Highway Construction — Pendleton, Kentucky
WD KY20260039-16315-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Pendleton, Kentucky (construction type: highway) is $35.00/hr base + $17.13/hr fringe = $52.13/hr total package (WD KY20260039-16315-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 31 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: KY20260039-16315-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Kentucky (KY)
County: Pendleton
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 31
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $35.00 | $17.13 | $52.13 +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER & PILEDRIVERMEN | $33.28 | $20.56 | $53.84 Bottom 10% +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $29.57 | $14.75 | $44.32 Above median +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIVER | $49.92 | $20.56 | $70.48 Above median | $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 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $38.27 | $23.90 | $62.17 Above median +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKERS: FENCE ERECTOR | $35.88 | $23.90 | $59.78 Bottom 10% +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKERS: STRUCTURAL | $37.77 | $23.90 | $61.67 +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 1 ASPHALT LABORER; CARPENTER TENDER; CONCRETE CURING APPLICATOR; DUMP MAN; GUARDRAIL AND FENCE INSTALLER; JOINT SETTER; LABORER; LANDSCA | $37.27 | $15.95 | $53.22 +144% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 BATTER BOARD MAN; BRICKMASON TENDER; MORTAR MIXER OPERATOR; SCAFFOLD BUILDER; BURNER & WELDER; BUSHAMMER; CHAIN SAW OPERATOR; CONCRETE | $27.12 | $19.66 | $46.78 +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 SKID STEER; ASPHALT RAKER; CONCRETE PUDDLER; KETTLE MAN; MACHINE DRIVEN TOOLS; MASON TENDER; BRICK PAVER; MORTAR MIXER; POWER BUGGY OR | $37.44 | $15.95 | $53.39 +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 3 ASPHALT LUTEMAN & RAKER; GUNNITE NOZZLEMAN; GUNNITE OPERATOR & MIXER; GROUT PUMP OPERATOR; SIDE RAIL SETTER; RAIL PAVED DITCHES; SCREW | $27.17 | $19.66 | $46.83 +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 3 BLASTER; MUCKER; POWDER PERSON; TOP LANDER; WRENCHER; YARNER; HAZARDOUS WASTE; CONCRETE SPECIALIST; CONCRETE CREW IN TUNNELS; CURB SET | $37.77 | $15.95 | $53.72 +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 4 CAISSON WORKER; CEMENT FINISHER; ENVIRONMENTAL - NUCLEAR, RADIATION, TOXIC & HAZARDOUS WASTE - LEVELS A & B; MINER & DRILLER; TUNNEL B | $27.77 | $19.66 | $47.43 +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 4 MINER; & GUNITE NOZZLE PERSON TUNNEL LABORER WITH AIR-PRESSURIZED ADD $1.00 TO BASE RATE SIGNAL PERSON WILL RECEIVE THE RATE EQUAL TO | $38.22 | $15.95 | $54.17 +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $24.14 | $9.06 | $33.20 Above median +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $24.39 | $9.06 | $33.45 Above median +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $20.73 | $9.06 | $29.79 +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH & ROLLER | $23.39 | $9.06 | $32.45 +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $23.89 | $9.06 | $32.95 +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $43.30 | $27.40 | $70.70 Above median +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 AIR COMPRESSOR ON STEEL ERECTION; BARRIER MOVING MACHINE; BOILER OPERATOR ON COMPRESSOR OR GENERATOR WHEN MOUNTED ON | $44.14 | $16.41 | $60.55 Bottom 10% +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 ASPHALT PAVER; AUTOMATIC SUBGRADER MACHINE, SELF-PROPELLED; BOBCAT TYPE AND/OR SKID STEER LOADER WITH HOE ATTACHMENT | $44.02 | $16.41 | $60.43 Bottom 10% +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3 A-FRAME; AIR COMPRESSOR ON TUNNEL WORK; ASPHALT PLANT ENGINEER; BOBCAT-TYPE AND/OR SKID STEER LOADER WITH OR WITHOUT | $42.98 | $16.41 | $59.39 Bottom 10% +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4 BACKFILLER; BALLAST RE-LOCATOR; BARS, JOINT & MESH INSTALLING MACHINE; BATCH PLANT; BORING MACHINE OPERATOR; BULL FLO | $41.80 | $16.41 | $58.21 +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 5 COMPRESSOR; DRUM FIREPERSON; GENERATOR; MASONRY FORK LIFT; INBOARD-OUTBOARD MOTOR BOAT LAUNCH; MASONRY FORK LIFT; OIL | $36.34 | $16.41 | $52.75 +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 6 MASTER MECHANIC & BOOM FROM 150 TO 180 | $45.14 | $16.41 | $61.55 Bottom 10% +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 7 BOOM FROM 180 AND OVER | $45.14 | $16.41 | $61.55 Bottom 10% +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN | $27.20 | $14.54 | $41.74 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 Mobile Batch Truck Tender | $15.85 | $4.60 | $20.45 Bottom 10% -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2 Greaser; Tire Changer; & Mechanic Tender | $16.29 | $4.60 | $20.89 Bottom 10% -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Pendleton, 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.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
|---|
|
Direct labor subtotal
$0.00
Loaded cost (with burden)
$0.00
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 Pendleton
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway 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.