Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Riley County, Kansas
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Riley County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 98 rates across 23 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $99.13 an hour and glazier the lowest at $10.85, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Kansas modification we hold is dated May 18, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Kansas repealed its law in 1987 (DOL state table).
Riley County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Elevator Constructor$99.13
- Sheet Metal Worker$79.33
- Plumber / Pipefitter$65.84
- Electrician$64.30
- Tile Setter$61.12
- Painter$56.15
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$55.74
- Ironworker$54.35
- Operating Engineer$42.84
- Drywall Installer / Lather$42.42
- Bricklayer$38.67
- Roofer$29.71
- Heat & Frost Insulator$24.08
- Tile Finisher$22.20
- Cement Mason$19.88
- Utility Lineman$18.43
- Drywall Finisher$16.16
- Carpenter$15.08
- Laborer$15.04
- Striping & Traffic Control$15.00
- Soft Floor Layer$12.00
- Flagger$11.69
- Glazier$10.85
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $38.67 | $28.34 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $15.08 | $15.08 | 5 |
| Carpet & Soft Floor Layer · Riley County group | SOFT FLOOR LAYERS | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.88 | $19.88 | 3 |
| Drywall Finisher · Riley County group | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $16.16 | $16.16 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $42.42 | $28.34 | 1 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman | OPERATOR: ROTO MILL GROUNDMAN | $18.43 | $18.43 | 3 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $64.30 | $44.05 | 4 |
| Elevator Constructor | ELEVATOR MECHANIC A. VACATION PAY: 6% FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS SERVICE; 8% WITH 5 OR MORE YEARS OF SERVICE. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND FRIDAY AFTER, AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $99.13 | $60.69 | 1 |
| Flagger | LABORER: FLAGGER | $11.69 | $11.69 | 1 |
| Glazier · Riley County group | GLAZIERS | $10.85 | $10.85 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $24.08 | $18.04 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $54.35 | $29.00 | 6 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.04 | $13.19 | 10 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $42.84 | $31.56 | 35 |
| Painter | PAINTER (SPRAY) | $56.15 | $36.18 | 2 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $65.84 | $45.90 | 4 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $29.71 | $22.87 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $79.33 | $52.18 | 4 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | TRAFFIC CONTROL: SERVICE DRIVER | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $55.74 | $39.89 | 8 |
| Tile Finisher | TILE FINISHER | $22.20 | $20.74 | 1 |
| Tile Setter | TILE SETTER | $61.12 | $42.73 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Riley County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | KS20260056 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | KS20260001 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | KS20260146 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | KS20260158 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Riley County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Riley County?
$64.30 an hour: a $44.05 base wage plus $20.25 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination KS20260056, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Riley County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Riley County?
$15.04 an hour: a $13.19 base wage plus $1.85 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination KS20260056, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Riley County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Riley County, the $99.13 total is a $60.69 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Riley County?
It depends on the kind of construction: KS20260056 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, KS20260001 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, KS20260146 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and KS20260158 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Riley County share its rates with other counties?
For 3 of its 23 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Carpet and soft floor layer rates, for example, are the same in 94 counties (the Riley County group). The other 20 are Riley County's own.