Heavy Construction — Greenup, Kentucky
WD KY20260083-17000-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Greenup, Kentucky (construction type: heavy) is $24.80/hr base + $8.76/hr fringe = $33.56/hr total package (WD KY20260083-17000-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $24.80 | $8.76 | $33.56 +37% vs market | $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 |
| IRONWORKER | $37.77 | $23.90 | $61.67 +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $36.17 | $25.80 | $61.97 Above median +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $22.17 | $9.64 | $31.81 Above median +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE FINISHING | $25.75 | $8.60 | $34.35 Above median +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW & PIPELAYER | $35.69 | $14.45 | $50.14 +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE WORKER | $26.87 | $19.66 | $46.53 Top 10% +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $35.52 | $14.45 | $49.97 Top 10% +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $26.68 | $13.00 | $39.68 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $28.60 | $11.83 | $40.43 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $24.34 | $13.00 | $37.34 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRENCHER | $26.27 | $12.37 | $38.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BULLDOZER; DRILL; PUMPCRETE; ROLLER OPERATORS ON CRANES WITH BOOMS 150 FEET AND OVER SHAL | $41.55 | $19.60 | $61.15 +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe; Bulldozer; Drill; Pumpcrete; Roller | $41.55 | $19.60 | $61.15 +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 CRANE; FORKLIFT OPERATORS ON CRANES WITH BOOM 150 FEET AND OVER, INCLUDING JIB, SHALL RECEIVE $0.75 ABOVE GROUP 1. AL | $41.55 | $19.60 | $61.15 Top 10% +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 Crane Forklift | $41.55 | $19.60 | $61.15 Top 10% +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; CONCRETE PUMP; ROLLER OPERATORS ON CRANES WITH BOOMS 150 FEET AND OVER SHALL RECEIVE $ | $38.69 | $19.60 | $58.29 Top 10% +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RECEIVE $1.50 ABOVE CLASS 1 RATE. COMBINATION RATE: ALL CRANE OPERATORS OPERATING CRANES, WHERE THE LENGTH OF THE BOOM IN COMBINATION WITH THE LENGTH | $38.37 | $19.60 | $57.97 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.82 | $3.26 | $21.08 Above median -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Greenup, 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 Greenup, 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.