Prevailing Wages in Lincoln County, Kentucky
Prevailing wages in Lincoln County, Kentucky run $10.40 to $72.29 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 46 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $42.96, and among the 39 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $17.38. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Laborer: Backfiller, Carpenter Tender, Common or General, Concrete Worker, Dumpman & Grade Checker in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.53
Base Rate: $26.87 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind), Pipelayers & Vibrating Plate in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.78
Base Rate: $27.12 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Form Worker in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.57
Base Rate: $28.80 | Fringe: $18.77
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $50.89
Base Rate: $30.00 | Fringe: $20.89
#federal – Boilermaker in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $72.29
Base Rate: $43.85 | Fringe: $28.44
#federal – Bricklayer in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $35.15
Base Rate: $23.53 | Fringe: $11.62
#federal – Carpenter (Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, and Metal Stud Installation Only) in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $63.61
Base Rate: $37.04 | Fringe: $26.57
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $32.78
Base Rate: $22.53 | Fringe: $10.25
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $29.51
Base Rate: $19.97 | Fringe: $9.54
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $31.82
Base Rate: $20.92 | Fringe: $10.90
#federal – Electrician in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $42.47
Base Rate: $29.53 | Fringe: $12.94
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $62.63
Base Rate: $36.21 | Fringe: $26.42
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $62.12
Base Rate: $35.63 | Fringe: $26.49
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.97
Base Rate: $36.17 | Fringe: $25.80
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender, Grade Checker) in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.51
Base Rate: $28.13 | Fringe: $17.38
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $28.32
Base Rate: $20.67 | Fringe: $7.65
#federal – Laborer (Grouting) in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $46.11
Base Rate: $28.73 | Fringe: $17.38
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $33.12
Base Rate: $22.36 | Fringe: $10.76
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $33.22
Base Rate: $23.17 | Fringe: $10.05
#federal – Laborer (Pipelayer, Tamper - Hand Held) in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.91
Base Rate: $28.53 | Fringe: $17.38
#federal – Laborer: Power Tool Operator in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $43.45
Base Rate: $26.73 | Fringe: $16.72
#federal – Millwright in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $64.67
Base Rate: $35.54 | Fringe: $29.13
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $35.16
Base Rate: $24.55 | Fringe: $10.61
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.64
Base Rate: $24.64 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $59.15
Base Rate: $40.05 | Fringe: $19.10
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.33
Base Rate: $24.33 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $32.42
Base Rate: $21.28 | Fringe: $11.14
#federal – Painter (Drywall Finishing/Taping and Spray Only) in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $58.24
Base Rate: $34.29 | Fringe: $23.95
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $62.66
Base Rate: $41.00 | Fringe: $21.66
#federal – Plumber in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $43.98
Base Rate: $30.36 | Fringe: $13.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane Cranes With Boom 150 Feet & Over, Including Jib, Shall Receive $.75 Above the Wage Rate. All Cranes With Piling Leads Will Receive $.50 Above the Wage, Regardless of Boom Length in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.59
Base Rate: $34.99 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Roofer in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $29.72
Base Rate: $22.31 | Fringe: $7.41
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $65.98
Base Rate: $40.32 | Fringe: $25.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $40.94
Base Rate: $27.74 | Fringe: $13.20
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.23
Base Rate: $44.15 | Fringe: $26.08
#federal – Tile Finisher in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $25.12
Base Rate: $17.67 | Fringe: $7.45
#federal – Tile Setter in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $31.87
Base Rate: $25.77 | Fringe: $6.10
#federal – Carpenter in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Residential
Total Wage: $13.20
Base Rate: $13.20
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Residential
Total Wage: $10.50
Base Rate: $10.50
#federal – Electrician in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Residential
Total Wage: $15.17
Base Rate: $15.17
#federal – HVAC Mechanic: HVAC Electrical/ Temperature Controls Installation in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Residential
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Residential
Total Wage: $10.40
Base Rate: $10.40
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Residential
Total Wage: $12.50
Base Rate: $12.50
#federal – Plumber in Lincoln County, Kentucky – Residential
Total Wage: $22.04
Base Rate: $22.04
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Lincoln County, Kentucky?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 46 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Lincoln County, Kentucky runs from $10.40 to $72.29 per hour, median $42.96. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.