Building Construction — Rowan, Kentucky
WD KY20260035-15293-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Rowan, Kentucky (construction type: building) is $30.00/hr base + $20.89/hr fringe = $50.89/hr total package (WD KY20260035-15293-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 37 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 | $30.00 | $20.89 | $50.89 +133% 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 | $23.53 | $11.62 | $35.15 +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $37.04 | $26.57 | $63.61 Above median +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $19.97 | $9.54 | $29.51 +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $22.53 | $10.25 | $32.78 Above median +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.92 | $10.90 | $31.82 Above median +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $29.53 | $12.94 | $42.47 +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $35.63 | $26.49 | $62.12 Above median +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $36.17 | $25.80 | $61.97 Above median +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $36.21 | $26.42 | $62.63 Above median +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $28.13 | $17.38 | $45.51 Above median +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $28.53 | $17.38 | $45.91 Above median +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $28.73 | $17.38 | $46.11 Above median +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $20.67 | $7.65 | $28.32 Above median +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $22.36 | $10.76 | $33.12 Above median +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $23.17 | $10.05 | $33.22 Above median +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATOR | $26.73 | $16.72 | $43.45 Above median +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $35.54 | $29.13 | $64.67 +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $24.55 | $10.61 | $35.16 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.64 | $13.00 | $37.64 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $40.05 | $19.10 | $59.15 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $24.33 | $13.00 | $37.33 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 Above median +165% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $22.74 | $12.69 | $35.43 Above median +61% vs market | $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 | $30.36 | $13.62 | $43.98 +47% 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 $.75 ABOVE THE WAGE RATE. ALL CRANES WITH PILING LEADS | $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 |
| ROOFER | $22.31 | $7.41 | $29.72 +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $40.32 | $25.66 | $65.98 Above median +179% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $27.74 | $13.20 | $40.94 +73% 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 | $17.67 | $7.45 | $25.12 +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $25.77 | $6.10 | $31.87 +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.07 | $6.25 | $23.32 Above median -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Rowan, 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 Rowan, 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.