Prevailing wage rates in Douglas County, Kansas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Douglas County, Kansas (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Douglas County, Kansas.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination KS20260048, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$45.60$35.47$81.07
Bricklayer$43.57$23.02$66.59
Tile Finisher$20.74$1.46$22.20
Tile Setter$30.18$13.52$43.70
Carpenter$39.59$22.40$61.99
Electrician$44.05$20.25$64.30
Power Equipment Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$45.48$22.42$67.90
Power Equipment Operator: Oiler$39.93$22.42$62.35
Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$45.48$22.42$67.90
Ironworker: Ornamental, Reinforcing And Structural$39.00$34.25$73.25
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$25.47$11.38$36.85
Laborer: Common Or General$31.60$16.95$48.55
Painter: Brush, Roller, And Spray$36.18$19.97$56.15
Plumber$45.90$19.94$65.84
Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only)$45.90$19.94$65.84
Roofer$38.45$22.29$60.74
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$52.18$27.15$79.33
Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation)$52.18$27.15$79.33
Truck Driver: Dump (All Types)$25.50$10.38$35.88
Operator: Roller$33.78$13.64$47.42
Operator: Loader$30.35$12.04$42.39
Operator: Grader/Blade$31.05$13.26$44.31
Operator: Forklift$34.83$14.16$48.99
Operator: Crane$33.19$14.16$47.35
Operator: Bulldozer$33.12$13.96$47.08
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$26.69$7.01$33.70
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$17.86$1.01$18.87
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$23.49$8.39$31.88
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$39.89$15.85$55.74
Truck Driver: Semi-Trailer Truck$39.89$15.85$55.74
Pipefitter, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$46.39$20.95$67.34

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination KS20260005, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$40.64$18.29$58.93
Line Construction: Lineman$53.68$26.44$80.12
Power Equipment Operator: Roller$39.57$21.69$61.26
Power Equipment Operator: Loader$39.57$21.69$61.26
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade$39.57$21.69$61.26
Power Equipment Operator: Forklift$39.57$21.69$61.26
Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer$39.57$21.69$61.26
Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$36.09$16.83$52.92
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$36.09$16.83$52.92
Ironworker$39.00$34.25$73.25
Laborer: Pipelayer$36.24$15.87$52.11
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$39.06$18.71$57.77
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$28.60$19.49$48.09
Operator: Crane$32.13$9.58$41.71
Laborer: Common Or General$26.00$16.33$42.33
Carpenter$28.89$8.87$37.76

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination KS20260008, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$7.52$0.00$7.52
Tile Setter$13.05$0.00$13.05
Sheet Metal Worker$8.55$0.00$8.55
Roofer$10.85$0.00$10.85
Power Equipment Operators: Loader$14.95$3.87$18.82
Power Equipment Operators: (Backhoe)$12.89$3.25$16.14
Plumber/Pipefitter$11.89$1.06$12.95
Painter$8.55$0.00$8.55
Laborer: Mason Tender$8.50$0.00$8.50
Laborer$7.52$0.00$7.52
Insulator (Batt)$11.85$0.00$11.85
Electrician$10.62$0.00$10.62
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$12.00$0.00$12.00
Carpenter (Excluding Batt Insulation)$9.96$0.00$9.96
Bricklayer$14.00$0.00$14.00

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination KS20260134, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Ironworker, Structural$39.00$34.25$73.25
Truck Driver: Off Road Truck$19.06$0.00$19.06
Truck Driver: Flatbed And Lowboy$23.82$9.89$33.71
Truck Driver: Dump And Tandem$23.23$11.51$34.74
Truck Driver: Water Truck$21.96$10.82$32.78
Traffic Signalization: Traffic Signal Installation (Groundman)$16.54$0.00$16.54
Traffic Control: Service Driver$17.22$2.44$19.66
Operator: Striping Machine$27.27$12.25$39.52
Operator: Roto Mill Groundman$18.43$0.00$18.43
Operator: Roto Mill$22.67$11.87$34.54
Operator: Screed$16.93$0.00$16.93
Operator: Scraper$17.67$0.00$17.67
Operator: Roller$23.02$11.73$34.75
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$27.84$15.53$43.37
Operator: Mechanic$25.45$9.49$34.94
Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle$14.65$0.00$14.65
Operator: Loader$26.01$11.30$37.31
Operator: Grader/Blade$25.14$9.03$34.17
Operator: Crane$23.49$8.55$32.04
Operator: Concrete Finishing Machine$24.26$0.00$24.26
Operator: Bulldozer$21.23$7.77$29.00
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$19.71$0.00$19.71
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$24.18$12.13$36.31
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$24.57$11.57$36.14
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$29.75$12.83$42.58
Laborer: Flagger$13.20$0.00$13.20
Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind)$29.21$14.63$43.84
Laborer: Common Or General$17.91$8.21$26.12
Ironworker, Reinforcing$29.90$26.11$56.01
Electrician$29.93$14.14$44.07
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$27.45$10.10$37.55
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$22.95$8.15$31.10
Laborer: Pipelayer$32.12$14.73$46.85

