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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Monroe County, Kentucky
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Monroe County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 95 rates across 23 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $95.85 an hour and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic the lowest at $16.00, 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 Kentucky repealed its law in 2017 (HB 3), which also bars local prevailing wage rules (17RS HB 3).
Monroe 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
- Electrician$70.50
- Utility Lineman$62.64
- Operating Engineer$54.59
- Carpenter$50.34
- Plumber / Pipefitter$50.08
- Heat & Frost Insulator$48.78
- Brick Tender$45.71
- Pile Driver$39.05
- Ironworker$37.71
- Bricklayer$36.49
- Abatement Laborer$34.16
- Sheet Metal Worker$33.97
- Tile Setter$31.87
- Roofer$29.72
- Cement Mason$27.99
- Flagger$27.20
- Tile Finisher$25.12
- Painter$24.63
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$23.32
- Laborer$23.08
- Refrigeration Mechanic$16.00
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer · Pulaski County group | LABORER: GROUP 1 AGING AND CURING OF CONCRETE (ANY MODE OR METHOD), ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORKER, ASPHALT PLANT LABORERS, ASPHALT LABORERS, BATCH TRUCK DUMPERS, CARPENTER TENDERS, CEMENT MASON TENDERS, CLEANING OF MACHINES, CONCRETE LABORERS, DEMOLITION LABORERS, DREDGING LABORERS, DRILL TENDER, ENVIRONMENTAL LABORER - NUCLEAR, RADIATION, TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE - LEVEL D, FLAGMEN, GRADE CHECKERS, ALL HAND DIGGING AND HAND BACK FILLING, HIGHWAY MARKER PLACERS, LANDSCAPING LABORERS, MESH HANDLERS AND PLACERS, PUDDLER, RAILROAD LABORERS, RIP-RAP AND GROUTERS, RIGHT OF WAY LABORERS, SIGN, GUARD RAIL AND FENCE INSTALLERS (ALL TYPES), SIGNALMEN, SOUND BARRIER INSTALLER, STORM AND SANITARY SEWER LABORERS, SWAMPERS, TRUCK SPOTTERS AND DUMPERS, WRECKING OF CONCRETE FORMS, GENERAL CLEANUP | $34.16 | $21.80 | 1 |
| Boilermaker · Barren County group | BOILERMAKER | $72.29 | $43.85 | 2 |
| Brick Tender · Barren County group | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $45.71 | $28.16 | 1 |
| Bricklayer · Barren County group | BRICKLAYER | $36.49 | $24.61 | 3 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER (EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION) | $50.34 | $32.25 | 4 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $27.99 | $27.99 | 4 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman | LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $62.64 | $43.84 | 3 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $70.50 | $41.15 | 7 |
| Elevator Constructor · Barren County group | 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 |
| Flagger | LABORER: FLAGGER | $27.20 | $18.31 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Barren County group | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $48.78 | $30.24 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $37.71 | $22.31 | 8 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $23.08 | $16.97 | 14 |
| Operating Engineer | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (OILER) | $54.59 | $34.99 | 16 |
| Painter · Barren County group | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $24.63 | $18.20 | 5 |
| Pile Driver · Pulaski County group | CARPENTER: PILEDRIVER | $39.05 | $24.55 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Barren County group | PLUMBER | $50.08 | $33.41 | 5 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic · Madison County group | HVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION | $16.00 | $16.00 | 1 |
| Roofer · Barren County group | ROOFER | $29.72 | $22.31 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Barren County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $33.97 | $25.91 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Barren County group | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $23.32 | $17.07 | 11 |
| Tile Finisher · Barren County group | TILE FINISHER | $25.12 | $17.67 | 1 |
| Tile Setter · Barren County group | TILE SETTER | $31.87 | $25.77 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Monroe 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 | KY20260042 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | KY20260003 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | KY20260107 | 2 | July 30, 2026 |
| Heavy | KY20260054 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Monroe County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Monroe County?
$70.50 an hour: a $41.15 base wage plus $29.35 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination KY20260042, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Monroe County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Monroe County?
$23.08 an hour: a $16.97 base wage plus $6.11 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination KY20260042, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Monroe 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 Monroe County, the $95.85 total is a $57.41 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Monroe County?
It depends on the kind of construction: KY20260042 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, KY20260003 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, KY20260107 (modification 2, July 30, 2026) for highway construction and KY20260054 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Monroe County share its rates with other counties?
For 15 of its 23 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Plumber or pipefitter rates, for example, are the same in 10 counties (the Barren County group). The other 8 are Monroe County's own.