Prevailing Wages in Madison County, Kentucky
Prevailing wages in Madison County, Kentucky run $13.20 to $75.27 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 $46.01, and among the 49 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 Madison 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 Madison County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.78
Base Rate: $27.12 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Form Worker in Madison County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.57
Base Rate: $28.80 | Fringe: $18.77
#federal – Carpenter in Madison County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $57.95
Base Rate: $33.89 | Fringe: $24.06
#federal – Diver in Madison County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $75.27
Base Rate: $51.21 | Fringe: $24.06
#federal – Ironworker Zone 1 in Madison County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $69.29
Base Rate: $39.70 | Fringe: $29.59
#federal – Ironworker Zone 2 in Madison County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $69.69
Base Rate: $40.10 | Fringe: $29.59
#federal – Ironworker Zone 3 in Madison County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $71.29
Base Rate: $41.70 | Fringe: $29.59
#federal – Piledriverman in Madison County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $58.45
Base Rate: $34.39 | Fringe: $24.06
#federal – Truck Drivers: Group 1 Mobile Batch Truck Tender in Madison County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $23.91
Base Rate: $16.57 | Fringe: $7.34
#federal – Truck Drivers: Group 2 Greaser; Tire Changer; & Mechanic Tender in Madison County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $24.02
Base Rate: $16.68 | Fringe: $7.34
#federal – Truck Drivers: Group 3 Single Axle Dump; Flatbed; Semi-trailer or Pole Trailer When Used to Pull Building Materials and Equipment; Tandem Axle Dump; Distributor; Mixer; & Truck Mechanic in Madison County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $24.20
Base Rate: $16.86 | Fringe: $7.34
#federal – Truck Drivers: Group 4 Euclid & Other Heavy Earthmoving Equipment & Lowboy; Articulator Cat; 5-axle Vehicle; Winch & A-frame When Used in Transporting Materials; Ross Carrier; Forklift When Used to Transport Building Materials; & Pavement Breaker in Madison County, Kentucky – Highway
Total Wage: $24.30
Base Rate: $16.96 | Fringe: $7.34
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $50.89
Base Rate: $30.00 | Fringe: $20.89
#federal – Boilermaker in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $72.29
Base Rate: $43.85 | Fringe: $28.44
#federal – Bricklayer in Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $32.78
Base Rate: $22.53 | Fringe: $10.25
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $29.51
Base Rate: $19.97 | Fringe: $9.54
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $31.82
Base Rate: $20.92 | Fringe: $10.90
#federal – Electrician in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $42.47
Base Rate: $29.53 | Fringe: $12.94
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $62.63
Base Rate: $36.21 | Fringe: $26.42
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $62.12
Base Rate: $35.63 | Fringe: $26.49
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.97
Base Rate: $36.17 | Fringe: $25.80
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender, Grade Checker) in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.51
Base Rate: $28.13 | Fringe: $17.38
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $28.32
Base Rate: $20.67 | Fringe: $7.65
#federal – Laborer (Grouting) in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $46.11
Base Rate: $28.73 | Fringe: $17.38
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $33.12
Base Rate: $22.36 | Fringe: $10.76
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $33.22
Base Rate: $23.17 | Fringe: $10.05
#federal – Laborer (Pipelayer, Tamper - Hand Held) in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.91
Base Rate: $28.53 | Fringe: $17.38
#federal – Laborer: Power Tool Operator in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $43.45
Base Rate: $26.73 | Fringe: $16.72
#federal – Millwright in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $64.67
Base Rate: $35.54 | Fringe: $29.13
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $35.16
Base Rate: $24.55 | Fringe: $10.61
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.64
Base Rate: $24.64 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $59.15
Base Rate: $40.05 | Fringe: $19.10
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.33
Base Rate: $24.33 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $32.42
Base Rate: $21.28 | Fringe: $11.14
#federal – Painter (Drywall Finishing/Taping and Spray Only) in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $58.24
Base Rate: $34.29 | Fringe: $23.95
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $62.66
Base Rate: $41.00 | Fringe: $21.66
#federal – Plumber in Madison 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 Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.59
Base Rate: $34.99 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Roofer in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $29.72
Base Rate: $22.31 | Fringe: $7.41
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $65.98
Base Rate: $40.32 | Fringe: $25.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $40.94
Base Rate: $27.74 | Fringe: $13.20
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.23
Base Rate: $44.15 | Fringe: $26.08
#federal – Tile Finisher in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $25.12
Base Rate: $17.67 | Fringe: $7.45
#federal – Tile Setter in Madison County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $31.87
Base Rate: $25.77 | Fringe: $6.10
#federal – Carpenter in Madison County, Kentucky – Residential
Total Wage: $13.20
Base Rate: $13.20
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Madison 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 Madison County, Kentucky runs from $13.20 to $75.27 per hour, median $46.01. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Madison County, Kentucky?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway, 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 Madison 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.