Prevailing Wages in Scott County, Kentucky
Prevailing wages in Scott County, Kentucky run $18.91 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 $50.62, and among the 48 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $17.88. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $50.89
Base Rate: $30.00 | Fringe: $20.89
#federal – Boilermaker in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $72.29
Base Rate: $43.85 | Fringe: $28.44
#federal – Bricklayer in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $52.13
Base Rate: $35.00 | Fringe: $17.13
#federal – Bricklayer: Tile Finisher in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $53.06
Base Rate: $35.40 | Fringe: $17.66
#federal – Bricklayer: Tile Setter in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $53.37
Base Rate: $35.11 | Fringe: $18.26
#federal – Carpenter (Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation Only) in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $50.34
Base Rate: $32.25 | Fringe: $18.09
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $29.39
Base Rate: $20.76 | Fringe: $8.63
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $49.65
Base Rate: $33.60 | Fringe: $16.05
#federal – Electrician in Scott 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 Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $95.01
Base Rate: $56.57 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $48.60
Base Rate: $31.95 | Fringe: $16.65
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.27
Base Rate: $28.38 | Fringe: $16.89
#federal – Ironworker: Structural and Ornamental in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.97
Base Rate: $36.17 | Fringe: $25.80
#federal – Laborer (Common or General) in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $45.51
Base Rate: $28.13 | Fringe: $17.38
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $18.91
Base Rate: $18.91
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $24.13
Base Rate: $24.13
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $30.26
Base Rate: $20.36 | Fringe: $9.90
#federal – Laborer: Power Tool Operator in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.53
Base Rate: $31.35 | Fringe: $23.18
#federal – Millwright in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $64.67
Base Rate: $35.54 | Fringe: $29.13
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $37.70
Base Rate: $25.05 | Fringe: $12.65
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $24.40
Base Rate: $19.69 | Fringe: $4.71
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $26.52
Base Rate: $22.52 | Fringe: $4.00
#federal – Operator: Roller in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.25
Base Rate: $23.60 | Fringe: $12.65
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $36.43
Base Rate: $25.14 | Fringe: $11.29
#federal – Painter: Spray in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $34.68
Base Rate: $22.81 | Fringe: $11.87
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $62.66
Base Rate: $41.00 | Fringe: $21.66
#federal – Plumber in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $62.66
Base Rate: $41.00 | Fringe: $21.66
#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 Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill) in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.25
Base Rate: $40.65 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $41.98 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.25
Base Rate: $40.65 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.59
Base Rate: $34.99 | Fringe: $19.60
#federal – Roofer in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $54.32
Base Rate: $34.38 | Fringe: $19.94
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation) in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $60.24
Base Rate: $33.53 | Fringe: $26.71
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter in Scott County, Kentucky – Building
Total Wage: $70.23
Base Rate: $44.15 | Fringe: $26.08
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.56
Base Rate: $24.80 | Fringe: $8.76
#federal – Electrician in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $63.40
Base Rate: $40.96 | Fringe: $22.44
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.97
Base Rate: $36.17 | Fringe: $25.80
#federal – Ironworker (Structural and Reinforcing) in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.67
Base Rate: $37.77 | Fringe: $23.90
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $31.81
Base Rate: $22.17 | Fringe: $9.64
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Finishing in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $34.35
Base Rate: $25.75 | Fringe: $8.60
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.14
Base Rate: $35.69 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Worker in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.53
Base Rate: $26.87 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Laborer: Flagger in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $49.97
Base Rate: $35.52 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $30.51
Base Rate: $19.66 | Fringe: $10.85
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $56.73
Base Rate: $39.15 | Fringe: $17.58
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $39.87
Base Rate: $25.77 | Fringe: $14.10
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.64
Base Rate: $43.84 | Fringe: $18.80
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $34.66
Base Rate: $22.56 | Fringe: $12.10
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Scott County, Kentucky – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.90
Base Rate: $27.90 | Fringe: $13.00
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Scott 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 Scott County, Kentucky runs from $18.91 to $95.01 per hour, median $50.62. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Scott 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 Scott 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.