Prevailing Wages in Ellis County, Kansas
Prevailing wages in Ellis County, Kansas run $12.00 to $73.25 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 $16.62, and among the 14 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $4.09. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.94
Base Rate: $14.94
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.04
Base Rate: $16.04
#federal – Electrician in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $30.94
Base Rate: $26.72 | Fringe: $4.22
#federal – Form Worker in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.53
Base Rate: $15.33 | Fringe: $1.20
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.09
Base Rate: $14.09
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.96
Base Rate: $16.96
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $12.14
Base Rate: $12.14
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Plant in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.81
Base Rate: $14.81
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.49
Base Rate: $18.49
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.90
Base Rate: $16.90
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.64
Base Rate: $13.64
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.54
Base Rate: $17.17 | Fringe: $2.37
#federal – Operator: Concrete Finishing Machine in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $21.11
Base Rate: $21.11
#federal – Operator: Concrete Saw in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.71
Base Rate: $16.71
#federal – Operator: Crane in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $27.88
Base Rate: $20.22 | Fringe: $7.66
#federal – Operator: Distributor in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.19
Base Rate: $15.19
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.56
Base Rate: $17.89 | Fringe: $1.67
#federal – Operator: Loader in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.20
Base Rate: $17.20
#federal – Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.92
Base Rate: $13.92
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.51
Base Rate: $20.51
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.03
Base Rate: $16.03
#federal – Operator: Roller in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.46
Base Rate: $16.46
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.80
Base Rate: $17.80
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill Groundman in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.35
Base Rate: $15.35
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.68
Base Rate: $15.68
#federal – Operator: Screed in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.56
Base Rate: $15.56
#federal – Operator: Striping Machine in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.42
Base Rate: $19.93 | Fringe: $4.49
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.06
Base Rate: $18.06
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Drill Rig Caissons in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $59.63
Base Rate: $38.83 | Fringe: $20.80
#federal – Serviceman: Equipment in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.07
Base Rate: $16.33 | Fringe: $1.74
#federal – Traffic Control: Service Driver in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.55
Base Rate: $14.55
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump and Tandem in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.79
Base Rate: $15.79
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed and Lowboy in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.20
Base Rate: $19.20
#federal – Truck Driver: Off Road Truck in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.38
Base Rate: $16.38
#federal – Truck Driver: Pickup Truck in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.19
Base Rate: $16.19
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Ellis County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.07
Base Rate: $17.07
#federal – Carpenter in Ellis County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.29
Base Rate: $17.67 | Fringe: $1.62
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Ellis County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $13.67
Base Rate: $13.67
#federal – Electrician in Ellis County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.30
Base Rate: $44.05 | Fringe: $20.25
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Ellis County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $43.90
Base Rate: $29.99 | Fringe: $13.91
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Ellis County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Ellis County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.43
Base Rate: $14.13 | Fringe: $1.30
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Ellis County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.81
Base Rate: $18.84 | Fringe: $3.97
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Ellis County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.75
Base Rate: $16.75
#federal – Operator: Crane in Ellis County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.00
Base Rate: $28.00
#federal – Operator: Loader in Ellis County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.17
Base Rate: $16.17
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Ellis County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.68
Base Rate: $15.68
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Ellis County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.90
Base Rate: $15.90
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Ellis 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 Ellis County, Kansas runs from $12.00 to $73.25 per hour, median $16.62. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Ellis County, Kansas?
The determinations on this page cover 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 Ellis 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.