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Prevailing Wages in Caldwell County, Kentucky

Prevailing wages in Caldwell County, Kentucky run $27.20 to $75.23 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 29 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $53.02, and among the 29 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $19.66. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.

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#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $31.49
Base Rate: $20.96  |  Fringe: $10.53
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#federal – Electrician in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $34.53
Base Rate: $32.35  |  Fringe: $2.18
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#federal – Laborer: Backfiller, Carpenter Tender, Common or General, Concrete Worker, Dumpman, Fence Erection in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.53
Base Rate: $26.87  |  Fringe: $19.66
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#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.78
Base Rate: $27.12  |  Fringe: $19.66
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#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $27.20
Base Rate: $18.31  |  Fringe: $8.89
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#federal – Laborer: Form Worker in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.57
Base Rate: $28.80  |  Fringe: $18.77
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#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.51
Base Rate: $23.08  |  Fringe: $15.43
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#federal – Laborer (Pipelayer; Tamper (hand Held/Walk Behind)) in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.78
Base Rate: $27.12  |  Fringe: $19.66
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#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $50.89
Base Rate: $30.00  |  Fringe: $20.89
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#federal – Boilermaker in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $72.29
Base Rate: $43.85  |  Fringe: $28.44
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#federal – Bricklayer in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $50.27
Base Rate: $33.70  |  Fringe: $16.57
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#federal – Carpenter (Acoustical Ceiling Installation Only) in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $53.02
Base Rate: $31.35  |  Fringe: $21.67
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#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation Only) in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $53.02
Base Rate: $31.35  |  Fringe: $21.67
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#federal – Electrician in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $55.89
Base Rate: $36.75  |  Fringe: $19.14
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#federal – Ironworker (Structural and Reinforcing) in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $62.12
Base Rate: $35.63  |  Fringe: $26.49
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#federal – Laborer (Backfiller, Carpenter Tender, Form - Stripping) in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $44.06
Base Rate: $25.96  |  Fringe: $18.10
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#federal – Laborer (Concrete Saw - Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.71
Base Rate: $28.16  |  Fringe: $17.55
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#federal – Laborer (Grouting, Jack Hammer, Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete, Tamper - Hand Held, Vibrating Plate) in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $44.31
Base Rate: $26.21  |  Fringe: $18.10
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#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.91
Base Rate: $28.53  |  Fringe: $17.38
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#federal – Millwright in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $64.67
Base Rate: $35.54  |  Fringe: $29.13
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#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $58.24
Base Rate: $34.29  |  Fringe: $23.95
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#federal – Plumber/Pipefitter in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $64.54
Base Rate: $44.26  |  Fringe: $20.28
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#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98  |  Fringe: $19.60
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#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.59
Base Rate: $34.99  |  Fringe: $19.60
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#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation) in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $65.98
Base Rate: $40.32  |  Fringe: $25.66
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#federal – Sprinkler Fitter in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.23
Base Rate: $44.15  |  Fringe: $26.08
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#federal – Carpenter in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $57.91
Base Rate: $33.89  |  Fringe: $24.02
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#federal – Diver in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $75.23
Base Rate: $51.21  |  Fringe: $24.02
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#federal – Piledriverman in Caldwell County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $58.41
Base Rate: $34.39  |  Fringe: $24.02
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Common questions

What is the prevailing wage in Caldwell County, Kentucky?

There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 29 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Caldwell County, Kentucky runs from $27.20 to $75.23 per hour, median $53.02. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.

Which construction types are covered in Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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.