Prevailing Wages in Riley County, Kansas
Prevailing wages in Riley County, Kansas run $11.69 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 $22.20, and among the 26 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $14.68. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $37.76
Base Rate: $28.89 | Fringe: $8.87
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.77
Base Rate: $39.06 | Fringe: $18.71
#federal – Electrician in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.93
Base Rate: $40.64 | Fringe: $18.29
#federal – Ironworker in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.36
Base Rate: $21.36
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $52.11
Base Rate: $36.24 | Fringe: $15.87
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $80.12
Base Rate: $53.68 | Fringe: $26.44
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $43.76
Base Rate: $27.22 | Fringe: $16.54
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.92
Base Rate: $24.92
#federal – Operator: Crane in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.71
Base Rate: $32.13 | Fringe: $9.58
#federal – Operator: Loader in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.84
Base Rate: $20.84
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.26
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $21.69
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $52.92
Base Rate: $36.09 | Fringe: $16.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.26
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $21.69
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Roller in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.26
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $21.69
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Riley County, Kansas – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.10
Base Rate: $24.47 | Fringe: $15.63
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.29
Base Rate: $16.03 | Fringe: $4.26
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.31
Base Rate: $15.31
#federal – Electrician in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $44.07
Base Rate: $29.93 | Fringe: $14.14
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.48
Base Rate: $15.48
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $73.25
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $34.25
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.22
Base Rate: $15.22
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $43.84
Base Rate: $29.21 | Fringe: $14.63
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $11.69
Base Rate: $11.69
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $42.58
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $12.83
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $46.85
Base Rate: $32.12 | Fringe: $14.73
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $21.40
Base Rate: $18.23 | Fringe: $3.17
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.17
Base Rate: $17.17
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.81
Base Rate: $14.81
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $23.00
Base Rate: $19.00 | Fringe: $4.00
#federal – Operator: Concrete Finishing Machine in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $24.26
Base Rate: $24.26
#federal – Operator: Crane in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $32.04
Base Rate: $23.49 | Fringe: $8.55
#federal – Operator: Distributor in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.13
Base Rate: $16.13
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.61
Base Rate: $17.56 | Fringe: $3.05
#federal – Operator: Loader in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.36
Base Rate: $17.36
#federal – Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.65
Base Rate: $14.65
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $20.89
Base Rate: $20.89
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.29
Base Rate: $17.29
#federal – Operator: Roller in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.09
Base Rate: $15.09
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $19.28
Base Rate: $19.28
#federal – Operator: Roto Mill Groundman in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $18.43
Base Rate: $18.43
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $17.67
Base Rate: $17.67
#federal – Operator: Screed in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.55
Base Rate: $15.55
#federal – Operator: Striping Machine in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $39.52
Base Rate: $27.27 | Fringe: $12.25
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $14.96
Base Rate: $14.96
#federal – Traffic Control: Service Driver in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Traffic Signalization: Traffic Signal Installation (Groundman) in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.54
Base Rate: $16.54
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump and Tandem in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $16.05
Base Rate: $16.05
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed and Lowboy in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $33.71
Base Rate: $23.82 | Fringe: $9.89
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Riley County, Kansas – Highway
Total Wage: $33.96
Base Rate: $22.45 | Fringe: $11.51
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Riley 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 Riley County, Kansas runs from $11.69 to $80.12 per hour, median $22.20. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Riley 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 Riley 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.