Prevailing wage rates in Shawnee County, Kansas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Shawnee 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 Shawnee County, Kansas.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination KS20260010, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$11.32$1.20$12.52
Tile Setter$15.00$0.00$15.00
Sprinkler Fitter$16.47$3.23$19.70
Sheet Metal Worker$14.68$3.54$18.22
Roofer$14.66$1.29$15.95
Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loader Operators$11.55$3.77$15.32
Power Equipment Operators: Forklift Operators$13.35$3.77$17.12
Power Equipment Operators: Crane Operators$13.75$3.77$17.52
Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe Operators$11.80$3.77$15.57
Plumber/Pipefitter$15.83$2.34$18.17
Plasterer$15.70$0.01$15.71
Painter$10.50$1.25$11.75
Laborers: Mason Tenders$9.60$2.30$11.90
Laborers: Laborers, General$9.30$2.30$11.60
Glazier$12.83$5.54$18.37
Floor Layer: Carpet$11.00$2.86$13.86
Electrician$11.55$1.70$13.25
Cement Mason/Finisher$12.60$1.05$13.65
Carpenters: Millwrights$13.45$1.80$15.25
Carpenters: Carpenters$8.72$1.80$10.52
Bricklayer, Stonemason$14.14$1.25$15.39

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination KS20260058, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Bricklayer$43.57$23.02$66.59
Tile Finisher$20.74$1.46$22.20
Tile Setter$30.18$13.52$43.70
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$39.00$34.25$73.25
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$25.47$11.38$36.85
Painter: Brush, Roller, And Spray$36.18$19.97$56.15
Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only)$45.90$19.94$65.84
Plumber$45.90$19.94$65.84
Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation)$55.56$25.80$81.36
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
Laborer: Common Or General$19.31$9.42$28.73
Ironworker, Structural$29.00$25.35$54.35
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$21.01$3.31$24.32
Carpenter$22.94$7.04$29.98
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$23.95$11.59$35.54
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$39.89$15.85$55.74
Truck Driver: Semi-Trailer Truck$39.89$15.85$55.74

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination KS20260148, 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$22.45$11.51$33.96
Traffic Signalization: Traffic Signal Installation (Groundman)$16.54$0.00$16.54
Traffic Control: Service Driver$15.76$0.00$15.76
Operator: Striping Machine$27.27$12.25$39.52
Operator: Roto Mill Groundman$18.43$0.00$18.43
Operator: Roto Mill$21.05$0.00$21.05
Operator: Tractor$16.96$0.00$16.96
Operator: Screed$16.93$0.00$16.93
Operator: Scraper$17.67$0.00$17.67
Operator: Roller$16.09$0.00$16.09
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$18.87$4.26$23.13
Operator: Grader/Blade$25.14$9.03$34.17
Operator: Crane$21.18$6.96$28.14
Operator: Concrete Finishing Machine$24.26$0.00$24.26
Operator: Bulldozer$19.35$5.41$24.76
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$19.17$0.00$19.17
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$21.75$11.31$33.06
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$26.78$11.94$38.72
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$17.30$8.37$25.67
Ironworker, Reinforcing$30.50$27.05$57.55
Electrician$29.93$14.14$44.07
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$27.45$10.10$37.55
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$17.12$4.74$21.86
Laborer: Pipelayer$32.12$14.73$46.85

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination KS20260160, 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: Loader$39.57$21.69$61.26
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade$36.09$16.83$52.92
Power Equipment Operator: Forklift$39.57$21.69$61.26
Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$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
Operator: Bulldozer$22.34$14.08$36.42
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$29.00$12.73$41.73
Laborer: Common Or General$18.41$2.45$20.86
Carpenter$28.89$8.87$37.76
Operator: Roller$30.32$15.54$45.86

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Kansas Counties of Jackson, Jefferson, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee

