Prevailing Wages in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Prevailing wages in Metcalfe County, Kentucky run $10.50 to $95.85 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 $40.11, and among the 44 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $17.46. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.95
Base Rate: $33.89 | Fringe: $24.06
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $31.95
Base Rate: $21.60 | Fringe: $10.35
#federal – Electrician in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $34.53
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $2.18
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $29.99
Base Rate: $20.60 | Fringe: $9.39
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.78
Base Rate: $27.12 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Worker in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.53
Base Rate: $26.87 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $27.20
Base Rate: $18.31 | Fringe: $8.89
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.76
Base Rate: $20.13 | Fringe: $8.63
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $56.73
Base Rate: $39.15 | Fringe: $17.58
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.87
Base Rate: $25.77 | Fringe: $14.10
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.64
Base Rate: $43.84 | Fringe: $18.80
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $36.25
Base Rate: $23.60 | Fringe: $12.65
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $29.17
Base Rate: $21.72 | Fringe: $7.45
#federal – Operator: Loader in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.35
Base Rate: $30.35
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $48.78
Base Rate: $30.24 | Fringe: $18.54
#federal – Boilermaker in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $72.29
Base Rate: $43.85 | Fringe: $28.44
#federal – Bricklayer in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.49
Base Rate: $24.61 | Fringe: $11.88
#federal – Carpenter (Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, and Metal Stud Installation) in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $50.34
Base Rate: $32.25 | Fringe: $18.09
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $27.99
Base Rate: $27.99
#federal – Electrician in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.50
Base Rate: $41.15 | Fringe: $29.35
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Paid Holidays: a. New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Vetern's Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. B. Employer Contributes 8% of Regular Hourly Rate to Vacation Pay Credit for Employee Who Has Worked in Business More Than 5 Years; 6% for Less Than 5 Years' Service in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $95.85
Base Rate: $57.41 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $63.78
Base Rate: $36.73 | Fringe: $27.05
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.71
Base Rate: $22.31 | Fringe: $15.40
#federal – Laborer: Carpenter Tender in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $40.01
Base Rate: $26.69 | Fringe: $13.32
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $23.08
Base Rate: $16.97 | Fringe: $6.11
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.71
Base Rate: $28.16 | Fringe: $17.55
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $40.21
Base Rate: $26.89 | Fringe: $13.32
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.91
Base Rate: $28.53 | Fringe: $17.38
#federal – Laborer: Power Tool Operator in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $48.09
Base Rate: $28.73 | Fringe: $19.36
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $34.11
Base Rate: $21.11 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.33
Base Rate: $24.33 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $24.63
Base Rate: $18.20 | Fringe: $6.43
#federal – Painter (Spray Only) in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $58.24
Base Rate: $34.29 | Fringe: $23.95
#federal – Pipefitter in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $62.66
Base Rate: $41.00 | Fringe: $21.66
#federal – Plumber in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $50.08
Base Rate: $33.41 | Fringe: $16.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Metcalfe 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 $.75 Above the Wage Rate. All Cranes With Piling Leads Will Receive $.50 Above the Wage, Regardless of Boom Length in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.59
Base Rate: $34.99 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Roofer in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $29.72
Base Rate: $22.31 | Fringe: $7.41
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $65.98
Base Rate: $40.32 | Fringe: $25.66
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $33.97
Base Rate: $25.91 | Fringe: $8.06
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.23
Base Rate: $44.15 | Fringe: $26.08
#federal – Tile Finisher in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $25.12
Base Rate: $17.67 | Fringe: $7.45
#federal – Tile Setter in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $31.87
Base Rate: $25.77 | Fringe: $6.10
#federal – Carpenter in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Residential
Total Wage: $13.20
Base Rate: $13.20
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Residential
Total Wage: $10.50
Base Rate: $10.50
#federal – Electrician in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Residential
Total Wage: $15.17
Base Rate: $15.17
#federal – HVAC Mechanic: HVAC Electrical/ Temperature Controls Installation in Metcalfe County, Kentucky – Residential
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County, Kentucky runs from $10.50 to $95.85 per hour, median $40.11. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe 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.