Building Construction — Knott, Kentucky
WD KY20260043-15272-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Knott, Kentucky (construction type: building) is $38.05/hr base + $30.87/hr fringe = $68.92/hr total package (WD KY20260043-15272-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $38.05 | $30.87 | $68.92 Above median +216% 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 | $24.61 | $11.88 | $36.49 +22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $37.04 | $26.57 | $63.61 Above median +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, HARDWOOD FLOOR LAYING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION..$ 25.25 12.07 CARPENTER | $20.69 | $9.05 | $29.74 Top 10% +22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $33.60 | $16.05 | $49.65 Above median +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $41.15 | $29.35 | $70.50 Above median +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $32.89 | $14.33 | $47.22 +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $36.73 | $27.05 | $63.78 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $20.36 | $11.20 | $31.56 Above median +45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $28.16 | $17.55 | $45.71 Above median +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $22.27 | $10.42 | $32.69 Above median +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $28.53 | $17.38 | $45.91 Top 10% +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATOR | $28.73 | $19.36 | $48.09 Above median +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILE RADIUS OF UNION HALL, 1643 GREENUP AVE, ASHLAND, KY | $40.10 | $29.59 | $69.69 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.56 | $11.05 | $34.61 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $25.36 | $13.00 | $38.36 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $24.33 | $13.00 | $37.33 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 Above median +165% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $18.36 | $7.07 | $25.43 +16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $42.75 | $25.76 | $68.51 Above median +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $25.63 | $20.94 | $46.57 +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $32.60 | $18.78 | $51.38 Above median +71% 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: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $41.98 | $19.60 | $61.58 +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE CRANES WITH BOOM 150 FEET & OVER, INCLUDING JIB, SHALL RECEIVE $.50 ABOVE THE WAGE RATE | $41.98 | $19.60 | $61.58 Top 10% +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $41.98 | $19.60 | $61.58 Top 10% +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RADIUS & OVER OF UNION HALL, 1643 GREENUP AVE, ASHLAND, KY | $41.70 | $29.59 | $71.29 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RADIUS OF UNION HALL, 1643 GREENUP AVE, ASHLAND, KY | $39.70 | $29.59 | $69.29 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $22.31 | $7.41 | $29.72 +30% 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 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $22.86 | $13.00 | $35.86 +52% 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 |
| TILE FINISHER | $17.67 | $7.45 | $25.12 +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $25.77 | $6.10 | $31.87 +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.07 | $6.25 | $23.32 Above median -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Knott, 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.
| 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 building construction in Knott, 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.