Prevailing Wages in Brown County, Kansas
Prevailing wages in Brown County, Kansas run $12.14 to $99.13 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 48 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $16.98, and among the 20 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $17.77. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.94
Base Rate: $14.94
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.24
Base Rate: $16.24
#federal – Electrician in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $30.94
Base Rate: $26.72 | Fringe: $4.22
#federal – Form Worker in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.53
Base Rate: $15.33 | Fringe: $1.20
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.09
Base Rate: $14.09
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.98
Base Rate: $13.98
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $12.14
Base Rate: $12.14
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Plant in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.81
Base Rate: $14.81
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.96
Base Rate: $18.77 | Fringe: $2.19
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.90
Base Rate: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.64
Base Rate: $13.64
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.54
Base Rate: $17.17 | Fringe: $2.37
#federal – Operator: Concrete Finishing Machine in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $21.11
Base Rate: $21.11
#federal – Operator: Concrete Saw in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.71
Base Rate: $16.71
#federal – Operator: Crane in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $27.88
Base Rate: $20.22 | Fringe: $7.66
#federal – Operator: Distributor in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.19
Base Rate: $15.19
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.56
Base Rate: $17.89 | Fringe: $1.67
#federal – Operator: Loader in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.75
Base Rate: $15.75
#federal – Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.92
Base Rate: $13.92
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.51
Base Rate: $20.51
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.03
Base Rate: $16.03
#federal – Operator: Roller in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.17
Base Rate: $14.17
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.80
Base Rate: $17.80
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill Groundman in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.35
Base Rate: $15.35
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.68
Base Rate: $15.68
#federal – Operator: Screed in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.56
Base Rate: $15.56
#federal – Operator: Striping Machine in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.42
Base Rate: $19.93 | Fringe: $4.49
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.24
Base Rate: $16.24
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Drill Rig Caissons in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $59.63
Base Rate: $38.83 | Fringe: $20.80
#federal – Serviceman: Equipment in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.07
Base Rate: $16.33 | Fringe: $1.74
#federal – Traffic Control: Service Driver in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.55
Base Rate: $14.55
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump and Tandem in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.79
Base Rate: $15.79
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed and Lowboy in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.20
Base Rate: $19.20
#federal – Truck Driver: Off Road Truck in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.38
Base Rate: $16.38
#federal – Truck Driver: Pickup Truck in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.19
Base Rate: $16.19
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Brown County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.07
Base Rate: $17.07
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Brown County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $81.07
Base Rate: $45.60 | Fringe: $35.47
#federal – Bricklayer in Brown County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $44.68
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $15.61
#federal – Elevator Mechanic a. Vacation Pay: 6% for 6 Months to 5 Years Service; 8% With 5 or More Years of Service. B. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday After, and Christmas Day in Brown County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $99.13
Base Rate: $60.69 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Brown County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Brown County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $65.84
Base Rate: $45.90 | Fringe: $19.94
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Brown County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $65.84
Base Rate: $45.90 | Fringe: $19.94
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation) in Brown County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $79.33
Base Rate: $52.18 | Fringe: $27.15
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter: Fire Sprinkler in Brown County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $69.43
Base Rate: $41.83 | Fringe: $27.60
#federal – Electrician in Brown County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.30
Base Rate: $44.05 | Fringe: $20.25
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Brown County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $43.90
Base Rate: $29.99 | Fringe: $13.91
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Brown County, Kansas?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 48 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Brown County, Kansas runs from $12.14 to $99.13 per hour, median $16.98. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Brown County, Kansas?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Brown County, Kansas rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.