LABORER Jack Hammer, Pipelayer& Tamper — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for LABORER Jack Hammer, Pipelayer& Tampers across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 2 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for LABORER Jack Hammer, Pipelayer& Tamper is $47.57/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $47.57 and $47.57/hr. The highest state average is Kentucky at $47.57/hr; the lowest is Kentucky at $47.57/hr.

Bottom 10%
$47.57
Median
$47.57
Average
$47.57
Top 10%
$47.57

Range: $47.57 – $47.57/hr across 1 state. Total package = base hourly rate + fringe benefits.

Davis-Bacon vs. Market Median

Comparison of the Davis-Bacon national median total package against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) median for the comparable BLS occupation 47-2061Construction Laborers.

Davis-Bacon median
$47.57/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$22.47/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+111.7%
D-B rate exceeds market median

Davis-Bacon rates include required fringe benefits; OEWS reflects mean/median wages from the BLS establishment survey across all industries. Direct comparison is approximate — D-B rates target the construction-industry union/competitive-wage benchmark, while OEWS spans every industry that employs the occupation.

Average Rates by State

Kentucky KY
Avg base: $28.80/hr
Avg total: $47.57/hr
2 rates

All Rates

2 county-level rates for LABORER Jack Hammer, Pipelayer& Tamper, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Henderson KY heavy $28.80 $18.77 $47.57 WD →
Webster KY heavy $28.80 $18.77 $47.57 WD →
Top-paying counties for LABORER Jack Hammer, Pipelayer& Tamper →