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Laborer prevailing wage in Union County, Kentucky
$44.06an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$25.96 base wage + $18.10 fringe benefits
LABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING) · LABO1214-008
$10.00an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$10.00 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · SUKY2010-039
$48.22an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$29.45 base wage + $18.77 fringe benefits
LABORERS: GROUP 4 CAISSON WORKER (FREE AIR); CEMENT FINISHER; ENVIRONMENTAL - NUCLEAR, RADIATION, TOXIC & HAZARDOUS WASTE - LEVELS A & B; MINER & DRILLER (FREE AIR); TUNNEL BLASTER; & TUNNEL MUCKER (FREE AIR); DIRECTIONAL & HORIZONTAL BORING; AIR TRACK DRILLERS (ALL TYPES); POWDERMEN & BLASTERS; TROXLER & CONCRETE TESTER IF LABORER IS UTILIZED (CRITTENDEN, HENDERSON, UNION & WEBSTER COUNTIES) · LABO0561-001
$46.78an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$27.12 base wage + $19.66 fringe benefits
LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND) · LABO0189-001
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Union County, a laborer must be paid at least $44.06 an hour: a $25.96 base wage plus $18.10 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260041 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $44.06 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination KY20260041, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier LABO1214-008 (July 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in Union County, a laborer must be paid at least $10.00 an hour: a $10.00 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260005 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $10.00 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination KY20260005, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUKY2010-039 (July 21, 2010). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Union County, a laborer must be paid at least $48.22 an hour: a $29.45 base wage plus $18.77 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260040 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $48.22 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination KY20260040, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier LABO0561-001 (July 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Union County, a laborer must be paid at least $46.78 an hour: a $27.12 base wage plus $19.66 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260057 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $46.78 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination KY20260057, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier LABO0189-001 (July 1, 2025). 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).
DOL lists 16 laborer rates for Union County, from $10.00 to $48.22 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $25.96 + $18.10
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $25.96 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $18.10 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $44.06 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $10.00 + $0.00
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $10.00 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $10.00 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $29.45 + $18.77
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $29.45 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $18.77 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $48.22 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $27.12 + $19.66
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $27.12 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $19.66 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $46.78 |
When does this rate change?
- 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)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Kentucky change log lists what each one changed.
Every laborer rate in Union County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- LABORERS: GROUP 4 CAISSON WORKER (FREE AIR); CEMENT FINISHER; ENVIRONMENTAL - NUCLEAR, RADIATION, TOXIC & HAZARDOUS WASTE - LEVELS A & B; MINER & DRILLER (FREE AIR); TUNNEL BLASTER; & TUNNEL MUCKER (FREE AIR); DIRECTIONAL & HORIZONTAL BORING; AIR TRACK DRILLERS (ALL TYPES); POWDERMEN & BLASTERS; TROXLER & CONCRETE TESTER IF LABORER IS UTILIZED (CRITTENDEN, HENDERSON, UNION & WEBSTER COUNTIES)Highway · LABO0561-001$48.22
- LABORERS: GROUP 3 ASPHALT LUTEMAN & RAKER; GUNNITE NOZZLEMAN; GUNNITE OPERATOR & MIXER; GROUT PUMP OPERATOR; BLASTER; SIDE RAIL SETTER; RAIL PAVED DITCHES; SCREW OPERATOR; TUNNEL (FREE AIR); WATER BLASTER (CRITTENDEN, HENDERSON, UNION & WEBSTER COUNTIES)Highway · LABO0561-001$47.62
- LABORERS: GROUP 2 BATTER BOARD MAN (SANITARY & STORM SEWER); BRICKMASON TENDER; MORTAR MIXER OPERATOR; SCAFFOLD BUILDER; BURNER & WELDER; BUSHAMMER; CHAIN SAW OPERATOR; CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR; DECKHAND SCOW MAN; DRY CEMENT HANDLER; ENVIRONMENTAL - NUCLEAR, RADIATION, TOXIC & HAZARDOUS WASTE - LEVEL C; FORKLIFT OPERATOR FOR MASONARY; FORM SETTER; GREEN CONCRETE CUTTING; HAND OPERATED GROUTER & GRINDER MACHINE OPERATOR; JACKHAMMER; PAVEMENT BREAKER; PAVING JOINT MACHINE; PIPELAYER; PLASTIC PIPE FUSION; POWER DRIVEN GEORGIA BUGGY & WHEEL BARROW; POWER POST HOLE DIGGER; PRECAST MANHOLE SETTER; WALK-BEHIND TAMPER; WALK-BEHIND TRENCHER; SAND BLASTER; CONCRETE CHIPPER; SURFACE GRINDER; VIBRATOR OPERATOR; WAGON DRILLER (CRITTENDEN, HENDERSON, UNION & WEBSTER COUNTIES)Highway · LABO0561-001$47.57
- LABORER: FORM WORKERHeavy · LABO0561-011$47.57
- LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALHeavy · LABO0561-011$47.32
- LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND)Heavy · LABO0189-001$46.78