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Douglas County, Kansas: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Kansas Counties of Douglas

Wage determination 2015-5335, revision 31, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.50
01111General Clerk I$14.92
07010Baker$15.97
07130Food Service Worker$15.07
07260Waiter/Waitress$13.66
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.70
11090Gardener$24.11
11150Janitor$16.47
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.48
11240Maid or Houseman$16.30
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.02
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.36
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.98
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.89
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.09
23470Laborer$20.77
27101Guard I$16.87
27102Guard II$18.87
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.29
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.65
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.50
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.75
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.22
01020Administrative Assistant$32.26
01035Court Reporter$21.52
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.97
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.33
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.33
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.71
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.14
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.65
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.14
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.14
01111General Clerk I$14.92
01112General Clerk II$16.28
01113General Clerk III$18.27
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.98
01141Messenger Courier$13.96
01191Order Clerk I$15.71
01192Order Clerk II$17.14
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.24
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.52
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.98
01270Production Control Clerk$28.37
01290Rental Clerk$19.94
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.24
01311Secretary I$19.24
01312Secretary II$21.52
01313Secretary III$23.98
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.18
01410Supply Technician$32.26
01420Survey Worker$20.79
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.02
01531Travel Clerk I$17.14
01532Travel Clerk II$18.99
01533Travel Clerk III$21.52
01611Word Processor I$17.14
01612Word Processor II$19.24
01613Word Processor III$21.52
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.30
05010Automotive Electrician$22.01
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.77
05070Automotive Worker$20.77
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.02
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.02
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.77
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.02
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.57
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.38
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.77
05310Painter, Automotive$22.01
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.77
05370Tire Repairer$18.02
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.02
07010Baker$15.97
07041Cook I$17.34
07042Cook II$19.99
07070Dishwasher$13.26
07130Food Service Worker$15.07
07210Meat Cutter$19.70
07260Waiter/Waitress$13.66
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$25.12
09040Furniture Handler$15.75
09080Furniture Refinisher$25.12
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$18.87
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$22.12
09130Upholsterer$24.30
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.70
11060Elevator Operator$16.47
11090Gardener$24.11
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.47
11150Janitor$16.47
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.48
11240Maid or Houseman$16.30
11260Pruner$16.68
11270Tractor Operator$22.18
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.48
11360Window Cleaner$18.25
12010Ambulance Driver$26.83
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.83
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$36.81
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$36.81
12020Dental Assistant$23.77
12025Dental Hygienist$48.27
12030EKG Technician$40.66
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$40.66
12040Emergency Medical Technician$26.83
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.98
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.83
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.91
12100Medical Assistant$19.67
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$33.29
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.40
12190Medical Record Technician$25.06
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.98
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$58.95
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.60
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.28
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.68
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.71
12235Optical Dispenser$25.84
12236Optical Technician$23.98
12250Pharmacy Technician$19.05
12280Phlebotomist$21.92
12305Radiologic Technologist$31.81
12311Registered Nurse I$26.40
12312Registered Nurse II$32.28
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.28
12314Registered Nurse III$39.05
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.05
12316Registered Nurse IV$46.82
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.24
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.90
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.77
13012Exhibits Specialist II$28.21
13013Exhibits Specialist III$34.50
13041Illustrator I$22.77
13042Illustrator II$28.21
13043Illustrator III$34.50
13047Librarian$31.24
13050Library Aide/Clerk$18.94
13058Library Technician$23.75
13061Media Specialist I$20.35
13062Media Specialist II$22.77
13063Media Specialist III$25.39
13071Photographer I$20.35
13072Photographer II$22.77
13073Photographer III$28.21
13074Photographer IV$34.50
13075Photographer V$41.76
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$23.79
13110Video Teleconference Technician$20.35
14041Computer Operator I$16.03
14042Computer Operator II$17.93
14043Computer Operator III$19.99
14044Computer Operator IV$23.48
14045Computer Operator V$24.61
14071Computer Programmer I$22.85
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$16.03
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$23.48
14170System Support Specialist$24.61
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.98
15060Educational Technologist$30.82
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$50.32
15080Graphic Artist$26.10
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$50.32
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$50.32
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$50.32
15090Technical Instructor$25.46
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.14
15110Test Proctor$20.55
15120Tutor$20.55
16010Assembler$16.41
16030Counter Attendant$16.41
16040Dry Cleaner$18.75
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$16.41
16090Presser, Hand$16.41
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$16.41
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$16.41
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$16.41
16190Sewing Machine Operator$19.53
16220Tailor$20.31
