Prevailing Wages in Nelson County, Kentucky
Prevailing wages in Nelson County, Kentucky run $19.64 to $95.01 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 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $17.54. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $39.50
Base Rate: $26.83 | Fringe: $12.67
#federal – Boilermaker in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $72.29
Base Rate: $43.85 | Fringe: $28.44
#federal – Bricklayer in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $32.37
Base Rate: $24.22 | Fringe: $8.15
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Metal Stud Installation, Form Work, and Floor Laying - Carpet and Vinyl) in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $53.14
Base Rate: $30.80 | Fringe: $22.34
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $29.91
Base Rate: $20.21 | Fringe: $9.70
#federal – Electrician (Includes Low Voltage Wiring) in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $63.40
Base Rate: $40.96 | Fringe: $22.44
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Paid Holidays: a. New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran'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 Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $95.01
Base Rate: $56.57 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.67
Base Rate: $37.77 | Fringe: $23.90
#federal – Ironworker (Structural and Reinforcing) in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.97
Base Rate: $36.17 | Fringe: $25.80
#federal – Laborer: Airtool Operator in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.60
Base Rate: $23.86 | Fringe: $12.74
#federal – Laborer: Backfiller, Carpenter Tender, Demolition in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $40.01
Base Rate: $26.69 | Fringe: $13.32
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $22.05
Base Rate: $17.76 | Fringe: $4.29
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $25.90
Base Rate: $19.93 | Fringe: $5.97
#federal – Laborer: Grouting, Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete, Power Tool Operator, Tamper - Hand Held, Vibrating Plate in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $40.21
Base Rate: $26.89 | Fringe: $13.32
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $19.64
Base Rate: $18.51 | Fringe: $1.13
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $30.26
Base Rate: $20.36 | Fringe: $9.90
#federal – Millwright in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $64.67
Base Rate: $35.54 | Fringe: $29.13
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $25.99
Base Rate: $22.27 | Fringe: $3.72
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $25.33
Base Rate: $21.49 | Fringe: $3.84
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $26.52
Base Rate: $22.52 | Fringe: $4.00
#federal – Operator: Roller in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.25
Base Rate: $23.60 | Fringe: $12.65
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $33.22
Base Rate: $21.28 | Fringe: $11.94
#federal – Painter: Spray in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $34.68
Base Rate: $22.81 | Fringe: $11.87
#federal – Pipefitter: Including HVAC Pipe Installation in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $66.79
Base Rate: $41.90 | Fringe: $24.89
#federal – Plumber in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $66.79
Base Rate: $41.90 | Fringe: $24.89
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill) in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.25
Base Rate: $40.65 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.25
Base Rate: $40.65 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.25
Base Rate: $40.65 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.59
Base Rate: $34.99 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Roofer in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $44.88
Base Rate: $30.97 | Fringe: $13.91
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation) in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $65.98
Base Rate: $40.32 | Fringe: $25.66
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.23
Base Rate: $44.15 | Fringe: $26.08
#federal – Tile Finisher in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $21.05
Base Rate: $15.42 | Fringe: $5.63
#federal – Tile Setter in Nelson County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $28.74
Base Rate: $22.64 | Fringe: $6.10
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.95
Base Rate: $33.89 | Fringe: $24.06
#federal – Electrician in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $63.40
Base Rate: $40.96 | Fringe: $22.44
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental and Reinforcing in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.97
Base Rate: $36.17 | Fringe: $25.80
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $42.95
Base Rate: $25.46 | Fringe: $17.49
#federal – Laborer: Backfiller in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.40
Base Rate: $20.21 | Fringe: $10.19
#federal – Laborer: Blaster, Tunnel; Concrete Finishing & Powderman in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.43
Base Rate: $29.84 | Fringe: $17.59
#federal – Laborer: Carpenter Tender & Concrete Worker in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.53
Base Rate: $28.94 | Fringe: $17.59
#federal – Laborer: Chipping Guns, Form-stripping & Vibrating Plate in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.78
Base Rate: $27.12 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.98
Base Rate: $20.36 | Fringe: $10.62
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.14
Base Rate: $35.69 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.97
Base Rate: $35.52 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker & Signal Man in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.53
Base Rate: $26.87 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.86
Base Rate: $20.86 | Fringe: $10.00
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $56.03
Base Rate: $35.64 | Fringe: $20.39
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $48.36
Base Rate: $29.70 | Fringe: $18.66
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman in Nelson County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $66.00
Base Rate: $45.78 | Fringe: $20.22
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Nelson 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 Nelson County, Kentucky runs from $19.64 to $95.01 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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.