Prevailing Wages in Jefferson County, Kansas
Prevailing wages in Jefferson County, Kansas run $13.20 to $80.12 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 $35.24, and among the 38 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $12.54. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $37.76
Base Rate: $28.89 | Fringe: $8.87
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.77
Base Rate: $39.06 | Fringe: $18.71
#federal – Electrician in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.93
Base Rate: $40.64 | Fringe: $18.29
#federal – Ironworker in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.86
Base Rate: $18.41 | Fringe: $2.45
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $52.11
Base Rate: $36.24 | Fringe: $15.87
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $80.12
Base Rate: $53.68 | Fringe: $26.44
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.03
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $12.96
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $36.28
Base Rate: $24.77 | Fringe: $11.51
#federal – Operator: Crane in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.71
Base Rate: $32.13 | Fringe: $9.58
#federal – Operator: Roller in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $45.86
Base Rate: $30.32 | Fringe: $15.54
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $52.92
Base Rate: $36.09 | Fringe: $16.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.26
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $21.69
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $52.92
Base Rate: $36.09 | Fringe: $16.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader in Jefferson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.26
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $21.69
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $21.86
Base Rate: $17.12 | Fringe: $4.74
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $37.55
Base Rate: $27.45 | Fringe: $10.10
#federal – Electrician in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $44.07
Base Rate: $29.93 | Fringe: $14.14
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $57.55
Base Rate: $30.50 | Fringe: $27.05
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $22.85
Base Rate: $15.92 | Fringe: $6.93
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $43.84
Base Rate: $29.21 | Fringe: $14.63
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.20
Base Rate: $13.20
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $42.58
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $12.83
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $46.85
Base Rate: $32.12 | Fringe: $14.73
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $34.42
Base Rate: $23.93 | Fringe: $10.49
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $27.75
Base Rate: $17.32 | Fringe: $10.43
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.17
Base Rate: $19.17
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.76
Base Rate: $19.35 | Fringe: $5.41
#federal – Operator: Concrete Finishing Machine in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.26
Base Rate: $24.26
#federal – Operator: Crane in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $28.14
Base Rate: $21.18 | Fringe: $6.96
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $34.17
Base Rate: $25.14 | Fringe: $9.03
#federal – Operator: Loader in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $23.13
Base Rate: $18.87 | Fringe: $4.26
#federal – Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.65
Base Rate: $14.65
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $34.94
Base Rate: $25.45 | Fringe: $9.49
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $43.37
Base Rate: $27.84 | Fringe: $15.53
#federal – Operator: Roller in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.09
Base Rate: $16.09
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $21.05
Base Rate: $21.05
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill Groundman in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.43
Base Rate: $18.43
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.67
Base Rate: $17.67
#federal – Operator: Screed in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.93
Base Rate: $16.93
#federal – Operator: Striping Machine in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $39.52
Base Rate: $27.27 | Fringe: $12.25
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.96
Base Rate: $16.96
#federal – Traffic Control: Service Driver in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.83
Base Rate: $16.83
#federal – Traffic Signalization: Traffic Signal Installation (Groundman) in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.54
Base Rate: $16.54
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump and Tandem in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $34.74
Base Rate: $23.23 | Fringe: $11.51
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed and Lowboy in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $33.71
Base Rate: $23.82 | Fringe: $9.89
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Jefferson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $33.96
Base Rate: $22.45 | Fringe: $11.51
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Jefferson County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $35.54
Base Rate: $23.95 | Fringe: $11.59
#federal – Bricklayer in Jefferson County, Kansas – Building
Total Wage: $66.59
Base Rate: $43.57 | Fringe: $23.02
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Kansas runs from $13.20 to $80.12 per hour, median $35.24. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.