Wage determination 2015-5339, revision 31, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.51
01111General Clerk I$14.73
07010Baker$15.58
07130Food Service Worker$14.57
07260Waiter/Waitress$13.35
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.40
11090Gardener$23.63
11150Janitor$16.76
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.11
11240Maid or Houseman$16.07
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$34.35
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$35.78
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.50
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.12
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.47
23470Laborer$23.62
27101Guard I$17.71
27102Guard II$19.81
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.29
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.66
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.51
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.77
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.24
01020Administrative Assistant$27.84
01035Court Reporter$21.25
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.96
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.50
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.76
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.19
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.67
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.68
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.22
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.22
01111General Clerk I$14.73
01112General Clerk II$16.08
01113General Clerk III$18.04
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.69
01141Messenger Courier$18.74
01191Order Clerk I$16.32
01192Order Clerk II$17.81
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$20.78
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$23.25
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$25.93
01270Production Control Clerk$30.29
01290Rental Clerk$18.42
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.99
01311Secretary I$18.99
01312Secretary II$21.25
01313Secretary III$23.69
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.27
01410Supply Technician$27.84
01420Survey Worker$19.94
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.20
01531Travel Clerk I$16.93
01532Travel Clerk II$18.99
01533Travel Clerk III$21.25
01611Word Processor I$16.93
01612Word Processor II$18.99
01613Word Processor III$21.25
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$24.35
05010Automotive Electrician$22.21
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.96
05070Automotive Worker$20.96
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.18
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.23
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.96
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.23
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.86
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.55
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.96
05310Painter, Automotive$22.21
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.96
05370Tire Repairer$18.96
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.23
07010Baker$15.58
07041Cook I$15.96
07042Cook II$18.40
07070Dishwasher$13.42
07130Food Service Worker$14.57
07210Meat Cutter$17.64
07260Waiter/Waitress$13.35
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.78
09040Furniture Handler$15.20
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.78
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.85
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.45
09130Upholsterer$21.78
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.40
11060Elevator Operator$16.76
11090Gardener$23.63
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.76
11150Janitor$16.76
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.11
11240Maid or Houseman$16.07
11260Pruner$16.35
11270Tractor Operator$21.73
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.11
11360Window Cleaner$18.57
12010Ambulance Driver$18.73
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.82
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$29.69
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.89
12020Dental Assistant$22.49
12025Dental Hygienist$42.42
12030EKG Technician$40.64
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$40.64
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.73
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.97
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.82
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.91
12100Medical Assistant$21.70
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$30.88
12160Medical Record Clerk$26.84
12190Medical Record Technician$30.03
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.78
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$58.95
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.52
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.21
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.60
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.62
12235Optical Dispenser$18.22
12236Optical Technician$23.97
12250Pharmacy Technician$22.14
12280Phlebotomist$22.29
12305Radiologic Technologist$39.44
12311Registered Nurse I$26.73
12312Registered Nurse II$32.69
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.69
12314Registered Nurse III$39.55
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.55
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.41
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.22
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$29.38
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.47
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.59
13013Exhibits Specialist III$32.52
13041Illustrator I$21.47
13042Illustrator II$26.59
13043Illustrator III$32.52
13047Librarian$29.45
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.62
13058Library Technician$22.47
13061Media Specialist I$19.19
13062Media Specialist II$21.47
13063Media Specialist III$23.92
13071Photographer I$19.19
13072Photographer II$21.47
13073Photographer III$26.59
13074Photographer IV$32.52
13075Photographer V$39.34
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.87
13110Video Teleconference Technician$21.11
14041Computer Operator I$16.28
14042Computer Operator II$18.21
14043Computer Operator III$20.30
14044Computer Operator IV$22.55
14045Computer Operator V$24.97
14071Computer Programmer I$24.55
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$16.28
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$22.55
14170System Support Specialist$24.97
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.45
15060Educational Technologist$37.79
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.48
15080Graphic Artist$26.75
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.48
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.48
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.48
15090Technical Instructor$24.11
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.50
15110Test Proctor$19.47
15120Tutor$19.47
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)$31.92
19040Tool And Die Maker$37.29
21020Forklift Operator$23.77
21030Material Coordinator$30.29
