Prevailing Wages in Chautauqua County, Kansas
Prevailing wages in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.94
Base Rate: $14.94
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.24
Base Rate: $16.24
#federal – Electrician in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $30.94
Base Rate: $26.72 | Fringe: $4.22
#federal – Form Worker in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.53
Base Rate: $15.33 | Fringe: $1.20
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.09
Base Rate: $14.09
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.30
Base Rate: $14.30
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $12.14
Base Rate: $12.14
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Plant in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.81
Base Rate: $14.81
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.96
Base Rate: $18.77 | Fringe: $2.19
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.90
Base Rate: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.64
Base Rate: $13.64
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.54
Base Rate: $17.17 | Fringe: $2.37
#federal – Operator: Concrete Finishing Machine in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $21.11
Base Rate: $21.11
#federal – Operator: Concrete Saw in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.71
Base Rate: $16.71
#federal – Operator: Crane in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $27.88
Base Rate: $20.22 | Fringe: $7.66
#federal – Operator: Distributor in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.19
Base Rate: $15.19
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.56
Base Rate: $17.89 | Fringe: $1.67
#federal – Operator: Loader in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.75
Base Rate: $15.75
#federal – Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.92
Base Rate: $13.92
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.51
Base Rate: $20.51
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.03
Base Rate: $16.03
#federal – Operator: Roller in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.17
Base Rate: $14.17
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.80
Base Rate: $17.80
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill Groundman in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.35
Base Rate: $15.35
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.68
Base Rate: $15.68
#federal – Operator: Screed in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.56
Base Rate: $15.56
#federal – Operator: Striping Machine in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.42
Base Rate: $19.93 | Fringe: $4.49
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.24
Base Rate: $16.24
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Drill Rig Caissons in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $59.63
Base Rate: $38.83 | Fringe: $20.80
#federal – Serviceman: Equipment in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.07
Base Rate: $16.33 | Fringe: $1.74
#federal – Traffic Control: Service Driver in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.55
Base Rate: $14.55
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump and Tandem in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.79
Base Rate: $15.79
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed and Lowboy in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.20
Base Rate: $19.20
#federal – Truck Driver: Off Road Truck in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.38
Base Rate: $16.38
#federal – Truck Driver: Pickup Truck in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.19
Base Rate: $16.19
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.07
Base Rate: $17.07
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $81.07
Base Rate: $45.60 | Fringe: $35.47
#federal – Bricklayer in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $99.13
Base Rate: $60.69 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $65.84
Base Rate: $45.90 | Fringe: $19.94
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $79.33
Base Rate: $52.18 | Fringe: $27.15
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter: Fire Sprinkler in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $69.43
Base Rate: $41.83 | Fringe: $27.60
#federal – Electrician in Chautauqua County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.30
Base Rate: $44.05 | Fringe: $20.25
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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.