Wage Determination KY20260031-15282-bld
Mercer, KY · building · Rev. 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
Wage determination KY20260031-15282-bld covers 37 trade classifications for building construction in Mercer, KY. Total packages (base + fringe) range from $23.32/hr to $72.29/hr, with the highest going to BOILERMAKER. Federal contracts of $2,000+ for this work must pay no less than the rates below.
WD Number: KY20260031-15282-bld
Revision: 1
Type: building
County: Mercer
State: KY
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 37
Highest rate: $72.29/hr
Prevailing Wage Rates
| Trade | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $30.00 | $20.89 | $50.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $43.85 | $28.44 | $72.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $23.53 | $11.62 | $35.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $37.04 | $26.57 | $63.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $19.97 | $9.54 | $29.51 | $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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.92 | $10.90 | $31.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $29.53 | $12.94 | $42.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $35.63 | $26.49 | $62.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $36.17 | $25.80 | $61.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $36.21 | $26.42 | $62.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $28.13 | $17.38 | $45.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $28.53 | $17.38 | $45.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $28.73 | $17.38 | $46.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $21.34 | $9.04 | $30.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $22.36 | $10.76 | $33.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $23.17 | $10.05 | $33.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATOR | $26.73 | $16.72 | $43.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $35.54 | $29.13 | $64.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $24.55 | $10.61 | $35.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.64 | $13.00 | $37.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $40.05 | $19.10 | $59.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $24.33 | $13.00 | $37.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $21.28 | $11.14 | $32.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $41.00 | $21.66 | $62.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $30.36 | $13.62 | $43.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $34.99 | $19.60 | $54.59 | $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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $41.98 | $19.60 | $61.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $22.31 | $7.41 | $29.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $40.32 | $25.66 | $65.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $27.74 | $13.20 | $40.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $44.15 | $26.08 | $70.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $17.67 | $7.45 | $25.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $25.77 | $6.10 | $31.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.07 | $6.25 | $23.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |