Prevailing Wages in Clay County, Kentucky
Prevailing wages in Clay County, Kentucky run $10.50 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 $46.22, 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 Clay County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.95
Base Rate: $33.89 | Fringe: $24.06
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Clay County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $31.95
Base Rate: $21.60 | Fringe: $10.35
#federal – Electrician in Clay County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $34.53
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $2.18
#federal – Laborer: Airtrack Driller in Clay County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.43
Base Rate: $27.77 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Clay County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.75
Base Rate: $21.36 | Fringe: $9.39
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Clay County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.78
Base Rate: $27.12 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Worker in Clay County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.53
Base Rate: $26.87 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Clay County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $27.20
Base Rate: $18.31 | Fringe: $8.89
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Clay County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $29.07
Base Rate: $20.15 | Fringe: $8.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator in Clay County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $56.73
Base Rate: $39.15 | Fringe: $17.58
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman in Clay County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.87
Base Rate: $25.77 | Fringe: $14.10
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman in Clay County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.64
Base Rate: $43.84 | Fringe: $18.80
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Clay County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $36.22
Base Rate: $25.97 | Fringe: $10.25
#federal – Operator: Loader in Clay County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.35
Base Rate: $30.35
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $68.92
Base Rate: $38.05 | Fringe: $30.87
#federal – Boilermaker in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $72.29
Base Rate: $43.85 | Fringe: $28.44
#federal – Bricklayer in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.49
Base Rate: $24.61 | Fringe: $11.88
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation Only) in Clay 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 Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.32
Base Rate: $25.25 | Fringe: $12.07
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $29.74
Base Rate: $20.69 | Fringe: $9.05
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $49.65
Base Rate: $33.60 | Fringe: $16.05
#federal – Electrician in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.50
Base Rate: $41.15 | Fringe: $29.35
#federal – Glazier in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $47.22
Base Rate: $32.89 | Fringe: $14.33
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Clay 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 Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $69.29
Base Rate: $39.70 | Fringe: $29.59
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $31.56
Base Rate: $20.36 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.71
Base Rate: $28.16 | Fringe: $17.55
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $32.69
Base Rate: $22.27 | Fringe: $10.42
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.91
Base Rate: $28.53 | Fringe: $17.38
#federal – Laborer: Power Tool Operator in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $48.09
Base Rate: $28.73 | Fringe: $19.36
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $34.61
Base Rate: $23.56 | Fringe: $11.05
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $38.36
Base Rate: $25.36 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.33
Base Rate: $24.33 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $25.43
Base Rate: $18.36 | Fringe: $7.07
#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $58.24
Base Rate: $34.29 | Fringe: $23.95
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $68.51
Base Rate: $42.75 | Fringe: $25.76
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $46.57
Base Rate: $25.63 | Fringe: $20.94
#federal – Plumber in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $51.38
Base Rate: $32.60 | Fringe: $18.78
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Clay 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 Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.59
Base Rate: $34.99 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Roofer in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $29.72
Base Rate: $22.31 | Fringe: $7.41
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $65.98
Base Rate: $40.32 | Fringe: $25.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $35.86
Base Rate: $22.86 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.23
Base Rate: $44.15 | Fringe: $26.08
#federal – Tile Finisher in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $25.12
Base Rate: $17.67 | Fringe: $7.45
#federal – Tile Setter in Clay County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $31.87
Base Rate: $25.77 | Fringe: $6.10
#federal – Carpenter in Clay County, Kentucky – Residential
Total Wage: $13.20
Base Rate: $13.20
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Clay County, Kentucky – Residential
Total Wage: $10.50
Base Rate: $10.50
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Clay 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 Clay County, Kentucky runs from $10.50 to $72.29 per hour, median $46.22. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Clay County, Kentucky?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Residential 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 Clay 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.