21040Material Expediter$30.29
21050Material Handling Laborer$23.62
21071Order Filler$17.78
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$23.77
21110Shipping Packer$22.04
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.04
21140Store Worker I$17.58
21150Stock Clerk$23.54
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$23.77
21410Warehouse Specialist$23.77
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$35.78
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$28.92
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$34.35
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$35.78
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$37.13
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$24.73
23050Aircraft, Painter$32.84
23060Aircraft Servicer$28.92
23080Aircraft Worker$30.99
23110Appliance Mechanic$31.92
23120Bicycle Repairer$26.13
23125Cable Splicer$52.27
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.68
23140Carpet Layer$30.12
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.50
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.12
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$31.92
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$33.39
23260Fabric Worker$28.10
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$33.39
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$26.13
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$33.39
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$26.13
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.47
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$34.35
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$28.92
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$30.99
23391Gunsmith I$26.13
23392Gunsmith II$30.12
23393Gunsmith III$33.39
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.33
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$27.29
23460Instrument Mechanic$34.18
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$31.92
23470Laborer$23.62
23510Locksmith$31.92
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$33.96
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.12
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.47
23591Metrology Technician I$34.18
23592Metrology Technician II$35.72
23593Metrology Technician III$36.87
23640Millwright$37.15
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.85
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.60
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$37.76
23810Plumber, Maintenance$36.10
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$33.39
23850Rigger$33.39
23870Scale Mechanic$30.12
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$29.96
23910Small Engine Mechanic$30.12
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.20
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$30.52
23950Telephone Lineman$35.00
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.71
23965Well Driller$33.39
23970Woodcraft Worker$33.39
23980Woodworker$26.13
24550Case Manager$20.94
24570Child Care Attendant$15.25
24580Child Care Center Clerk$19.01
24610Chore Aide$15.13
24630Homemaker$20.94
25010Boiler Tender$26.91
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.35
25070Stationary Engineer$26.91
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$19.83
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.35
27004Alarm Monitor$23.13
27007Baggage Inspector$17.71
27008Corrections Officer$25.91
27010Court Security Officer$24.73
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.81
27040Detention Officer$25.91
27070Firefighter$24.31
27101Guard I$17.71
27102Guard II$19.81
27131Police Officer I$27.60
27132Police Officer II$30.67
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.88
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$18.18
28043Carnival Worker$12.70
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.55
28310Lifeguard$15.09
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.75
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.14
28515Recreation Specialist$25.33
28630Sports Official$16.52
28690Swimming Pool Operator$21.16
29010Blocker And Bracer$30.12
29020Hatch Tender$30.12
29030Line Handler$30.12
29041Stevedore I$28.10
29042Stevedore II$31.92
30021Archeological Technician I$20.70
30022Archeological Technician II$23.16
30023Archeological Technician III$28.68
30030Cartographic Technician$28.68
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.60
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.77
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.08
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.70
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.16
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.81
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.77
30081Engineering Technician I$18.58
30082Engineering Technician II$20.70
30083Engineering Technician III$23.16
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.68
30085Engineering Technician V$35.08
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.44
30090Environmental Technician$28.68
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.68
30210Laboratory Technician$25.88
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$35.35
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$39.05
30240Mathematical Technician$28.68
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$24.21
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.99
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$36.69
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$44.40
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.08
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.68
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.08
30461Technical Writer I$28.68
30462Technical Writer II$35.08
30463Technical Writer III$42.44
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$31.77
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.64
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.68
31010Airplane Pilot$36.37
31020Bus Aide$17.41
31030Bus Driver$24.43
31043Driver Courier$19.00
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.29
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.27
31310Taxi Driver$15.01
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.66
31362Truckdriver, Medium$22.22
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.30
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.30
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.73
99030Cashier$13.74
99050Desk Clerk$15.99
99095Embalmer$30.06
99130Flight Follower$30.06
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.32
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.83
99260Marketing Analyst$31.41
99310Mortician$30.06
99410Pest Controller$26.90
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.79
99710Recycling Laborer$23.21
99711Recycling Specialist$27.85
99730Refuse Collector$20.95
99810Sales Clerk$15.78
99820School Crossing Guard$19.56
99830Survey Party Chief$32.83
99831Surveying Aide$20.56
99832Surveying Technician$25.66
99840Vending Machine Attendant$20.67
99841Vending Machine Repairer$24.20
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$20.67

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.