Prevailing Wages in Johnson County, Kansas
Prevailing wages in Johnson 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 $52.27, and among the 44 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 Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $64.53
Base Rate: $43.28 | Fringe: $21.25
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.83
Base Rate: $24.72 | Fringe: $4.11
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.77
Base Rate: $39.06 | Fringe: $18.71
#federal – Electrician in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.93
Base Rate: $40.64 | Fringe: $18.29
#federal – Ironworker in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.81
Base Rate: $28.48 | Fringe: $16.33
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $52.11
Base Rate: $36.24 | Fringe: $15.87
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $80.12
Base Rate: $53.68 | Fringe: $26.44
#federal – Operator: Crane in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $45.63
Base Rate: $34.41 | Fringe: $11.22
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.46
Base Rate: $40.17 | Fringe: $22.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.46
Base Rate: $40.17 | Fringe: $22.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.46
Base Rate: $40.17 | Fringe: $22.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.46
Base Rate: $40.17 | Fringe: $22.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.46
Base Rate: $40.17 | Fringe: $22.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.46
Base Rate: $40.17 | Fringe: $22.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Roller in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.46
Base Rate: $40.17 | Fringe: $22.29
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Johnson County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $52.44
Base Rate: $32.95 | Fringe: $19.49
#federal – Carpenter in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $64.53
Base Rate: $43.28 | Fringe: $21.25
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $57.77
Base Rate: $39.06 | Fringe: $18.71
#federal – Electrician in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $44.07
Base Rate: $29.93 | Fringe: $14.14
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader, and Distributor in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $53.32
Base Rate: $37.45 | Fringe: $15.87
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $42.11
Base Rate: $27.81 | Fringe: $14.30
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $53.32
Base Rate: $37.45 | Fringe: $15.87
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $13.20
Base Rate: $13.20
#federal – Laborer: Form Work Only in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $44.78
Base Rate: $30.21 | Fringe: $14.57
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $42.58
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $12.83
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $46.85
Base Rate: $32.12 | Fringe: $14.73
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $45.03
Base Rate: $30.67 | Fringe: $14.36
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $37.07
Base Rate: $24.92 | Fringe: $12.15
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $58.78
Base Rate: $41.52 | Fringe: $17.26
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $50.28
Base Rate: $34.88 | Fringe: $15.40
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $39.80
Base Rate: $28.15 | Fringe: $11.65
#federal – Operator: Concrete Finishing Machine in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.26
Base Rate: $24.26
#federal – Operator: Concrete Saw in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $49.03
Base Rate: $33.87 | Fringe: $15.16
#federal – Operator: Crane in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $41.46
Base Rate: $30.38 | Fringe: $11.08
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $42.21
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $12.55
#federal – Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.65
Base Rate: $14.65
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $47.56
Base Rate: $32.25 | Fringe: $15.31
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill Groundman in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.43
Base Rate: $18.43
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.67
Base Rate: $17.67
#federal – Operator: Screed in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.90
Base Rate: $17.38 | Fringe: $3.52
#federal – Operator: Striping Machine in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $39.52
Base Rate: $27.27 | Fringe: $12.25
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.28
Base Rate: $24.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $62.46
Base Rate: $40.17 | Fringe: $22.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $62.46
Base Rate: $40.17 | Fringe: $22.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $62.46
Base Rate: $40.17 | Fringe: $22.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $62.46
Base Rate: $40.17 | Fringe: $22.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Roller in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $62.46
Base Rate: $40.17 | Fringe: $22.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Roto Mill in Johnson County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $62.46
Base Rate: $40.17 | Fringe: $22.29
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Johnson 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 Johnson County, Kansas runs from $13.20 to $80.12 per hour, median $52.27. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Johnson 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 Johnson 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.