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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Kenton County, Kentucky
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Kenton County, with 108 rates for 25 trades; the newest modification is dated May 18, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Kenton County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BoilermakerBOILERMAKER | $43.85 | $28.44 | $72.29 | Jan 1, 2025 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
Brick TenderLABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK · 2 rates | $26.60 | $18.75 | $45.35 | Jun 1, 2025 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
Brick TenderLABORER GROUP 2 SKID STEER; ASPHALT RAKER; CONCRETE PUDDLER; KETTLE MAN (PIPELINE); MACHINE DRIVEN TOOLS (GAS, ELECTRIC, AIR); MASON TENDER; BRICK PAVER; MORTAR MIXER; POWER BUGGY OR POWER WHEELBARROW; SHEETING & SHORING MAN; SURFACE GRINDER MAN; PLASTIC FUSING MACHINE OPERATOR; PUG MILL OPERATOR; & VACUUM DEVICES (WET OR DRY); RODDING MACHINE OPERATOR; DIVER; SCREWMAN OR PAVER; SCREED PERSON; WATER BLAST, HAND HELD WAND; PUMPS 4" & UNDER (GAS, AIR OR ELECTRIC) & HAZARDOUS WASTE (LEVEL C); AIR TRACK AND WAGON DRILL; BOTTOM PERSON; COFFERDAM (BELOW 25 FT. DEEP); CONCRETE SAW PERSON; CUTTING WITH BURNING TORCH; FORM SETTER; HAND SPIKER (RAILROAD); PIPELAYER; TUNNEL LABORER (WITHOUT AIR) & CAISSON; UNDERGROUND PERSON (WORKING IN SEWER AND WATERLINE, CLEANING, REPAIRING & RECONDITIONING); SANDBLASTER NOZZLE PERSON; & HAZARDOUS WASTE (LEVEL B) (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 · 2 rates | $37.44 | $15.95 | $53.39 | May 1, 2025 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 3 rates | $35.00 | $17.13 | $52.13 | Jun 1, 2024 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 3 rates | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260009 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 3 rates | $35.00 | $17.13 | $52.13 | Jun 1, 2024 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK · 3 rates | $23.85 | $12.37 | $36.22 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 3 rates | $14.47 | $0.00 | $14.47 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260009 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) · 3 rates | $24.80 | $8.76 | $33.56 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260073 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $33.60 | $16.05 | $49.65 | Jun 1, 2025 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $13.89 | $0.00 | $13.89 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260009 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $29.57 | $14.75 | $44.32 | Jun 1, 2023 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
Diver & TenderDIVER (BOONE, CAMPBELL, KENTON & PENDLETON COUNTIES:) | $49.92 | $20.56 | $70.48 | May 1, 2023 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) · 4 rates | $38.05 | $22.97 | $61.02 | Jun 2, 2025 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $15.70 | $0.00 | $15.70 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260009 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $38.05 | $22.97 | $61.02 | Jun 2, 2025 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $40.96 | $22.44 | $63.40 | May 27, 2025 | KY20260073 Mod 1 |
Elevator ConstructorELEVATOR 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 | $57.41 | $38.44 | $95.85 | Jan 1, 2025 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
Fence BuilderLABORER 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 | $37.27 | $15.95 | $53.22 | May 1, 2025 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
GlazierGLAZIER | $31.95 | $16.65 | $48.60 | Nov 1, 2023 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR · 2 rates | $35.23 | $23.04 | $58.27 | Mar 1, 2025 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR · 2 rates | $35.23 | $23.04 | $58.27 | Mar 1, 2025 | KY20260073 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL · 7 rates | $37.77 | $23.90 | $61.67 | Jun 1, 2025 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
IronworkerIRONWORKERS: STRUCTURAL · 7 rates | $37.77 | $23.90 | $61.67 | Jun 1, 2025 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER (STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING) · 7 rates | $37.77 | $23.90 | $61.67 | Jun 1, 2025 | KY20260073 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) · 14 rates | $27.30 | $18.75 | $46.05 | Jun 1, 2025 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 14 rates | $10.67 | $0.00 | $10.67 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260009 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER GROUP 3 BLASTER; MUCKER; POWDER PERSON; TOP LANDER; WRENCHER (MECHANICAL JOINTS & UTILITY PIPELINE); YARNER; HAZARDOUS WASTE (LEVEL A); CONCRETE SPECIALIST; CONCRETE CREW IN TUNNELS (WITH AIR-PRESSURIZED - $1.00 PREMIUM); CURB SETTER & CUTTER; GRADE CHECKER; UTILITY PIPELINE TAPPER; WATERLINE; AND CAULKER (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 · 14 rates | $37.77 | $15.95 | $53.72 | May 1, 2025 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 14 rates | $25.27 | $8.34 | $33.61 