Heavy Construction — McLean, Kentucky
WD KY20260074-16811-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in McLean, Kentucky (construction type: heavy) is $33.89/hr base + $24.06/hr fringe = $57.95/hr total package (WD KY20260074-16811-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 18 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 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $37.10 | $20.03 | $57.13 +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $25.46 | $17.49 | $42.95 +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING | $36.17 | $25.80 | $61.97 Top 10% +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, CONCRETE WORKER, GRADE CHECKER & GROUTING | $28.94 | $17.59 | $46.53 +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE FINISHING | $29.45 | $18.77 | $48.22 Top 10% +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW, JACK HAMMER & PIPELAYER | $29.19 | $17.59 | $46.78 +115% 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: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $29.81 | $13.00 | $42.81 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $40.05 | $19.10 | $59.15 Top 10% | $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: ROLLER | $20.21 | $13.00 | $33.21 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRENCHER | $26.34 | $12.58 | $38.92 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 $ | $38.37 | $19.60 | $57.97 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 | $19.60 | $61.15 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; COMPRESSOR; CONCRETE PUMP OPERATORS ON CRANES WITH BOOMS 150 FEET AND OVER SHALL RECEI | $38.69 | $19.60 | $58.29 +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 | $39.14 | $19.60 | $58.74 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.69 | $6.20 | $22.89 Above median -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the McLean, 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 McLean, 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.