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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Campbell County, Kentucky
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Campbell County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 108 rates across 25 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $95.85 an hour and brick tender the lowest at $31.69, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Kentucky modification we hold is dated July 30, 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). Kentucky repealed its law in 2017 (HB 3), which also bars local prevailing wage rules (17RS HB 3).
Campbell 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$95.85
- Boilermaker$72.29
- Diver & Tender$70.48
- Plumber / Pipefitter$62.66
- Ironworker$61.67
- Electrician$61.02
- Sheet Metal Worker$60.24
- Heat & Frost Insulator$58.27
- Operating Engineer$54.59
- Roofer$54.32
- Tunnel Worker$54.17
- Pile Driver$53.84
- Fence Builder$53.22
- Bricklayer$52.13
- Tile Setter$50.92
- Landscape Laborer$49.97
- Cement Mason$49.65
- Glazier$48.60
- Tile Finisher$46.33
- Laborer$46.05
- Painter$42.30
- Telecom Technician$41.74
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$38.94
- Carpenter$33.53
- Brick Tender$31.69
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker | BOILERMAKER | $72.29 | $43.85 | 1 |
| Brick Tender | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $31.69 | $22.65 | 2 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $52.13 | $35.00 | 3 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $33.53 | $23.87 | 4 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $49.65 | $33.60 | 3 |
| Diver & Tender · Kenton County group | DIVER (BOONE, CAMPBELL, KENTON & PENDLETON COUNTIES:) | $70.48 | $49.92 | 1 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $61.02 | $38.05 | 4 |
| Elevator Constructor | ELEVATOR MECHANIC PAID HOLIDAYS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE TO VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE | $95.85 | $57.41 | 1 |
| Fence Builder · Kenton County group | LABORER GROUP 1 ASPHALT LABORER; CARPENTER TENDER; CONCRETE CURING APPLICATOR; DUMP MAN (BATCH TRUCK); GUARDRAIL AND FENCE INSTALLER; JOINT SETTER; LABORER (CONSTRUCTION); LANDSCAPE LABORER; HIGHWAY LIGHTING WORKER; SIGNALIZATION WORKER; MESH HANDLERS & PLACER; RIGHT-OF-WAY LABORER; RIPRAP LABORER & GROUTER; SCAFFOLD ERECTOR; SEAL COATING; SURFACE TREATMENT OR ROAD MIX LABORER; SIGN INSTALLER; SLURRY SEAL; UTILITY MAN; BRIDGE MAN; HANDYMAN; WATERPROOFING LABORER; FLAGPERSON; HAZARDOUS WASTE (LEVEL D); DIVER TENDER; ZONE PERSON & TRAFFIC CONTROL (BOONE, CAMPBELL & KENTON COUNTIES) TUNNEL LABORER WITH AIR-PRESSURIZED ADD $1.00 TO BASE RATE SIGNAL PERSON WILL RECEIVE THE RATE EQUAL TO THE RATE PAID THE LABORER CLASSIFICATION FOR WHICH HE OR SHE IS SIGNALING | $53.22 | $37.27 | 1 |
| Glazier | GLAZIER | $48.60 | $31.95 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $58.27 | $35.23 | 2 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL | $61.67 | $37.77 | 7 |
| Laborer | LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) | $46.05 | $27.30 | 14 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer | LABORER (FLAGGER; LANDSCAPE) | $49.97 | $35.52 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (OILER) | $54.59 | $34.99 | 33 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $42.30 | $28.29 | 8 |
| Pile Driver · Kenton County group | CARPENTER & PILEDRIVERMEN (BOONE, CAMPBELL, KENTON & PENDLETON COUNTIES:) | $53.84 | $33.28 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $62.66 | $41.00 | 5 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $54.32 | $34.38 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $60.24 | $33.53 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $38.94 | $24.35 | 8 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Kenton County group | SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN | $41.74 | $27.20 | 1 |
| Tile Finisher | TILE FINISHER | $46.33 | $28.87 | 1 |
| Tile Setter | TILE SETTER | $50.92 | $33.41 | 1 |
| Tunnel Worker · Kenton County group | LABORER GROUP 4 MINER; & GUNITE NOZZLE PERSON (BOONE, CAMPBELL & KENTON COUNTIES) TUNNEL LABORER WITH AIR-PRESSURIZED ADD $1.00 TO BASE RATE SIGNAL PERSON WILL RECEIVE THE RATE EQUAL TO THE RATE PAID THE LABORER CLASSIFICATION FOR WHICH HE OR SHE IS SIGNALING | $54.17 | $38.22 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Campbell 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 | KY20260088 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | KY20260009 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | KY20260039 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | KY20260065 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Campbell County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Campbell County?
$61.02 an hour: a $38.05 base wage plus $22.97 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination KY20260088, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Campbell County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Campbell County?
$46.05 an hour: a $27.30 base wage plus $18.75 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination KY20260088, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Campbell 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 Campbell County, the $95.85 total is a $57.41 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Campbell County?
It depends on the kind of construction: KY20260088 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, KY20260009 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, KY20260039 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and KY20260065 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Campbell County share its rates with other counties?
For 5 of its 25 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Commercial diver rates, for example, are the same in 4 counties (the Kenton County group). The other 20 are Campbell County's own.