Prevailing Wages in Cherokee County, Kansas
Prevailing wages in Cherokee County, Kansas run $12.14 to $99.13 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $16.89, and among the 21 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $15.61. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.94
Base Rate: $14.94
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.24
Base Rate: $16.24
#federal – Electrician in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $30.94
Base Rate: $26.72 | Fringe: $4.22
#federal – Form Worker in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.53
Base Rate: $15.33 | Fringe: $1.20
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.55
Base Rate: $14.55
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $12.14
Base Rate: $12.14
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Plant in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.81
Base Rate: $14.81
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.19
Base Rate: $17.00 | Fringe: $2.19
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.71
Base Rate: $16.71
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.64
Base Rate: $13.64
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.54
Base Rate: $17.17 | Fringe: $2.37
#federal – Operator: Concrete Finishing Machine in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $21.11
Base Rate: $21.11
#federal – Operator: Concrete Saw in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.71
Base Rate: $16.71
#federal – Operator: Crane in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $27.88
Base Rate: $20.22 | Fringe: $7.66
#federal – Operator: Distributor in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.19
Base Rate: $15.19
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.56
Base Rate: $17.89 | Fringe: $1.67
#federal – Operator: Loader in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.75
Base Rate: $15.75
#federal – Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.92
Base Rate: $13.92
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.51
Base Rate: $20.51
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.03
Base Rate: $16.03
#federal – Operator: Roller in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.95
Base Rate: $15.95
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.80
Base Rate: $17.80
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill Groundman in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.35
Base Rate: $15.35
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.68
Base Rate: $15.68
#federal – Operator: Screed in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.56
Base Rate: $15.56
#federal – Operator: Striping Machine in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.42
Base Rate: $19.93 | Fringe: $4.49
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.24
Base Rate: $16.24
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Drill Rig Caissons in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $59.63
Base Rate: $38.83 | Fringe: $20.80
#federal – Serviceman: Equipment in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.07
Base Rate: $16.33 | Fringe: $1.74
#federal – Traffic Control: Service Driver in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.55
Base Rate: $14.55
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump and Tandem in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.56
Base Rate: $14.56
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed and Lowboy in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.20
Base Rate: $19.20
#federal – Truck Driver: Off Road Truck in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.38
Base Rate: $16.38
#federal – Truck Driver: Pickup Truck in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.19
Base Rate: $16.19
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Cherokee County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.07
Base Rate: $17.07
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Cherokee County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $81.07
Base Rate: $45.60 | Fringe: $35.47
#federal – Bricklayer in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $99.13
Base Rate: $60.69 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Cherokee County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Cherokee County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $65.84
Base Rate: $45.90 | Fringe: $19.94
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $79.33
Base Rate: $52.18 | Fringe: $27.15
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter: Fire Sprinkler in Cherokee County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $69.43
Base Rate: $41.83 | Fringe: $27.60
#federal – Carpenter in Cherokee County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.29
Base Rate: $17.67 | Fringe: $1.62
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Cherokee County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.67
Base Rate: $13.67
#federal – Electrician in Cherokee County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.30
Base Rate: $44.05 | Fringe: $20.25
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, Kansas?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Cherokee County, Kansas runs from $12.14 to $99.13 per hour, median $16.89. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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.