- LABORER: PIPELAYER & TAMPER (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND)Heavy · LABO1214-006$46.78
- LABORER: PIPELAYERBuilding · LABO0189-007$45.91
- LABORER (CONCRETE SAW - HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND)Building · LABO1392-010$45.71
- LABORER (GROUTING, JACK HAMMER, MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE, TAMPER - HAND HELD, VIBRATING PLATE)Building · LABO1214-009$44.31
- LABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING)Building · LABO1214-008$44.06
- LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATORBuilding · UAVGKY0012$43.45
- LABORER: GRADE CHECKERBuilding · UAVGKY0011$42.70
- LABORER: GRADE CHECKERHeavy · UAVGKY0001$38.51
- LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALBuilding · SUKY2015-022$29.14
- LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALResidential · SUKY2010-039$10.00
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORER: PIPELAYERBuildingLABO0189-007 | $28.53 | $17.38 | $45.91 | KY20260041 Mod 1 |
| LABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING)BuildingLABO1214-008 | $25.96 | $18.10 | $44.06 | KY20260041 Mod 1 |
| LABORER (GROUTING, JACK HAMMER, MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE, TAMPER - HAND HELD, VIBRATING PLATE)BuildingLABO1214-009 | $26.21 | $18.10 | $44.31 | KY20260041 Mod 1 |
| LABORER (CONCRETE SAW - HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND)BuildingLABO1392-010 | $28.16 | $17.55 | $45.71 | KY20260041 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALBuildingSUKY2015-022 | $21.05 | $8.09 | $29.14 | KY20260041 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKERBuildingUAVGKY0011 | $25.64 | $17.06 | $42.70 | KY20260041 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATORBuildingUAVGKY0012 | $26.73 | $16.72 | $43.45 | KY20260041 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 CAISSON WORKER (FREE AIR); CEMENT FINISHER; ENVIRONMENTAL - NUCLEAR, RADIATION, TOXIC & HAZARDOUS WASTE - LEVELS A & B; MINER & DRILLER (FREE AIR); TUNNEL BLASTER; & TUNNEL MUCKER (FREE AIR); DIRECTIONAL & HORIZONTAL BORING; AIR TRACK DRILLERS (ALL TYPES); POWDERMEN & BLASTERS; TROXLER & CONCRETE TESTER IF LABORER IS UTILIZED (CRITTENDEN, HENDERSON, UNION & WEBSTER COUNTIES)HighwayLABO0561-001 | $29.45 | $18.77 | $48.22 | KY20260040 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 ASPHALT LUTEMAN & RAKER; GUNNITE NOZZLEMAN; GUNNITE OPERATOR & MIXER; GROUT PUMP OPERATOR; BLASTER; SIDE RAIL SETTER; RAIL PAVED DITCHES; SCREW OPERATOR; TUNNEL (FREE AIR); WATER BLASTER (CRITTENDEN, HENDERSON, UNION & WEBSTER COUNTIES)HighwayLABO0561-001 | $28.85 | $18.77 | $47.62 | KY20260040 Mod 1 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 BATTER BOARD MAN (SANITARY & STORM SEWER); BRICKMASON TENDER; MORTAR MIXER OPERATOR; SCAFFOLD BUILDER; BURNER & WELDER; BUSHAMMER; CHAIN SAW OPERATOR; CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR; DECKHAND SCOW MAN; DRY CEMENT HANDLER; ENVIRONMENTAL - NUCLEAR, RADIATION, TOXIC & HAZARDOUS WASTE - LEVEL C; FORKLIFT OPERATOR FOR MASONARY; FORM SETTER; GREEN CONCRETE CUTTING; HAND OPERATED GROUTER & GRINDER MACHINE OPERATOR; JACKHAMMER; PAVEMENT BREAKER; PAVING JOINT MACHINE; PIPELAYER; PLASTIC PIPE FUSION; POWER DRIVEN GEORGIA BUGGY & WHEEL BARROW; POWER POST HOLE DIGGER; PRECAST MANHOLE SETTER; WALK-BEHIND TAMPER; WALK-BEHIND TRENCHER; SAND BLASTER; CONCRETE CHIPPER; SURFACE GRINDER; VIBRATOR OPERATOR; WAGON DRILLER (CRITTENDEN, HENDERSON, UNION & WEBSTER COUNTIES)HighwayLABO0561-001 | $28.80 | $18.77 | $47.57 | KY20260040 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND)HeavyLABO0189-001 | $27.12 | $19.66 | $46.78 | KY20260057 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: FORM WORKERHeavyLABO0561-011 | $28.80 | $18.77 | $47.57 | KY20260057 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALHeavyLABO0561-011 | $28.55 | $18.77 | $47.32 | KY20260057 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER & TAMPER (HAND HELD/WALK BEHIND)HeavyLABO1214-006 | $27.12 | $19.66 | $46.78 | KY20260057 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKERHeavyUAVGKY0001 | $23.08 | $15.43 | $38.51 | KY20260057 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALResidentialSUKY2010-039 | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | KY20260005 Mod 1 |
How Union County compares
The main laborer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Kentucky
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Union Countybase $25.96$44.06
- Webster Countybase $28.89$48.09
- Crittenden Countybase $25.96$44.06
- Henderson Countybase $28.89$48.09
Laborer rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Union County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County | LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) | $28.89 | $48.09 | +$4.03 |
| Henderson County | LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) | $28.89 | $48.09 | +$4.03 |
| Union County | LABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING) | $25.96 | $44.06 | |
| Crittenden County | LABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING) | $25.96 | $44.06 | same |
| Hopkins County | LABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING) | $25.96 | $44.06 | same |
| Caldwell County | LABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING) | $25.96 | $44.06 | same |
| Livingston County | LABORER (BACKFILLER, CARPENTER TENDER, FORM - STRIPPING) | $25.96 | $44.06 | same |
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- 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)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination KY20260041 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/KY20260041/1
We read every active Kentucky Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download Union County as CSV · Report an error