Highway Construction — Owsley, Kentucky
WD KY20260107-15287-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Owsley, Kentucky (construction type: highway) is $24.65/hr base + $12.94/hr fringe = $37.59/hr total package (WD KY20260107-15287-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 33 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: KY20260107-15287-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Kentucky (KY)
County: Owsley
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 33
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $24.65 | $12.94 | $37.59 Bottom 10% +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER: BRICKLAYER | $22.90 | $8.50 | $31.40 Top 10% +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER: STONE MASON | $21.50 | $8.50 | $30.00 Top 10% +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $24.90 | $14.50 | $39.40 +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER: PILEDRIVER | $24.55 | $14.50 | $39.05 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON | $21.25 | $8.50 | $29.75 Bottom 10% +24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN WHEN WORKMEN ARE REQUIRED TO WORK FROM BOSUM CHAIRS, TRUSSES, STACKS, TANKS, SCAFFOLDS, CATWALKS, RADIO AND T.V. TOWERS, STRUCTURAL STEEL | $29.36 | $10.55 | $39.91 Top 10% +40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: LINEMAN WHEN WORKMEN ARE REQUIRED TO WORK FROM BOSUM CHAIRS, TRUSSES, STACKS, TANKS, SCAFFOLDS, CATWALKS, RADIO AND T.V. TOWERS, STRUCTUR | $30.09 | $10.94 | $41.03 Top 10% +43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $27.56 | $20.57 | $48.13 +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 1 | $21.80 | $12.36 | $34.16 Bottom 10% +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 | $22.05 | $12.36 | $34.41 Bottom 10% +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 3 | $22.10 | $12.36 | $34.46 Bottom 10% +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 4 | $22.70 | $12.36 | $35.06 Bottom 10% +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OVER 75 FEET | $17.79 | $8.51 | $26.30 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OVER 75 FEET | $26.90 | $10.31 | $37.21 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $23.92 | $10.07 | $33.99 Above median +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $19.92 | $9.57 | $29.49 +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $22.52 | $7.80 | $30.32 +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 | $29.95 | $14.40 | $44.35 Bottom 10% +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 | $29.95 | $14.40 | $44.35 Bottom 10% +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 | $27.26 | $14.40 | $41.66 Bottom 10% +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 | $26.96 | $14.40 | $41.36 Bottom 10% +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $20.40 | $7.80 | $28.20 +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DRIVER ON MIXER TRUCKS | $23.45 | $14.50 | $37.95 Top 10% +42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DRIVER ON PAVEMENT BREAKERS | $23.55 | $14.50 | $38.05 Top 10% +42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DRIVER, DRIVER | $23.74 | $14.50 | $38.24 Top 10% +43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DRIVER, DRIVER, DRIVER OF DISTRIBUTOR | $23.40 | $14.50 | $37.90 Top 10% +42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DRIVER, EUCLID AND OTHER HEAVY EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT AND LOW BOY | $24.31 | $14.50 | $38.81 Top 10% +45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DRIVER, TIRE CHANGER AND TRUCK MECHANIC TENDER | $23.53 | $14.50 | $38.03 Top 10% +42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DRIVER, WINCH TRUCK AND A-FRAME WHEN USED IN TRANSPORTING MATERIALS | $23.30 | $14.50 | $37.80 Top 10% +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GREASER ON GREASING FACILITIES | $24.40 | $14.50 | $38.90 Top 10% +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TRUCK MECHANIC | $23.50 | $14.50 | $38.00 Top 10% +42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TRUCK TENDER AND WAREHOUSEMAN | $23.20 | $14.50 | $37.70 Top 10% +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Owsley, KY — Highway 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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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 highway construction in Owsley, 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.