16250Washer, Machine$17.19
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$30.62
19040Tool And Die Maker$35.77
21020Forklift Operator$23.18
21030Material Coordinator$28.37
21040Material Expediter$28.37
21050Material Handling Laborer$20.77
21071Order Filler$17.47
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$23.18
21110Shipping Packer$21.20
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$21.20
21140Store Worker I$17.66
21150Stock Clerk$24.20
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$23.18
21410Warehouse Specialist$23.18
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$33.36
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$26.96
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.02
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.36
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$34.61
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$23.05
23050Aircraft, Painter$30.62
23060Aircraft Servicer$26.96
23080Aircraft Worker$28.89
23110Appliance Mechanic$30.62
23120Bicycle Repairer$25.06
23125Cable Splicer$49.64
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$28.26
23140Carpet Layer$28.89
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.98
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.89
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.62
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$32.02
23260Fabric Worker$26.96
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$32.02
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$25.06
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$32.02
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$25.06
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.09
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$32.02
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$26.96
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$28.89
23391Gunsmith I$25.06
23392Gunsmith II$28.89
23393Gunsmith III$32.02
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$32.02
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$29.47
23460Instrument Mechanic$32.02
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$30.62
23470Laborer$20.77
23510Locksmith$30.62
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$31.74
23550Machinist, Maintenance$30.53
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$23.05
23591Metrology Technician I$32.02
23592Metrology Technician II$33.36
23593Metrology Technician III$34.61
23640Millwright$32.02
23710Office Appliance Repairer$30.62
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.23
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.44
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.50
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$32.02
23850Rigger$32.02
23870Scale Mechanic$28.89
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$32.02
23910Small Engine Mechanic$28.89
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.70
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$30.94
23950Telephone Lineman$35.26
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.78
23965Well Driller$32.02
23970Woodcraft Worker$32.02
23980Woodworker$25.06
24550Case Manager$21.66
24570Child Care Attendant$13.99
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.45
24610Chore Aide$13.75
24630Homemaker$21.66
25010Boiler Tender$28.90
25040Sewage Plant Operator$27.63
25070Stationary Engineer$28.90
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$20.76
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$27.63
27004Alarm Monitor$18.87
27007Baggage Inspector$16.87
27008Corrections Officer$24.97
27010Court Security Officer$24.97
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.87
27040Detention Officer$24.97
27070Firefighter$24.97
27101Guard I$16.87
27102Guard II$18.87
27131Police Officer I$27.43
27132Police Officer II$30.47
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.63
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$18.08
28043Carnival Worker$12.51
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.70
28310Lifeguard$15.83
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.92
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.27
28515Recreation Specialist$25.91
28630Sports Official$16.66
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.84
29010Blocker And Bracer$28.89
29020Hatch Tender$28.89
29030Line Handler$28.89
29041Stevedore I$26.96
29042Stevedore II$30.62
30021Archeological Technician I$18.91
30022Archeological Technician II$21.16
30023Archeological Technician III$26.21
30030Cartographic Technician$26.21
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.21
30051Cryogenic Technician I$29.03
30052Cryogenic Technician II$32.06
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$18.91
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.16
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$23.60
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$29.03
30081Engineering Technician I$16.86
30082Engineering Technician II$19.08
30083Engineering Technician III$21.95
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.21
30085Engineering Technician V$32.06
30086Engineering Technician VI$38.80
30090Environmental Technician$26.21
30095Evidence Control Specialist$26.21
30210Laboratory Technician$25.70
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.03
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.06
30240Mathematical Technician$26.21
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.84
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.29
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.60
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$41.86
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$32.06
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.21
30395Radiation Control Technician$32.06
30461Technical Writer I$26.21
30462Technical Writer II$32.06
30463Technical Writer III$38.80
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$30.06
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$36.37
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$43.59
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$30.06
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$30.06
30501Weather Forecaster I$29.03
30502Weather Forecaster II$35.31
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.21
31010Airplane Pilot$36.37
31020Bus Aide$15.83
31030Bus Driver$22.21
31043Driver Courier$18.99
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.29
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.90
31310Taxi Driver$13.31
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.65
31362Truckdriver, Medium$22.21
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.39
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.39
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.73
99030Cashier$14.07
99050Desk Clerk$14.69
99095Embalmer$30.24
99130Flight Follower$30.06
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.14
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.72
99260Marketing Analyst$31.70
99310Mortician$30.24
99410Pest Controller$30.86
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.79
99710Recycling Laborer$21.99
99711Recycling Specialist$26.39
99730Refuse Collector$19.85
99810Sales Clerk$15.06
99820School Crossing Guard$19.85
99830Survey Party Chief$23.67
99831Surveying Aide$14.72
99832Surveying Technician$20.15
99840Vending Machine Attendant$26.39
99841Vending Machine Repairer$33.07
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$26.39

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.