE/EQUIPMENT TENDER AND/OR CONTAINMENT BUILDER | $18.90 | $5.90 | $24.80 Top 10% +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH & ROLLER | $21.30 | $5.90 | $27.20 Bottom 10% +24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH & ROLLER | $22.00 | $12.52 | $34.52 +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: ELEVATED TANKS; STEEPLEJACK WORK; BRIDGE & LEAD ABATEMENT | $22.30 | $5.90 | $28.20 Top 10% +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SANDBLASTING & WATERBLASTING | $22.05 | $5.90 | $27.95 Top 10% +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $21.80 | $5.90 | $27.70 +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY, SANDBLAST, POWER TOOLS, WATERBLAST & STEAM CLEANING | $23.00 | $12.52 | $35.52 Top 10% +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: POWER GENERATING FACILITIES.$ 34.29 23.95 PAINTERS: BRIDGES; LOCKS; DAMS; TENSION TOWERS & ENERGIZED SUBSTATIONS | $37.53 | $23.95 | $61.48 Top 10% +180% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $34.39 | $24.06 | $58.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER (BRECKINRIDGE, BULLITT, CARROLL, FRANKLIN, GRAYSON, HARDIN, HENRY, JEFFERSON, LARUE, MARION, MEADE, NELSON, OLDHAM, SHELBY, SPENCER, TRIMBLE & | $41.90 | $24.89 | $66.79 Top 10% +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER | $42.75 | $25.76 | $68.51 +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BRACKEN, CARROLL, GALLATIN, GRANT, MASON, OWEN & ROBERTSON COUNTIES) | $43.30 | $27.40 | $70.70 Top 10% +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 A-FRAME WINCH TRUCK; AUTO PATROL; BACKFILLER; BATCHER PLANT; BITUMINOUS PAVER; BITUMINOUS TRANSFER MACHINE; BOOM CAT | $41.55 | $19.60 | $61.15 Top 10% +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 AIR COMPRESSOR; BITUMINOUS MIXER; BOOM TYPE TAMPING MACHINE; BULL FLOAT; CONCRETE MIXER; DREDGE ENGINEER; ELECTRIC VI | $38.69 | $19.60 | $58.29 Top 10% +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3 ALL OFF ROAD MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING ARTICULATING DUMP TRUCKS; GREASER ON GREASE FACILITIES SERVICING | $39.14 | $19.60 | $58.74 Top 10% +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN | $27.20 | $14.54 | $41.74 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 Mobile Batch Truck Tender | $16.57 | $7.34 | $23.91 Top 10% -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2 Greaser; Tire Changer; & Mechanic Tender | $16.68 | $7.34 | $24.02 Top 10% -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3 Single Axle Dump; Flatbed; Semi-trailer or Pole Trailer when used to pull building materials and equipment; Tandem Axle Dump; D | $16.86 | $7.34 | $24.20 Top 10% -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4 Euclid & Other Heavy Earthmoving Equipment & Lowboy; Articulator Cat; 5-Axle Vehicle; Winch & A-Frame when used in transporting | $16.96 | $7.34 | $24.30 Top 10% -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Carroll, KY — 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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Direct labor subtotal
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 Carroll, 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.