Prevailing Wages in Decatur County, Kansas
Prevailing wages in Decatur 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 Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.94
Base Rate: $14.94
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.24
Base Rate: $16.24
#federal – Electrician in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $30.94
Base Rate: $26.72 | Fringe: $4.22
#federal – Form Worker in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.53
Base Rate: $15.33 | Fringe: $1.20
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.09
Base Rate: $14.09
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.07
Base Rate: $14.07
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $12.14
Base Rate: $12.14
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Plant in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.81
Base Rate: $14.81
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.96
Base Rate: $18.77 | Fringe: $2.19
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.90
Base Rate: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.64
Base Rate: $13.64
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.54
Base Rate: $17.17 | Fringe: $2.37
#federal – Operator: Concrete Finishing Machine in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $21.11
Base Rate: $21.11
#federal – Operator: Concrete Saw in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.71
Base Rate: $16.71
#federal – Operator: Crane in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $27.88
Base Rate: $20.22 | Fringe: $7.66
#federal – Operator: Distributor in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.19
Base Rate: $15.19
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.56
Base Rate: $17.89 | Fringe: $1.67
#federal – Operator: Loader in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.42
Base Rate: $15.42
#federal – Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.92
Base Rate: $13.92
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.51
Base Rate: $20.51
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.03
Base Rate: $16.03
#federal – Operator: Roller in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.17
Base Rate: $14.17
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.80
Base Rate: $17.80
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill Groundman in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.35
Base Rate: $15.35
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.68
Base Rate: $15.68
#federal – Operator: Screed in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.56
Base Rate: $15.56
#federal – Operator: Striping Machine in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.42
Base Rate: $19.93 | Fringe: $4.49
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.24
Base Rate: $16.24
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Drill Rig Caissons in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $59.63
Base Rate: $38.83 | Fringe: $20.80
#federal – Serviceman: Equipment in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.07
Base Rate: $16.33 | Fringe: $1.74
#federal – Traffic Control: Service Driver in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.55
Base Rate: $14.55
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump and Tandem in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.79
Base Rate: $15.79
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed and Lowboy in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.20
Base Rate: $19.20
#federal – Truck Driver: Off Road Truck in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.38
Base Rate: $16.38
#federal – Truck Driver: Pickup Truck in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.19
Base Rate: $16.19
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Decatur County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.07
Base Rate: $17.07
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Decatur County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $81.07
Base Rate: $45.60 | Fringe: $35.47
#federal – Bricklayer in Decatur 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 Decatur County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $99.13
Base Rate: $60.69 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Decatur County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Decatur County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $65.84
Base Rate: $45.90 | Fringe: $19.94
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Decatur 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 Decatur County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $79.33
Base Rate: $52.18 | Fringe: $27.15
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter: Fire Sprinkler in Decatur County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $69.43
Base Rate: $41.83 | Fringe: $27.60
#federal – Electrician in Decatur County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.30
Base Rate: $44.05 | Fringe: $20.25
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur 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.