Building Construction — Daviess, Kentucky
WD KY20260103-16804-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Daviess, Kentucky (construction type: building) is $30.94/hr base + $21.99/hr fringe = $52.93/hr total package (WD KY20260103-16804-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 38 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: KY20260103-16804-bld
Revision: 2
Construction Type: building
State: Kentucky (KY)
County: Daviess
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 38
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 | $30.94 | $21.99 | $52.93 +143% 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 | $25.09 | $10.05 | $35.14 +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $24.29 | $8.21 | $32.50 +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $22.10 | $14.47 | $36.57 +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND FORM WORK | $20.57 | $13.25 | $33.82 Top 10% +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.56 | $9.56 | $30.12 +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $37.10 | $20.03 | $57.13 +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $32.86 | $19.44 | $52.30 +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $27.31 | $16.86 | $44.17 Above median +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $29.44 | $9.01 | $38.45 +17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $37.77 | $23.90 | $61.67 Above median +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CARPENTER TENDER, DEMOLIOTION, FORM STRIPPING | $27.16 | $17.55 | $44.71 +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.71 | $7.08 | $25.79 Above median +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW - HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND, GRADE CHECKER, JACK HAMMER, MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $28.16 | $17.55 | $45.71 +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $28.89 | $19.20 | $48.09 Top 10% +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $15.00 | $4.08 | $19.08 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATOR | $31.35 | $23.18 | $54.53 Top 10% +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $27.38 | $9.10 | $36.48 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $24.51 | $12.72 | $37.23 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $22.52 | $4.00 | $26.52 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $23.60 | $12.65 | $36.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $18.79 | $5.88 | $24.67 +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $38.41 | $22.26 | $60.67 +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $44.26 | $20.28 | $64.54 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $40.65 | $19.60 | $60.25 Above median +120% 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: CRANE CRANES WITH BOOM 150 FEET & OVER, INCLUDING JIB, SHALL RECEIVE $.75 ABOVE THE WAGE RATE; 250 FEET AND OVER, INCLUDING | $40.65 | $19.60 | $60.25 Top 10% +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $40.65 | $19.60 | $60.25 Above median +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $40.65 | $19.60 | $60.25 Above median +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $30.97 | $13.91 | $44.88 Above median +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $40.19 | $27.33 | $67.52 Above median +186% 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 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $44.15 | $26.08 | $70.23 Above median +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| STRUCTURES OVER 75FT? $1.50/ HOUR ABOVE BASE WAGE ALL STRUCTURES OVER 100FT? $2.50/ HOUR ABOVE BASE WAGE | $30.62 | $20.30 | $50.92 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $15.42 | $7.24 | $22.66 +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $20.96 | $0.00 | $20.96 -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $23.60 | $8.03 | $31.63 Top 10% +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Daviess, 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 Daviess, 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.