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260073 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: FLAGGER & LANDSCAPE | $35.52 | $14.45 | $49.97 | May 1, 2024 | KY20260073 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (OILER) · 34 rates | $34.99 | $19.60 | $54.59 | Jun 1, 2025 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE (ALL TYPES) (BOONE, CAMPBELL, KENTON AND PENDLETON COUNTIES) · 34 rates | $44.14 | $16.41 | $60.55 | May 1, 2024 | KY20260009 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 7 BOOM FROM 180 AND OVER · 34 rates | $45.14 | $16.41 | $61.55 | May 1, 2024 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 34 rates | $44.14 | $16.41 | $60.55 | May 1, 2024 | KY20260073 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER · 8 rates | $28.29 | $14.01 | $42.30 | May 1, 2024 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
PainterPAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER · 8 rates | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260009 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: SPRAY · 8 rates | $23.89 | $9.06 | $32.95 | May 1, 2015 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
Pile DriverCARPENTER & PILEDRIVERMEN (BOONE, CAMPBELL, KENTON & PENDLETON COUNTIES:) | $33.28 | $20.56 | $53.84 | May 1, 2023 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 5 rates | $41.00 | $21.66 | $62.66 | Nov 1, 2024 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 5 rates | $43.30 | $27.40 | $70.70 | Jun 1, 2025 | KY20260009 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 5 rates | $43.30 | $27.40 | $70.70 | Jun 1, 2025 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $34.38 | $19.94 | $54.32 | Aug 1, 2025 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
RooferROOFER: SHAKE & SHINGLE ROOF · 2 rates | $14.28 | $0.00 | $14.28 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260009 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) · 2 rates | $33.53 | $26.71 | $60.24 | Jun 1, 2023 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER (BOONE, CAMPBELL & KENTON COUNTIES) · 2 rates | $34.32 | $23.77 | $58.09 | Jun 1, 2023 | KY20260009 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 8 rates | $24.35 | $14.59 | $38.94 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 8 rates | $14.00 | $1.63 | $15.63 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260009 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2 Greaser; Tire Changer; & Mechanic Tender · 8 rates | $16.29 | $4.60 | $20.89 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 8 rates | $19.00 | $4.78 | $23.78 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260073 Mod 1 |
Telecommunications TechnicianSOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN | $27.20 | $14.54 | $41.74 | Nov 27, 2023 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
Tile FinisherTILE FINISHER | $28.87 | $17.46 | $46.33 | Sep 1, 2024 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
Tile SetterTILE SETTER | $33.41 | $17.51 | $50.92 | Sep 1, 2024 | KY20260095 Mod 2 |
Tunnel WorkerLABORER 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 | $38.22 | $15.95 | $54.17 | May 1, 2025 | KY20260039 Mod 1 |
One rate per trade for the kind of construction picked above; open a trade for its other classifications and the WD's notes. DOL prints no total, so each total is base wage plus fringe benefits, added by us. 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).
Which trades pay the most in Kenton County?
Elevator constructor, at $95.85 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- 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
- Brick Tender$45.35
- Painter$42.30
- Telecom Technician$41.74
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$38.94
- Carpenter$36.22
Which wage determinations cover Kenton County?
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this site names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | KY20260095 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | KY20260009 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | KY20260039 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | KY20260073 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Kenton County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Kenton County?
$61.02 an hour: a $38.05 base wage plus $22.97 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination KY20260095, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Kenton County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Kenton County?
$46.05 an hour: a $27.30 base wage plus $18.75 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination KY20260095, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Kenton 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 Kenton County, the $95.85 total is a $57.41 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Kenton County?
It depends on the kind of construction: KY20260095 (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 KY20260073 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Kenton 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 Kenton County's own.