Heavy Construction — McCreary, Kentucky
WD KY20260058-14353-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in McCreary, Kentucky (construction type: heavy) is $33.89/hr base + $24.06/hr fringe = $57.95/hr total package (WD KY20260058-14353-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 19 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 | $33.89 | $24.06 | $57.95 Above median +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.60 | $10.35 | $31.95 Above median +33% 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: COMMON OR GENERAL | $20.60 | $9.39 | $29.99 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $27.12 | $19.66 | $46.78 Above median +115% 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 | $18.31 | $8.89 | $27.20 Top 10% +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $20.13 | $8.63 | $28.76 Above median +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $39.15 | $17.58 | $56.73 +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN | $25.77 | $14.10 | $39.87 Bottom 10% +9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $43.84 | $18.80 | $62.64 Bottom 10% +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.60 | $12.65 | $36.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $21.72 | $7.45 | $29.17 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $30.35 | $0.00 | $30.35 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 McCreary, 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.
Other Construction Types in McCreary
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in McCreary, 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.