Building Construction — Pendleton, Kentucky
WD KY20260102-16315-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Pendleton, Kentucky (construction type: building) is $35.23/hr base + $23.04/hr fringe = $58.27/hr total package (WD KY20260102-16315-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 34 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 | $35.23 | $23.04 | $58.27 +167% 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 | $35.00 | $17.13 | $52.13 +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $22.20 | $11.48 | $33.68 Above median +38% 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 | $38.05 | $22.97 | $61.02 Above median +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $31.95 | $16.65 | $48.60 +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $38.27 | $23.90 | $62.17 Above median +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL | $37.77 | $23.90 | $61.67 Above median +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $27.30 | $18.75 | $46.05 Above median +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $22.65 | $9.04 | $31.69 Above median +45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $25.10 | $13.67 | $38.77 Above median +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $20.36 | $9.90 | $30.26 Above median +39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATOR | $31.35 | $23.18 | $54.53 Top 10% +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $24.66 | $10.81 | $35.47 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $19.69 | $4.71 | $24.40 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $22.52 | $4.00 | $26.52 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $23.60 | $12.65 | $36.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $28.29 | $14.01 | $42.30 +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $22.81 | $11.87 | $34.68 +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE | $57.41 | $38.44 | $95.85 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $41.00 | $21.66 | $62.66 +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $41.00 | $21.66 | $62.66 Above median +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $40.65 | $19.60 | $60.25 Above median +120% 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: 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 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $40.65 | $19.60 | $60.25 Above median +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $34.38 | $19.94 | $54.32 Above median +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $33.53 | $26.71 | $60.24 Above median +155% 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 | $28.87 | $17.46 | $46.33 Above median +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $33.41 | $17.51 | $50.92 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $24.35 | $14.59 | $38.94 Top 10% +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Pendleton, 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 Pendleton, 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.