Prevailing Wages in Boyd County, Kentucky
Prevailing wages in Boyd County, Kentucky run $24.40 to $72.29 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 $53.84, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $19.60. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $58.27
Base Rate: $35.23 | Fringe: $23.04
#federal – Boilermaker in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $72.29
Base Rate: $43.85 | Fringe: $28.44
#federal – Bricklayer in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $52.13
Base Rate: $35.00 | Fringe: $17.13
#federal – Bricklayer: Tile Finisher in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $53.06
Base Rate: $35.40 | Fringe: $17.66
#federal – Bricklayer: Tile Setter in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $53.37
Base Rate: $35.11 | Fringe: $18.26
#federal – Carpenter in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $63.61
Base Rate: $37.04 | Fringe: $26.57
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $49.65
Base Rate: $33.60 | Fringe: $16.05
#federal – Electrician in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.50
Base Rate: $41.15 | Fringe: $29.35
#federal – Industrial: Bricklayer - Refractory Brick Replacement in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $62.84
Base Rate: $41.05 | Fringe: $21.79
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.67
Base Rate: $37.77 | Fringe: $23.90
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.27
Base Rate: $28.38 | Fringe: $16.89
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $43.63
Base Rate: $25.62 | Fringe: $18.01
#federal – Laborer: Carpenter Tender in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $52.78
Base Rate: $30.95 | Fringe: $21.83
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.94
Base Rate: $23.27 | Fringe: $13.67
#federal – Laborer: Fire Watch in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.38
Base Rate: $31.20 | Fringe: $23.18
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $31.17
Base Rate: $21.86 | Fringe: $9.31
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.38
Base Rate: $31.20 | Fringe: $23.18
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $30.26
Base Rate: $20.36 | Fringe: $9.90
#federal – Laborer: Power Tool Operator in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.53
Base Rate: $31.35 | Fringe: $23.18
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $35.47
Base Rate: $24.66 | Fringe: $10.81
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $24.40
Base Rate: $19.69 | Fringe: $4.71
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $26.52
Base Rate: $22.52 | Fringe: $4.00
#federal – Operator: Roller in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.25
Base Rate: $23.60 | Fringe: $12.65
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $55.91
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $23.95
#federal – Painter: Spray in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $34.68
Base Rate: $22.81 | Fringe: $11.87
#federal – Pipefitter in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $68.51
Base Rate: $42.75 | Fringe: $25.76
#federal – Plumber in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $62.66
Base Rate: $41.00 | Fringe: $21.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane Cranes With Boom 150 Feet & Over, Including Jib, Shall Receive $.50 Above the Wage Rate in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill) in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.25
Base Rate: $40.65 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.25
Base Rate: $40.65 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.59
Base Rate: $34.99 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Roofer in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.32
Base Rate: $34.38 | Fringe: $19.94
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation) in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.24
Base Rate: $33.53 | Fringe: $26.71
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter in Boyd County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.23
Base Rate: $44.15 | Fringe: $26.08
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.56
Base Rate: $24.80 | Fringe: $8.76
#federal – Electrician in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $63.40
Base Rate: $40.96 | Fringe: $22.44
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.97
Base Rate: $36.17 | Fringe: $25.80
#federal – Ironworker (Structural and Reinforcing) in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.67
Base Rate: $37.77 | Fringe: $23.90
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $31.81
Base Rate: $22.17 | Fringe: $9.64
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Finishing in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $34.35
Base Rate: $25.75 | Fringe: $8.60
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind)& Pipelayer in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.14
Base Rate: $35.69 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Worker in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.53
Base Rate: $26.87 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.97
Base Rate: $35.52 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Operator: Loader in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.68
Base Rate: $26.68 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.43
Base Rate: $28.60 | Fringe: $11.83
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $37.34
Base Rate: $24.34 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Operator: Trencher in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.64
Base Rate: $26.27 | Fringe: $12.37
#federal – Power Equipment Operator Group 1 Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe; Bulldozer; Drill; Pumpcrete; Roller (Bituminous) in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.15
Base Rate: $41.55 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator Group 1 Crane Forklift in Boyd County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.15
Base Rate: $41.55 | Fringe: $19.60
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Boyd County, Kentucky?
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 Boyd County, Kentucky runs from $24.40 to $72.29 per hour, median $53.84. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Boyd County, Kentucky?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy 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 Boyd County, Kentucky rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 28, 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.