Prevailing Wages in Johnson County, Kentucky
Prevailing wages in Johnson 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 Johnson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.95
Base Rate: $33.89 | Fringe: $24.06
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Johnson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $31.95
Base Rate: $21.60 | Fringe: $10.35
#federal – Electrician in Johnson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $34.53
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $2.18
#federal – Laborer: Airtrack Driller in Johnson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.43
Base Rate: $27.77 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Johnson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.71
Base Rate: $21.53 | Fringe: $9.18
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Johnson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.78
Base Rate: $27.12 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Worker in Johnson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.53
Base Rate: $26.87 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Johnson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $27.20
Base Rate: $18.31 | Fringe: $8.89
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Johnson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $29.07
Base Rate: $20.15 | Fringe: $8.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator in Johnson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $56.73
Base Rate: $39.15 | Fringe: $17.58
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman in Johnson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.87
Base Rate: $25.77 | Fringe: $14.10
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman in Johnson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.64
Base Rate: $43.84 | Fringe: $18.80
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Johnson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $36.22
Base Rate: $25.97 | Fringe: $10.25
#federal – Operator: Loader in Johnson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.35
Base Rate: $30.35
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $68.92
Base Rate: $38.05 | Fringe: $30.87
#federal – Boilermaker in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $72.29
Base Rate: $43.85 | Fringe: $28.44
#federal – Bricklayer in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.49
Base Rate: $24.61 | Fringe: $11.88
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation Only) in Johnson 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 Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.32
Base Rate: $25.25 | Fringe: $12.07
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $29.74
Base Rate: $20.69 | Fringe: $9.05
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $49.65
Base Rate: $33.60 | Fringe: $16.05
#federal – Electrician in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.50
Base Rate: $41.15 | Fringe: $29.35
#federal – Glazier in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $47.22
Base Rate: $32.89 | Fringe: $14.33
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Johnson 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 Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $69.29
Base Rate: $39.70 | Fringe: $29.59
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $31.56
Base Rate: $20.36 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.71
Base Rate: $28.16 | Fringe: $17.55
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $32.69
Base Rate: $22.27 | Fringe: $10.42
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.91
Base Rate: $28.53 | Fringe: $17.38
#federal – Laborer: Power Tool Operator in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $48.09
Base Rate: $28.73 | Fringe: $19.36
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $34.61
Base Rate: $23.56 | Fringe: $11.05
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $38.36
Base Rate: $25.36 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.33
Base Rate: $24.33 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $25.43
Base Rate: $18.36 | Fringe: $7.07
#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $58.24
Base Rate: $34.29 | Fringe: $23.95
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $68.51
Base Rate: $42.75 | Fringe: $25.76
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $46.57
Base Rate: $25.63 | Fringe: $20.94
#federal – Plumber in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $51.38
Base Rate: $32.60 | Fringe: $18.78
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Johnson 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 Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.59
Base Rate: $34.99 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Roofer in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $29.72
Base Rate: $22.31 | Fringe: $7.41
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $65.98
Base Rate: $40.32 | Fringe: $25.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $35.86
Base Rate: $22.86 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.23
Base Rate: $44.15 | Fringe: $26.08
#federal – Tile Finisher in Johnson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $25.12
Base Rate: $17.67 | Fringe: $7.45
#federal – Tile Setter in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County, Kentucky rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 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.