Prevailing Wages in Breathitt County, Kentucky
Prevailing wages in Breathitt County, Kentucky run $25.12 to $72.29 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 48 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $46.55, and among the 47 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $17.55. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.95
Base Rate: $33.89 | Fringe: $24.06
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $31.95
Base Rate: $21.60 | Fringe: $10.35
#federal – Electrician in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $34.53
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $2.18
#federal – Laborer: Airtrack Driller in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.43
Base Rate: $27.77 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.75
Base Rate: $21.36 | Fringe: $9.39
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.78
Base Rate: $27.12 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Worker in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.53
Base Rate: $26.87 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $27.20
Base Rate: $18.31 | Fringe: $8.89
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $29.07
Base Rate: $20.15 | Fringe: $8.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $56.73
Base Rate: $39.15 | Fringe: $17.58
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.87
Base Rate: $25.77 | Fringe: $14.10
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.64
Base Rate: $43.84 | Fringe: $18.80
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $36.22
Base Rate: $25.97 | Fringe: $10.25
#federal – Operator: Loader in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.35
Base Rate: $30.35
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $68.92
Base Rate: $38.05 | Fringe: $30.87
#federal – Boilermaker in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $72.29
Base Rate: $43.85 | Fringe: $28.44
#federal – Bricklayer in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.49
Base Rate: $24.61 | Fringe: $11.88
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation Only) in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $63.61
Base Rate: $37.04 | Fringe: $26.57
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, Form Work, Hardwood Floor Laying, and Metal Stud Installation in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.32
Base Rate: $25.25 | Fringe: $12.07
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $29.74
Base Rate: $20.69 | Fringe: $9.05
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $49.65
Base Rate: $33.60 | Fringe: $16.05
#federal – Electrician in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.50
Base Rate: $41.15 | Fringe: $29.35
#federal – Glazier in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $47.22
Base Rate: $32.89 | Fringe: $14.33
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $63.78
Base Rate: $36.73 | Fringe: $27.05
#federal – Ironworker, Structural and Reinforcing: Zone 1 Zone 1 - (No Base Rate Increase)Up to 10 Mile Radius of Union Hall, 1643 Greenup Ave, Ashland, Ky in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $69.29
Base Rate: $39.70 | Fringe: $29.59
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $31.56
Base Rate: $20.36 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.71
Base Rate: $28.16 | Fringe: $17.55
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $32.69
Base Rate: $22.27 | Fringe: $10.42
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.91
Base Rate: $28.53 | Fringe: $17.38
#federal – Laborer: Power Tool Operator in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $48.09
Base Rate: $28.73 | Fringe: $19.36
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $34.61
Base Rate: $23.56 | Fringe: $11.05
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $38.36
Base Rate: $25.36 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.33
Base Rate: $24.33 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $25.43
Base Rate: $18.36 | Fringe: $7.07
#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $58.24
Base Rate: $34.29 | Fringe: $23.95
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $68.51
Base Rate: $42.75 | Fringe: $25.76
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $46.57
Base Rate: $25.63 | Fringe: $20.94
#federal – Plumber in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $51.38
Base Rate: $32.60 | Fringe: $18.78
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane Cranes With Boom 150 Feet & Over, Including Jib, Shall Receive $.50 Above the Wage Rate in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.59
Base Rate: $34.99 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Roofer in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $29.72
Base Rate: $22.31 | Fringe: $7.41
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $65.98
Base Rate: $40.32 | Fringe: $25.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $35.86
Base Rate: $22.86 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.23
Base Rate: $44.15 | Fringe: $26.08
#federal – Tile Finisher in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $25.12
Base Rate: $17.67 | Fringe: $7.45
#federal – Tile Setter in Breathitt County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $31.87
Base Rate: $25.77 | Fringe: $6.10
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Breathitt County, Kentucky?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 48 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Breathitt County, Kentucky runs from $25.12 to $72.29 per hour, median $46.55. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Breathitt 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 Breathitt 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.