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Kentucky refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage, county by county
A refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Kentucky is $16.00 an hour in every county that has one (28), for the main classification.
Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic rate in each Kentucky county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adair CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Allen CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Barren CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Bell CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Butler CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Casey CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Clay CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Clinton CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Cumberland CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Estill CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Garrard CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Hart CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260002 Mod 1 |
Jackson CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Knox CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Laurel CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Lincoln CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Logan CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Madison CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
McCreary CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Metcalfe CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Monroe CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Powell CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Pulaski CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Rockcastle CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Russell CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Simpson CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Wayne CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Whitley CountyHVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION · Madison County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260003 Mod 1 |
Main refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in each county (Hvac mechanic: hvac electrical/ temperature controls installation), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 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 October 25, 2026.
How much does a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic make on prevailing wage in Kentucky?
$16.00 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Madison County group27 counties · HVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE $16.00
- Hart County1 county · HVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE $16.00
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County group, 27 localities: Adair, Allen, Barren, Bell, Butler, Casey, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Estill, Garrard, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Lincoln, Logan, Madison, McCreary, Metcalfe, Monroe, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Simpson, Wayne, Whitley | HVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Hart County | HVAC MECHANIC: HVAC ELECTRICAL/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION | $16.00 | $16.00 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 1 county with rates of its own.
Questions about Kentucky refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic pay
What is the refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage in Madison County?
$16.00 an hour: a $16.00 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260003, modification 1. Overtime and every refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in Madison County.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Madison County the $16.00 total is a $16.00 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage pay overtime in Kentucky?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Why do some counties have the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate?
DOL often publishes the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rates for several counties. Across Kentucky, the 28 counties with a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate fall into 2 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 27 counties (the Madison County group).