Prevailing Wages in Hancock County, Kentucky
Prevailing wages in Hancock County, Kentucky run $19.08 to $75.23 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 $46.66, and among the 49 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $17.59. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $52.93
Base Rate: $30.94 | Fringe: $21.99
#federal – Boilermaker in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $72.29
Base Rate: $43.85 | Fringe: $28.44
#federal – Bricklayer in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $35.14
Base Rate: $25.09 | Fringe: $10.05
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation Only) in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.57
Base Rate: $22.10 | Fringe: $14.47
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation, and Form Work in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $33.82
Base Rate: $20.57 | Fringe: $13.25
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $32.50
Base Rate: $24.29 | Fringe: $8.21
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $30.12
Base Rate: $20.56 | Fringe: $9.56
#federal – Electrician in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $57.13
Base Rate: $37.10 | Fringe: $20.03
#federal – Glazier in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $52.30
Base Rate: $32.86 | Fringe: $19.44
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.67
Base Rate: $37.77 | Fringe: $23.90
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $44.17
Base Rate: $27.31 | Fringe: $16.86
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $38.45
Base Rate: $29.44 | Fringe: $9.01
#federal – Laborer: Carpenter Tender, Demoliotion, Form Stripping in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $44.71
Base Rate: $27.16 | Fringe: $17.55
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $25.79
Base Rate: $18.71 | Fringe: $7.08
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw - Hand Held/Walk Behind, Grade Checker, Jack Hammer, Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.71
Base Rate: $28.16 | Fringe: $17.55
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $48.09
Base Rate: $28.89 | Fringe: $19.20
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $19.08
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $4.08
#federal – Laborer: Power Tool Operator in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.53
Base Rate: $31.35 | Fringe: $23.18
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.48
Base Rate: $27.38 | Fringe: $9.10
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.23
Base Rate: $24.51 | Fringe: $12.72
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $26.52
Base Rate: $22.52 | Fringe: $4.00
#federal – Operator: Roller in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.25
Base Rate: $23.60 | Fringe: $12.65
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $24.67
Base Rate: $18.79 | Fringe: $5.88
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.67
Base Rate: $38.41 | Fringe: $22.26
#federal – Plumber in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $64.54
Base Rate: $44.26 | Fringe: $20.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill) in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.25
Base Rate: $40.65 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.25
Base Rate: $40.65 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.25
Base Rate: $40.65 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.59
Base Rate: $34.99 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Roofer in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $44.88
Base Rate: $30.97 | Fringe: $13.91
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $65.98
Base Rate: $40.32 | Fringe: $25.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $67.52
Base Rate: $40.19 | Fringe: $27.33
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.23
Base Rate: $44.15 | Fringe: $26.08
#federal – Tile Finisher in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $22.66
Base Rate: $15.42 | Fringe: $7.24
#federal – Tile Setter in Hancock County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $20.96
Base Rate: $20.96
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Hancock County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.95
Base Rate: $33.89 | Fringe: $24.06
#federal – Electrician in Hancock County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.13
Base Rate: $37.10 | Fringe: $20.03
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental and Reinforcing in Hancock County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.97
Base Rate: $36.17 | Fringe: $25.80
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Hancock County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.95
Base Rate: $25.46 | Fringe: $17.49
#federal – Laborer: Common or General, Concrete Worker, Grade Checker & Grouting in Hancock County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.53
Base Rate: $28.94 | Fringe: $17.59
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Finishing in Hancock County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $48.22
Base Rate: $29.45 | Fringe: $18.77
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind), Jack Hammer & Pipelayer in Hancock County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.78
Base Rate: $29.19 | Fringe: $17.59
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Hancock County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.97
Base Rate: $35.52 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Hancock County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $37.93
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $1.93
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Hancock County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.15
Base Rate: $40.05 | Fringe: $19.10
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Hancock County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $37.34
Base Rate: $24.34 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Operator: Roller in Hancock County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.21
Base Rate: $20.21 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Operator: Trencher in Hancock County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.92
Base Rate: $26.34 | Fringe: $12.58
#federal – Carpenter in Hancock County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $57.91
Base Rate: $33.89 | Fringe: $24.02
#federal – Diver in Hancock County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $75.23
Base Rate: $51.21 | Fringe: $24.02
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Hancock 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 Hancock County, Kentucky runs from $19.08 to $75.23 per hour, median $46.66. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Hancock 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 Hancock 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.