Prevailing Wages in Butler County, Kentucky
Prevailing wages in Butler County, Kentucky run $12.50 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 $45.70, and among the 47 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $17.49. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $52.93
Base Rate: $30.94 | Fringe: $21.99
#federal – Boilermaker in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $72.29
Base Rate: $43.85 | Fringe: $28.44
#federal – Bricklayer in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $35.14
Base Rate: $25.09 | Fringe: $10.05
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $18.67
Base Rate: $18.67
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $30.12
Base Rate: $20.56 | Fringe: $9.56
#federal – Electrician in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $63.40
Base Rate: $40.96 | Fringe: $22.44
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.67
Base Rate: $37.77 | Fringe: $23.90
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $44.17
Base Rate: $27.31 | Fringe: $16.86
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $33.04
Base Rate: $25.41 | Fringe: $7.63
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $12.50
Base Rate: $12.50
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $48.09
Base Rate: $28.89 | Fringe: $19.20
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $23.23
Base Rate: $14.28 | Fringe: $8.95
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $19.08
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $4.08
#federal – Laborer: Power Tool Operator in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.53
Base Rate: $31.35 | Fringe: $23.18
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.00
Base Rate: $26.40 | Fringe: $9.60
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.23
Base Rate: $24.51 | Fringe: $12.72
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $26.52
Base Rate: $22.52 | Fringe: $4.00
#federal – Operator: Roller in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.25
Base Rate: $23.60 | Fringe: $12.65
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $24.67
Base Rate: $18.79 | Fringe: $5.88
#federal – Pipefitter in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.67
Base Rate: $38.41 | Fringe: $22.26
#federal – Plumber in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $64.54
Base Rate: $44.26 | Fringe: $20.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill) in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.25
Base Rate: $40.65 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.25
Base Rate: $40.65 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.25
Base Rate: $40.65 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.59
Base Rate: $34.99 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Roofer in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $44.88
Base Rate: $30.97 | Fringe: $13.91
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $65.98
Base Rate: $40.32 | Fringe: $25.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $67.52
Base Rate: $40.19 | Fringe: $27.33
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.23
Base Rate: $44.15 | Fringe: $26.08
#federal – Tile Finisher in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $22.66
Base Rate: $15.42 | Fringe: $7.24
#federal – Tile Setter in Butler County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $20.96
Base Rate: $20.96
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.95
Base Rate: $33.89 | Fringe: $24.06
#federal – Electrician in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.13
Base Rate: $37.10 | Fringe: $20.03
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental and Reinforcing in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.97
Base Rate: $36.17 | Fringe: $25.80
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.95
Base Rate: $25.46 | Fringe: $17.49
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.97
Base Rate: $17.52 | Fringe: $6.45
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Finishing in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $48.22
Base Rate: $29.45 | Fringe: $18.77
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.78
Base Rate: $29.19 | Fringe: $17.59
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Worker in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.53
Base Rate: $28.94 | Fringe: $17.59
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.97
Base Rate: $35.52 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $26.73
Base Rate: $25.27 | Fringe: $1.46
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.04
Base Rate: $36.75 | Fringe: $10.29
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.20
Base Rate: $23.64 | Fringe: $9.56
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $32.82
Base Rate: $23.31 | Fringe: $9.51
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.15
Base Rate: $40.05 | Fringe: $19.10
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $34.18
Base Rate: $22.43 | Fringe: $11.75
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $37.34
Base Rate: $24.34 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Operator: Roller in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.21
Base Rate: $20.21 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Operator: Trencher in Butler County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.92
Base Rate: $26.34 | Fringe: $12.58
#federal – Carpenter in Butler County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $57.91
Base Rate: $33.89 | Fringe: $24.02
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Butler 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 Butler County, Kentucky runs from $12.50 to $72.29 per hour, median $45.70. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Butler County, Kentucky?
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 Butler 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.